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About Rubbish Renewed

Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show fuses environmental responsibility, funky fashion and community. Join other socially conscious individuals for an evening of sustainable fashion, showcasing styles that the future demands. We invite you to reconsider the value of trash and celebrate the creative, sustainable spirit of Bend. Started by two educators and rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art and a passion for the planet, Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is a fundraising event for REALMS Charter School. An eclectic, wearable art runway show, a live and silent auction, and a gallery style marketplace (where contributing local artists sell and showcase their work), will showcase how we “fashion” our lives while lessoning waste.

Part 1: Remember 2012 . . .

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RREFS_2012-6775Remember year 3 . . .

  • When we had 19 inspiring garments designed and made by students?
    • 3 by elementary school students
    • 12 by middle school students
    • 4 by high school students
  • When 2 of the 8 business challenge garments were made by 2 of our talented student designers?
  • When the list of student materials included:
    • Lots of candy wrappers
    • Bubble wrap
    • Race bib numbers
    • Award ribbons
    • Window screen
    • Shower curtain
    • Newspaper
    • Tissue paper
    • & Bags & bags
      • Canvas grocery bags
      • Plastic grocery bags
      • Ramen bags
      • Dog food bags
      • Paella bags
      • Coffee bags
Check out the new Gallery, Runway 2012 Student Designers, featuring all the student garments from last year!

Remember the Runway in 2011 . . .

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RubbishRenewedRunway_2011-2007Remember year 2 . . .

  • When we had our first business challenge garments battling it out on the runway from ReStore, Wabi Sabi, Cuppa Yo, The Horned Hand, Utilitu Sew and the Environmental Center?
  • When there were 11 pieces made my middle and high school students?
  • When Panambi arrived on the Rubbish Renewed scene and blew our minds?
  • When the list of unique materials included:
    • A kiddy pool
    • Cone holders and spoons
    • Capri Sun containers
    • Maps
    • Egg cartons
    • Cat food bags
    • Slides and photo negatives
    • 45 vinyl records
    • Candy wrappers
    • Toilet paper tubes
    • Tickets
    • Window blinds
    • Bicycle tubes and shop rags
    • Paper bags, newspaper & magazines
    • Burlap

    Check out the newly posted Gallery, Runway 2011, featuring the garments from our second year!

Remember When 2010 . . .

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Remember year one  . . .

Designer: Karen Holm Materials: Ties

  • When we first saw fused plastic bags become a runway worthy garment?
  • When school lunch boats rocked a skirt?
  • When cassette tape sparkled like beads?
  • When beanie babies became a faux fur coat?
  • When an old tipi canvas with sharpie pictographs caused a phone bidding war and sold for $2450 at our auction?
  • When the 1st community garment, sharing the sustainability wishes of Bend residents, was born?
  • When Rubbish Renewed hit the Bend, must attend event scene?

Check out the newly posted Gallery, Runway 2010, featuring the garments from our first year!

Submission Forms Now Available!

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Submissionrr_logo_only13.jpg Forms are now available!  Remember to read the paperwork carefully for criteria, dates, and deadlines.

2013:14 RR Runway Submission Paperwork

2013:14 Student RR Runway Submission Paperwork

2013:14 RR Business Challenge Runway Submission Paperwork

With the announcement of our new date, the response from artists is overwhelmingly positive.  A little extra time and not backed up with the holiday frenzy seems, from a designers point of view, delightful. The extra 6 weeks not only gives more time for artists, and time to solidify and prep the space, it also gives us added time to get the word out!

NEW DATE: Thursday, January 16th, 2014

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This winter’s Rubbish Renewed Eco-Fashion Show Thursday, January 16th, 2014

With the loss of the Century Center as an indoor event venue, Rubbish Renewed set out, last spring, on a quest for a new space.  We explored dozens of spots, all with different assets and challenges.  Although not quite ready to reveal our decision, we have narrowed our search to several intriguing locations.  This exciting announcement is imminent.

The venue search has created the opportunity for us to try a less hectic time that we always wondered about.  January16th has many of the desirable aspects of our December date.  We are holding onto our coveted, winter Thursday; late enough in the week for a good party, but doesn’t conflict with weekend getaways.  Our pre-show photo shoot will happen again with a chance for a sneak peak prior to the event (also to be revealed soon).

A January date offers new prospects too.  Later in the winter allows artists more time creating.  For me, I loathe to be inside during the summer and fall, when I need to be starting my garments.  As the weather changes the sewing cave calls.  Artists often have numerous opportunities at the holidays to showcase their wares; January opens up new timing in an often-slow month.  January is also a lull in “our” social calendar, a time when a festive, fashion forward affair will entice the community out to play.

So, take a breath. Enjoy the extra time.  And look forward to our upcoming venue announcement.  And for Artist, Business Challenge prospects, and Marketplace vendors, paperwork will be posted Monday, October 14th on our blog under the submission forms tab.

Save the date!  Thursday, January 16th, 2014

Virtual Inspiration

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The turn in the weather here in Bend initiates a switch in my brain to focus on some of the inside passions I’ve been neglecting.  The crisp air, the sudden deluge of rain, the yellow-orange sumac leaves in my yard get me thinking about texture, color & design.Image

Last week, with a mug of mint tea in hand, I logged onto my laptop and began scrolling through my Pinterest “boards.”  Although I don’t have a TV, nor a cell phone, I do love my internet.

I started with texture as my first “board” on Pinterest, a place where I store images I’ve snatched from others that inspire the sense of touch.  Another topic in my collection is color, storage for visually vibrant pictures, and a third “board” focuses on positive and negative space.  I use these virtual “boards” to gather and hold inspiration.  I also “pin” fashion.  Dresses, details, rubbish, all of it. Image

Access to inspiration has skyrocketed with the Internet offering instant gratification. It’s transformed my process.  However, I did just buy a massive fashion magazine.  There’s something about flipping through the glossy pages, cutting my fingers, and the perfume sneezes that make me smile.

The last few evenings after work I’ve been down in my sewing cavern, a mug of hot tea on the shelf, an audio book playing in the background, my Pinterest “boards” open, exploring materials, shapes, color and design. Getting inspired.  Image

Don’t delay, get your tickets today!

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One of our Refuse Remover Sponsors, ReStore, has become one of our Rubbish Renewed ticket selling hubs.   Need to get rid or your old doors?  Pick up some light fixtures? Tile?  Don’t delay.  Head to ReStore today for all of your home improvement projects and pick up your Rubbish Renewed tickets while you are there.

740 NE 1st St./ Bend, OR 97701 / (541) 312-6709

ReStore is a used and surplus building supply outlet, offering a huge selection of building material, appliances and furniture at 50-75% off retail prices.
ReStore welcomes donations of: windows, doors, furniture, cabinets and appliances to lumber, flooring, paint, tile, lighting, plumbing, electrical, heating & hardware.

In Northwest Crossing?  Stop by Sara Bella Upcycled to pick up your tickets.

Cascade A & E hits the stands today!

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Cascade A & E, the local Bend magazine devoted entirely to recognizing and promoting the vibrant cultural life found in Central Oregon hit the stands today.  Pick up your copy and check out the December happenings in Central Oregon, including the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show – just 8 days away!

A Sneak Peak! | Rubbish Renewed

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On Saturday, November 17th, a star-studded cast of garments arrived to Studio 3 to make their debut in front of the lights and cameras.  Captured perfectly by Tambi Lane Photography, the garments, designers, and models filled the room and held the audience captive for an entire evening.  We hope the innovation and creativity of these designers inspires you to come out next Thursday evening, December 6th to the Century Center, to witness more fantastic fashion in the real show.

Designer: Karlin Hedin

Designer & Model: Olivia McGean

Designer & Model: Paris Draheim

The Coveted Trash Trophy

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Panambi Opazo Elliot with the Trash Trophy

Which business will win the coveted trash trophy this year?

Last December at the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show, we featured our first ever Business Challenge.  6 businesses showcased their creativity and dedication to sustainability parading their waste along the runway.  The competition between ReStore, Wabi Sabi, the Environmental Center, Cuppa Yo, UtilituSEW and the Horned Hand ended in a tight race.  In the end Panambi’s vivacious Cuppa Yo piece prevailed to win the first ever coveted trash trophy!

This year we will feature 8 businesses. ReStore and Wabi Sabi return to the competition, with the Workhouse, Spa-W, Barrio, Rescue, Sounds Fast, and Strictly Organic ready for the challenge.

Who will be the winner this year?  Come and cast your ballot, it’s the audience who decides.