Category Archives: Rubbish Renewed
Sustainable Holiday Tips
We believe that small choices do add up. Consider making 2-3 changes this season and remember, it’s not about the stuff.
More tips to come.
Student Designers at the heart of Rubbish Renewed – Gallery Posted
Designer: Ashlie Jackson
Materials: vhs tape & discarded cash register tape cores
Quote: “Through the many challenges of the design process I have learned perseverance.”
Rubbish Renewed started as a brainchild of two REALMS teachers. It makes sense then, that student designers are the heart of this event. For these young designers, Rubbish Renewed starts months before the show. It’s a time of creativity, determination and grit. The Rubbish Renewed tagline declares: transforming trash and inspiring community for a more sustainable earth, so inspiring students to rethink waste and learn life skills like perseverance is the perfect indicator of success for Rubbish Renewed. Here are a few quotes from last year’s talented student designers:
“I learned that trash is never gone, but with some creativity we can make magic happen!” Olivia Rose Barnes
“I really had to think outside the box, because finding useful trash materials is harder than using store bought materials.” Jessica Browning
“I learned that it is harder to make a dress for a person then for a doll.” Lilah Beck
“Inspiration can be found in almost anything, and once you find it anything can become something beautiful.” Soleil Haskell
“Through the many challenges of the design process I have learned perseverance.” Ashlie Jackson
“Creating is like a house of cards. It might fall down at first, but then you rethink it a second time.” Sydney Scott
“Through constructing my garment I learned that to create something you find beautiful you must mind meld with those who see its potential.” Isabella Robles
“Trash fashion can be just as cute as store bought clothes, plus it saves our planet.” Joanna Browning
“Turning garbage into fashion is like a bud turning into a rose, it may look like nothing at first, but it will blossom into something beautiful.” Denali Heinlen
Check out the new Runway 2014 Student Designer gallery posted today! Runway photos by Tambi Lane Photography.
2 Weeks Until Runway Submission Deadline
Each year we are incredibly impressed by the creativity and innovation that walks the Rubbish Renewed runway. The runway submission deadline is just 2 weeks away on December 5th, 2014. You can turn in your submission forms to REALMS Charter School (63175 OB Riley Road), Wabi Sabi (downtown Bend / 830 Wall Street), or at the Workhouse in the Old Ironworks (50 Scott Street). Although we hope your garment is well on it’s way to completion, YOU CAN submit an entry to the show with a partially completed piece. Please simply provide photos of your garment in progress and/or detailed sketches. From your photos and/or sketches the jury needs to be able to see the ultimate vision of your piece in order to determine acceptance into the show.
Runway entries may be submitted as either Trash Fashion or Refashion. Entries will be juried. Jury will use the description of your piece and photos of the finished garment OR if construction is in progress, photos of the garment in process, a detailed sketch, and a description to score the garment. Download Submission Forms here.
Artist sketch by designer Allison Murphy of the dress she designed for Tambi Lane Photography Studio as part of the 2014 Business Challenge
TAMBI LANE PHOTOGRAPHY
Designer: Allison Murphy
Materials: old backdrop, banner & window screen
2014 Adult Designer Gallery Posted!
Designer: Kassy Windus
Materials: Magazines & cardboard
Our runway submissions have come a long way since our first Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show in 2010. Last year our adult designers outdid themselves in their use of unique materials, fabrication techniques and their ability to reconsider the value of trash! Sculpted pieces emerged constructed from: vinyl & cloth blinds; almond milk & chicken broth boxes; cider carbonating bladders; magazines & cardboard; and climbing webbing remnants. On the softer side materials included: old oil painting canvases; dryer sheets; crocheted plastic bags; refurbished scrap natural materials; woven & stuffed plastic grocery bags; fishing net, San Pelagrino foil & shelf felt; and bike inner tubes.
Check out the new Runway 2014 Adult Designer gallery posted today! Runway photos by Tambi Lane Photography.
Coming soon the 2014 Student Designer Gallery!
What will walk the runway this year?
What will walk the runway this year?
The Rubbish Renewed planning crew is super excited for the 5th annual show! We know you are planning your garment, honing your design, and stumbling upon innovative materials to use (4 weeks until the submission deadline). We love seeing new designs on the runway and the creative touch it takes to transform commonly discarded items into unrecognizable beauty.
If you are on Instagram and want to give us a sneak peak, use the #rubbishrenewed to share photos of your work in progress.
2014 Business Challenge Gallery posted!
ReStore
Check out the newly posted Business Challenge Gallery from last year’s business participants in the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show. Diverse materials manipulated into creative designs from a group of talented trash fashion artists featuring refuse from local, sustainably-minded businesses! Enjoy the photos by Tambi Lane Photography.
SAVE THE DATE
5th Annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
Thank You Sponsors!
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Who will win the Coveted Trash Trophy?
Wabi Sabi
Designer: Barb Campbell
Nine local, socially conscious businesses will put their trash fashion creativity to the test to compete in this year’s Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show’s 3rd Business Challenge. The winner will hold the coveted trash trophy for one year.
Returning businesses:
- The Bend Area Habitat for Humanities Restore – headlinesponsor and fashion forward trash fashionistas from ReStore bring us their 3rd Business Challenge. They always have a surprise!
Restore
Designer: Brenda Jackson - Wabi Sabi – with creative spirit Barb Campbell creating her 3rd Business Challenge piece. Wabi Sabi continually brings a unique twist to the runway.
- Strictly Organic – Rubbish Renewed designer Karen Holm collaborates with her REALMS students to create a unique men’s wear garment.
New this year:
- Tambi Lane Photography – one of our headline sponsors since the beginning, Tambi’s first Business Challenge features the talented, veteran Rubbish Renewed designer Allison Murphy from Utilitusew.
- Boneyard Beer – one of our founding sponsors brings their debut Business Challenge garment. This piece will be highlighted as one of our auction items!
- Spork – is ready for the runway with dedicated 2 time Business Challenge designers, The Workhouse.
Sara Bella
Designer: Karlin Hedin - Tozer Design – brings in Cecile Cuddihy a favorite Rubbish Renewed designer, making a green garment out of green-building plans.
- Sarabella – although the first time in the Business Challenge, Sarabella garments are always a sensation on the Rubbish Renewed runway with designer Karlin Hedin.
- Hydro Flask – comes in to the competition with an advantage, 2 time Business Challenge winning designer Panambi Elliott.
Who will come out on top this year? Your vote may tip the scale and determine the winner. Start a facebook campaign for your favorite and come to the event to cast your vote! One vote per audience member. Tickets distributed at the door on arrival.
Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show 