Remember the Runway in 2011 . . .

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Rubbish Renewed

Remember 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!

Submission Forms Now Available!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Rubbish Renewed

Submission 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!

Students in Rubbish Renewed 2011

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Rubbish Renewed

Check out the burgeoning designers that graced our runway last year! Middle school students and high school students showcased creative thought-provoking designs in the 2011 show. Some used Rubbish Renewed to showcase their talents, while others used Rubbish Renewed as an opportunity to learn a new skill.

Through the new Mentorship Program with Allison Murphy of UtilituSEW, students used Wednesday afternoons to execute and implement their designs. How to install a zipper, pleats, and thread a bobbin were some of the skills they learned. Look for even more students in 2012 show.

Photos: Paula Bullwinkle

“The Cat’s Meow” designed by Kaci Alderin, 6th grader and modeled by Taylor Alderin, 9th grader

“All Decked Out” designed by Casey Matthews; 6th grader and modeled by Ginger Mensing; 6th grader

Marina Eitel; an 8th grader (second from left) designed her “Sugar Loaded Sweet-Tooth” dress, fashioned from candy wrappers and other packaging materials.

Playing Card Skirt detail

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Casey, a 6th grader at REALMS, careful connected playing cards for her rubbish renewed piece.

Thursday, November 10th the deadline for the 2nd annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show arrived with 50 submissions for the runway! Now the challenging jurying process begins. Twice the entries and more diverse and eclectic than last year, designs range in categories from global impact to altered extremes. Materials like cat food bags, candy wrappers, old playing cards, negatives and slides, and even a kiddy pool are envisioned into carefully crafted environmentally savvy high fashion. Stay tuned for coming preview pictures. Only 4 weeks to go!