Scrolling through the years of Rubbish Renewed blog posts last night, I stumbled across Virtual Inspiration I posted on September 30, 2013. I read, “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.” . . . What? History repeating itself! OK, instead of tea and an audio book, I had a glass of wine and season 4 of Downton Abbey playing, but the rest was the same. I’m just as content now, my creative spirit ignited, surrounded by the unusual textures, colors, and shapes inherent in the refuse I choose.
Category Archives: Trash Fashion
2017 Business Challenge Gallery Posted
2017 Business Challenge Gallery posted today!
Click on the image to the right to enjoy the 2017 Business Challenge Designs on the runway.
Competing for the Coveted Trash Trophy, 6-10 businesses show their trash fashion prowess and celebrate their sustainable efforts in the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show’s Business Challenge. Every year I’m blown away by the manipulation of each business’ trash into a diversity of styles. Although Rubbish Renewed has passed 7 seasons, our Business Challenge is a year behind, only 1 business has competed in all 6 . . .
Showcasing a team of creative designers and talented models, see the last 6 years of ReStore Business Challenge Style!
Click photos below for larger slideshow.
In order from 2017-2012. See Galleries for more information on the garments’ designers, models, and materials.
Thanks to the businesses who have participated in the past. Click on the business name to link to their website.
6 YEARS: ReStore
4 YEARS: Wabi Sabi
3 YEARS: Strictly Organic, Mt. Bachelor
2 YEARS: Tambi Lane Photography, Barrio, Cosa Cura – Rescue Collective, Tozer Design, Natural Edge Furniture
1 YEAR: The Environmental Center; Utilitu Sew; Old Ironworks Arts District; Sounds Fast; Boneyard; Sara Bella Upcycled; Spork; Hydroflask; Spa W; Cuppa Yo; Horned Hand; Angelinas; Athletic Club of Bend; Aspect Board and Brews; Gear Fix; String Soil; The Makers District; Brave Collective; Sparrow Bakery; Sonic Solution, Atlas Cider, BBT Architects, Bishops Barbershop, Giant Loop, The Moto Shop
2017 ADULT RUNWAY GALLERY UP!
Project Runway has nothing on Bend Oregon’s Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show. Top notch designers, dynamic models, creative styling, and expertly produced shows all create an event not to miss. Check out the photo gallery from last year’s adult designers and celebrate the diversity of style and creative manipulation of material destine for the landfill.
Look for the Business Challenge Gallery soon!
Click on image for 2017 adult runway gallery
2017 Student Runway Gallery Up
Looking back through old Rubbish Renewed blog posts I found that 10 of these were focused on students. Whether about the process, their experience, or the runway itself, students clearly make this event. I am humbled by the focus on design, enthusiasm for creativity, grit to get it done, and passion for the earth, that these students bring to the Rubbish Renewed community. Catch the students’ experience through Nick Kealey’s photos, in the 2017 Student Runway Gallery, illuminating the inspiration they bring. After perusing the gallery, enjoy ruminating on their gifts by following the links at the bottom to past student centered posts and galleries. I did!
Links to student centered posts from the past!
2016 Student Gallery Posted
Inspired by Kids
Behind the Scenes Designer Series: Artist 5 Olivia Barnes
2016 Student Garment Sneak Peak: Gallery
2015 Student Runway Gallery Posted!
RR Student Designers in Action
Student Designers at the Heart of Rubbish Renewed – 2014 Student Gallery Posted!
Students and Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
Part 1: Remember 2012
Students in Rubbish Renewed 2011
Rubbish Renewed 2018 Kick Off!
Fall, for me, kick’s off Rubbish Renewed season. I start eying trash, wondering how it moves, and thinking about shape and form. Get inspired by checking out Bulletin Photographer Joe Kline’s captivating images from our 2017 show. Look for last season’s show gallery postings in the next 2 weeks!
Photos by Joe kline/the Bulletin
2017 Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show
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ORIG 01/18/17 A model walks the runway during the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show on Wednesday evening at Midtown Ballroom in Bend. The event is an annual fundraiser for REALMS Magnet School in Bend. (Joe Kline/Bulletin photo)
The 8th Annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is on!
January 18, 2018
Save the Date! 8th Annual 1-18-18
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Rubbish Renewed: Joe Kline’s Point-of-View
Last minute adjustments, makeup touch ups, models waiting in anticipation, the glow of a gladiator, a sense of movement, garments framed between audience members, these magical moments tell the story of the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show. For a feel of the event, peruse last year’s photos through the point-of-view of Joe Kline, one of the talented photographers who captured Rubbish Renewed. Joe shares the atmosphere from behind the scenes, from a bird’s eye view, and on the ground. Link to the 2016 Joe Kline’s Magical Images gallery and get excited for the January 12th event!
Peek into the Green Room 2016
For our 2016 show we tried something new, a group of inspired photographers capturing their individual views of the event. What came out of this was a distinctive montage of stories. Link to the gallery, In the Green Room 2016 – with photographer Paula Bullwinkel, for a unique peek behind the scenes of the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show.
Buy your tickets today for the 2017 Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show! Thursday, January 12th at the Midtown Ballroom. Link to tickets:
All ages show – doors at 5pm, 21 & over show – doors at 7:30
Finally: 2016 Adult Runway Gallery Posted!
I’m so excited to finally post another gallery from the 2016 Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show. The 2016 Adult Runway gallery has a slightly different look. Each designer’s garment features 3 photos from Heaven McCarthur’s story telling style. Many of the mosaics include a close-up of the materials and fabrication methods, something that usually only those in the green room get to see. Look for the 2016 Business Challenge Gallery in the next few days!
Remember the submission deadline is Friday, December 2nd, for the 2017 Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show. Submissions are coming in, and we can’t wait to see yours!
Rubbish Renewed Runway Application is UP!
The Rubbish Renewed runway application is here for the most innovative fundraising event in Bend, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show! Aspiring designers have until Friday, December 2nd to get their submissions in for a possible spot on this year’s runway. This is a juried show. Please make sure to read and follow the rules and guidelines on this website. Space on the runway is limited. Each year, we receive more applications than spaces available on the runway.








