2016 Business Challenge Gallery Posted! Revealed – Who’s Returning & Who’s New?

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Although this is our 7th Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show, this year features our 6th Business Challenge! Added year 2, to showcase the exceptional sustainability practiced in Bend, the Business Challenge is an audience supported, friendly competition for the Coveted Trash Trophy. However to us, it centers on celebrating our forward thinking community and the spirit of those who lead the way towards creating a more sustainable earth!  Check out the 2016 Business Challenge Gallery with photos by Heaven McArther.

Returning this year for their 6th Business Challenge: ReStore!

Photo: Heaven McArthur

RESTORE:  Sublimity   Designer: Susan Galecki, Kristi Teasdale, Mary Conrad, Karen McMahon, DeeDee Johnson, Paige Shull    Model: Kristi Teasdale  Materials:  A whole lot of household refuse.

Returning this year for their 3rd Business Challenge: Mt Bachelor

MT BACHELOR:  Snowstorm Diva   Designer: Andrea Zippler   Model: Stephanie Kirpatch   Materials: old Mt.Bachelor trail map (wings), old banner that says, “snow”

Returning this year for their 2nd Business Challenge: Natural Edge Furniture

NATURAL EDGE FURNITURE:  Smooth Operator   Designer: Kassy Windus   Model: Hannah Tarrant   Materials: Spent sandpaper

New Business Challenge participants this year:

Atlas Cider

BBT Architects

Bishops Barbershop

Giant Loop

The Moto Shop

Thanks to the businesses who have participated in the past:

ReStore – 5 years;  Wabi Sabi – 4 years;  Strictly Organic – 3 years;  Mt. Bachelor – 2 years;  Tambi Lane Photography – 2 years;  Barrio – 2 years;  Rescue Consignment – 2 years;  Tozer Design – 2 years

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; Natural Edge Furniture; Brave Collective; Sparrow Bakery; Sonic Solution

Rubbish Renewed is more than just a show!

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eatIn addition to the two runway shows at 6:00pm (doors at 5pm; all ages) and 8:30pm (doors at 7:30pm; 21+), the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show Fundraiser has more to offer its guests.  The doors open for each of our two shows one hour before the show’s start time.  Come early to enjoy delicious food from Barrio Restaurant’s Food Truck , shop in the Pop Up Marketplace and Silent Auction, and enjoy a local beverage from one of two drink service areas.  Thank you to the following beverage sponsors:   Boneyard Beer,  Atlas Cider, and Bend Distillery.

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2017 Community Garment // What one action can you take to lower your impact on the planet?

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first-friday1As we ring in the new year, reflect on years past, and make plans to create a brighter 2017, it seems like the right time to share the story behind our annual Rubbish Renewed “Community Garment” creation.   At each of our two shows, you will see this year’s “Community Garment”, which was inspired from pledges gathered at December’s “First Friday.”

On Friday, December 2nd, the Bend community came together at Cosa Cura to take pledges for the planet.  People asked, “What one action can I take to lower my impact on the planet?”   Pledges were written directly on discarded CD’s, which will be integrally pieced in the 2017 “Community Garment.”

The 2017 “Community Garment” will grace both runway shows, spreading the messages, and making a community shift for a more environmentally sustainable planet.   Look for this special garment on the runway!

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Photos:  Paula Bullwinkle

Rubbish Renewed: Joe Kline’s Point-of-View

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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

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Selfie before the runway.

Selfie before the runway.

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!

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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!

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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!

2016 Student Runway Gallery Posted!

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The deadline for designer applications is just 4 weeks away! Get inspired by perusing the 2016 student runway gallery with photos by Heaven McArthur. Many of these students are first time designers, while others are seasoned veterans with multiple entrees over our Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show history.heavenmcarthur-rubbishrenewed-2016-540-webres Designs by students are often the most fresh and innovative as they see the world differently than their older counterparts. For more student inspiration, link to the blog posts and galleries below from previous years. Then, let the creativity soak in and get started designing!

Student Focused Posts from past years with links to Galleries

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

Business Challenge Application is UP!

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heavenmcarthur-rubbishrenewed-2016-546-webresheavenmcarthur-rubbishrenewed-2016-529-webresOur mission of transforming trash and inspiring community for a sustainable earth is seen in all aspects of Rubbish Renewed!

Rubbish Renewed invites individual community members and BUSINESSES to design pieces for the runway show.

As a business employee, group of employees, owner, or fan, you can get on the runway by designing a garment with quintessential waste from your business or business affiliate and joining 9 other local businesses for our 2017 Business Challenge.

The Business Challenge aspect of our show is comprised of a group of 10 businesses who create runway-worthy garments from their unique trash.  Business Challenge participants are accepted on a “first come, first serve basis” after completing the application process and compete in a friendly competition for the coveted Trash Trophy on Thursday, January 12th, 2017.

More information can be found in the Business Challenge Application.

PHOTOS:  Heaven McAruthur (www.heavenmcarthur.com)

Marketplace Application is UP!

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marketplace4_mcarthurmarketplace3_mcarthurmarketplace5_mcarthurThe Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show Fundraiser is more than a fashion show!  It is a fun, fundraising night out, where every aspect of the evening is focused on sustainability, innovation, and design.

One unique aspect, the Rubbish Renewed Marketplace, is currently accepting Marketplace Applications for the 2017 event.

The Marketplace features 10 local artists selling re-fashioned, trash-fashioned or sustainability-focused products.   The Marketplace is an opportunity for local artists to sell and “market” their work to a large audience (1,000+) who recognize the value of sustainable fashion, art, and design. The Marketplace will be open during both shows from 5:00-10:00pm.

Spend your night with other creative, conscious individuals celebrating art, fashion, and design, while raising money for an innovative public school, REALMS Magnet School.  Get here when the doors open, so you have time to shop at our local Marketplace and silent auction.

On Thursday, January 12th, the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show Fundraiser returns for the 7th annual at the Midtown Ballroom in Bend, Oregon.

PHOTOS:  Heaven McArthur (www.heavenmcarthur.com)

Rubbish Renewed Runway Application is UP!

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rr_blogThe 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.