Model Kate Dillon on Body Image, Independence: From Summer Rayne Oakes’ Conversations Series (Video)
Platitudes and random advice abound these days; real wisdom seems in shorter supply than ever.
Heroines for the Planet: Summer Rayne Oakes, Green Inspiration, Ecopreneur and Activist
When you have an internationally recognized car company designing a family of vehicles after your life and work, you’re probably doing something right. Such is the case of Summer Rayne Oakes who is, without question, doing more than a few things right. The model, activist, author, co-founder of Source4Style, editor-at-large at Above…
Eco Fashion News of the Week: August 28, 2009
Treehugger’s reporting that Hanes is going to start making their inexpensive undies from hemp? Awesome! But Why now? It’s ECOnomics at work: Because Crailar (the hemp-derived fabric) shrinks far less during production than cotton, its final cost is closer to regular cotton than organic cotton, which is 60 percent more…
Do YOU Want to Be the Next Green Model?
If you do, check out Project Green Search. It’s the model competition for women who want to use their natural beauty to give back to the planet, and proves that brains, compassion and community involvement can definitely go along with fabulous looks. I’m excited for this competition, because not only…
HessNatur and PlanetGreen Eco Tee Design Challenge!
Get your design printed on a beautiful organic cotton t-shirt like this one, original design by Eco chick fave, Miguel Adrover. Are you an aspiring designer? Just love creating fun t-shirts for your friends and family? If so, then check out Hessnatur and Planet Green’s Eco-Tee Design Challenge which has…
A.D. Schwarz's African-Inspired Jewelry Debuts at Linhardt Studio in NYC
Bracelets from the A.D. Schwarz collection; made from sustainably-harvested wood from Mozambique. Clearly, the perfect Summer bracelet is elusive; tennis bracelets are pretty but boring (and where DO those diamonds come from?). Bangles after a few hours always manage to become awfully….bangly. Charm bracelets are only for days when you’re…
Style, Naturally: Summer Rayne Oakes' Guide to Green Fashion and Beauty for Every Woman (Not Just Greenies!)
Summer Rayne Oakes (in Stella McCartney) at the launch of Style, Naturally Summer Rayne Oakes’ own life is a study in how to make ethical choices work in the real world. She’s a model (for ecofriendly fashion labels), environmental activist, and resident expert on Discovery Channel’s Planet Green– jobs which…
Who Says Red Carpet Equals Nonsense?
I’ll admit it, I like the red carpet shows when all the stars come out, but I usually watch them on mute because I’m really only interested in what’s being worn, the hairstyles, and the totally obscene jewelry. The constant chatter about how excited the actors are for the show…
Eco Chick Summer Rayne Oakes in Vanity Fair
If you haven’t checked out the second annual green issue of Vanity Fair, you should! Not just because Leo is on the cover, or because there’s some kick-ass coverage inside, but because Eco Chick Summer Rayne Oakes is featured in a two-page spread. Congrats Summer, you look great tailgating in…
Lu Magazine Party
The indefatiguable Remy Chevalier threw a great party last Thursday night to promote Lü, his high-fashion all-green magazine that we would all love to see in print! A truly gorgeous green fashion mag would change the fashion landscape in no time flat (how about all jeans made from organic cotton? Why not find Ingeo at…
