Win a BIG eco-conscious holiday gift package from Summer Rayne Oakes
Let Summer Rayne know your good holiday gesture you will be doing this year and you may win a $250 gift bag full of eco-conscious goodies.
Above the fold: An interview with Summer Rayne Oakes on ABOVE Magazine
Editor-at-Large of Above Magazine, Summer Rayne Oakes, talks about her role and the vision behind the timeless title.
The House of Lords is not a (k)night club.
Summer Rayne Oakes announces the launch of Source4Style at the House of Lords in Westminster at the Made-By annual event.
The End of Bees – a story of survival
Over 30 billion honeybees have died in the past 4 years due to a mysterious disease called Colony Collapse disorder. Model and Editor-at-Large for ABOVE Magazine travels to the Puntacana Ecological Foundation to get up close and personal to the eusocial insects that not only help pollinate the planet but that have captured the attention of the world.
“I start a picture and I finish it. I don’t think about art while I work. I try to think about life.”
The tumultuous life and work of Basquiat is chosen for the Artist-of-the-Week.
Summer Rayne Oakes: Fashion’s New Gamechanger
Summer Rayne Oakes has been changing the face of the fashion industry for quite some time, but her latest venture, Source4Style trumps everything that preceded before it. Find out why.
Save the date to save the rainforests
One of my most beloved organizations, Rainforest Action Network, is having their annual (25th Anniversary!) event in San Francisco this October 14, 2010. RAN has been working overtime on issues ranging from tar sands to rainforest conservation. One of the highlights is an issue we began publicizing earlier this year in February during the Green [...]
“Pray that your loneliness may spur you into finding something to live for, great enough to die for.”
The photographer of the week is Dorothea Lange – known for her documentation of The Great Depression.
The GreenShows wrap up at the Met Pavilion
I didn’t walk in the GreenShows this year but got a chance to scope out a few. What can I say, it’s been crazy busy with Source4Style, which we’ll be launching in less than three weeks.
Rainforests
The Republic of Indonesia, a southeast Asian country with boasts over 17,500 islands and some of the world’s most precious biodiversity, has become the third largest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions. Find out why.
a.d. schwarz
A collection of jewelry, furniture and homewares from the heart of the Miombo Forest in Mozambique. Sustainably-harvested and hand-crafted by local artisans from African noble hardwoods, including African blackwood. View more at a.d. schwarz and allanschwarz.com. Products available via Linhardt Design, The Aldrich Museum, and Kaight NYC.
ever.green series for Yoox.com
A limited edition T-shirt created in collaboration with EDUN Live and Summer Rayne Oakes. Proceeds go entirely to Green Cross International. Available at Yoox.com.
Zoe & Zac for Payless ShoeSource
Zoe & Zac is the first-ever affordable line of environmentally-preferable shoes and accessories designed and developed in collaboration with Payless ShoeSource. The brand uses a wide range of materials to create wearable, walk-worthy shoes including, organic cotton, rPET, hemp, jute, rafia, cork, and water-based glues. Take a look at some of the styles here.
Campaigns
Sneak a peek of some of my print campaigns. As you may know, I work with brands that mirror my ethos. Values-based modeling – noun The act, art, or profession of aligning your values and image with the core social, ethical, and environmental values of a company, brand, organization, or program. synonyms: cause-related modeling, eco-modeling
Covers
I think Heidi Klum says it best: “Being on a cover is like icing on the cake.” Take a look at some of the cover creations over the last few years. And be sure to stay tuned for some “behind the cover” scenes, creative inspirations, and new covers on their way!
Authored Works (print)
A selection of written pieces–from “Behind the Label” sustainable style editorials and industry interviews to articles on fair trade, body image, and other top-of-mind issues.
Authored Works (Online)
Read through op-eds, play-by-plays, interviews, and experiential pieces on topics such as, green-collar jobs, climate change, media, music, modeling and more.
Magazines (Int’l)
Editorials, articles, and features from countries around the world, including Germany, Norway, France, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.
Magazines (Nat’l)
From Allure to the pages of Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan to Shape, click to see editorials and features from some of today’s top fashion, lifestyle, and environmental magazines.
Newspapers (Int’l)
A collection of international news pieces. For more news links, please see the list below.
Sustainable Development: Africa
After the Mozambican Civil War (1977-1992), the Republic of Mozambique was left in ruins. The lack of education and jobs, the drastic reduction of natural landscapes, and the growing prevalence of AIDS left a once-beautiful country and it’s people with very little hope. Critical and enterprising sustainable development initiatives to address these challenges within countries like Mozambique are greatly needed, which is where the Mezimbite Forest Centre comes in. Find out more about our work in Eastern Africa.
-biography-
One young woman’s venture from being a promising environmental scientist to The World’s First EcoModel.
Portico Home
A luxurious collection of the finest bedding and bath created to the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility. Pure. Organic. Genius. Available at: QVC, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Sears.
