The IOU Project & Source4Style Launch Global Independent Design Competition
Source4Style teams up with The IOU Project, Fab.com, and others to find the next designer for The IOU Project “Made in NYC” Capsule Collection.
Source4Style wins the 2011 Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards in Deauville, France
Source4Style has been announced as the Cartier Award winner in business for 2011 in Deauville, France.
MODO eco by Summer Rayne Oakes
The eco by Summer Rayne Oakes collection combines Oakes’ sustainable expertise and creative direction with Modo eco’s optical manufacturer’s high quality standard, the result: Design-forward frames made from recycled plastic and hypoallergenic/non toxic stainless steel.
Prepping for the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards
This week Benita and I leave for Paris and Deauville to speak at the Women’s Forum and compete in the final round of the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards for Source4Style. It’s been over a two month journey in midst of bringing on new suppliers, forging some incredible partnerships, and building a brand new Source4Style 2.0 site [...]
A little missive from Blake at TOMS Shoes
It’s been over four years ago now since we’ve done that shoe drop, Blake, but I think about it often as well. I forged some meaningful friendships over those weeks. Thank you for your missive. You are very dear to me.
Safia Minney’s Book on “Naked Fashion”
I met Safia and her label People Tree in Hong Kong at the World Trade Organization back in December of 2005. I believe I picked her up on stage after walking in her runway show. The pictures would confirm such a memory. Rest assured – we’ve been friends ever since and am honored to be [...]
A weekend of reconnecting and relaxation with Angela
Quite a bit of time has passed since I’ve seen Angela, but on a whim I sent her a message en route to Ojai via JFK to LAX. Just so happens we were on the same plane. What are the chances?!? We made a plan the week after next to see one another, so I [...]
Having a “pink moment” in Ojai Valley
A couple weeks ago I headed out west to give a talk at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. Over two years had passed since I first went to Ojai to speak on Style, Naturally but have to say that the halcyon and restorative splendor of the valley and the inn itself has remained unchanged. Every [...]
Weaving one’s way through the Sacred Valley of Peru
This past May I traveled through the Sacred Valley of Peru with Benita, sourcing fabrics for Source4Style. Peru has a rich history of weaving alpaca and naturally-colored cotton. Just a couple months before the trip, I was fortunate enough to meet Annie from Awamaki Lab who photographed me (above) in my home wearing some pieces [...]
Back in Black with the Uniform Project
Summer Rayne Oakes takes the Uniform Project Challenge for the month of March to raise $10K for Charity: Water.
Charity Water, Best Dressed, and more fresh water…
Summer Rayne nabs NYMag’s Best Dressed List and will announce a new fundraiser for Charity Water next month.
Ecco Domani Award Ceremony
Summer Rayne Oakes joins the fashion elite to celebrate the Ecco Domani Award Winners.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What will fashion look like in 2025?
Forum for the Future & Levi Strauss launch a new report and video collage of the Future of Fashion in 2025.
Gray hair is in (and so is biodiversity)
A look at the UNCTAD Ecochic Geneve Biodiversity Event – with some designer highlights.
Deux Fm the easy, breezy way
Designer Anna Kristina Gilkerson debuts her love.think.eco.chic line, Deux FM, at The Green Shows in New York.
Levi’s Care Tag for the Planet
Levi Strauss follows M&S lead to draw consumer attention to the care tag: Leaves environmental impact up to the consumer.
Sneak-preview of Made-By/Edun Live tee
Edun Live partners with Made-By to release the latest tee-shirt design.
Summer Rayne Oakes, Gilles Bensimon and ABOVE Magazine
A cold weather shoot with Above Magazine and Gilles Bensimon.
Wanted: Super (cool) interns for winter
Winter internships at SRO, LLC now available. We’re looking for an awesome photography intern as well as a technical textiles associate. Apply now. Career History Form required for Textile Associate.
Five eco-designers you must watch out for
This October I caught up with five eco-fashion designers at London Fashion Week that had some impressive lines.
