Eco-Petal Ecofashion Runway Event
Here are some quick shots from the ECO-PETAL runway compliments of Peter McCabe, who did a good job providing that the lighting was a little uneven. As for incriminating photos, aside for me getting jiggy with William onstage; girls boobies flying all over the place; Joey House’s attention “grab-me” bustier;and….Eddie Van Halen slinking around…there wasn’t [...]
Shout Out to Treehugger
First Grist had their list….Now Treehugger has theirs…Want to give a shout out to the peeps at Treehugger.com for putting me on their list. Won’t let you down, THers! I just bumped into Kyeann, their wandering correspondent and Jacob, their L.A. correspondent (carrying a Voltaic Systems backpack, nonetheless) at the ECO-PETAL Ecofashion Event in L.A. [...]
Why my mother named me Summer Rayne….
…Because she had this funny feeling before I was born that I was going to be an artist when I grew up… I came across some of my old artwork last month. Found it stashed on a floppy disk (yes, a floppy disk) in my ancient laptop. It’s too bad the photographs + scan didn’t [...]
The Ecofashion Kiss
William and I shared a special moment at the Eco Petals Ecofashion show in LA. Jason Olive caught the moment…or did he put us there? Who’s to know…
Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation & ECOFASHION 101
This was one of the events that CELF put on. ECOFASHION 101 took up a booth along with Eileen Fisher and others. I remember exactly what I was talking about with this girl: cradle-to-cradle definition and what the difference is between organic and conventional cotton. Ann Wizer’s XS Project bag that I’m holding was a [...]
This $hit Isn’t So Good: Sewage & Fashion
Just got word…Two days before my birthday I got another co-authored paper published, this time on the Organic Contaminants in Sewage Sludges in the science journal, Science of the Total Environment, Jun 1 2006. Okay, okay, I know it seems as if it is total irony, but if you really want to see how easily [...]
Thanks Grist for "The List"
I just want to give a nod to my fellow comrades at Grist Magazine for putting me on their “List.” And a shout out for their previous coverage of our ICInyc event…What do you say, it’s about time for another ICI part-ayyy, huh?
Blood Diamonds: PLASTICA Production Shoot
Why do we insist on purchasing pretty things that harm people and their environment? First looks from the PLASTICA Production Shoot…statement on greed, vanity, and conflict-diamonds….what we do to the Earth, we do to ourselves. For more information on conflict-diamonds and the Kimberly Process, click > here. Conflict-free diamonds? Check out Brilliant Earth.Alternatives to diamonds? [...]
ATTN: Ecofashion Labels! Dress Summer Rayne: Project Paper Doll
July 2006: Seeking designer labels that feature bamboo in their lines for editorial. …Always looking for new labels for editorials, spec shoots, tv, and events. Contact us for more details.
Summer Rayne Oakes "Summer 2006" Newsletter
Summary of updates from April-July 2006. Highlights from filming, editorial, special events, your questions, and more. Fill out this > contact form and receive the latest news. Below: stay tuned for images + video from the Eco-Petal Ecofashion Event in LA.
Eco-tourism in The City
Filming, Filming, Filming, and just a little bit more filming. Caught a ride in a pedi-cab with Helen Kim. Believe me ladies and gents, she ‘s a lot more pleasant than her scenes in Kill Bill would suggest (see below). Kim kicks @$$ above. Dmitry get pi$$ed below. Steve (below) being quite goofy. He can [...]
Review Journal highlights: Going Natural
Review Journal based in Las Vegas gives insight on eco-fashion with their 22 Jun 2006 editorial on “Going Natural: The Future Fashion Movement is Good for Mother Nature, Which Means it’s Good for You.” SEGMENT: “If that weren’t enough to break the tree-hugging stereotypes, well-respected names like Diane von Furstenberg and Marc Jacobs are also [...]
Behind the Label June 2006 edition
BEHIND THE LABEL: The June 2006 “Water” Edition of Lucire Magazine features my April trip with my sustainable style pieces during the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta shot by fine art yacht photographer extraordinaire, Cory Silken. I may not look really ill, but I totally got sick on Sea Diamond, which was the one I’m sitting [...]
POMED: Protect Our Mother Earth’s Daughters
(This is your ass in Del Forte organic denim jeans (well, actually, it’s my ass in Del Forte)…. (but that is besides the point)…This is your ass (below) NOT in Del Forte jeans). Imagecompliments of my friend Rem who likes to take pictures of girl’s asses. The POMED Event turned out to be a pretty [...]
Behind the Label May 2006 Edition
The May Edition of “Behind the Label” features Carasan Designs. Check out the full editorial either in pdf or html at www.behindthelabel.net – May 2006 in “What’s New” Section.
Sustainable Style at the Project Emerge Gallery
(above: Stella N. and I check out the student’s work showcased at the Gallery) On my birthday (and after a two-hour jaunt in the rain in Central Park) I headed over to Project Emerge’s Gallery showcase. I gave a motivational workshop on sustainable style and design earlier in the year. Page Neal headed up the [...]
Sweet Summer Rayne: Talks Life and Ecofashion with Jack Yan
Here is a look back to the full April 2005 interview and editorial with Lucire Magazine. We regretfully say that we never included this! Shame, shame.SWEET SUMMER RAYNEFashion Model Summer Rayne Oakes is emerging onto the scene as an avant-garade environmental icon where she proves that sexiness, style and sustainability is not a trend, but [...]
Jardsoul Revisited
JardsoulOriginally uploaded by Maly Blomberg. This is a blast from the (not so distant) past. Hanging with Rob from Jardsoul. I don’t even remember where we were, but it was after one of their performances. You can see some performance shots from sexy Peruvian photographer buddy, Maly Blomberg via Flickr, whom I also shot their [...]
The "Six Leg Fetish" Photoshoot
Revisiting the insect-inspired photoshoot with Derek Frampton-Davis and corresponding entophilic article for SASS Magazine.
