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One young woman’s venture from being a promising environmental scientist to The World’s First EcoModel.
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From the runway to the rainfroests, find out where Summer Rayne has been and where she’s going.
My Natural Habitat: Summer Rayne Oakes & her Environment
Sublime Magazine presents Summer Rayne Oakes in “My Natural Habitat” – an exquisite shoot shot and directed by Lindsay Adler.
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.
She’s more than a model with a cause
Courier Times reports, “Summer Rayne…is more than a model with a cause.”
Summer Rayne chats with Teens Turning Green
Teens Turning Green and Duchess Marden present Summer Rayne Oakes sharing style secrets and sustainable style stories at Project Green Prom Shop in Corte Madera this May 16, 2009.
It’s the girl in green
“Brains, beauty and a cause are quite the triple threat,” writes Dharm Makwana of 24 Hours. “[No doubt] Summer Rayne Oakes, widely considered the world’s first eco-model, has broadened the environmental movement using her striking image as the hook to draw people to her cause.”
Eco-Model has a value base
“Eco-Model” Summer Rayne Oakes article in the Vancouver Sun highlights her beginnings, her perspective on the fashion industry, and current environmental projects.
Who’s that girl? – Page Six magazine
A feature in “Who’s That Girl” (Page Six Magazine in the NY Post).
Oeko-Test Highlights the Eco-Model Platform
Oeko-Test Germany talks briefly about the eco-modeling platform.
Elephant Art Trunk Show
Designers and elephants unite for elephant conservation at the Elephant Art Trunk Show.
Payless to launch first-ever affordable sustainable footwear line with Summer Rayne Oakes
Payless Shoesource announces the first-ever affordable sustainable shoe line with Summer Rayne Oakes.
Nature & Health catches up with Summer Rayne
From cause-related modeling to exercise; favorite sounds to favorite foods–an interview with Nature & Health (Australia).
From eco-fashion to consulting: Hometown paper gives mad props on environmental career
The Sunday Times (Scranton, PA) highlights Summer Rayne Oakes’ unconventional career path.
"Summer Time" – Mike Sabel and Grist Highlight Oakes
Grist interview/article with Summer Rayne Oakes.
