From Hong Kong (with love)
Ever head into a Russian Ice Box? No? Then you got to check out Balalaika in Hong Kong. Check out photos from Summer Rayne’s dinner with Levis.
Style, Naturally in Hong Kong!!!
Summer Rayne heads to Hong Kong and checks out her newly released book, “Style, Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion & Beauty,” at Page One Books.
the curious case of San Francisco
Check out Summer Rayne’s highlights from San Francisco: From the book launch party, to street art, crazy fairs, and best places to shop.
Positively Green hits the shelves
A new green magazine reminiscent of Organic Style hits the shelves called Positively Green. Check out Summer Rayne on the cover and the story of her travels.
Style, Naturally: San Francisco – 5.14.09
Style, Naturally unleashes the book party at Jurlique in San Francisco. Check out the bevy of guests who attended.
Oko-Model Summer Rayne Oakes in Brigitte Magazine
Oko-Model (Eco-Model) Summer Rayne Oakes highlighted in Germany’s Brigitte Magazine
High-end African design debuts in New York, NY
a.d. schwarz, the coveted Mozambican label designed by artisans and South African architect, Allan Schwarz, debuts in New York City May 2009.
Fashion with a heart in Psychologies Magazine
Psychologies UK reviews Style, Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion & Beauty.
Blackbook’s Industry Insiders: A Billionaire, a tattoo-parlor owner, fitness maven and eco guru
Thriving in times of change, a group of successful strategists destined to make the most of the moment includes a knighted billionaire, a tattoo-parlor owner, a fitness maven and an eco guru.
We’re launching a.d. schwarz in New York!
Sustainable development meets sustainable design in the a.d. schwarz label. From deep in the heart of the Miombo forests of Mozambique, each high quality design is hand-wrought from beautiful, sustainably-harvested African wood.
Tonic’s 50 Most “Inwardly Beautiful” People
TONIC, the definitive resource for “positively good news,” unveils the “50 Most Inwardly Beautiful People:” Men, women and organizations who are embarking on positive social change and redefining the status quo.
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.
Vancouver, CA: The Greenest City?
Summer Rayne Oakes checks in from British Columbia to give a bit of the low-down on Vancouver’s biggest green festival, EPIC. See her speak at 1:00PM today on “The Art & Science of Creative Activism.”
The 5 Most Innovative Eco-friendly Fibers
The interest in sustainable fabrics is increasing despite the downturn in the economy. Stay on top of the trends and check out some of Summer Rayne’s picks for the Top 5 Most Innovative Eco-friendly Fibers.
Sneak peek at the summer ’09 styles for zoe&zac
Bright floral patterns and basic black flats mark some of the upcoming summer looks for the latest collection of zoe&zac.
Stella McCartney + Patricia Field HEART Style, Naturally
Summer Rayne tells us how Stella McCartney and Patricia Field both ended up with her new book, “Style, Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion & Beauty.”
the art & science of good design- May 4, 2009 – Fashion Institute of Technology
Check out Summer Rayne’s talk on the “art & science of good design” at F.I.T. this Monday from 10:30-11:30AM. Register on her website by 7AM this Monday to make sure you’re on the list.
The Summit convenes in Aspen…
Check out some of the photos from this year’s Summit Series of Young Entrepreneurs under 35.
what peculiar prop did Summer Rayne bring to Hearst’s ‘Heart of Green’ Awards?
What peculiar entomological object did Summer Rayne Oakes tote with her to Hearst’s “Heart of Green” awards. Click to find out.
show us some of your fancy footwork
Zoe&Zac, The first fashion-forward, affordable line of sustainable shoes and accessories launches stateside…a collaboration with Payless ShoeSource and Summer Rayne Oakes. Check out the videos of the launch, behind-the-scenes photos, background information, and how you can get involved.
