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.
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 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 [...]
From Rainforests to Runways
Join Summer Rayne Oakes at Cornell University for a personal talk on Fashion, Activism and Entrepreneurship.
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.
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.
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One young woman’s venture from being a promising environmental scientist to The World’s First EcoModel.
Sustainable Living & Design at the Aldrich
Pre-register now for Summer Rayne Oakes’ talk on Sustainable Living & Design at the Aldrich Museum.
Manhattan, NY to Manhattan, KS
Personal musings 30,000 feet above the earth: From Manhattan, New York to Manhattan, Kansas.
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.
the art and science of good design – Friday, April 10, 2009
Summer Rayne Oakes speaks at Parsons on “The Art & Science of Good Design” this Friday, April 10, 2009.
sometimes you have to tear up your notes and start from scratch
Join Summer Rayne for her April talks – from sustainable design to women in sustainable business.
Summer Rayne Oakes talks with Coco Eco
Summer Rayne Oakes talks about her past, present and future with Coco Eco Mag.
BK Hipster + Fashion + Eco = Love, Love, Love
I love Brooklyn! Hipsters + Fashion + Eco = Love, Love, Love. There is a wealth of cool, undercurrent sustainable design bubbling all over BK.
Sustainable shoes for under $30? You got that right.
Summer Rayne Oakes and Payless launch the Zoe & Zac line – a complete line of fashion-forward green footwear for eco-conscious and budget-conscious fashionistas.
LOHAS Planet Green talk now available
Eileen O’Neill, Summer Rayne Oakes, Danny Forester, Graham Hill, and Jodi Murphy introduce Discovery Network’s Planet Green to LOHAS.
Book writing in an Italian restaurant
Some of my insights on the book writing and publishing process and a sneak peak at my book cover – “style, naturally: the savvy shopping guide to sustainable fashion & beauty” You see it here first! xo, sum
The Explorer – fashion for Maggie Norris Couture
A luxurious shoot for Maggie Norris Couture by the talented photographer, Adrian Buckmaster and prop/wardrobe stylist Cynthia Altoriso.
National Alpaca Fiber Conference: A need to move this fiber into the sustainability sector
A need to market alpaca fiber as a “green” fiber.
Children’s Hope India + Delhi designer Manish Arora
Children’s Hope runway benefit featuring designer, Manish Arora.
