Party like there IS a Tomorrow!

Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, 11am-6pm
2nd & South Streets

Save the Planet. Save Money. Save the Date.

 

Eco-Exchange Fashion Show & Clothing Swap

 

Hair and make up services provided by Juju Organics

Juju Spa & Organics - (215) 922-3235

Juju Salon & Organics - (215) 238-6080

 

Featured Designers at our Eco-Exchange Fashion Show

 

EcoQuette

EcoQuette presents a fair trade, eco-friendly fashion line that consist of silk skirts and pants made from recycled saris.

 

Fourward

Fourward prints attractive designs on 100% organic cotton t-shirts using water-based inks. Their company and their designs are built upon positive thought, and the desire to keep moving forward in life. 4% of every sale goes towards our Keep Moving Fourward Entrepreneurship Competition for high school students nationwide.

 

Katy Tompkins

Katy is a local musician and artist that works mostly with found and unconventional materials to create beautiful designs. Her current designs are made from office materials collected over a long period of time.

 

MAGA Fashions for Kids

MAGA Fashions are designed by 8 year old designer, Madison, with kids in mind. Her clothing, bedroom line and accessories are made from repurposed fabric, reused materials, everyday household items and found objects.

 

Nicole Rae Styer

All of her designs are made from recycled fabrics and all are one of a kind. I try to use a lot of vintage textiles for my pieces.

 

Project For Nuclear Awareness

A variety of designers, including students and alumni from various local colleges, have come together to address the economic, legal, enviromental, and human rights aspects of nuclear weapons through fashion.  The designers have used recycled clothing to create and spread awareness.

 

Recycling Zychal

Taryn strips apart broken umbrellas and uses the recycled nylon to make dogie raincoats.

 

Rethreads By Nita

Rethreads By Nita uses found, repurposed fabrics to make items like reusable gift bags (or toy storage bags) clothespin bags - to have fun while hanging out clothes to dry, and unique, one of a kind outfits for small children.

 

Rupalee

Rupalee is commited to fair trade and supporting women's empowerment in India.  Rupalee uses eco-friendly natural fabrics, like peace silk and cotton, along with earth friendly azobenzene-free dyes.

 

SewKind

Kathy Revelle uses recycled and repurposed fabric, as well as sustainable fabric, to make handmade, one-of-a-kind clothing designs for adults and children. SewKind also uses repurposed upholestry fabric to make strong, durable, vibrant messenger bags.

SewKinds' Website

Email SewKind

 

Veronica Paige Designs

Veronica Paige emphasizes the importance of wearing sustainable eco-friendly luxury clothing. Each piece is unique in that it's crafted using couture techniques as well as sustainable, organic and recycled material.

 

 

Clothing Swap Guidelines For Recessionista Fashionistas:

11am - 5pm on 2nd Street between Pine and Lombard

It's time to recycle and revitalize your wardrobe at the Eco-Exchange Clothing Swap. A swap is a fun, eco-friendly way to get rid of previously loved clothing in return for new-to-you items. Swappers are stylish, kind, resourceful individuals of all ages, shapes, sizes and styles - classics, trendy, vintage, sporty and more. All unclaimed clothing will be donated to Project H.O.M.E.

1. Clean your closets.

2. Wash and sort your gently used clothing: women's, men's, kid's - tops, sweaters, outerwear, shorts, pants, skirts, dresses, footwear and fabric. Don't forget footwear, scarves, hats, jewelry and accessories.

3. If possible, put professional and dressy clothing on hangers; pack the rest into boxes or bags. (You will then re-use these bags to take new findings home with you.)

4. At the swap, put your items out on the table in designated areas. There will be volunteers on hand to help.

5. Scout for new clothes & let the fun begin! Be courteous and generous!

When the going gets tough the tough go swapping!

 

For More Information Contact:

Dara Patrusky

Website: www.clothesswap.meetup.com/124

Email: darapatrusky@aol.com

Phone: 610-955-4610



Save the planet! Save money! Save the date! Sunday, Sept. 13.