Re-Invision, Re-Cycle, Re-Store Thursday Nov. 29 2012 6:30-8:30

We are pleased to announce our next Ethical Fashion Academy event Thursday, Nov. 29 from 6:30-8:30 at 
GGrippo art+design 174 Grand St, Brooklyn, New York.
After party from 9-11 at Le Comptoir 251 Grand Street, Brooklyn.
RSVP on facebook or [email protected]
Scroll below for info on our talented panelists, and click on images for larger view!

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Join this inspirational discussion with ten talented New York based designers who incorporate re-cycled or up-cycled materials in their designs. Once again, the space is provided by GGrippo art+design 174 Grand St, Brooklyn, New York.  
Last time it was hard to stop the conversation, so this time we've reserved an "after-party" lounge 2 blocks down from the event at French lounge Le Comptoir, with music by nu-disco DJ Dezy.

Natalie Frigo is passionate about promoting ethical jewelry design on a local and global scale. Every step of the design process, from inception to finishing, occurs in New York City. All of her pieces marry 100% recycled metals, mainly sterling silver and 18K gold, with personally selected, conflict-free gemstones. By implementing these approaches with her creations, Natalie helps to lead the wave creating a new paradigm in jewelry design.

Natalie uses the ancient practices of metalsmithing and 'cire perdue' (also known as lost-wax casting), sculpting all of her designs by hand. Her inspiration ranges from early metallurgy and textile design to recent architectural developments, culminating in a collection that is contemporary, but by referencing venerable artifacts, also feels timeless. Natalie has been featured in September's Vogue as well as Allure, Lucky, and Marie Claire. She lives and creates on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
http://bynataliefrigo.com/

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Natalie Frigo

Natalie Frigo

Natalie Frigo

Natalie Frigo

Natalie Frigo

Bao-Khang Luu works exclusively with commonly discarded materials to create fashion, art, and design-inspired home accessories. He officially launched Relevé Design in 2011, unveiling his inaugural collection of upcycled lighting and an expanded blog, which documents his unique perspective on craft and DIY. 
Since then his work has been featured in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Apartment Therapy, The Huffington Post, Surface Asia, Inhabitat, and Krrb. He and his designs have also appeared on The Nate Berkus Show and HGTV’s Flea Market Flip. Bao-Khang graduated with a BFA in Design from The University of Texas at Austin and an MFA in Design and Technology from Parsons.
www.relevedesign.com

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Relevé Design

Relevé Design

Relevé Design

Relevé Design

Relevé Design

Adrienne Antonson is the designer behind STATE, a sustainable clothing label that utilizes repurposed, domestic, and natural materials. While living and working on an alpaca farm, Antonson launched STATE, and the label is a reflection of the beauty and resourcefulness of rural living. STATE's products are made in limited quantities using thoughtful methods from Antonson's Brooklyn studio. http://www.shop-state.com/
http://adrienneantonson.com/sculpture/

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STATE SP 2013

STATE SP 2013

STATE SP 2013

STATE SP 2013

STATE SP 2013

HIMANE SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS is an independent sewing and design studio founded by Catherine Edouard Charlot and based in NYC. The company injects a heavy dose of style, precision tailoring, and visual interest into its upcycled garb. HIMANE has been and is continuing to exceeding peoples’ expectations of what recycled fashion can be.

Shop Online- http://himane.bigcartel.com/
Site- http://www.himane.com

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HIMANE SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS

HIMANE SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS

HIMANE SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS

HIMANE SUSTAINABLE DESIGNS

Michelle Del Guercio is the Founder and Executive Director of Skraptacular, a grassroots organization that inspires environmental awareness by working with children and communities to transform trash into art. 
www.skraptacular.org. 

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Rodney Allen Trice
“I believe we all must do our part, think beyond just separating plastic, paper, glass,” says Trice. “We must teach ourselves and learn as habit to see more than just a ‘rain shield’ in an umbrella, a ‘dust collector’ in a vacuum and a ‘shoe for our car’ in an old tire. When we do that, the Earth will become a safer place for the children of the 21st century and, from my experience, A LOT MORE FUN, TOO!”
TIME MAGAZINES 2009 Green Design 100 Awardee www.tomtinc.com

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SKRAPTACULAR

T.O.M.T.

T.O.M.T.

T.O.M.T.

T.O.M.T.

T.O.M.T.

Tamara Leacock is a fashion artist and ethical fashion writer who uses recycled clothing donations and repurposed objects to create wearable fashion statements. Through her work, she works to engage others in the myriad of ways in which fashion can be used to facilitate empowerment and social change.
www.reciclagemny.com

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Tamara Leacock

Tamara Leacock

Madeline Jacobs studied painting and jewelry at Rhode Island School of Design. After moving to New York she took a job in the corporate world, and has now left that behind to develop her knitwear and jewelry line, MADELINE and to write a DIY column for TeenVogue.com. 

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Sara Mennona is a marketing program manager, jewelry designer and vintage enthusiast. She is interested in traditional artisanal crafts, as well as new developments in sustainable design.  In 2010 she earned a sustainable design certificate from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
http://saralies.com/

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SARA MENNONA

SARA MENNONA

SARA MENNONA

SARA MENNONA

SARA MENNONA

Bambi Orban is a fashion industry professional with extensive experience in all product categories. Her childhood was populated with women who had strong interests and high talent levels in textile arts and crafts. In adulthood this translated into gravitating towards a career in fashion design, which has given her a wide range of exposure to fabrics and techniques that find their way into many of her personal projects. 

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BAMBI ORBAN

BAMBI ORBAN

BAMBI ORBAN

BAMBI ORBAN

BAMBI ORBAN

DJ Dezy

Special thanks to Dj Dezy who will be spinning Old Boogie and Nu Disco at the after party at Le Comptoir.

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