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You are invited to ReUP! Our eco-fashion market November 21st

You are cordially invited to ReUP!
November 21st 2015
1368 26th Street
Denver, CO 80205
10am-6pm
Fashion shows at 1,3 & 5pm
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

ReUP will feature a plethora of eco-friendly designers and small businesses, 3 fashion shows happening at 1, 3 & 5pm, and fun activities in between.  This event is free and open to the public.

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FEATURED BUSINESSES:

Blackberry Maverick
Brandelyon Designs
Byasima Couture
Cara Diane + Co.
Cozey 7
Eisentraut Jewelry
Equillibrium
Judith & Joe
La Lovely Vintage
Mondo Guerra
Morganic Designs
Orenda Lou
Seamly.co
Threads Worldwide

Some of the activities throughout the day will include interviews with our featured businesses,  delicious food samplings from Protein Bar, a chance to win a “Treat-Yo-Self care package from Shelley Hunter Hillesheim, This event is also a benefit for the Denver Rescue Mission and we’ll be collecting warm clothes, canned foods, and hygiene products.

Fashion Denver recently moved to the new location in the heart of the RiNo arts district this summer. Green Spaces is Denver’s green co-working space housing a network of leading eco-friendly and socially conscious businesses.
 
“We are so excited to have Brandi Shigley and Fashion Denver here at Green Spaces!
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ReUp Designer Morganic Designs

1) Business name:

Morganic Designs. Accessories for the Modern Gypsy!

2) Mission of business.

My mission at Morganic Designs is to bring attention to the positive impacts of consciously crafted fashion, by remaining completely transparent about all aspects of how I operate my business. I know that by being aware & sharing my efforts to create a socially & environmentally friendly business, I can help fashionistas everywhere make more responsible decisions when investing in their wardrobe, & ultimately encourage future designers to consider how they can also build a sustainable brand.

3) How is your product  / services helping the world be more green or sustainably conscious? 

All of my designs are created using environmentally friendly & socially conscious materials, such as organic hemp & bamboo cord, certified fair trade gems & stones, as well as vintage & heirloom pieces from salvaged jewelry, & I always seek out local jewelry suppliers when I need other jewelry components. A portion of my profits are used to make financial contributions to non-profit organizations that have a positive impact on the world around us. I also strive to incorporate other “green” practices, even in my home studio, like using salvaged materials to build Read more!

ReUP designer: Eisentraut Jewelry

Lindsey Eisentraut was one of our very first designers to participate in a Fashion Denver market back in 2004! We are thrilled to have her back after a 12 year absence from Denver!

1) Business name

Eisentraut Jewelry

 2) Mission of business

To be successful doing what I love every day!

 3) How is your product  / services helping the world be more green or sustainably conscious? 

It has always been a goal of ours to be environmentally conscious. We strive to be green and will continue to do more.  Here are some of the things that we currently do:

• We avoid toxic processes such as plating – all of our jewelry is solid sterling silver, brass or gold

All castings are made right here in Colorado from 100% recycled metals

All chains, clasps and jump rings are made in the U.S. from recycled metals

Our glass beads are ethically sourced and handmade in the Czech Republic

We avoid using stones in our collections because they are non-renewable and non-recyclable

We recycle every bit of scrap metal

All packaging and other materials that cannot be reused are recycled

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Model Call Out for November 21st ReUp market

Want to get involved, get connected, and have a fashionably fun time at our fall market ReUP on November 21st at Green Spaces? Fill out this for if you are interested in modeling. We are looking for 8 female models and 2 male models. This is a volunteer opportunity which will include hair and makeup and lots of fashion fun! Fittings will be held Wednesday, November 18th from 5-8 at Green Spaces. Fittings will only take up to 15 minutes so as soon as we get you in your 3 outfits, you are free to head out!

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Shoes for Haiti

This past spring, I teamed up with the The Urban Angels for our dress drive and we sent out over a 150 dresses to Haiti and the children in the orphanage that I was in in the Philippines. Now with the holidays around the corner, the Urban Angels have organized a shoe drive and will be sending a special Christmas gift of new shoes for the kids in Haiti!  

If you would like to help, Cash donations or new children’s shoes can be dropped off to the Fashion Denver office at Green Spaces at 1368 26th Street by December 6th.

All gifts will be sent to and distributed by Love A Child, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

For more information, please contact Peggy Kastning!

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