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Want to learn more about local and/or eco-fashion? Check out our recommended resources and reads.

MNfashion – a fashion incubator for local designers
www.mnfashion.org >>

Ecouterre – eco-fashion news
www.ecouterre.com >>

Fashioning an Ethical Industry – a labour behind the label project
http://fashioninganethicalindustry.org>>

Ethical Fashion Forum – platform for sharing and growing ethical fashion
http://www.ethicalfashionforum.com

Fashion Group International – the global business of fashion and design
www.fgi.org >>

Earth Pledge; Future Fashion – making the transition to sustainable materials
http://www.earthpledge.orgff >>

Centre For Sustainable Fashion-supporting industry transformation through sustainable business development
http://www.sustainable-fashion.com >>

The Story of Stuff-aims to amplify public discourse on a diverse set of sustainability issues
http://www.storyofstuff.com>>

Eco-Fashion World- the largest eco-fashion guide on the internet
http://www.fashion-incubator.com >>

Fashion Incubator – lessons from the sustainable factory floor
http://www.fashion-incubator.com

Estethica- London’s eco-sustainable initiative
http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk>>

MADE-BY – Label for sustainably produced fashion
http://www.made-by.nl

Our Social Fabric- textile recycling initiative
http://oursocialfabric.org>>

MN Textile Recycling Directory- where to recycle clothing and textiles
http://www.wipingrag.net>>

The Ecologist-The A-Z of Eco-Fashion
http://www.theecologist.org>>

Style Will Save Us-Eco-fashion magazine
http://www.stylewillsaveus.com>>

Thread- Eco Fashion of the BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/thread>>

FashionDex – Directory of ecological and organic suppliers for apparel, accessory, and home furnishing markets
http://www.fashiondex.com >>

Portland Fashion Week – An entirely “green” fashion week
http://www.portlandfashionweek.net >>

Collaborators

MNfashion; Event Sponsor and Media Partner >>

Alice Sydow / I’ve Got Your Style; Styling >>

Wil Crombie; Videography >>

Brandon Werth; Photography >>

taj salon & spa; Hair & Makeup Team >>

Ever After Gowns; Donations & Event Sponsor >>

Doug Young; Web Developement >>

MelloRoar; Event Partner >>

Lanni Lantto; Fellow Upcycler >>

Sarah Edwards; Styling >>

Yelp; Media Partner >>

Red Stag Supperclub; Event Sponsor and Venue Host >>

Jayme Halbritter Photography >>

Anthem Heart; Screenprinting >>

Special thanks to models:

Bridget Ulrich
Fatima Cocci
Sarah Mraz
Paula Schmidt
Margot Bieging
April Neal
Shanthini Logen
Latawnie Hernandez
Elisa Becker