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May 26, 2009
Filed Under (Culture, Design, Fashion, Music, Shopping) by meaghan on 05-26-2009

Thread Responsibly

NEW ECO SECTION AT THREAD!

Whether it’s your first time, or you’re an old friend, this weekend’s Thread shouldn’t be missed.  With it’s focus on local and emerging designers, unique art installations, and dj’s mixing in chill downtempo beats, Live & Work Green is most excited about this year’s addition of it’s dedicated Eco section.  

This new section at Thread focuses exclusively on eco-fashion and sustainability.  This year they are introducing eco-friendly lines for men, women and kids and covering everything from beauty, home decor, gifts and more!  Check out a list of Thread’s Eco Designers.

Also, keep reading below for  a few additional features that Live & Work Green thought were worth checking out! 

2 WAYS TO RECYCLE YOUR CLOTHES AT THREAD

1. DONATE: AND GET INTO THREAD FOR $2 LESS!

Bring along one bag of clean clothes in great condition and get into to THREAD for less.  Your clothes will be donated to 5 chairities to support less fortunate teens and children. Presented by Its All About The Kids.

2. SWAP: ONE WOMANS TRASH IS ANOTHERS TREASURE

OPEN 11AM – 1PM EACH DAY ONLY 

Bring along 10 items of clean designer clothing in excellent condition and trade it for 5 someone else’s. Hosted Presented by jeans for justice.

COLLABORATE WITH ARTISTS IN THE NATIVE LOUNGE. 

presented by SET AND DRIFT

Join in a collaborative art installation featuring native plants in the historic flour silo of the Wonderhaus Bakery, Pieces start at $20. Bargain!

LIVING WALL DISPLAY

Watch local artists build art with plants presented by Pigment Design & Tend Living

DESIGN YOUR ECO OWN TEE

Choose your very own style and color of organic T’s and collaborate with on-site printers to design your own T Shirt you can   take home and wear that day : presented by SEZIO

 

Come see for yourself, talk to the designers and artists and I’m sure you’ll be pleasantly surprised at what you find, and maybe you’ll even come home with a cool new eco-friendly outfit :)