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I was recently contacted by an associate of the ONLY, eco friendly
super model, Summer Rayne Oakes. I completed a short interview with her
to get the word out about her new book and Payless Shoe Line! Here is
her story.
While Summer was completing her University
undergraduate degree, she was contacted by a modeling agency and
decided to give it a try, under one condition, she would only model for
companies who support equal trade and are conscious of sustainability
methods. She graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelors of
Science Degree in Natural Resources and Entomology. Summer has
participated in a multitude of modeling campaigns and programs that
focus on the conservation of our natural resources. She has been
featured on CNN, NPR and Fox News and has modeled for Levi Strauss
& Co., Nicole Miller and Replay Jeans. She even launched her own
monthly style editorial for Lucire Magazine, called "Behind the Label"
which focuses on ethical and eco conscious fashion designers. Summer
currently runs her own company production company (SIR) that focuses
primarily on sustainable business. As a Personal Representative and
Image consultant, she has worked with Payless Shoe Source, Alcoa
Foundation and Conde Nast to name a few. On top of all this, she still
has time to participate in a variety of programs focusing on the
environment including: the Youth Climate Change through Energy Action
Program, sustainable development in Africa, eco system conservation and
fair trade! Her new line for Payless Shoe Source called Zoe and Zac
will be coming out this April 2009 and features a variety of cute,
affordable and environmentally friendly foot wear. The shoes are made
of organic cottons, linen, hemp, recycled soles and eco-smart packaging.
Summer
has finally decided that it's time to share her knowledge and inspire
us to look at the effects of producing clothes on our environment. This
coming February she will be releasing a book titled "Style, Naturally."
The book will be a sort of shopping guide that will showcase a variety
of labels, including: clothing, shoes, bags, beauty products and more!
There are over five hundred photos with tips, resources, designer
profiles and street photography style photos. Maybe it's time we put
some thought into the clothes that we wear! This resident environmental
expert has a lot of great tips that we can use to better the world we
live in. You can visit her website at www.summerrayneoakes.net
