Summer Rayne Oakes
Summer Rayne Oakes was researching toxins in sewage sludge, identifying aquatic insects, revitalizing rainforests, and mapping invasive species when she came up with the notion that the fashion industry might be the ideal venue to disseminate environmental awareness.
Oakes is now considered The World's First Eco-Model for seamlessly combining her environmental expertise and vision with her modeling career. As brand ambassador and sustainability strategist for Portico Home, Payless ShoeSource's zoe&zac line, MODO ECO Eyewear, and Aveeno Smart Essentials, her work keeps her busy on and off camera, advising and consulting on various aspects of design, production, and practice.
Oakes is also co-founder and CEO of Source4Style, a B2B marketplace portal that allows designers – both fashion and interior – to source more sustainable materials and services from around the world. She is the author of the best-selling style guide Style, Naturally and Editor-at-Large for ABOVE Magazine.
Vanity Fair has named Oakes a "Global Citizen," Outside called her one of the "Top Environmental Activists," CNN hailed her as a "Young Person Who Rocks," and CNBC named her one of the "Top 10 Green Entrepreneurs of 2010." Oakes has degrees in environmental science and entomology from Cornell University.
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Rainforests to Runways: One Young Woman's Wild Journey in Fashion, Activism, and Entrepreneurship
Join model and co-founder/CEO of Source4Style Summer Rayne Oakes for a motivating and entertaining talk on her journey from sewage sludge scientist to fashion model. Oakes, who was named by CNBC as one of the "Top 10 Green Business Entrepreneurs" and considered the world's first "eco-model," will share her insights into life, love, and the pursuit of one's dreams – no matter how off the wall they may seem. This talk will consist of a multimedia journey in environmental activism, fashion modeling, and entrepreneurship.
The Art and Science of Sustainable Design
Join model and co-founder/CEO of Source4Style Summer Rayne Oakes for a discussion on the science and style behind sustainable design. This discussion touches upon sustainable development in Africa to the latest technologies in textiles to Oakes' new start-up, Source4Style, a B2B online marketplace connecting designers to more sustainable suppliers around the globe.
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