Junk to Funk Trashion Collective
Business Overview: Runway show turned "eco-edutainment" arts organization using trashion (trash + fashion) as the catalyst to inspire people to think differently about waste and their relationship to "stuff".
Role: Founder, Chief Instigator
The Trashion Show (2006-2009)
Conceptualized and produced Portland’s inaugural, and annually sold out, trashion show featuring Avant-garde wearable art created out of waste materials.
“What’s really important about what they’re doing is that they’re inspiring people to reduce and reuse and they make it cool.”
“Junk to Funk is my favorite event all year.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the level of quality.”
“Junk to funk proved that planet lovers can have flair, fun, and a sense of humor.”
5 Year Anniversary Party and New Program Launch
Curated gallery installation event to celebrate Junk to Funk’s 5th year anniversary and launch the transition from runway show to ‘eco-edutainment' organization featuring four new year-round programs.
Trashion Show Event Entertainment (2008-2012)
Designed Junk to Funk Trashion Show as sustainability-relevant entertainment for public and private events. In addition to the witty and compelling scripted runway show, models mingled with guests as live art for social change and engaged in thought-provoking conversations about the issues of waste, consumption, and sustainable living.
Event Partners: Portland International Airport, Travel Portland, OHSU, Net Impact, GoGreen Conference, Green Meeting Industry Council, Association of Oregon Recyclers, SCRAP, Bring Recycling, International Institute of Municipal Clerks, Vancouver Recycled Arts Festival, ReConX, National Association of Counties
“The trashion show portion of the dinner had to be the most creative and fun entertainment I have probably ever seen at a conference, of any type. It was brilliant.”
“Lindsey and her team are amazing. They are passionate about the story and are true change agents committed to making a positive impact. Looking forward to collaborating with them again in the future!”
“Junk to Funk is great because it’s a change of pace for the attendees interested in zero waste. Lindsey does a great job balancing fun and education.”
Trashion for the Masses
Curated sustainable art experiences to the public through public art installations. Installations were curated in collaboration with local artists and designers. Funding was secured through sponsorships and grants, spaces provided in partnership with the Portland International Airport and Portland Development Commission.
Trashion for Youth (2008-2012)
Developed curriculum in collaboration with several artists and educators to take youth on a journey of up-cycled fashion and creative reuse in our summer camp and after-school programs. We served over 100 middle school and high school students in learning activities focused on innovation, creative problem solving, team work, and concepts of waste reduction and creative reuse. Summer camps were hosted in collaboration with SCRAP while our after-school programs were hosted in collaboration with Saturday Academy.
Promotional Materials
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COMMUNITY PARTNER PROJECTS
Junk to Funk + Vitaminwater: April 2011
Our Vitaminwater commissioned Trashion garment was made entirely of recycled Vitaminwater bottles and labels. It was launched at the Mercury’s spring fashion show, “Open Season” in conjunction with Vitaminwater’s “Color Collection” contest and has been a feature of their recently launched webisode. The garment was showcased at several other Vitaminwater sponsored fashion shows throughout the remainder of 2011.
Junk to Funk Hits the Miss America Pageant: January 2011
Stephanie Steers, Miss Oregon 2010, wore Junk to Funk’s “Re-Tired Swimwear”, a 1950’s style swimsuit and cap made entirely out of discarded bike tire tubes, at the 2011 Miss America Parade held mid January in Las Vegas. In the parade event, contestants were challenged to wear a garment that represented their home state. What better way to represent Oregon than to wear a garment created out of recycled materials?
J2F Goes Gaga: August 2010
Ok, this one might seem a little scandalous, but come on, it’s Lady Gaga! Alright, while we didn’t work with the actual Lady Gaga, we did have a great time in a mock Gaga photo shoot with the Willamette Week. It was only appropriate to bring in a crazy head to toe bike tire tube outfit when the Willamette Week asked “Who Should be Lady Gaga’s Next Fashion Muse? Portland’s Junk to Funk of Course.”