Inspiring folks with a love of fashion, design, and a passion for the planet. Trash-fashion: composed of at least 90% material destined for the trash bin.
Rooted in a love of fashion, an appreciation of art and a passion for the planet, Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show is an annual fundraising event for REALMS Charter School’s Arts Program. Started in 2010, this fundraiser features an eclectic, wearable art runway show (featuring both trash fashion and re-fashioned garments), a live and silent auction, a gallery style marketplace (where contributing
Check out the 2026 Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show magic captured by the amazing photography team in this sneak peak into upcoming galleries and posts. What will you create for the 2027 show? Rubbishrenewed.org
06/01/2026
Check out the 2026 Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show magic captured by the amazing photography team in the post below giving a sneak peak into upcoming galleries and posts.
2026 Photo Sneak Peak! The challenge of capturing an event like the Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show with multiple subjects, diverse action, changing light, and difficult vantage points takes a strong and creative photog…
05/19/2026
What a night! The 14th Annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show came to life because of people like you — and we are genuinely grateful.
Thank you sponsors, thank you Bend! We simply couldn’t have done it without you!
This year, more than 700 community members gathered to celebrate student designers from 14 Central Oregon schools, alongside adult designers, and designers from local businesses. Together, they transformed trash into something breathtaking.
Rubbish Renewed is a mindset, something to engage in long before and after the show. It’s all designed to spark a different relationship with waste, one that inspires action.
We say it every year because it’s true every year: this is not just a fashion show, and not just a fundraiser. It is proof that when people with a shared belief show up for something bigger than themselves, something remarkable happens.
Thank you for being part of it.
With Gratitude, The Rubbish Renewed Team rubbishrenewed.org
05/19/2026
Thank you sponsors, thank you Bend! We simply couldn't have done it without you!
Thank You Bend! What a night! The 14th Annual Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show came to life because of people like you — and we are genuinely grateful. The evening was warm, the crowd energized, and the runway ele…
05/12/2026
Check out some of the amazing pieces made by kids and adults on the runway Saturday night in this Bulletin piece!
Trash as haute couture: Bend's 14th Rubbish Renewed fashion show - The Bulletin Models walked down a runway at the Bend Pavilion skating rink on Saturday evening, wearing outfits made from trash, including worn-out tents constructed into a cape and climbing rope crocheted […]
It was an amazing evening on Saturday at the 14th Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show! Thank you designers and models for giving your all to inspire community for a sustainable earth. Rubbishrenewed.org
05/11/2026
And the 2026 Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show Business Challenge winner is....
And the 2026 Business Challenge Winner is… The 2026 Business Challenge showcased 9 incredible pieces created by talented trash fashion designers and material manipulators all dedicated to sustainable practices. BBT Architects – Sherry…
9 Businesses are competing in the Rubbish Renewed Business Challenge: ReStore, The Gear Fix, Lonza, BBT Architects, Subaru of Bend, Fashion Workshop, QuiltSmart, Mountain Burger, and ReGroup Thrift/ReCoHere come and vote for your favorite and see who wins the 2026 Coveted Trash Trophy! Saturday, May 9th at the Pavilion. Tickets at rubbishrenewed.org
12/22/2025
My favorite last minute holiday shopping is local, sustainable, and supports the community. Check these 3 places out!
Shop Reused & Local for a Sustainable Season School’s out for winter break. Weather’s starting to feel wintery, and the community is bustling. This is a great time to do last minute holiday shopping in town. In Bend, we have a bou…