McNeal Hall Gallery, Saint Paul Campus

Redefining, Redesigning Fashion: Designs for Sustainability

In the 21st century, recycling, up-cycling, repurposing, and reclaiming redefine sustainable fashion. This juried exhibition will explore how designers create clothing and accessories with sensitivity to environmental, economic, and social concerns. Over 200 submissions were received from students, faculty, and apparel professionals in the USA, Australia, Europe, and Asia. The judges reviewed for aesthetics, craftsmanship and creativity.

This exhibition is sponsored in part by Wet Paint, Treadle Yard Goods, and lead sponsor Fashion Avenue.

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Lecture and Book Signing:

Professor Sandy Black lecture:  February 21, 5pm 33 McNeal Hall, free admission.

The notion of sustainable fashion seems to be paradoxical – how can fashion ever be sustainable, with its focus on novelty and obsolescence? Join us for a lecture on sustainable fashion and a book-signing of Professor Black's 2012 book The Sustainable Fashion Handbook, available for purchase at the event. Sandy Black is Professor of Fashion & Textiles at London College of Fashion at the University of the Arts London.

HGA Gallery, Rapson Hall. Minneapolis Campus

Jens Jensen: Celebrating the Native Prairie

March 23 – May 12, 2013

March 25, 2013 at 6pm in 100 Rapson- John Koepke- The Dramatic Influence of Jens Jensen, Gallery Talk, 89 Church St., Minneapolis

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Danish immigrant Jens Jensen became a leading figure in landscape architecture during the early 20th century. Emphasizing the use of native plants and natural materials, his designs and philosophies continue to influence landscape architects and gardeners.