Discarded to Divine Eco-Chic Fashion Auction

By now we all know that green is the new black, eco-chic is an ongoing trend. To celebrate innovative in fashion and sustainability is a fashion auction which benefits the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco. The auction has piqued national interest in sustainable design while touting the four R’s of life: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Respect.

Bay Area fashion designers including Jessica McClintock, Colleen Quen, Nice Collective, Cari Borja, Verrieres & Sako, Michael Boris and Sara Shepherd join students from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM), City College of San Francisco and Academy of Art University in creating one-of-a-kind fashions from discarded materials inspired by the de Young Museum’s permanent collection.

The April 26th Gala Evening features a "green" cocktail reception with wine provided by French Rabbit in eco-friendly packaging (for every four wines sold, one tree is planted), hors d'oeuvres from local green restaurants such as Roots and Daffodil, compostable SpudWare plates and cutlery made of potatoes and vegetable starch, and 100% natural GuS soda.

Discarded to Divine Preview
Friday, April 4, 2008 - 5:00 PM to 8:45 PM
de Young Museum, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Discarded to Divine
Recycled Couture Fashion Show, Auction and Cocktail Party
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Hosted by Academy of Art University, 601 Brannan Street, San Francisco

General Tickets: $45 advance/$55 door;  VIP Tickets (limited): $75 advance/$90 door
Space is limited.

RSVP to (415) 977-1270 or online at www.discardedtodivine.org