The Uptown Group is thrilled to announce that Green Breeze Fashion Show for Land Conservation generated over $10,000 for The Greening of Detroit and The Community House!

On Saturday, July 24, 2010, TUG hosted Green Breeze Fashion Show for Land Conservation at Royal Oak Music Theatre.  More than 300 people attended this first-time event, which featured the autumn/winter collection of award-winning eco designer, Jeff Garner of Prophetik.  Garner’s romantic, all sustainable line, “Southern Shores,” featured flowing gowns and Civil War-inspired jackets adorned with antique buttons.  The pieces, all produced in the United States, are created from natural materials, including Greenspun fleece, herringbone hemp, peace silk, and elephant-painted hemp jersey; they are dyed with plants such as indigo.  The Show featured lovely Michigan models, including celebrity model, Alexandra Rush.

Garner’s first-ever trip to Detroit included a tour of several urban farms, community gardens, and outdoor classrooms created through the work of The Greening of Detroit.  Garner, a world traveler, commented after the Show that his trip was inspiring as Detroit is the first truly “green” city he has visited.  The proceeds from this event will be used to further the works of The Greening of Detroit and The Community House, as they labor to create a unique tapestry of natural beauty and urban living in the City of Detroit.

Green Breeze Fashion Show for Land Conservation, and Garner’s entire weekend in Detroit, were filmed as part of an upcoming documentary by producer Lani Netter – watch for it in theatres! Additionally, the latest edition of StyleLine Magazine will feature an article about Garner, his work, and his message of sustainable and ethical design.

TUG offers its sincerest thanks to our sponsors and numerous volunteers for their generosity.  Local band, Catfish Mafia, rocked the catwalk along with music by Rock Out Entertainment.  Figo Salon (Birmingham) provided hair artistry for the Show, while Mijo-a’ Beauty Studio (Rochester) provided make-up artistry.  Other sponsors included, Eco Posh Event Planning, Clark Hill PLC, HealthCall of Detroit, Inc., Providence Hospital, Whole Foods Market, Center for Yoga, DTE Energy Foundation, StyleLine Magazine, City Style, The Clarity of Design, The Townsend Hotel, Envo Water, Eco Store USA, NKA Designs, Infinity Photobooth, Achatz Handmade Pies, Butzel Long, Michigan Green Safe Products, Arbor Oakland Group, IADT, Black Star Farms, B’drizzled Gourmet Popcorn, The Cupcake Station, Shaklee, Arbonne, Todd Baize Productions, WTVS Detroit Public TV, Premier Pet Supply, Kashi, and Sangria.

Green Breeze Fashion Show for Land Conservation is only one way that TUG gives back and gets connected.  To become involved in TUG, go to www.theuptowngroup.org.  Visit www.prophetik.com for more information about Jeff Garner and Prophetik.

About The Benefiting Charities

The Greening of Detroit: A not-for-profit organization established in 1989 to guide and inspire the reforestation of Detroit. Its many projects include outdoor classrooms, a vacant lot project, and urban farming.

The Community House: For more than 85 years, The Community House, a not-for-profit organization, has stayed true to its mission of building a strong community. Its new “green” programs teach children how to become stewards of their environment.