{"id":374746,"date":"2026-08-18T15:48:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:48:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/374746\/"},"modified":"2026-08-18T15:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T15:48:19","slug":"trash-to-fashion-conservation-show-to-return-sanibel-captiva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/374746\/","title":{"rendered":"Trash-to-fashion conservation show to return – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Ticket sales will open next week for the return of a trash-to-fashion conservation runway show.<\/p>\n

In partnership with the Shell Point Retirement Community\u2019s Tribby Arts Center, the \u201cDing\u201d Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS) will host REVIVE! Trash-To-Fashion: Couture Collection on Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel. With doors opening at 11 a.m., it will feature a runway show with cash prizes, catered lunch and more.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about education and how when creativity and conservation and nature come together, the changes we can make in our community,\u201d DDWS Events, Marketing & Grants Manager Angeli Chin said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s coming together in a larger effort to protect wildlife, improve our water quality and inspire environmental stewardship across the region,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Building on the success of two prior Project Refuge shows, proceeds raised will support habitat restoration and conservation education at the J.N. \u201cDing\u201d Darling National Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n

The event will open with a prosecco greeting.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere will be a shop where all the monies raised will go back to refuge,\u201d Chin said.<\/p>\n

It will showcase recycled or upcycled items by vendors found in the Refuge Nature Store at the refuge\u2019s Visitor & Education Center and Lifestyles Store on Periwinkle Way, plus at ShopDingDarling.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Artist Rachel Pierce and DDWS volunteer Mary Meyer will serve as the emcees for the show.<\/p>\n

It will feature 30 designers and 32 designs, including five junior designers ages 8-17.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had over 60 applicants apply,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Some are returning participants from the previous Project Refuge shows.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome are students, some are first-time designers, some are just inspired by the creativity and the ability to try something different,\u201d Chin said. \u201cThere are several professional designers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The garments had to be made of at least 75% recycled or reused materials, not including shoes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey all have to adhere to the standards,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s all about the conservation mindset and being able to take reclaimed materials and make something beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n

A panel of three judges will score the entries based on their creativity, originality, craftsmanship, innovation in material use, artistic design, runway presence and environmental messaging.<\/p>\n

Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning designers, including $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place and $2,000 for third place. There is also a Junior Designer Award for $300, plus a $200 gift certificate, and a Best Accessories Award for $200, plus a $100 gift certificate.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly thankful for all of the sponsors who believe in conservation and education on this front,\u201d Chin said. \u201cWithout their support, we would not be able to offer this.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the show, the refuge will open to the public a free-admission, curated exhibition of REVIVE! works from Nov. 12 through Dec. 27 in its newly remastered auditoriums. The Tribby Arts Center in Fort Myers will show the exhibit from Jan. 8 through Feb. 18, also free to the public.<\/p>\n

Show tickets are $125 per person and include a plated lunch catered by the Sundial.<\/p>\n

They will go on sale on Aug. 27.<\/p>\n

The community is encouraged to secure a seat.<\/p>\n

\u201cREVIVE! brings our community together around creativity, innovation and environmental responsibility,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery ticket or sponsorship is a partnership in protecting the things that mean the most to us: our wildlife, water quality and educating the next generation,\u201d Chin added. \u201cWhen we invest in events like this, we invest in the future of Southwest Florida.\u201d<\/p>\n

For tickets, visit https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/revive2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.<\/p>\n

For more information, including about sponsorships, visit dingdarlingsociety.org\/revive<\/a> or contact Chin at 239-286-5500 or angeli@dingdarlingsociety.org.<\/p>\n

The Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is at 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel.<\/p>\n

The J.N. \u201cDing\u201d Darling National Wildlife Refuge is at 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel.<\/p>\n

The Tribby Arts Center is at 17281 On Par Blvd., Fort Myers.<\/p>\n

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IF YOU GO<\/p>\n

What<\/p>\n

REVIVE! Trash-To-Fashion: Couture Collection<\/p>\n

When<\/p>\n

Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

Where<\/p>\n

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, 1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel<\/p>\n

Details<\/p>\n

Tickets are $125<\/p>\n


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