Zooey Helps Launch T-Shirt Recycling Program

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On 15 April 2008, an exclusive soiree was held to celebrate the launch of national t-shirt recycling program at Barneys New York and Barneys New York CO-OP. Indie rock duo She & Him, featuring M. Ward and actress/singer Zooey Deschanel, performed for surfer Kelly Slater, designer Magda Berliner, Loomstate co-designers Rogan Gregory and Scott Hahn, Barney’s Julie Gilhart and a mix of fashion insiders and influencers. Event revelers – including Deschanel’s parents Caleb and Mary Jo –donate gently worn T-shirts and dance the night away to tunes by DJ Paul Sevigny.

As part of the kick-off of the second season of “The Green” on Sundance Channel, the network has partnered with Barneys New York CO-OP and the eco-chic fashion brand Loomstate to launch a first of its kind, national T-shirt recycling program. T-shirts donated at the event and at all Barneys New York and their CO-OP store locations nationwide from April 13-27 will be “re-fashioned” by Loomstate designers Rogan Gregory and Scott Hahn. The eco-luxe T-shirts will be sold exclusively at Barneys New York and Barneys New York CO-OP for Holiday 2008, with proceeds from the program benefiting 1% For The Planet. Photo: Michael Williams / Startraks