“ReFashion Workshop is a much-needed practical guidebook that empowers fashion lovers to make informed decisions and embrace a sustainable lifestyle. Courtney’s passion and experience in eco fashion shines, and I think the practices in this book will help elevate your quality of life while protecting the planet.
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author. illustrator. Courtney Barriger.
As an author and fine artist, Courtney Barriger weaves together sustainability, fashion, and storytelling in a unique artistic vision that spans multiple media. Her work consistently explores the intersection of environmental consciousness and creative expression, whether through her sustainable fashion designs, written works, or art installations. This interconnected approach is evident in her early literary contributions to the Nightbook Short Story Anthology, where her dreamlike narrative style first emerged.
Her latest book, ReFashion Workshop, represents a culmination of her expertise in sustainable fashion, serving as both a practical guide and a philosophical exploration of conscious consumption. The book's adoption into the curriculum at prestigious institutions like FIT, LIM, and The London School of the Arts underscores its significance in shaping the next generation of fashion professionals. Meanwhile, her upcoming children's book, The Royal Robe, demonstrates her ability to translate complex sustainability concepts into accessible, engaging narratives for younger audiences.
Barriger's artistic vision extends beyond the written word into immersive experiences, as evidenced by her upcoming ten-year artist residence at The 14th Factory in London and the British Museum-sponsored immersive art experience based on The Royal Robe. These projects showcase her talent for creating multi-dimensional, cosmic-themed experiences that combine her interests in sustainability, fashion, and storytelling. Through her work, she continues to push the boundaries of conventional narrative structures while maintaining a steadfast focus on environmental consciousness and sustainable fashion practices.
“ This is a timely and important topic for the world today. ReFashion Workshop tackles the complexity of the problem with fast fashion with effortless relatability and thoughtful exercises.
- August Brown of the Los Angels Times ”
Fast fashion does not want you to be happy. It’s more like an addiction than an art. Award winning eco fashion artist, designer and spiritual voyager Courtney Barriger draws on her twenty years of experience in the fashion industry to bring a total, ReFashion mindset shift for a healthier planet and a satisfying pleasurable relationship with what you wear. Backed by lead scientists in climate change and toxicology, NGOs, and environmental activists, each chapter delivers the facts and helps you discover how living more authentically can have a positive impact on your happiness, the happiness of others, and the health of the Earth. Learn to become a steward of the Earth and begin your personal journey to Refashion your life through your wardrobe, one practice at a time.
The royal robe - pre production
Produced with The 14th Factory London as a Children’s Book and Immersive Art Experience.
Environmental allegory and spiritual hero's journey. The Royal Robe is the first of its kind - a quest for a new kind of garment. With a timeless charm it tells the story of a young Cai who is forced to leave the safety of her township to travel the wood in search of a coronation robe for the Queen-to-be, learning the perils of the garment industry through a series of extraordinary trials and encounters. Her personal odyssey culminates in a return to court, where she is faced with the complexities of change and breaking conformity.
How to Give your Clothes a Second Life
The Secrets to ReFashioning and Upcycling your Closet.
This is a comprehensive guide for any garment that's languishing in the back of your closet, for that t-shirt you just can't let go of, or the jeans that have seen better days. I'm here to help you see the potential in every thread, every seam, every seemingly worn-out piece of cloth. As an award winning eco fashion creator, I have a loving relationship with the clothes I design from scratch and the ones I refashion to give a second life, and I can’t wait to teach you my favorite techniques.
NARRATIVE POEMS AND CHILDREN'S BOOKS AVAILABLE FOR ORDER ON AMAZON
NIGHT BOOK Short Story Anthology
NightBook tells the story of a first love across a collection of short, fantasy adventure stories. A high spirited young redheaded woman is lost in a world of her own making. She chose to run away, but what will she find? A young musician is desperate for inspiration. What will he do to find it? Like a dream, their imaginations build mermaids, witches, jesters and whatever they fancy the world to be. Each part of their journey is story of its own, and together, they weave a tale of discovery, love, betrayal, and self exploration.
Sleepwalk to the Face
Brought to you by the author of NightBook Short Story Anthology, Sleepwalk to The Face is a single night where a lonely old man is reborn to youth in a sleepwalking episode. Accompanied by his dog Tonx, and renamed Sid Zacharia, our hero travels a mystical journey beyond what he ever thought possible.
The Bear Courts
A children's book based on the author's name, The Bear Courts explores various courts that bears occupy in cute limmeriks.