Deborah Barnes is the former owner of Zootsuit Custom Apparel and now works on a collaborative eco-politico fiber, multi-media art installation project. Deborah believes that when we redefine fashion to meet our needs and desires in a manner that won't jeopardize our true needs, we will find a bit of what we are really looking for. Deborah recently reported on on SSF about her participation in the London Fashioning the Future Summit.
You can stay up on Deborah's work by reading her blogs: FashionRip and fashion ethos.
Deborah also teaches sewing and recyCouture classes in Ballard and is the fashion expert at GreenForGood.