Revive! Trash to Fashion: The Couture Collection
About this Event
Revive! Trash to Fashion: The Couture Collection is returning with over 30 runway designs created from at least 75 percent recycled or reused materials. This bold event blends creativity and conservation to challenge our throwaway culture and inspire new ways of thinking.
The “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society (DDWS), in partnership with the Tribby Arts Center, invited visionary designers, artists, and innovators to participate in REVIVE! Trash to Fashion: The Couture Collection is a groundbreaking fashion competition that transforms recycled and reused materials into runway-ready couture.
Get ready to be amazed by upcycled fashion like never before! "Revive! Trash to Fashion: The Couture Collection" brings you an in-person experience where creativity meets sustainability.
After the show, the exhibition will travel from the J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR to the Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point, reaching thousands of visitors and expanding the impact of sustainability through art.
Discover stunning outfits crafted from recycled materials, proving that style and eco-consciousness go hand in hand. Don’t miss out on this unique runway event that turns trash into treasure!
Event Overview
REVIVE! Trash to Fashion unfolds across two inspiring venues, each celebrating creativity, community, and conservation.
November 4, 2026 – Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Sanibel
Guests are welcomed into an exclusive shopping experience and Prosecco reception before enjoying a plated lunch and our signature conservation-inspired couture runway show. Designers showcase high‑impact looks crafted from recycled, reclaimed, and repurposed materials — transforming waste into wearable art and spotlighting the urgent need to protect wildlife and reduce environmental harm.
Due to space limitations, we cannot guarantee that tickets purchased in groups of more than two (2) will be seated together. However, sponsorship packages are available that will guarantee seating for up to eight (8) persons.
November 12, 2026 – J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
A curated exhibition brings the designs into the heart of conservation. Surrounded by the refuge’s wild landscapes, guests experience each piece up close, deepening the connection between creative reuse and the protection of fragile ecosystems.
January 8, 2027 – Tribby Arts Center at Shell Point
The exhibition continues at the Tribby Arts Center, expanding community access and inspiring audiences to rethink consumption, celebrate sustainable design, and engage in the mission of preserving wildlife and wild places.
Sponsorships Available:
Prizes
- 1st Place: $5,000
- 2nd Place: $3,000
- 3rd Place: $2,000
- Junior Designer Award: $300 plus a $200 gift certificate
- Best Accessories Award: $200 plus a $100 gift certificate
Sponsorship Opportunities
REVIVE! is a high‑fashion runway spectacle where imagination, artistry, and environmental action collide. Designers of all ages transform recycled and repurposed materials into breathtaking couture, proving that sustainability isn’t just responsible — it’s runway‑worthy. Every look challenges our community to rethink waste, reimagine possibility, and celebrate the beauty of conservation‑minded creativity.
Presented by the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society in partnership with the Tribby Arts Center, REVIVE! fuels education, inspires environmental stewardship, and supports the protection of wildlife and wild places. It’s more than a fashion show — it’s a movement, a message, and a celebration of the wild world we’re working to protect.
By becoming a sponsor of Revive!, you are not just supporting a competition—you are championing conservation, protecting vital ecosystems, and ensuring a lasting legacy for the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Your sponsorship fuels critical water-quality research, wildlife protection, and environmental education, helping to preserve the natural beauty of Southwest Florida for generations to come. Every contribution strengthens the Refuge’s ability to inspire, educate, and engage communities in conservation efforts.
As a sponsor, you stand alongside a network of dedicated conservationists, creatives, volunteers, and advocates, united by a shared commitment to protecting our waters and wildlife and educating our youth. Your support makes a tangible difference, ensuring that the Refuge continues to thrive despite challenges like habitat loss and environmental threats.
Why REVIVE! and Why Your Support Matters
Inspire Sustainable Innovation
Your partnership fuels a platform where artists and designers reimagine waste as beauty, modeling circularity for our community.
Champion Sustainability
REVIVE! showcases circular fashion and creative reuse, aligning your brand with environmental responsibility.
Reach Engaged Audiences
Sponsors connect with conservation supporters, arts patrons, young creatives, eco‑conscious families, and Southwest Florida community conservationists.
Elevate Your Brand
Visibility spans the live runway event, digital promotions, printed materials, and a multi‑month traveling exhibition.
Advance Conservation Education
Funds raised support programs that connect youth and families to the natural world and inspire stewardship.
Strengthen Community Engagement
REVIVE! brings together conservation supporters, arts patrons, young creatives, and local leaders for a shared purpose.
Expand Regional Impact
Winning designs travel in a six‑month exhibition, extending visibility for sponsors and amplifying the message of sustainability.
Sponsorship Levels
$15,000+ – Conservation Partner - Only Two (2) Available
The Conservation Partner level represents the highest commitment to sustainability, creativity, and the mission of the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society. This sponsorship empowers conservation education, supports emerging designers, and fuels the impact of REVIVE! across Southwest Florida and beyond.
Benefits:
- One VIP table of eight in a premium location
- Specially curated sponsor gift bag for named sponsor
- Premier logo/name placement on all event materials, digital promotions, and signage
- Full‑page ad (inside front or back cover) in the event program
- Recognition from the stage during the runway show
- Name or company featured on the REVIVE webpage and all curated exhibition signage
- Opportunity to make available branded materials to designers and attendees
- Recognition in all press releases and media communications
$10,000+ – Sustainability Advocate
Sustainability Advocates champion circular fashion and environmental responsibility. This level aligns your brand with the creative reuse and conservation values at the heart of REVIVE!
Benefits:
- Six VIP tickets in a premium location (shared table)
- Prominent logo placement on event materials and digital promotions
- Full‑page ad in the event program
- Name or company featured on the REVIVE webpage
- Recognition during the event
- Opportunity to make available branded materials to designers and attendees
$5,000+ – Creative Catalyst
Creative Catalysts help ignite imagination and support the designers who bring REVIVE! to life. This level is ideal for partners who believe in the power of art to inspire environmental change.
Benefits:
- Four VIP tickets in a premium location (shared table)
- Name or company placement on event signage and digital promotions
- Half‑page ad in the event program
- Recognition during the event
- Opportunity to make available branded materials to designers and attendees
$3,500+ – Eco Innovator
Eco Innovators uplift sustainability and community engagement. This level supports both the creative process and the conservation mission behind REVIVE!
Benefits:
- Logo on event signage and digital promotions
- One third‑page ad in the event program
- Two VIP tickets
- Recognition in the event program and website
$1,500 – Runway Supporter
Runway Supporters help bring the show to life while supporting local creativity and conservation education.
Benefits:
- Logo listed in the event program and on the website
- Quarter‑page ad in the event program
- Two VIP tickets
$750 – Reuse Rebel
A fun, accessible level for individuals or businesses who believe in the mission and want to champion creative reuse.
Benefits:
- Name listed in the event program and on the website
- Business card ad in the event program
- One VIP ticket
$250 – Junior Designer Sponsor
This level directly supports the next generation of sustainable designers.
Benefits:
- Supports materials and entry fees for a student or emerging designer
- Recognition in the program under “Designer Sponsors.”
Please call Angeli Chin at 239-286-5500 or email her at [email protected] to discuss in-kind support for sponsorship recognition.
Please review the available sponsorships . You can also download and send the completed form to Angeli Chin at [email protected] or mail the completed form to “Ding” Darling Society, PO Box 565, Sanibel, FL 33957.
Please note: All logos and ad designs must be sent to [email protected] by noon, Friday, October 23, 2026.
High resolution required: 300 DPI, PDF, JPG, or PNG format.
Please make checks payable to: “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society. Please mail checks to: PO Box 565, Sanibel, FL 33957.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 133.51
