Tune in. Turn on. Drop off. - Barneys New York Co-Op, Loomstate and Sundance Channel Announce Launch of National T-Shirt Recycling Program

Tune in. Turn on. Drop off. - Barneys New York Co-Op, Loomstate and Sundance Channel Announce Launch of National T-Shirt Recycling Program

Donated T's to be "Re-Fashioned" into Loomstate for Barneys Green Holiday 2008 Collection

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the Season 2 kick-off of "The Green" on Sundance Channel, the network has partnered with Barneys New York and the eco-chic fashion brand Loomstate to launch a first of its kind, national T-shirt recycling program. Beginning April 13th, consumers will be encouraged to drop off old t-shirts at all Barneys' locations nationwide. Loomstate will "re-fashion" the T-shirts (re-style, re-dye, re-print, etc.) to create a new, limited edition T-shirt collection to be sold exclusively at Barneys for Holiday 2008. Participating consumers will receive a 20% discount on women's Loomstate for Barneys Green and men's Loomstate merchandise from April 13-27. Proceeds from the program will benefit 1% for the Planet.

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"With THE GREEN, Sundance Channel hopes to inspire viewers to make changes in their lives and let them know that they don't have to sacrifice style, quality or design to make a positive impact on the planet," says Larry Aidem, President and CEO of Sundance Channel. "Our alliance with Barneys and Loomstate creates another opportunity for Sundance Channel viewers to participate in a creative and unique program that benefits them and the planet. As the first network to dedicate a primetime TV destination to environmental programming, we are committed to seeking out ways to illustrate that 'going green' is both a movement and priority for all of us."

Designed by Rogan Gregory and Scott Hahn, Loomstate uses 100 percent certified organic materials to make eco-luxe clothing. According to Rogan Gregory," Recycling t-shirts to create something new and beautiful personifies the evolution and metamorphosis of the Earth. We are taking eco fashion to the next level."

"There is a fast growing environmentally based fashion movement that we feel is the New Cool. It is redefining what luxury is all about. We must work together, educate ourselves and inform people of how to participate. Everything we do now must have a conscious thought to it. Thinking, walking and talking and with the flag of intention to create beauty through fashion in a more organic, sustainable way is the future." says Julie Gilhart, Senior Vice-President, Fashion Director of Barneys New York.

The recycling program will kick off with two exclusive VIP events at Barneys New York flagship locations: Los Angeles on April 15th with a special performance by She & Him, featuring Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward and New York City on Earth Day, April 22nd with an exclusive performance by British singing sensation & Geffen recording artist Kate Nash. DJ Paul Sevigny to provide music at both events.

THE GREEN is presented by Lexus Hybrid Living and Citi Smith Barney.

About Sundance Channel

Under creative direction of Robert Redford, Sundance Channel is the television destination for independent-minded viewers seeking something different. Bold, uncompromising and irreverent, Sundance Channel offers audiences a diverse and engaging selection of firms, documentaries, shorts and original programs, all unedited and commercial free. Launched in 1996, Sundance Channel is a venture of NBC Universal, CBS and Robert Redford. Sundance Channel operates independently of the non-profit Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, but shares the overall Sundance mission of encouraging artistic freedom of expression. Sundance Channel's website address is www.sundancechannel.com.

About Barneys New York

Barneys New York ("Barneys"), www.barneys.com, is a New York-based luxury retailer founded in 1923, with flagship stores in New York City, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, San Francisco and Las Vegas. Barneys New York also operates two smaller regional stores, and fifteen Barneys CO-OP stores with three more to open in 2008. The quintessential New York store is easily recognized by its bright red awnings, iconic black shopping bag, and innovative window displays engineered by its Creative Director, Simon Doonan.

About Loomstate for Barneys Green

Loomstate for Barneys Green is a partnership and commitment between Barneys New York and Loomstate to create sexy, stylish and eco-friendly collections. Loomstate is a fashion brand with sustainable development goals, focused on the cultivation and use of environmentally sensitive materials, primarily 100% organic cotton. Barneys New York is the leader in premium taste and luxury fashion retail.

1% For the Planet

Loomstate and Barneys New York will donate a percentage of their Loomstate for Barneys Green business to One Percent for the Planet. One Percent for the Planet is an alliance of companies that recognize the true cost of doing business and donates 1% of their sales to environmental organizations worldwide. The beneficiary of the Loomstate for Barneys Green label is the Organic Exchange, a unique resource for companies interested in the cultivation and sourcing of certified organic cotton.

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CONTACT: Venessa Correa of LaForce + Stevens, +1-212-242-9353, ext 184,
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