The neon Krispy Kreme sign on the corner of Peace and Person Street isn’t unique to Raleigh, but it is unique in that it’s a remnant of a bygone era when such signs were prevelant throughout town. (See comments for more information on when this sign went up.) There are a few such examples left, including the bulldozer on the NC Equipment Building, the Mecca Restaurant Sign, and the famous Arby’s Cowboy Hat. The preceeding examples have all been grandfathered in — current zoning ordinances prevent new signs of this style from being constructed.

This view is looking down on Fayetteville Street toward the area where City Plaza is now under construction. The City of Raleigh web site has more information, including a recent aerial shot.

About eight months ago, three young women met over lunch with the idea of planning an environmentally conscious fashion show. One of the three, Beth Stewart, had met some of the organizers of EGB – NY Chapter’s Annual Project Earth Day and was inspired to bring the concept to Raleigh. After the first meeting, all realized that they shared the same vision for what the show would be. Planning began that day.

image credit: John Morris

The Redress Raleigh event was part of the Hillsborough Street Renaissance Festival, an arts & music gathering that was created to highlight and celebrate the change to a more pedestrian and vehicle friendly thoroughfare, beginning this summer. The show was initially scheduled to be outdoors, but was forced inside (to Aurora Nightclub) by rain. Despite the miserable weather, attendees waited in a long line in the cold to see local designers and models showcasing cutting edge and eco-friendly fashion. Not long before the show began, the top floor club was filled to capacity.
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