Green is the New Black

North Texas designer reuses what many have given away

By JANE GEELAN
Updated 8:56 AM CST, Sat, Oct 25, 2008

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G Wear

Designer T-shirts are a fall must-have for men and women and while most aren't cheap, when you're supporting a good cause it might soften the blow just a bit.

That's where Stanley Jackson comes into play.  He says he was green before it was cool, and that's why he created "G Wear."

"I started out with my own clothing, thrift stores or whatever," Jackson says.

Jackson creates angels, cats and crosses, all from old discarded materials.

Green is the New Black

Green is the New Black
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Green is the New Black

You can find G Wear at Fort Worth's Dean Kingston.

The designer shirts retail at about $80.

First Published: Oct 23, 2008 7:59 PM CST

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