Jeffrey Brian "Jeff" Garner (born August 18, 1978) is an American fashion designer and visual artist. His designs are sold online and in luxury boutiques throughout America, Canada, the UK and China. His designs have been worn to the [http://www.vogue.com/slideshow/special-edition-the-2012-academy-awards-photos#10 Academy Awards] and on stage. He is perhaps best known for his sustainable 'plant-dyed' red carpetgowns (made mostly in Tennessee) and for inclusion in the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery 40 under 40 exhibition in July 2012. Garner takes his inspiration from the dressmakers of the Civil War period who worked with what was in front of them, fashioning beautiful gowns that were later taken apart to recreate new dresses – sustainability born out of necessity.
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