15 Free Online Sustainable Fashion Events To Attend In January 2024
The following sustainable fashion events are ONLINE and FREE. Consider registering for any event you are interested in attending! It is always possible to take a notebook and pen to join the sustainable fashion movement. It is important to continuously learn about the issues and solutions with experts in the fashion industry. Please note that the times of all the events have been converted to MDT Mountain time.
Sunday, January 7TH
10:00 - 11:30 AM MDT
Total Ethics Fashion Book Club by Slow Fashion Movement
This event will be the first book club meeting featuring the book ‘Total Ethics Fashion’ by Emma Hakansson @hakamme. Weekly meetings are dedicated to discovering the rich variety of intersections and collectivity that defy conventional fashion labels. Consider joining to explore the meaning of total ethics fashion and contribute to a shift in our approach to style and sustainability.
12:00 - 1:00 PM MDT
Slow Stitch Sundayz by BuffyLOVE Studio
Slow Stitch Sundayz, hosted by Buffy, offers a space every Sunday for individuals of all stitching skill levels. The event will emphasize the benefits of slow stitching for mindfulness, imagination, awareness, confidence, and self-expression. You join in by hand sewing and embroidery projects to work on during the workshop. No prior experience is necessary. Required materials include scissors, clothing pins, embroidery or sewing needles, embroidery floss or sewing thread, and scrap/recycled fabric. It is recommended to bring an embroidery hoop, especially for beginners. Whether doodling, painting, or experimenting with colors, you will be encouraged to let your creativity flow in this inclusive and imaginative space.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9TH
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MDT
Repairs mean reparations: one stitch at a time for wardrobe peace by UEL MSc Humanitarian Intervention
The Distance Learning MSc Humanitarian Interventions for the Wellbeing Portal in 2024 is hosting an event to feature a special guest, Orsola De Castro. The event will highlight the therapeutic nature of working with fabric and sewing, making, mending, remaking, and repairing clothing. You will be encouraged to reconnect with ancestral crafting traditions and honor the interconnected threads that bind humanity together.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11TH
5:00-6:30 AM MDT
Circular Fashion: Keeping Style Sustainable | Down to Earth by GoLibrary | National Library Board, Singapore
This event will invite you to explore the realm of circular fashion. You will gain insight into the entire fashion life cycle, from design to purchase. Join if you want to discover how to make sustainable choices within the fashion and retail industry, and mindful recycling, reuse, and upcycling practices.
6:30 -7:00 AM MDT
Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup by Fashion AI
This weekly Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup invites you to gather for learning, sharing, and networking. The meetups are hosted by industry pioneers, Iva Marinova and Prashish B, which aim to democratize fashion for everyone through collaboration. You can expect these meetups to offer a multifaceted experience, featuring a "Show & Tell" segment where participants can present projects created with tools like Clo3D, Marvelous Painter, Unity, Blender, and more, fostering a community for sharing and receiving constructive feedback. The "Beginner's Corner" also provides newcomers a platform to seek advice, discuss challenges, and learn from experienced professionals. All the while, the "Expert Insights" segment caters to seasoned individuals, to encourage inspiring projects and explore the integration of AI to enhance creativity and efficiency. This group is also working on "Towards a New Horizon", a game development squad by Fashion AI, to envision a captivating Fashion Game with a digital marketplace where artists trade creations, supported by AI-driven fashion recommendations and non-player character experiences.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14TH
10:00-11:30 AM MDT
Total Ethics Fashion Book Club by Slow Fashion Movement
This event will be the second book club meeting featuring the book ‘Total Ethics Fashion’ by Emma Hakansson @hakamme. Weekly meetings are dedicated to discovering the rich variety of intersections and collectivity that defy conventional fashion labels. Consider joining to explore the meaning of total ethics fashion and contribute to a shift in our approach to style and sustainability.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16TH
10:00-11:00 AM MDT
Rethinking Fashion’s Doomed Climate Strategy with Transformers Foundation by Remake x Transformers Foundation
This event will provide insight into the fashion supply chain and how you can get involved to shape a collective approach to developing a climate strategy in the industry. This event is influenced by the recent landmark move of fashion brands committing to the Paris Agreement's emission targets and the Transformers Foundation's latest reporting supply chain and climate gaps.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17TH
11:30 AM -12:30 PM MDT
Fashion and Politics Issue Launch by FSJ: The Fashion Studies Journal
This event invites you to the launch of Fashion & Politics, a special issue of FSJ: The Fashion Studies Journal, edited by Sara Kaufman and Anna Zinola. This talk and panel discussion will feature the editors and contributing authors. Sixteen articles and creative contributions will explore the realm of garments as political affirmations, the societal role of clothing, and how fashion can catalyze change. The examination encompasses fashion culture, media, and contemporary uniforms, and underscores the industry's impact on present-day political landscapes. The goal is to illuminate fashion as a political subject and that fashion is a choice, and choices carry political significance.
6:00-8:00 PM MDT
Computer Aided Design (CAD) for Fashion Entrepreneurs by NEW Women’s Business Center
This event will explore CAD programs and how fashion designers can leverage them to enhance their design process. You will have the chance to delve into CAD systems tailored for fashion designers. Personalized 1-1 consultations and specialized services are exclusively offered for residents of Los Angeles County.
Thursday, JANUARY 18TH
6:30 -7:00 AM MDT
Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup by Fashion AI
This weekly Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup invites you to gather for learning, sharing, and networking. The meetups are hosted by industry pioneers, Iva Marinova and Prashish B, which aim to democratize fashion for everyone through collaboration. You can expect these meetups to offer a multifaceted experience, featuring a "Show & Tell" segment where participants can present projects created with tools like Clo3D, Marvelous Painter, Unity, Blender, and more, fostering a community for sharing and receiving constructive feedback. The "Beginner's Corner" also provides newcomers a platform to seek advice, discuss challenges, and learn from experienced professionals. All the while, the "Expert Insights" segment caters to seasoned individuals, to encourage inspiring projects and explore the integration of AI to enhance creativity and efficiency. This group is also working on "Towards a New Horizon", a game development squad by Fashion AI, to envision a captivating Fashion Game with a digital marketplace where artists trade creations, supported by AI-driven fashion recommendations and non-player character experiences.
4:00- 5:00 PM MDT
Unlocking the Power of Style3D in Fashion and Design via Zoom by Fashion Capital UK
Join this masterclass that will comprehensively explore Style3D and its impact on fashion and design. Led by our Lead Pattern Cutting Tutor, Lan, and Digital Designer, Harry, the session will include an introduction to Style3D's cutting-edge simulation technology, a tour of Style3D Studio for creative development, an in-depth look at digital fabric manipulation, efficient asset management, and access to a vast library of 3D assets. Join if you want to learn how Style3D can eliminate the sampling process, create hyper-realistic avatars, accurately reflect garment characteristics, and expedite the design process.
Thursday, JANUARY 21ST
10:00 -11:30 AM MDT
Total Ethics Fashion Book Club by Slow Fashion Movement
This event will be the third book club meeting featuring the book ‘Total Ethics Fashion’ by Emma Hakansson @hakamme. Weekly meetings are dedicated to discovering the rich variety of intersections and collectivity that defy conventional fashion labels. Consider joining to explore the meaning of total ethics fashion and contribute to a shift in our approach to style and sustainability.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24TH
10:00 -11:00 AM MDT
Young & Restless Book Club Author Discussion by Remake
This event will host a conversation with the author of Young & Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions, Mattie Kahn. This live discussion will be with Remake Winter Book Club participants, but all are welcome to join. Join if you're interested in learning how much we owe girls for the progress of different social causes when they have leveraged their unique strengths, from fandom to intimate friendships, to organize and lay serious political groundwork for movements that sidelined them.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH
6:30 -7:00 AM MDT
Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup by Fashion AI
This weekly Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup invites you to gather for learning, sharing, and networking. The meetups are hosted by industry pioneers, Iva Marinova and Prashish B, which aim to democratize fashion for everyone through collaboration. You can expect these meetups to offer a multifaceted experience, featuring a "Show & Tell" segment where participants can present projects created with tools like Clo3D, Marvelous Painter, Unity, Blender, and more, fostering a community for sharing and receiving constructive feedback. The "Beginner's Corner" also provides newcomers a platform to seek advice, discuss challenges, and learn from experienced professionals. All the while, the "Expert Insights" segment caters to seasoned individuals, to encourage inspiring projects and explore the integration of AI to enhance creativity and efficiency. This group is also working on "Towards a New Horizon", a game development squad by Fashion AI, to envision a captivating Fashion Game with a digital marketplace where artists trade creations, supported by AI-driven fashion recommendations and non-player character experiences.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH
10:00 -11:30 AM MDT
Total Ethics Fashion Book Club by Slow Fashion Movement
This event will be the fourth and last book club meeting featuring the book ‘Total Ethics Fashion’ by Emma Hakansson @hakamme. Weekly meetings are dedicated to discovering the rich variety of intersections and collectivity that defy conventional fashion labels. Consider joining to explore the meaning of total ethics fashion and contribute to a shift in our approach to style and sustainability.