15 Free Online Sustainable Fashion Events To Attend In October 2021
The following sustainable fashion events are all FREE and completely online. Consider registering for any event you are interested in attending! It is never too late to take out a notebook and pen to join the sustainable fashion movement. This important to continuously learn about the issues and solutions with experts in the fashion industry. Please note that the time of all the events have all been converted to CST central time.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH, 2021
1:00 - 2:00 PM CST
The Environmental Impact of Fashion and Why We Need to Change the Norm by VILDNIS
This event will inform you about clothing production's environmental impact and what you can do to influence your favorite fashion brands to change their bad practices. This is important when there are sustainable processes and materials that can be used instead. You will also be able to learn what stops fast fashion brands from adopting sustainable changes in their business practices. The founder of VILDNIS, Ulla Vitting Richard, will talk in the beginning and then make space for a Q&A session at the end.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 2021
8:00 - 9:00 AM CST
Going Round in Circles? Introduction to Circularity for Fashion & Textiles by Texties2030
This webinar will highlight specialists from WRAP’s Textiles 2030 team who will demystify what circularity means in the fashion industry. They will cover the importance of circularity when developing a sustainability strategy, how collaboration is needed to accelerate real industry change, and the actions needed to embed circularity into business practices. They will also explain how circularity in the fashion industry can help achieve net zero carbon emissions going forward.
10:00-11:00 AM CST
Fashion for Good’s Meet the Innovators: Digital Acceleration by Fashion for Good
This event will showcase innovators with future-focused retail solutions that have driven the digital acceleration of the fashion value chain. They will explain how technology has been shaping 3D clothing design, virtual/ 3D fitting rooms, and virtual showroom experiences. Speakers include leaders from DEMATERIALISED, AnamXR, Perfitly and UNSPUN.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 2021
10:00 PM-11:00 PM CST
How To Make Stylish and Sustainable Fashion Choices by Green Living Centre
This webinar will inform you how to be stylish while still helping reduce waste and the environmental impact in the fashion industry. Three stylists will help you adopt a more sustainable and ethical approach to fashion by explaining the importance of second hand shopping, making ethical choices and how to rent and shop your own closet. Stylists include Natalie Shehata, Joanne Gambale and Ali Dibley. This event will be geared to residents of the Inner West local government area and priority will be given to Inner West residents.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 11TH, 2021
1:30 PM- 2:45 PM CST
Sustainable Fashion- What’s faith got to do with it? by Woodlands People + Planet
This event will provide an introduction to sustainable fashion and how faith can be integrated into that journey. The conversation will include Sam Mabley, from the sustainable and ethical T-shirt company Yes Friends, and Floe Neave, from Treasure boutique charity shop and community hub.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH, 2021
1:00 - 2:00 PM CST
How To Choose Fashion That’s Better for the Planet: A Lesson on Fibres by VILDNIS
This event is part of the Fashion for Climate movement and will aim to inform you how to choose fashion that is better for the planet. It will also cover the fibers used in the production of clothing and the impact it has on the environment to help you make better, more informed shopping decisions. The founder of VILDNIS, Ulla Vitting Richard, will talk in the beginning and will make space for a Q&A session at the end.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2021
11:00 AM- 12:00 PM CST
Traceability, Circular Fashion and Sustainable Textiles by The Raine School of Fashion Innovation and Sustainability
This event will allow you to dive into the circular fashion economy to learn about the newest innovations in traceability and sustainable fashion. Speakers will include sustainable and circular fashion experts Joey Pringle and Ngaire Takanp. The host of this event will be author, podcast host and couture designer, Nova Lorraine.
3:00 - 4:00 PM CST
Patagonia: Sustainable Fashion and Innovative Performance by Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute
In this event, the Vice President of Product Innovation & Impact of Patagonia, Matt Dwyer, will discuss how Patagonia builds its products without causing unnecessary harm while still inspiring solutions to the environmental crisis.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 18TH, 2021
4:00 - 5:30 PM CST
Should We Ban Fashion Advertising? by School of Visual Arts Continuing Education
This panel discussion will explore a world where advertising in the fashion industry does not exist. The conversation will be hosted by Shongah Marshall and will feature guest panelists Aja Barber, Willow Defebaugh, Charlie Engman, and Shazia Abji.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 2021
12:00-1:00 PM CST
Sustainable Fashion 101- The Crash Course by Moda Circolare
This crash course will inform you about sustainable fashion. You will be able to learn about sustainability and fast fashion, why sustainable fashion is important, and the environmental and social effects of fast fashion. This course will also explain what you can do about these topics. Founder of MODA CIRCOLARE, a Vancouver sustainable fashion consulting agency, Lizzy Cross will present this crash course.
1:00-2:00 PM CST
Convivial Clothing: Mend-Along and Discussion by Stitched up
This event is part of Ethical Consumer Week 2021 and it will help you reimagine the fashion industry through the lens of conviviality. Co-hosts Sewing Cafe Lancaster and Stitched Up will facilitate a mend-along and a group discussion on how to rethink fashion by seeing it as a fun, democratic, social and participatory practice. Feel free to bring a item of clothing that needs mending while the discussion is going on.
2:00-3:00 PM CST
Creating a Sustainable Wardrobe by Kilkenny County Council
This talk will be given by Elaine Butler who runs the website Living Lightly in Ireland. She will discuss different approaches on how to look sustainably stylish. This event is open to residents of Kilkenny & Carlow counties only.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25TH, 2021
7:00-9:00 AM CST
The EU Sustainable Textiles Strategy - How Do We Ensure Ambitious Climate Action is Central to Upcoming Legislation? by Member of Parliament Alice Bah Kuhnke and The Swedish Textile Initiative for Climate Action (STICA)
This webinar will allow you to hear from climate experts, members of the European Commission and DG Environment, climate finance experts and NGO’s on how climate action is central to upcoming legislation. Objectives include highlighting where and how strategy and potential legislation can address climate action both indirectly and directly and the gaps, opportunities and solutions around climate change legislation.
1:00-2:00 PM CST
How to Spot Greenwashing in Fashion by VILDNIS
This event is part of the Fashion for Climate movement and it will inform you how to see through misleading environmental claims when you go shopping for clothing. It will also allow you to distinguish greenwashed products from real eco-friendly products. The founder of VILDNIS, Ulla Vitting Richard, will talk in the beginning and then make space for a Q&A session at the end.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2021
8:00-9:00 AM CST
Can Fashion be Truly Sustainable?- The Big Debate by The Fashion Network
This event will aim to investigate whether the fashion industry can actually be sustainable by exploring its current impact and the new ideas on how to move forward. This will allow room to debate if real change can arise for both the environment and businesses bottom line. Speakers include Paul Alger MBE , Director of International Affairs at UK Fashion & Textile Association; Dr Patsy Perry, Reader in Fashion Marketing at Manchester Metropolitan University; Mark Bloom, Managing Director at KOMODO; and Christopher Stopes, UK Representative for the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS).
