20 Free Online Sustainable Fashion Events To Attend In September 2020
The following events are all centered around sustainable fashion. They are online and free. Consider registering for any event you are interested in attending! This has never been so important to create a more just and humane world.
Wed, September 16, 2020
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CDT)
Restore: Sustainability and mental health with Stories Behind Things
This event will be an exploration of the interconnectedness between living in line with your values and your mental health. It will consider hyper-consumerism in midst of happiness and the state of mind to engage in a more conscious approach to life. The conversation will be centered around Jemma from Stories Behind Things, Andrew Russell (European Climate), Victoria Prew (Hurr Collective) and Bronwyn Seier (Fashion Revolution).
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT)
Greenwashing: How to Tell if a Brand Really Cares About Sustainability by Remake
This event will discuss what greenwashing is and tips in understanding whether a brand cares about social and environmental causes. The issue will be broken down with three panelists and its implications.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CDT)
Ethical NYFW | Nonprofit & Network with Indego Africa
This event will teach you what it takes to start a social enterprise, build an artisan supply chain, and have a lasting impact. The conversation will be centered around Sapna Shah from Indego Africa who has successfully built a supply chain that supports artisans and their craft.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (CDT)
The event is centered around addressing how the fashion industry is contributing to climate change. Companies at the forefront of sustainable fashion and are already a part of the solution will be apart of the discussion.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM (CDT)
Seed Talk | MANTRA by Seed SF Consulting Group
This event will allow you to meet the founder of MANTRA, a San Francisco-based apparel brand, that promotes sustainable fashion through the development of versatile polos created from recycled plastic bottles. Dominic Natalizio will provide a 30 - minutes storytelling session on how to launch a sustainable apparel brand in a fast-fashion world. This will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.
Thur, September 17, 2020
9:00 AM -10:00 AM (CDT)
The Circular Design Project: Fashion by London Design Festival Ltd
This event will focus on Fashion and explore how circular design is reforming one of the most wasteful and polluting industries.
11:00 AM -12:00 PM (CDT)
SupplyCompass In Conversation With Queen Of Raw by SupplyCompass
This event will revolve around Queen of Raw, the role of technology within their journey, information about deadstock fabrics, and how the economics of waste functions in fashion supply chains. In addition, an announcement will be made of SupplyCompass’s exclusive partnership with Queen of Raw to bring deadstock fabric offerings to their client base.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT)
Sustainable Fashion Summit by The Kota Alliance, SAP
This event will have sustainable fashion experts discussing what independent designers are facing during COVID, the pivots and transformation they are making, and the changes they see in the future of sustainability in fashion. A Virtual Runway will also be featured to showcase the sustainable designs of independent women designers.
Friday, September 18, 2020
12:00 AM- 12:45 AM (CDT)
Clare Press: Sustainable ethical fashion by Eco Living Online
This event will center around Clare Press, a sustainable fashion expert, and presenter of the Wardrobe Crisis, advocating for a more responsible fashion future. This session will help empower you to help fight textile waste and unlock the secrets of positive change for your community.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (CDT)
Ethical consumerism: Oxymoron or opportunity? by The Guardian Live
This event, as a part of Selfridge’s Project Earth Campaign, will host a discussion about the world of ethical fashion against the backdrop of the climate and pandemic crises. The panel will be chaired by Guardian associate editor Jess Cartner-Morley, and will feature designer Christopher Raeburn, Fashion Revolution founder Orsola de Castro, and sustainable fashion writer Aja Barber.
Monday, September 21, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
Clean Fashion: The Full Production Process (4 part series) by Colèchi
This is the first event of a four-part series of open discussions on the full production cycle of fashion. Independent creatives will speak about the different fashion production processes and how to apply better systems. On September 21st, the first series will cover: A Cleaner Process - From garment production, workers and delivery
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (CDT)
Cecily X Kamus: Craft, Community, and Circularity BY Fashion Open Studio / Fashion Revolution
This event will feature sustainability leaders that will discuss collaborative creativity as a way to generate employment opportunities, support economic development, challenge sale culture and fashion seasonality, and redefining luxury.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
Clean Fashion: The Full Production Process (4 part series) by Colèchi
This is the second event of a four-part series of open discussions on the full production cycle of fashion. Independent creatives will speak about the different fashion production processes and how to apply better systems. On September 22nd, the second series will cover: The Image of Sustainability - The changing expectations of influencers, media and marketing.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
Clean Fashion: The Full Production Process (4 part series) by Colèchi
This is the third event of a four-part series of open discussions on the full production cycle of fashion. Independent creatives will speak about the different fashion production processes and how to apply better systems. On September 23rd, the third series will cover: The Image of Sustainability - The changing expectations of influencers, media and marketing
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
Small Business Support Webinar Series by Ethical Brand Directory 2020/ 03 by Ethical Brand Directory
This event will be filled with thought leaders and experts within their field sharing insights and tips on how to skill up, evolve your business, work 'on' your business rather than 'in' your business. These sessions are designed for small ethical brands with a focus on fashion and beauty.
Upcoming Sessions:
21 Oct 7PM @ 7PM Nikki Webb, Digital Strategist and Founder of Ethicly "How to build your brand's authority with the search engines."
25 Nov 2020 @ 7PM Nikki Webb, Digital Strategist and Founder of Ethicly "Power up your organic strategy with performance data."
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (CDT)
Create a Sustainable Fashion or Art Brand with print on demand by Hannah Cox
This event will teach you how to design online, how to create a sustainable business, how to print on demand, and the appropriate industry to sell your art. It will be lead by Patricia Shea, artist and designer who has been featured in Bloomingdale and Macy’s.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CDT)
FABSCRAP Textile Waste Webinar by Pratt Sustainability Center
In this event, FABSSCRAP will provide a crash course on textile waste and how to design responsibly. This event is a part of PRATT EARTH ACTION WEEK.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (CDT)
Brands Leveraging Design to Catalyze Environmental Action by Pratt Sustainability Center
This event will showcase three designers that will explain how sustainability has shaped their discipline. Each designer will present for twenty minutes followed by a q&a session. This event is a part of PRATT EARTH ACTION WEEK.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (CDT)
Who Makes “Sustainable Fashion?” by Pratt Sustainability Center
This event is an open discussion about equity and inclusion in the sustainable fashion movement. It will include sustainable fashion experts, faculty and students informed about equity in the sustainable fashion movement.
Monday, September 28, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CDT)
Clean Fashion: The Full Production Process (4 part series) by Colèchi
This is the last event of a four-part series of open discussions on the full production cycle of fashion. Independent creatives will speak about the different fashion production processes and how to apply better systems. On September 28th, the fourth series will cover: The After Life - A Back to Sender Concept
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