10 Free Online Sustainable Fashion Events To Attend In December 2023
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 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.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7TH
5:00 - 6:00 AM MDT
Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup by Fashion AI
This weekly Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup invites you to gather for a vibrant blend of 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. There is also a "Beginner's Corner" that 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, encouraging the exhibition of inspiring projects and exploring 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.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT
To Buy or Not To Buy: The Dos and Don'ts of Sustainable Fashion Webinar by I Love A Clean San Diego
In this webinar, you'll learn how to lead a zero-waste lifestyle while maintaining a sense of style and gaining a more sustainable wardrobe. Topics covered will include innovative ideas for textile recycling and upcycling, adopting low-waste laundry practices, cultivating mindful closet decluttering habits, navigating thrift shopping with practical tips, and key recommendations when shopping at local second-hand stores. This webinar will also delve into the environmental impacts of fast fashion, providing insight into the broader impact of consumer choices on the planet.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11TH
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM MDT
Fashioning a Better Future: Exploring the impact of our clothes by Friends of Earth Scotland
This webinar will examine the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry and propose ways for positive transformation. The event will focus on various aspects of our clothing lifecycle, spanning from production to disposal. Panel speakers will include Jemima Elliot, a freelance journalist on garment worker rights; Ursak Trunk from the Changing Markets Foundation on the concealed realm of clothing waste exports; Izzie Eriksen from ApparelXChange on clothing reuse in Scotland; and Ruth Ogier from War on Want on creating a fairer and more sustainable future for clothing. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to delve into the Circular Economy Bill and its potential to address fashion issues.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
12:00-1:00 AM MDT
Conversations on Decoloniality & Fashion 2023 by Research Collective for Decoloniality & Fashion
This bi-monthly online series is aimed at transcending institutional, disciplinary, and geographical boundaries. Invites you to experiment with decolonial and decentral approaches to knowledge creation and sharing regarding fashion. These series challenge persistent Eurocentric foundations within the industry, advocating for a radical act of listening and fostering critical analysis and dialogue to acknowledge and appreciate erased diversity. The dual nature of fashion is explored, distinguishing contemporary fashion as a system of inequality and capitalism tied to modernity, while recognizing the timeless and universal act of fashioning the body. In December 2023, the series will focus on the term "Kākahu" in Māori culture, addressing the broadening of language to honor traditional practices and accommodate modern materials and uses. Convened by Doris de Pont from the New Zealand Fashion Museum, the discussion will explore strategies for enriching Māori vocabulary in the context of garments and their cultural significance.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13TH
5:00-6:30 PM MDT
Building a Career in Sustainability: The Future of Circular Fashion by Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability
This webinar offers the opportunity to tap into the insights of four sustainability experts, providing valuable guidance on starting a career in sustainability. The panel will feature Anja Tyson, a consultant at anjatyson.com; Carrie Phillips, the CEO and Founder of BPCM; Julia Viner, the Founder of Madeleine Club; and Rachel Kibbe, the CEO and Founder of Circular Services Group. These leaders are championing circular models that replace fast fashion with sustainable alternatives for a sustainable, equitable, and just future. Join this webinar if you are interested in hearing firsthand from these thought leaders, and if you want to gain insights into how they launched and advanced their careers and tips for impactful careers in the industry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions to the panelists.
5:00-7:00 PM MDT
Online Resale for Fashion Entrepreneurs by NEW Women’s Business Center
This event will explore the resale fashion market, one of the most rapidly expanding sectors in the fashion industry. The host will focus on pre-owned designer fashion and online selling platforms like eBay, Poshmark, and ThredUp, amongst others.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14TH
5:00-6:00 AM MDT
Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup by Fashion AI
This weekly Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup invites you to gather for a vibrant blend of 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. There is also a "Beginner's Corner" that 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, encouraging the exhibition of inspiring projects and exploring 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.
8:00-9:00 AM MDT
Consumer Masterclass Series: Sustainability Claims: How to Build Trust with Your Community by GFA Academy
This Masterclass series will provide insight into recognizing brands genuinely committed to sustainable practices while also empowering you to distinguish those that excel in ‘talking the talk’ but fall short in action. The objective of this series is to educate brands on navigating the ever-evolving sustainability landscape within the fashion industry and to improve their communication with consumers on these crucial matters. Aligned with the Fashion Redressed series produced for Global Fashion Agenda by BBC StoryWorks, this series acknowledges the challenges consumers face in a world inundated with information, or sometimes lacking it, making informed purchasing decisions daunting.
10:15-11:00 AM MDT
The Future of Chinese Creative Fashion with a Historical Perspective by FIT SUNY Office, International Programs, New York
Join this discussion on the intersection of Chinese creativity and fashion, with a special focus on the role played by Japan. The conversation is centered around Dr. Ichikawa's recently published book, "The Emergence of a Creative Industry in Asia - Japan's Contribution to the Chinese Fashion System," which delves into the development of the Chinese fashion industry over the past 150 years and Japan's influence. Currently serving as an Associate Professor of Marketing, she oversees Master of Science programs in luxury marketing for ESSCA School of Management in Shanghai and Paris, with a focus on sustainable consumption, luxury, circular economy, creative education, and the impact of a Chinese "ecological civilization" and "cultural confidence" on millennials.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
5:00 -6:00 AM MDT
Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup by Fashion AI
This weekly Digital Fashion x AI Community Meetup invites you to gather for a vibrant blend of 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. There is also a "Beginner's Corner" that 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, encouraging the exhibition of inspiring projects and exploring 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.
