10 Free Online Sustainable Fashion Events To Attend In November 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 out 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 time of all the events have all been converted to MDT Mountain time.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
5:00 - 6:00 PM MDT
Virtual Sip and Sew by Chicago Sews
This event invites you to relax, sip your favorite drink and to be creative with like-minded individuals. Everyone is invited, no matter if you are a beginner or a seasoned sewer. Meetings happen on every first Friday at 6pm to share sewing tips, techniques and to work on fun projects together. You can also share stories, ask questions and make new friends!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM MDT
EU Fashion Policy & Legislation: Compliance Strategies for the Future by UKRI Interdisciplinary Textiles Circularity Centre
This seminar will discuss EU fashion policy and legislation by delving into key regulations and compliance strategies needed to shape ethical and sustainable practices. Muchaneta, the founder of Shape Innovate and FashionNerd.com will explore this topic and also how innovative tech solutions are simplifying compliance.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM MDT
Africa Regional Cotton Round Table Summit by Textile Exchange
This virtual roundtable will discuss the sustainable cotton production in Africa by exploring recent challenges, developments and opportunities. Invited regional and and international stakeholders will explore the best production and social practices in the region and how to accelerate sustainable cotton production in Africa, including organic, BCI, CMiA, regenerative, and agroecological production. The meeting will be led by Textile Exchange’s Regional Ambassador for Africa, Silvère Tovignan, with options to participate in English and French.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM MDT
Workshop: Textile Trash: The Art of Sustainability and Salvage Sewing by Portland State University Textile Arts Program
Led by Isabella Diorio, sustainable fashion designer, this sustainability workshop will combine upcycling and zero waste patterning strategies with non-traditional fabric techniques. This hands-on event will be livestreamed from Portland State University’s Sewing Lab. Bring either a t-shirt, button-up or plastic grocery bags to join in!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
12:00-1:00 AM MDT
Textile Waste Opportunities for Circular Textile, Garments and Footwear in Vietnam by Global Fashion Agenda
This webinar led by GFA with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to share insights around circular fashion by providing an understanding of the GCFF’s vision and potential impact in establishing a Circular Fashion Partnership in Cambodia and Vietnam. In addition, speakers will delve into trends, technologies and strategies creating sustainable practices within the fashion industry. It will also scope interest in the project from recyclers, manufacturers and brands within the Vietnam region.
7:00-8:30 AM MDT
Latin America & the Caribbean Regional Cotton Round Table Summit by Textile Exchange
This meeting will explore in-conversion, organic, and regenerative cotton to increase sustainable cotton production in the region and how to tackle climate change by taking action that has beneficial impacts on soil health, water, and biodiversity. Regional stakeholders will be brought together in this meeting. Textile Exchange’s Regional Ambassador for Latin America, Silvio Moraes, will lead the meeting, with options to participate in Portuguese, Spanish, or English.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
5:00-7:00 PM MDT
Couture Sewing- Fashion by NEW Women's Business Center
This workshop is meant for fashion entrepreneurs on how to incorporate couture or made-to-measure sewing techniques in your business.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH
3:00-4:00 PM MDT
Finding Fashion’s Future: Ideas for a Better Tomorrow by TONG
This virtual roundtable addresses the future of sustainability in fashion on the global stage by reimagining sustainability and the fashion industry. It will aim to focus on actively building a better future by reshaping the dialogue through an engaging conversation. Industry experts will present to envision a sustainable fashion landscape, which includes GentleForces, specialists in building and transforming brands, to present the Western state of play. TONG will also explore opportunities in China's fashion market by presenting the unique Chinese perspective through industry voices and local designers.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH
8:00 -9:00 AM MDT
Consumer Masterclass Series: The Consequences of Consumption by Global Fashion Agenda
This masterclass is aimed at educating both consumers and emerging brands navigating the dynamic landscape of the fashion industry. This particular masterclass will provide knowledge about how to reduce negative impacts on the planet and shed light on how storytelling can become a catalyst for positive change. It will address how we can expedite the adoption of even more sustainable consumption practices, and how the art of storytelling plays a role.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
8:00 -9:30 AM MDT
Webinar: Results of the 2023 Materials Benchmark by Textile Exchange
This webinar invites textile, fashion, and apparel – brands, retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers to learn about the 2023 Materials Benchmark results. Textile Exchange’s Materials Benchmark team will highlight results and how they can be integrated in sustainability efforts.
