8 Free Online Sustainable Fashion Events November 2024
The following sustainable fashion events are FREE and ONLINE. Consider registering for any event you are interested in attending! Taking a notebook and pen to join the sustainable fashion movement is always possible. 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 CDT time.
Sunday, November 10th
12:00-1:30 PM CST
In Conversation: Allan Brown and Sharon Kallis- speculative textile futures by EartHand Gleaners Society
This conversation series, "To Be Continued…," explores the labor-intensive journey of creating garments from soil to closet, delving into the balance between mechanization and "curated inefficiencies" in textile production. Led by Sharon Kallis, who brings insights from her UK textile research trip, this series invites you to envision local "grow-to-wear" ecosystems that foster sustainable, community-based textile practices. Through dialogues with artists like Allan and stories from local textile advocates, the series aims to inspire respectful, place-based approaches to clothing production. Hosted by EartHand Gleaners Society, recordings will be available on their YouTube channel for ongoing learning and exploration.
Wednesday, November 13th
12:00 -1:00 PM CST
Sustainable Design: Designing for Tomorrow, Today by DesignMeets
DesignMeets is a virtual event where experts will discuss sustainable design principles and share strategies for integrating them into workflows, highlighting the crucial role of responsible design in shaping the future of user-centered, impactful, and socially conscious practices. You will gain insights into how sustainable design can help organizations lead with purpose and efficiency, supporting a more responsible and innovative design sector.
Tuesday, November 19th
2:00- 3:00 AM CST
MFH Talks: Conscious Creation - Building a Sustainable Fashion Business by Melbourne Fashion Hub
Join Dr. Vaibhav Gaikwad, Head of Sustainability at ELK, for an insightful talk on creating a responsible and sustainable fashion business. This is ideal for fashion students and recent graduates, this session covers essential topics like sustainable materials, ethical supply chain management, green branding, financial sustainability, and the circular economy in fashion. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering and over a decade in sustainability across various industries, Dr. Gaikwad brings practical, evidence-based insights into reducing environmental impact and promoting ethical sourcing. Register soon to reserve a spot, as space is limited on Zoom.
5:30 - 7:00 PM CST
World War II, New York City, and the Birth of American Fashion by The Gotham Center for New York City History
Fashion historian Nancy MacDonell will explore how visionary women propelled American fashion onto the global stage, establishing the foundation for modern style and enabling the American fashion industry to grow into a nearly $500 billion powerhouse. Joined by Lilly Tuttle, curator of an upcoming Museum of the City of New York exhibition on NYC fashion history, they discuss these women's impact and the legacy of American fashion's rise.
Wednesday, November 20th
4:00-6:00 AM CST
Fashion Stylist Course by St. Paul's College
The Fashion Stylist Online Course is designed for fashion enthusiasts eager to build a career in styling. Accessible from home and self-paced, the course provides expert-led instruction on key industry skills. It covers essential topics like color theory, trend forecasting, fabric knowledge, style conceptualization, and body shape strategies, equipping students with a comprehensive foundation in fashion styling. With specialized modules on fabric treatments, sourcing, and media styling, this course offers a thorough and creative approach to mastering the art of styling and standing out in the fashion world.
Saturday, November 23th
Fashion Law by NextGen Learning
The Fashion Law course curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of the legal and business aspects of the fashion industry. It begins with an introduction to fashion law, covering essentials of business law as it applies to fashion, retailing, and intellectual property rights for brand protection. Advanced modules address issues like counterfeiting, brand licensing, and strategies for safeguarding brand identity. The course also emphasizes ethics, sustainability, and green fashion, equipping students with the knowledge to navigate and protect brands in a socially responsible and legally sound manner.
Monday, November 25th
5:00-5:30 PM CST
Experimenting with Circularity and Dissolvable Design Objects Talk By Matt Harkness and Geelong Design Week 2024
Dr. Matt Harkness from UNSW's School of Art & Design will present an online talk for Geelong Design Week 2024, focusing on the theoretical and practical roles of temporary, transformable objects in design. Using a slide deck featuring text, images, and video, the talk will explore how such objects can promote circularity, reduce plastic waste, and navigate the challenges of the circular economy, particularly within the contexts of climate change and resource scarcity. A 10-minute Q&A will follow, allowing attendees to engage further with the concepts discussed. This event is part of an initiative by Geelong UNESCO City of Design and the City of Greater Geelong.
Wednesday, November 27th
5:30-6:30 PM CST
Tackling Fast Fashion: Textile Waste & Preparing for Industry Change by Leaders in Sustainability Network
This webinar offers businesses insights into the rising sustainability regulations and consumer expectations that are reshaping the fast fashion industry. You will learn about industry-leading initiatives and essential steps for adapting to new sustainability demands. Led by Danielle Kent, General Manager of Industry Transformation at Seamless—a product stewardship scheme dedicated to sustainable clothing practices in Australia—the session will address pressing issues like clothing waste, the environmental impact of production and consumption, and key global and local efforts aimed at making fashion more sustainable.