Top Free Online Sustainable Fashion Events August 2026
The following sustainable fashion events are FREE and ONLINE. Consider registering for any event that interests you. 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 in the fashion industry. Please note that the times for all events have been converted to CDT.
Friday, August 14th
10:00 -11:00 AM CST
Tour FABRIC on Friday (virtual) by Fabric Incubator
Join the co-founders of the Fabric Incubator and learn about their sample room, manufacturing area, runway/event spaces, classrooms, wholesale fabric/trim sourcing library, photo studio, co-working offices, maker's space, conference rooms, and more. You will learn what you can use for your own life, such as manufacturing, design assistance, events, education, sourcing, business development, branding, and events.
Sunday, August 16th
10:00 -11:00 PM CST
Cultural Sustainability in Fashion & Cultural Intellectual Property Rights by Nura Gili: Center for Indigenous Programs
Join to learn from lawyer, researcher, and visiting Indigenous PhD student Monica Boța Moisin to explore Indigenous knowledge, Cultural IP rights, and responsible innovation. She will explore cultural sustainability and cultural intellectual property rights. She will also share how ethical and legal frameworks can protect Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Cultural Expressions, and biocultural heritage while supporting biodiversity and community rights.
Consider joining to also learn about an ethical framework known as: 3C Rule – Consent. Credit. Compensation.®. This is the fair and equitable engagement between creative industries and custodians of Traditional Knowledge. Anyone is invited to learn about respectful collaboration with knowledge custodians and why consent, credit, compensation, and custodianship are essential for a more ethical and sustainable future.
Wednesday, August 26th
2:00 - 4:00 AM CST
Jiamini — Originality vs. Trends Heritage & Cultural Identity by Ethical Fashion Initiative
Join this webinar where you will learn from experts from the Ethical Fashion Initiative, a joint venture of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization,Vivienne Westwood, and Jiamini. This session will be hosted by Anthony Mulli, Jiamini and will focus on understanding trend cycles and how to reinterpret them, yet honoring roots while innovating.
12:30-1:30 PM CST
Teacher Q&A: Relove Fashion by The Rediscovery Centre
This is a session where you will discover how to integrate Relove Fashion, Ireland’s national sustainable fashion competition for young people, into the classroom this year. You will learn about the competition format and submission requirements, lesson plans, activities, and materials to integrate sustainable fashion as a teacher.
Saturday, August 29th
8:00-10:30 PM CST
Re-Wear: A New Sustainable Fashion Show by Sofia Rangel
This is an online fashion show that showcases sustainable looks that are original and innovative. Everyone is invited, whether you love fashion or want to learn about this, to enjoy the showcase. You will be able to see how we can transform the textile industry into a more responsible way and discover the future of fashion