Sustainable Fashion Festival

Join us for a transformative event dedicated to sustainable fashion. Three days of events will feature inspiring workshops, thought-provoking speakers and a captivating sustainable fashion showcase.

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Location: Ullman Conference Center (Main Campus)

5 p.m.: Fireside Chat: A Sustainable Future with Bennett Ray from Patagonia

Hear from Bennett Ray, Patagonia advocate, on how the brand champions environmental sustainability. She’ll discuss Patagonia’s mission, innovative practices and provide insights on making a lasting impact. RSVP required.

6 p.m.: Sustainable Fashion Styling Workshop and Clothing Swap

Charline Zeroual will teach the essentials of sustainable fashion, how to build a professional capsule wardrobe, and create a dress for success look — all while swapping clothes for a fresh style. Zeroual is a French personal stylist based in Los Angeles. She focuses on empowering women through sustainable fashion, and helping them shop consciously and embrace wardrobe minimalism.

7:30 p.m.: Beginner Mending Workshop

Monica Moran will teach mending skills — learn to repair clothes, sew buttons, fix hems and reduce waste while saving money. Moran is a professional seamstress and designer with over 20 years of experience. She specializes in upcycled fashion and believes mending is a powerful way to express creativity and sustainability.

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Location: Ullman Conference Center (Main Campus)

5:30 p.m.: Turn Your Passion for Sustainability into Profit

Learn about sourcing, marketing, and financial planning tailored to eco-conscious businesses from Joey Pham is the founder of Eorte. Afterward, get feedback from Joey on your sustainable idea or venture.

Thursday, Nov. 21

Location: Hub101 (Westlake Center)

5 p.m.: Sustainable Fashion Showcase

Enjoy an evening of runway fashion with eco-friendly designs and innovative styles that highlight the future of sustainable fashion. A must-see event for fashion enthusiasts and industry disruptors.

An opportunity for networking begins at 5 p.m. During the keynote at 5:30 p.m., Chipper Bro Bell, entrepreneur, B-Corp advocate, and Patagonia veteran of 25 years, will share insights on how companies can authentically live their brand by defining mission, values, and purpose to make a real impact on the planet. The showcase of eco-friendly looks on the runway begins at 6 p.m. Plus shopping and brand exhibits throughout the night.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a movement toward a more sustainable and ethical fashion industry.

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