On the second day of the festival which falls on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, there is a designer showcase at The Discovery Center in Fairmount Park near East Park Reservoir, featuring a mix of local and international designers. other states.
“It’s definitely about designers using only sustainable fabrics and/or designers completely recycling so they don’t even use anything new,” Artise said. “And then there are the zero-waste designers who can buy a roll of fabric, but they use every part of that fabric, so there is no waste at all.”
Then there’s a seed swap and plant walk talk with Nyambi Naturals, also at The Discovery Center, on Saturday, April 23, followed by an evening after party.
The week concludes on Sunday, April 24, with a clothing swap and workshop, also at The Discovery Center.
“You [get to] see these amazing fashions that you wouldn’t think were sustainable, but then you also get a panel and you also get the exchange,” he said.
Participants in the clothing exchange can bring five pieces to the exchange and leave with up to five pieces. Everything is free. Plus, it’s fun, Artise says, especially for people who’ve never done it before. “It’s giving the consumer that other purchase option.”
What is left is donated.
In addition to swapping clothes, attendees will be able to shop from local vendors and also join a repair, recycling or dyeing workshop, where they will learn creative ways to fix clothing that has stains or holes, or transform an existing garment. in a completely new one. The goal is to prolong the longevity of a garment and make it more wearable for the owner.
“The ideas are limitless,” said Artise, who wrote the book, “Born-Again Vintage: 25 Ways to Deconstruct, Reinvent, and Recycle Your Wardrobe.” All events of the week are free or low cost. Those interested in enjoying the events can register at sustainablefashionweek.us.
Source: whyy.org