Uncovering Where Your Clothes Come From
Guest Post By: Andrea Plell
A.M. Ahad Associated Press
Four years ago, the fashion industry experienced the worst disaster in our history. Rana Plaza, a seven-story garment factory in Bangladesh collapsed killing 1,134 people and injuring 2,500 more. This devastating occurrence illustrates the fact that hundreds of fast fashion brands have no idea where their clothing is coming from — and neither do we.
To demand transparency and shine some light on how our clothes are sourced, produced and sold, Fashion Revolution — a global grassroots movement– was born. Fashion Revolution asks one question: “Who Made My Clothes?”
All event details on the Fashion Revolution West Coast Facebook Page.
Calendar of Events:
April 23 1-4pm :: TRUE COST MOVIE Screening & #WearOurValues Conversation (free)
11-2pm :: Revolution by Design: Stanford University (free)
April 24 6-7:30pm :: Made In Cambodia: Panel Discussion and Film Screening (free)
April 25 6:30-9:30pm :: Re:fashion Workshop ($15-$20)
April 26 7-9pm :: Fashion Revolution’s Night Out SF (free)
April 27 7-9pm :: Fashion Revolution’s Night Out Oakland (free)
May 7 11am-6pm :: Urban Air Market San Francisco (free)
Don’t throw away your old clothes just because it has a tear, stain, or is going out of style! We’ve partnered with some of the best artisans in the Bay Area to show you how to save your used or damaged clothing from going to the landfill. Walk away with three techniques in your arsenal: mending, natural dyeing, and embroidery.
Join us for a night of “re-fashioning” fun and cocktails and a #iReMadeMyClothes photo booth to show off your renewed duds!
Participating Artisans: Modern Shibori, Mira Blackman, Sierra Reading, Amy Keefer
When: Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Time: 6:30-9:30pm
Where: Handcraft Studio School, 10368 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530Cost:
$15 early bird
$20 regular
Tickets
Want to support sustainable fashion, but don’t know how? As a part of Fashion Revolution Week, “Fashion Revolution’s Night Out” exclusively illuminates ethical and sustainable stores in Hayes Valley.
Each store will be hosting unique shopping discounts, drinks, and giveaways. #fashrevNightOut
Location: Hayes St., Hayes Valley, San Francisco (btw Gough st. and Laguna st.)
Date: Wednesday, April 26th
Time: 7-9pm
Participating Stores & Brands: Alternative, Marine Layer, Amour Vert, Timbuk2, acoté, Soko, Convert on Hayes St., Wildlife Works Apparel
Cost: FREE
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Want to support sustainable fashion, but don’t know how? As a part of Fashion Revolution Week, “Fashion Revolution’s Night Out” exclusively illuminates ethical and sustainable brands and stores in Oakland.
Each store will be hosting unique shopping discounts, drinks, and giveaways. #fashrevNightOut
Location: Uptown Oakland
Date: Thursday, April 27th
Time: 7-9pmParticipating Stores & Brands: Field Day, Show and Tell Concept Shop, KOSA ARTS, Viscera, TWO JACKS DENIM, Werkshack, Myrrhia, Platinum Dirt, The Consistency Project, COSA BUENA, Mira Blackman, Purple Impression, Ways of Change, 1×1, Holly Bobisuthi Jewelry, GDS Cloth Goods, The Fabric Social, Wildlife Works Apparel
Cost: FREE
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Urban Air Market, a curated outdoor marketplace featuring local and sustainable designers and artisans, kicks off its 2017 season in Hayes valley.
Featuring one-of-a-kind apparel, accessories, art, natural body products, and home goods from over 130 emerging designers, Urban Air Market has always felt at home within the ultra-chic and creative community of Hayes Valley.
Sunday, May 7th
11am – 6pm
Hayes Valley
Cost: FREE
RSVP
