CHICAGO, Ill. — Welcome Patricia Quill back to the Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago (SFWC) runway for Fall Winter 2026 (FW26). Patricia Quill is a fashion designer focused on structural and avant-garde design. Recently, Quill graduated from Harper College with an associate degree in applied science in fashion design, where she refined her technical skills and…
CHICAGO, Ill. — Josh Drews of Arthouse will once again take over the Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago (SFWC) runway for Fall Winter 2026 (FW26). Drews approaches fashion as a form of storytelling through reuse. When asked about the collection, he said, “with many looks varying across different categories, [I] present collections that are both highly…
CHICAGO, Ill. — Philadelphia-based sustainable fashion brand, Sarah Tremain makes debut for the Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago (SFWC) runway for Fall Winter 2026 (FW26). Sarah Culbertson is the visionary behind the brand Sarah Tremain, a sustainable fashion brand that merges artistry, individuality and social impact. Culbertson holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in fashion design…
CHICAGO, Ill. — Elizabeth Herwaldt returns to the runway for Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago (SFWC) for Fall Winter 2026 (FW26). Herwaldt, a student designer, first enrolled in sewing class when she was in the 8th grade. She fell in love with the process. When asked what she likes most, she said, “the right clothes bring…
CHICAGO, Ill. — Emma Mendell returns to the runway for Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago (SFWC) for Fall Winter 2026 (FW26). Mendell, a senior at Dominican University studying fashion with a minor in merchandising, said, “designing and creating pieces has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. I love making classy…
CHICAGO, Ill. — Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago (SFWC) returns September 19-30, 2026 across the Chicagoland area. Angela Aeschliman is one of the designers showcasing their latest collection for Fall Winter 2026 (FW26). Aeschliman, Founder and Creative Director of the brand, Aesch Liman, Co. is known for luxury evening and resort wear rooted in intention, craftsmanship…
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Written by: Riley Labrosse On This past Earth day, Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago partnered with Chicago Climate Connect to organize a panel of climate-focused professionals. The event educated attendees on the strides being made within the local fashion industry and the work that remains to further transition to a more ethical and sustainable future. Panelist:…
Written by: Riley Labrosse Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago Expert Discussion Last month Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago, as part of its Spring 2026 programming, organized a community discussion on emerging textile manufacturing science featuring expert guest panelist Professor Cécile A. C. Chazot. Chazot is Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University and head…
Last month, Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago (SFWC) returned with its Spring 2026 programming. The multi-day event series united local leaders across fashion, technology, climate, and other industries, to spark cross-sector collaboration for more effective and long-lasting change. SFWC’s mission is to mobilize and educate communities on the harmful environmental and human rights impacts of the…
