In this hour-long interactive discussion, Professor Cécile Chazot, a head of the Sustainable Polymer Innovation Laboratory at Northwestern University, shares how the next generation of materials can transform how clothes are made, worn, and reused. The conversation on textile science is now available to watch for free. Professor Chazot’s session was a part of the…
How to Get Involved with Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago offers multiple ways for individuals, groups, and organizations to get involved. Attend an Event Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago provides year-round events leading up to its twice annual Sustainable Fashion Show. Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago debuted in 2024 with the Fall/Winter program and…
Sustainable fashion isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a lifestyle practice and a more ethical and environmental transformation happening throughout the industry. To better understand what that looks like at various stages: from the designing aspect, production, and consumer habits — where we come into play, here is a curated list of books to read to dive…
CHICAGO — Get ready for a jam packed spring fashion program! Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago will debut a second annual fashion week from April 17-26, 2026. For those interested in being a part of SFWC, complete this interest form by February 13, 2026. What Is Sustainable Fashion Week? Sustainable Fashion Week (SFW) Chicago’s mission is to…
Social Media Manager Internship Position Status: InternshipLocation: Fully Remote Are you social media savvy and passionate about driving progress towards a fairer fashion future? Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago is looking for a creative, motivated individual to design, launch, and manage engaging content that aligns with SFW’s mission of fostering awareness and community engagement around sustainable…
Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago co-presented the inaugural, star-studded Blue Paradox Sustainable Fashion Show Earth Day event. Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago, alongside Kristin Mariani of RedShift, and Ian Gerard and Maggie Gillette Sowislo of The Curio, delivered a jaw-dropping program sponsored by SC Johnson that featured the future of fashion at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s Blue Paradox Exhibit. Attendees showed their support for…
Presented by Sustainable Business Guide and in partnership with The Nature Museum and others, the Chicago Hub will debut a nine-day program that includes local freemending workshops, clothing swaps, a film screening, activism, policy writing sessions,and much more! Virtual and in-person opportunities will be available – keep your eyespeeled on subscribe to be notified when…
“We have such a great community and amazing resources in the city and throughout the suburbs. I wanted to lean into that and create something that could bring us together to explore ways we can build the sustainable future we want to be a part of. Fashion is one commonality — we all wear clothes….
