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…

In this hour-long interactive discussion, Co-Executive Director, Sophia Corning, sits down with local fashion experts to explore what personal style really means and what it looks like in Chicago and how it intersects with sustainability. To access the free playback, please enter your email below and the recording will be sent to your inbox.

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…