Beyond Trends: Creating Sustainable Fashion
Saturday, February 24, 2024
"Beyond Trends: Celebrating an Intersectional Approach to Sustainable Fashion" is a dynamic event taking place during Black Climate Week hosted by The California Center for Climate Change Education at West Los Angeles College and co-organized by Bodhisattivism, Black Girl Environmentalist, Collective Fashion Justice, Seeding Sovereignty, and the Solutions Project. This event aims to bridge environmentalism, social justice, animal rights, and mindful consumption.
Admission: Free
Location: General Classrooms (GC) Building - Room 160. GC is on the middle level of campus next to the bus stop and flag pole.
Parking: Free available in Lot #5 & #7. From Lot #5, take the stairs up to the event in the General Classrooms (GC) building. From Lot #7, walk north up the hill to GC.
Schedule:
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Food truck and mingling with local organizations' booths
- 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm: Panel Discussion - Black women and gender expansive people in climate + fashion justice
- 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm: Panel Discussion - Climate justice-informed fashion innovators + upcyclers
- 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Film Screening - "Slay" (Documentary)
- 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Yoga mindfulness grounding session with Gayatri of Bodhisattvism
This event offers an engaging platform to explore the intersection of sustainability, fashion, and social justice, featuring insightful panel discussions, a thought-provoking documentary screening, and a rejuvenating Yoga and mindfulness session.
Join us as we embark on a journey towards a more sustainable and equitable fashion industry.
Who Should Attend?
Open to all community members, including students, educators, activists, business owners, and those interested in sustainable fashion and climate justice.
Additional Information:
This event is part of the 2024 Black History Month events and activities.