Hi Reader,
Can you believe we’re nearing the end of the year? Thank you for all of your support throughout 2025. We truly couldn’t have navigated all of the rapid changes within the nonprofit and sustainability world without you!
This weekend we also reached 700 followers on Instagram! Thank you for following along. To celebrate all we've achieved this year, together, we’re hosting a holiday social and would love to see you there!
Tuesday, December 9th from 6:30-8:30 pm, $0
Join Chicago’s sustainable fashion community for an evening of connection and year-end celebration. The SFWC team will also share opportunities to get involved in the new year! RSVP, here!
Continue reading for free resources, local opportunities, and more!
Announcements:
Spring Program Debut! 🎉
Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago will debut a second annual fashion week from April 17-26, 2026. If you want to be a part of the programming, please complete this interest form by February 13, 2026.
Save This Map Of Vintage, Secondhand, & Thrift Stores In Chicago 📍
Spearheaded by Sophia, our Director of Programming, she has built a free map to help the community find secondhand fashion shops across the city. View the map, here!
Introducing SFWC Hubs
We're opening hubs across Chicago so people can connect with their local communities and other sustainable fashion advocates.
Hub members volunteer and create 1-2 projects per year with support from the wider SFWC team. Projects range from hosting a climate café, introduction to mending workshop, fashion show, and more in their neighborhood! Interested in joining or starting a hub? Click here.
Become A Member
If you’re interested in getting the most out of your wardrobe while building community and advancing your sustainable journey, then the SFWC membership is for you! For $35 monthly, members gain access to events, socials, and other member-only benefits. Click here to read the full benefits list.
The membership is eligible for tax-exempt status.
Opportunities:
Now Accepting Blog Contributors: SFWC is searching for blog contributors to share more about their expertise, business, or slow fashion tips. If you want to gain new bylines and showcase what you’re doing, email info@sfwchicago.com for the next steps.
Local Spotlight: Be a part of our social media campaign showcasing the various roles and contributors to Chicago’s sustainable fashion industry. Whether you work in fashion or are an advocate and learning more, we want you to be a part of it! All you have to do is film a day in your life and showcase how you’re prioritizing sustainable fashion locally. We want to see the unique things you do. Even if you think it’s boring! Everyone’s role matters — no matter the title we have. And, every action is impactful! Questions? Email info@sfwchicago.com for more and the next steps!
Internship: SFWC is accepting applications for remote Spring interns. Internships are available for course credit, pending approval from the student’s college/university. Interested applicants can email their resume to Emily@sfwchicago.com.
Community Spotlight:
This week, sustainable fashion advocate, Carley Ives, hosted a plastics panel event. Congratulations to Carly and their team on a successful and impactful evening! Attendees learned about ways they can reduce their plastic waste and were connected with local resources.
If you have an upcoming event, consider submitting it to our community calendar. Learn more, here!
Need support with something specific in your sustainable fashion business or on your sustainable fashion journey? Hit “reply” to this email and let us know!
Your Donation Matters
Support Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago!
Your generosity fuels our mission to unite communities and industries in reimagining fashion for a more sustainable future.
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