Sustainable Fashion Week Atlanta (ATLSFW)

?? **What an Amazing America Recycles Day!** ?? Sustainable Fashion Week Atlanta celebrated America Recycles Day with an incredible showcase of innovation, sustainability, and community spirit. Here's a quick recap of the day’s highlights: ? We celebrated the **graduation of the latest cohort of Sustainability Ambassadors**, inspiring future environmental leaders to drive change in our communities. ??? Our **Repair Café** was a hub of activity, completing **21 repairs**, giving a new life to cherished items while reducing waste. ?? Attendees shopped unique, sustainable fashion pieces in the **Community Closet** and from our **amazing vendors**, proving that style and sustainability go hand in hand. ?? Thought-provoking **documentary screenings** by Garson & Shaw, LLC and Patagonia sparked meaningful discussions on **textile waste** and actionable solutions for a more sustainable future. ?? The Recycle Runway by the talented Nancy Judd left us in awe, showcasing how creativity and recycling can come together to create stunning works of art. This event truly highlighted the power of collaboration and the impact of small actions in building a more sustainable world. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this day unforgettable! ?? Let’s keep the momentum going. Together, we can create lasting change! Shout out to my team Michelle Wiseman and Petra Veerman. Report Cafe support Gwendylon Smith and Janet M Cousin, Spelman volunteers Miya Scaggs, Lindsey Davis, Skyler Wills, Camille Charles, Milan Lee and Gucci Changemaker and Obama Scholar DaNae Harrison, City of Atlanta City Council Chief of Staff Dana Holmes, Keep Atlanta Beautiful Kanika Greenlee, Keep Georgia Beautiful Natalie Johnston-Russell, Keep America Beautiful Mallory Coffey, the Sustainability Ambassador volunteers and everyone who supported and attended. #AmericaRecyclesDay #SustainableFashion #ZeroWaste #CommunityImpact #Sustainability #CircularEconomy

?? Calling All Visionary Designers! ???Do you have what it takes to transform everyday construction materials into high fashion? Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity is looking for innovative designers to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship using sustainable, reclaimed materials! ??? High School & Advanced Designers. Individual or Teams of 3 Welcome? Prizes include cash awards and the prestigious Golden Hammer trophy! ???Deadline to Apply: November 15 ?? Apply Now and bring your designs to life! #ConstructedCouture #SFWA #ATLSFW #SCHFH #CallForDesigners #HabitatForHumanity #EcoFashion #UpcycledFashion

Join us for America Recycles Day! ?? A little bit about this FREE event: The Conscious Couture Fashion Museum & Gallery is an interactive experience dedicated to sustainable fashion and innovation. This museum aims to educate visitors about the environmental and social impacts of the waste we incur and how we live on the planet, inspiring more eco-conscious choices. The exhibit showcases the work of artist and environmental educator Nancy Judd, and other artists. Check out the schedule. See you there! Don't forget to add it to your calendars! Nov. 16th ??

??? Invisible Beauty Screening & Conversation - Tonight Only! ??? Don’t miss this one-night-only event with fashion revolutionary Bethann Hardison as she discusses her journey in the fashion industry as a pioneering Black model, agent, and activist. After the conversation, enjoy a screening of her acclaimed documentary, Invisible Beauty. ?? Tonight! November 11, 2024 ?? Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM ?? Location: Bank of America Auditorium @ Morehouse College ??? FREE RSVP - Scan the QR code on the flyer! Co-hosted by: Sustainable Fashion Week Atlanta & Spelman College’s Documentary Film Program #InvisibleBeauty #BethannHardison #SFWA #ATLSFW #SpelmanCollege #MorehouseCollege #DocumentaryScreening #FashionActivism #AtlantaEvents

Join us on?November 16th?for?America?Recycles?Day?at the?Conscious Couture Museum! This event is an opportunity to explore how sustainable fashion can significantly impact our environment. Event Highlights: - Guided walkthrough of the?Recycle?Runway Exhibit by Nancy Judd - Documentary screening on?recycling?and fashion - Panel discussion on sustainable practices and the importance of a permanent - Sustainable Fashion Hub in Atlanta - Interactive activities including a Repair Café and Community Closet (Bring your textiles and/or jewelry to be mended). Donations welcomed - Light bites and beverages will be served! As a zero-waste organization, Sustainable Fashion Week is committed to fostering a sustainable future. RSVP @?Sustainablefw.com #AmericaRecyclesDay #SustainableFashion #Recycling?#ZeroWaste #EcoFriendly #Networking #ConsciousCoutureMuseum

Join me at the 9th Annual Black Sustainability Summit in Atlanta, GA on October 11 - 13 for all things Black and Green! https://lnkd.in/ekPrzys7

Exciting news! ??? Sustainable Fashion Week Atlanta (ATLSFW) is partnering with Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity for the first-ever unconventional construction materials fashion competition! ???? Get creative and compete to win the first *Golden Hammer* award! ?? Applications open soon, but if you're interested, click the link in our bio! #SustainableFashion #GoldenHammer #ConstructionCouture #SFWA #SCHFH

Thank you Consulate General of the Netherlands in Atlanta for your amazing support. More to come…

?? Schedule Update: Sustainable Fashion Week Atlanta ?? Due to the anticipated weather effects from Hurricane Helene, we will need to cancel all activities scheduled for Thursday, September 26. The safety of our community is our top priority. We plan to resume events on Friday, September 27, and will continue to monitor the weather closely for any further updates with rescheduled events. Thank you for your understanding and support. Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you as we continue to celebrate sustainable fashion in Atlanta! ??? #SFWA #SustainableFashionWeekAtlanta #SafetyFirst #HurricaneHelene #StayTuned #ATLSFW

Look who just arrived! ?? Artist Nancy Judd is here, putting the final touches on her upcycled fashion exhibit! We can't wait for you to see her incredible creations. #atlsfw #NancyJudd #SustainableFashion #EcoArt