SFW HUB: CHICAGO
20 - 29 SEPTEMBER 2024
THE NATURE MUSEUM, CHICAGO, USA
Hosted by Macaila Britton
OUR PARTNER IN CHICAGO
Our Chicago Hub is spearheaaded by Macaila Britton!
Presented by Macaila’s Sustainable Business Guide and in partnership with The Nature Museum, Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago will debut a nine-day program that includes local free mending workshops, clothing swaps, a film screening, activism, policy writing sessions, and much more. Virtual and in-person opportunities will be available. The official program will debut this summer.
West Suburban native, Environmental Advocate, and Sustainable Business Guide’s founder, Macaila Britton, is the Chicago Chairwoman. She says, “Going into 2024 I knew I wanted to bring a hub to Chicago. 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 learn about ways we can build the sustainable future we want to be a part of. Fashion is one commonality — we all wear clothes. This is an avenue where we can learn about things such as where the items in our closet are made, what sustainability means when choosing what clothes to buy, and how we can make the best choices using the resources available to us.”
Credit: Macaila Britton
SFW HUB: CHICAGO // PROGRAMME
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WORKSHOP
Mending & Margaritas
Join us for a mending and margaritas workshop at the Chicago Fair Trade Museum. Learn beginner-friendly mending techniques led by a professional fiber arts instructor, while sipping on drinks made with fair trade ingredients. Together, we’ll share tips and techniques on how to extend the life of our clothing, as one way to keep garments out of landfills.
Fri 27 Sep 6pm - 8pm
Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 N Broadway, Chicago, IL. 60640
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TALK
As the Chicagoland convenor of this groundbreaking piece of proposed legislation, the Chicago Fair Trade Museum will explain the significance of the FABRIC Act and provide attendees with the tools they need to take action and encourage Senator Durbin to join Senator Duckworth in co-sponsoring this bill.
This event will break down what this bill means for Chicagoans, Americans, and the wider global fashion industry. This session is available to everyone and there is no political background required to attend. The information will be provided in an accessible and engaging way.
Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 N Broadway, Chicago, IL. 60640
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EXHIBITION
The Chicago Fair Trade Museum’s fast fashion interactive exhibition is dedicated to equipping attendees with information to better understand what fast fashion is, what it’s an issue, and how consumers can be a part of the industry transition that supports better — more ethical and sustainable alternatives.
Free and open to all museum attendees.
Opening hours: Wed - Sun 12pm - 4pm.
Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 N Broadway, Chicago, IL. 60640
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CLOTHES SWAP
A size inclusive event, hosted in partnership with Fat Friends of Chicago. Sizes range from XS-6XL.
Sat 21 Sep 11am - 2pm
The Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60614
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EXHIBITION
Sustainable Fashion Week will have a pop up inside the Nature Museum’s Sustainability Center. The exhibit will have a curation of books from the Chicago Public Libraries on sustainable fashion. Other interactive and educational activities include videos, photo ops, local resources and more! Visit the exhibit during the Museum’s normal hours. Admission is included within the Museum's standard ticket prices and membership.
Sep 20 - 29th, available during museum opening hours 10am - 4pm
Chicago Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
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MENDING CAFE
Join us at the Nature Museum on Saturday August 21st, to learn basic mending and sewing skills. This workshop is free to the public and museum pass holders. Attendees will learn how to sew on buttons, repair holes, and use patches. Additional information will be available soon.
Sat 21st Aug, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chicago Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
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WORKSHOPS
The Nature Museum will be hosting the Sustainable Fashion Week Chicago Hub fashion workshops. This all-day series of activities is free to the public and is for all skill levels. Additional details will be released soon. The workshops are not designed for children, but other child-friendly activities are available in other parts of the museum. Attendees interested in going through the museum exhibits will need to pay the standard museum ticket fee.
Sat Aug 21, timings TBC
Chicago Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
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FILM SCREENING
You’re invited to a sustainable fashion film premiere at The Nature Museum! Additional details will be live soon. The premier is free and the recommended ages are 14+.
Sat Sep 21 2pm - 3pm
Chicago Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614
“Fashion is one commonality — we all wear clothes. This is an avenue where we can learn about things such as where the items in our closet are made, what sustainability means when choosing what clothes to buy, and how we can make the best choices using the resources available to us.”
