Cincinnati Collaborative Launches New Series to Promote Sustainable Fashion Solutions

This November, a new free, hands-on series in Cincinnati will help the community explore sustainable solutions to combat the fast-fashion crisis. 

CIRCLE is a collaborative initiative made up of Goodwill Industries, the University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning (DAAP), UC Sustainable Fashion Institute, Flywheel and Sew Valley, with the goal of advancing circular economy solutions in the fashion and apparel industry. The collaborative is launching Rewoven, a series of workshops and discussions that use creative, community-focused solutions to promote circularity in fashion. 

“The fashion industry faces critical sustainability challenges, and Rewoven offers practical solutions and collaborative opportunities to create lasting change,” CIRCLE said in a press release. “Every participant who attends makes a difference in building a more sustainable future. Through CIRCLE’s partnership network, attendees will gain valuable insights from industry leaders, learn hands-on skills, and connect with a community dedicated to transforming how we design, produce and consume fashion.”

Rewoven will feature three events:

Panel Discussion
Thursday, Nov. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at DAAP, Aronoff Center, Lecture Hall 5401
Experts from ANYBAG, Goodwill, DAAP, SFI and Sew Valley will discuss topics like circular economy initiatives, corporate sustainability and collaborative opportunities to create a more sustainable apparel industry.

ANYBAG Masterclass 
Friday, Nov. 7 from 5-7 p.m. at Sew Valley, 1010 Hulbert Ave., West End 
NYC-based ANYBAG will host a masterclass on turning waste into function, while co-founders Alex Dabagh and Kat Hoelck share the story of ANYBAG and its work with soft plastics. The event also includes a hands-on weaving activity using repurposed plastic materials. No experience required. Note: This class is currently sold out, but you can still check to see if additional spots open up.

Upcycling & Mending Workshop 
Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at DAAP, Aronoff Center, Lecture Hall 6401 
This workshop will be facilitated by DAAP’s Sustainable Fashion Initiative and teach participants essential skills to repair, repurpose and extend the life of clothing.

Every Rewoven event is free and open to the public, but you are asked to register. Learn more and register at cincinnatigoodwill.com.

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