The Fashion Revolution initiative remembers a 2013 factory tragedy by asking: #WhoMadeMyClothes.
Fashion Revolution Week is an international event commemorating the anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh, India, on April 24, 2013, which killed 1,138 garment workers. Organizers encourage brands and producers to respond with the hashtag #imadeyourclothes and to demonstrate transparency in the supply chain. Upcoming Bay Area events include:
Fashion Exchange: Clothing swap and cocktails with San Francisco Sustainable Fashion Week International and Silk Roll. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22. San Francisco. $15-$25. RSVP: https://bit.ly/2IMeBKe.
Panel discussion: The Truth Behind Sustainable Textiles: Do you know what your clothing is made from and how fabric production affects the health of the planet? With Annie Gullingsrud of Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute; Jamie Bainbridge of Bolt Threads; Juan Diego Gerscovich of Industry of All Nations; Joyce Hu of Wildlife Works and Sustainable Fashion Alliance. 6-8:30 p.m. April 24. 50 O’Farrell St., S.F. RSVP: https://bit.ly/2HcR3Sq.
Wearing the Change Cocktails + Meetup:Globein, Tonlé, and the Brightly Co. will discuss strategies for how to make the fashion industry more fair. With light refreshments and drinks. 6-8 p.m. April 26. 4175 24th St., S.F. RSVP: https://bit.ly/2Hf5xxf.
Panel discussion at Amour Vert: Amour Vert founder and creative director Linda Balti in conversation with representatives from Kayu, Soko, Future Glory and Indigo Handloom. Moderated by Robyn Hagan Cain of Rockyt. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 28. 1840 Fourth St., Berkeley. RSVP: https://bit.ly/2EZ0NJX.
Re:Fashion Workshop: Keep your wardrobe out of the landfill by learning three techniques that will bring your old clothes back to life and learn about slow fashion and local fiber systems. With light snacks and adult beverages. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29. 1616 Franklin St., Oakland. $15. RSVP: https://bit.ly/2EZ0E9n.
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