By Patricia Langan
Alexandria, VA – You can participate in DC Climate Week, inspired by a great American tradition, Earth Day, created in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson. As of publication, DC Climate Week’s sustainable fashion events:
- In DC:
- April 15. National Museum for Women in the Arts (NMWA) Nights brings together creativity, community, and conscious design with a vibrant evening of sustainable fashion, hands-on artmaking, and music. Featuring a dynamic ReFashion Show, local creatives, and interactive experiences inspired by Howardena Pindell, the event invites guests to explore style that is both expressive and environmentally responsible.
- April 21. Fashion and the Climate Crisis: Policy and Innovation for a Cleaner Industry for a panel and networking with policymakers, tech innovators and entrepreneurs and a fashion showcase with local designers. Register at https://luma.com/1ns7cqsj
- April 21. Want to Work to Clean Up Fashion? Career Choices in a Challenging Environment for a discussion with professionals and volunteers who integrate sustainability and fashion in their careers and causes. https://luma.com/yyz01e4i
- In Old Town:
- April 18. Visit the sustainable fashion table at the ALX Dog Walk Sustainability Festival at Oronoco Bay Park.
- April 25. Community Mending to Make Your Loved Clothes Last. Join us in Montgomery Park, 901 N. Royal St., to repair our clothes in public with help from experts, 3 pm to 5 pm. Register at https://luma.com/gvh29r73
This Earth Day, learn and take action to align your look with your values at DC Climate Week. Find more events at https://luma.com/calendar/cal-LhSUmSYaglGgzBS
Patricia E. Langan is founder of Women for Women’s Wear, the community of women living in the US who want to find and buy ethical and sustainable fashion designed and made by women more easily. Join for free @WomenforWomensWear on Facebook and Instagram.
