Conscious Fashion Panel and Trunk Show

✨ Join us at the Chicago Fair Trade Pop-Up Shop for an inspiring panel discussion and trunk show featuring Chicago changemakers in sustainable and ethical fashion, dedicated to reshaping the industry by prioritizing people, planet, and cultural heritage. Our panelists — Pushpika Freitas, Founder of MarketPlace: Handwork of India; Jamie Hayes, Owner and Designer of Production Mode; and Vanessa Arroyo, Founder of SERES — will share insights from their journeys building their brands.

In this panel conversation facilitated by Elizabeth Joy of Conscious Fashion Collective, our speakers will explore what “ethically made” truly means, from heritage crafts and fair wages to sustainable manufacturing and slow fashion.

Each speaker will share their unique approach to sustainable and slow fashion, discuss the true costs behind ethical production, and offer perspectives on preserving cultural craftsmanship in a world increasingly dominated by fast fashion. Whether you’re a conscious consumer, an aspiring sustainable entrepreneur, or simply curious about fashion’s potential to drive positive change, this event will offer valuable insights and tangible takeaways on the future of fashion.

There will also be snacks, drinks, and an opportunity to shop these ethically-made brands!