The Sustainable Business Network in Partnership with National Association of Sustainable Fashion Designers Present Fashion Forward

Thursday, Oct 7 6:00p

at The University Of The Arts: Cbs Auditorium, Philadelphia, PA

The Sustainable Business Network in Partnership with the National Assocation of Sustainable Fashion Designers Present Fashion Forward: A Two Part Series on Sustainable Fashion Design in Philadelphia
Part 1: Sustainable Textile Design and Manufacturing in Philadelphia:
Expert Panel
Hear local favorites in the Philadelphia textile and accessory industries
discuss the challenges and advantages of incorporating sustainable, organic and
fair-trade practices into their work.
Learn what the City is doing to heighten visibility for designers who choose to create and manufacture in Philadelphia
and find out what local buyers are looking for when stocking their shelves with eco-chic items.
This is a must-attend event for anyone interesting designing, making and buying sustainable threads.
Panelists:
Jamila Payne; Sustainable Designer Alliance and Milla By Mail (SBN Co-Chair)
Susan Firestone; Siw Thai Silk (SBN Board Member)
Sarah Van Aken ; SA VA Fashion and S.V.A. Holdings Corporation
Karen Randal; Philadelphia Department of Commerce

More to be announced....

Agenda:
6:00 Registration and Networking
6:30 Panel
8:00 Workshop Ends