Upcycling Workshop

1795 Lexington Avenue,New York NY 10029

12 August, 2021

Description

The Vintage, Thrift, Resale Committee of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition invites you to learn about upcycling through our interactive workshop. Join NYC FTC members Subject Matter, Zest Dressed, Stella Lucchi, and Pochoir Thursday, August 12th from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Sustainable Fashion Community Center as we share our best thrift, resale, and upcycling tips followed by an upcycling tutorial. Each ticket includes: ~ access to the shop swap. Don't forget to clean out your closet by bringing 5-10 lightly worn items. ~ upcycling embellishments ~ usage of upcycling tools Each ticket supports: ~ Keeping the Sustainable Fashion Community Center open ~ New York City Fair Trade Coalition Hosted by: Subject Matter is a curated collection of vintage and preloved clothing and accessories. We believe that yesterday's clothes have the power to teach us lessons for a better tomorrow. Join our community on Instagram @shopsubjectmatter as we explore how apparel, history, and activism intertwine and can teach us how to build a more sustainable world. Zest Dressed is a fashion label focused on serving you the latest trends in the most sustainable way possible. Using scraps, reworked vintage materials and naturally dyed recycled fabrics, the Zest Dressed collection is all made locally by workers who receive fair wages. Check out zestdressed.com to sign up for the Vintage Edit newsletter, and tune into #ThriftyThursdays on @zestdressed IG to stay inspired while thrifting. Stella Lucchi upcycles discarded jewelry & clothing to keep them out of landfills offering fashion-forward & socially conscious clients beautiful & mostly one-of-a-kind handmade upcylced pieces. Offers upcycling services & workshops. Pre-loved wholesale sourcing & Reseller. Rentals coming soon. Pochoir.NYC is an upcoming sustainable plus size fashion brand. We upcycle boring fast fashion finds into gorgeous one-of-a-kind keepsakes through hand embroidery, sashiko, and applique. Sizes L-5X. Custom commissions accepted. The NYC Fair Trade Coalition is a grassroots organization that promotes fair trade businesses and retailers in New York City and educates consumers on the importance of fair trade.   It partners with ethically-aligned businesses, retailers, NGOs, and citizens in New York City to host events and engage the public in dialogue. It offers its members advertising support through its social media channels, coordinates sales events, and fosters networking among ethical and fair trade businesses.   Become a member here!