SAN DIEGO \u2013 Fast fashion is dropping out of vogue as sustainability becomes more important, and San Diego is on the cutting edge of what\u2019s replacing it.<\/p>\n
The San Diego City Council<\/a> recently designated the second Sunday of November as Slow Fashion Day, making San Diego the first major U.S. city to recognize this movement. <\/p>\n Sunday, Nov. 9, was the inaugural Slow Fashion Day<\/a>, held in downtown San Diego at The Lane<\/a>.<\/p>\n The event was organized by Barrio Logan textile artist Claudia Rodriquez-Biezunski of Sew Loka<\/a>, Chris Carson of The Homegrown Project<\/a>, and Councilmember Vivian Moreno<\/a>. Their goal is to make San Diego a national model for sustainable fashion practices.<\/p>\n The family-friendly event provided booths with sustainable fashion vendors and hands-on upcycling workshops with free material. Goodwill San Diego<\/a> donated T-shirts that attendees transformed into tote bags. There was an embroidery lounge, and visitors were encouraged to bring garments from home to trim with recycled fabric patches using sewing machines.<\/p>\n Host Ramel J. Wallace<\/a> moderated a Sustainability in Fashion panel of experts. They were Melissa Mello of Material Happiness<\/a>, Mary Maren from I Love A Clean San Diego<\/a>, Mindy McIntyre from CalRecycle<\/a>, and Darlene Cossio of Goodwill<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Sew Homegrown fashion show began with two upcycled collections. The first was from Sew Loka, followed by an upcycled collection from The Homegrown Project. <\/p>\n During the evening, David Huerta, community representative of Barrio Logan, presented a proclamation to Rodriguez-Biezunski and Carson officially declaring the second Sunday of November as Slow Fashion Day.<\/p>\n Guests enjoyed music from the all-female rock band Go Scarlet and DJ Beazie Beats. Food and refreshments included tacos and aguas frescas, and coffee from 18 Cities Coffee, adding to the lively atmosphere.<\/p>\n Slow fashion supports clothing and manufacturing systems that respect people, the environment, and animals. To learn more and stay connected, visit @sewloka<\/a> and @bychriscarson<\/a> on Instagram. <\/p>\n The event was made possible by The Conrad Prebys Foundation.<\/p>\n Upcoming events<\/p>\n Saturday, Nov. 29 \u2013 Design San Diego, Runway Show and Pop Up Shop at 629 J St. at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Friday, Dec. 5 \u2013 Winter Wonderland Fashion Show & Luncheon hosted by The Arc of San Diego at the U.S. Grant Hotel at 10 a.m. Tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Diana Cavagnaro is an internationally renowned Couture Milliner based in the Southern California area. Learn more about our hat designer, teacher, and podcaster at dianacavagnaro.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n READ NEXT
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