The West Virginia Sustainable Fashion Show, an annual celebration of sustainability and creativity in the fashion industry, is set to return to the Lewis Theater in Lewisburg on Saturday, April 26, at 3 p.m. This highly anticipated event highlights the innovative work of local and regional designers committed to eco-friendly fashion practices.
The show emphasizes fashion that prioritizes sustainability, featuring designs that repurpose existing fabrics and utilize environmentally friendly textiles and manufacturing processes. It provides a platform for professional and amateur designers to showcase their creativity while promoting a more sustainable future for the fashion industry. In addition to the runway show, attendees can enjoy: This year’s event will feature a keynote speech by a national leader in sustainable fashion.
Lynda Grose, a professor of sustainable fashion at the California College of the Arts and co-author of Fashion and Sustainability: Design for Change , will share her expertise. Known for her pioneering work in sustainable fashion standards as the designer of Esprit's Ecollection, Grose is a trailblazer in the movement for eco-friendly design. As part of the event, a month-long exhibit at the Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center will explore the process and performance behind sustainable fashion.
Visitors can learn more about how designers create innovative, eco-conscious pieces while reducing waste. The West Virginia Sustainable Fashion Show is organized b.
