Slow Fashion Day

On November 9, 2025, San Diego will make history as the first major U.S. city to host Slow Fashion Day, a free community festival that transforms textile waste into wearable art while teaching practical sustainability skills. Please join us for a free, family-friendly festival that proves sustainable fashion can be fun, creative, and accessible to everyone. Co-Organizers Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski (Sew Loka) and Chris Carson (The Homegrown Project) have curated an immersive experience that combines education, entertainment, and community engagement.

- Transform your wardrobe while learning to sew and mend in hands-on workshops with all materials provided FREE, including t-shirt to tote bag stations using materials donated by Goodwill San Diego

- Enjoy tacos and aguas frescas while listening to live music by all-female rock band Go Scarlet and DJ Beazie Beats, with coffee provided by 18 Cities Coffee

- Hand stitch with friends inside the embroidery lounge while exploring textile art installations showcasing the scope of fashion's environmental impact

- Learn from experts during the " Sustainability in Fashion" panel discussion featuring CalRecycle Chief Deputy Director Mindy McIntyre, moderated by Ramel J. Wallace

- Shop and interact with local sustainable fashion vendor booths featuring San Diego's finest eco-conscious makers

- Be inspired by the "Sew Homegrown" fashion show at 7 p.m., featuring 100% upcycled collections by Sew Loka and The Homegrown Project

The free event is made possible by The Conrad Prebys Foundation as Sustainability Champion sponsor, ensuring no financial barriers to participation.

The festival features free upcycling workshops where participants learn to sew, mend, and customize clothing using recycled materials. Attendees are encouraged to bring garments from home to embellish with recycled fabric patches using provided sewing machines.

We encourage everyone to come ready to create, learn, and celebrate. It's going to be a transformative day filled with art, sewing, music, community, and sustainable fashion revolution!

Claudia Rodriguez-Biezunski (Sew Loka) on Facebook / Instagram

Chris Carson (The Homegrown Project) on Facebook / Instagram