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Let’s Talk Shop(ing): Can We Shop Ethically?
Mon 5:30 PM
The Pear House, 1520 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
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What does it actually mean to shop sustainably, and is shopping “ethically” even as simple as we make it sound? Join us for an evening of conversation with Goli Young & Moriah Turner of The Notch Studio, exploring the complicated relationship between fashion, people, and the planet. We’ll talk about how traditional fashion supply chains work, what makes slow fashion different, and the tension between ethical sustainability and environmental sustainability. We’ll get into fabrics and fibers, why natural doesn’t always automatically mean “better,” the environmental impact of plastics and synthetics, and how to actually recognize quality in the clothes you buy. Most importantly, we’ll talk abo…