Thursday, October 15, 2026
The atmosphere during the Sept. 18–19 Sustainable Fashion Week US in Los Angeles blended community, artistry and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Influential local organizations that contributed to Sustainable Fashion Week LA included The Salvation Army Thrift Store US West, which served as a sponsor and circular-fashion partner; Santa Monica College’s fashion department, which enlisted students to participate in the event; and Thread Haus Makers Atelier, the event’s venue and creative hub. The Makers Atelier pop-up featured brands Thread Haus, Kindom and BK Phillips as well as designer Lee Smith.
SFW LA highlighted emerging designers, retail pop-ups, wearable works of art, upcycled collections and runway presentations. A sustainability panel covered “Threads of Truth: Where Wearable Art, Sustainability & Transparency Intersect” with Wildling Shoes US serving as a partner for the session. The panel was moderated by Adelina Matinca and featured Karri Ann Frerichs, founder of Circular Fashion LA; Victoria Charles, sustainability educator, circular-economy strategist and advocate; Svetlana Shigroff, artist, educator and sustainability designer; and Brittany Horner, sustainability director with TravisMathew.
“I am thrilled to see Manny Jackson’s vision come to life and Threadhaus Atelier collaborate with Brigette Artiste of Sustainable Fashion Week; Bianca Nemtoc, regional coordinator of Salvation Army Western ARC; and the fashion and sustainability professors, faculty and students of Santa Monica College,” said Glynn Barrish-Carroll, circular designer, sustainable events producer and founder of the Los Angeles–based design and manufacturing consultant firm Rag Royalty. “I am proud to be part of his [Jackson’s] advisory team, too, and wish him continued success in this much-needed community space, which showcases and teaches circular design.”