Threads of Change: A Sustainable Fashion Exhibition - Day 1 of 5
Threads of Change: A Sustainable Fashion Exhibition
Presented by Rethink the Runway during SF Climate Week 2025
Supported by Pinterest
Step into the future of fashion at Threads of Change, an interactive, immersive exhibition celebrating the vibrant world of sustainable fashion. Join us for an inspiring 30-minute guided tour through this thought-provoking installation, where Bay Area creatives showcase groundbreaking work that reimagines the relationship between clothing and the planet.
This exhibition, held during SF Climate Week, is an unmissable experience for anyone passionate about the intersection of design, sustainability, and climate action. Whether you're a designer, fashion lover, or simply curious about how fashion can help restore the planet, Threads of Change will ignite your creativity and leave you inspired to make more conscious choices in your own fashion journey.
📅 When: April 21 (Mon) – April 25 (Fri), 2025 | Tours offered at 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm (daily)
📍 Where: Humanmade, 655 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA
🎟 Tickets: Suggested donation: $10
What to Expect: 🌀 Exclusive Guided Tours: Experience an up-close, interactive journey through the installation led by members of Rethink the Runway. Discover the stories behind the designs and gain insider insights into the sustainable fashion movement.
💡 Innovative Designers
View works by visionary designers who are pushing the boundaries of sustainable fashion, including:
unspun (featuring Vega™ 3D weaving technology)
Recology AIR (featuring works by past AIR participants)
Oakland School of Arts (featuring 5 student designers)
Fafafoom Studio (by Mira Musank)
Empress Vintage (featuring Janina Angel Bath)
Herderin (by Alexandria Vasquez)
Nyna (by Nayana Kodesia)
Paul Gallo of Community College of San Francisco
Natalie Walsh of Climate Designers
Every piece featured in Threads of Change tells a story of reinvention, sustainability, and creative problem-solving; demonstrating how designers are using personal experience, cultural heritage, and new technologies to reimagine fashion's relationship with the planet.
Exhibition Highlights
Experience this one-of-a-kind exhibition that celebrates the San Francisco Bay Area’s spirit of experimentation and community-driven innovation—proving that fashion can be both cutting-edge and climate-conscious.
Threads of Change will include:
✨ Upcycled Art – Climate-inspired creations crafted from repurposed materials
🌱 Regenerative Fabrics – Designs that restore ecosystems and promote biodiversity
🚀 Innovative Materials & Processes – Cutting-edge biomaterials and tech-driven advancements
👗 Vintage & Pre-Loved – Curated secondhand fashion from top local resellers
🎨 Student & Independent Designers – Fresh perspectives from emerging talent
📌Curated Pinterest boards – Curated Pinterest boards around sustainable fashion
Why Attend
Be Inspired – Celebrate the Bay Area's fashion community and discover how creativity and innovation are shaping the region’s sustainable fashion landscape
Connect & Learn – Get to know the designers, organizations, and brands at the forefront of sustainable fashion in regenerative practices, upcycling techniques, and circular design principles
Take Action – Find practical ways to incorporate sustainability into your own fashion choices
Venue Highlights
Located near Caltrain and multiple MUNI lines
Street parking and parking lot available nearby
Fully wheelchair accessible venue
All participants must fill out a waiver form on arrival
📌 Special Note:
No tours on Thursday, April 24 – Join us for the Threads of Change Reception that evening! A chance to mingle with designers and fellow fashion enthusiasts over drinks and conversation. Don’t miss out!
Questions? Contact us at rethinktherunway@gmail.com
By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.
About Rethink the Runway
Rethink the Runway is a new initiative to curate community events that focus on the intersection of sustainable fashion and climate sectors. Led by Mira Musank and supported by a team of Climatebase fellows, the movement aims to unite changemakers, from innovators and brands to emerging designers and community organizations to advance circular and regenerative fashion. Starting in Spring 2025, RTR is partnering with mission-driven collaborators to host industry and community events, such as fashion workshops, installations, styling, and more!
Rethink the Runway is an initiative of Climate Creative, eligible for tax-exempt status through its fiscal sponsorship with Social Good Fund, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.