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Allison Stroman - August 26 marks the anniversary of the day women were given the right to vote. That being said, “[a]s late as 1962, some states still prevented women of color from voting on contrived grounds” and further legislation was finally passed in the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to protect Black women’s right to vote. In honor of all the women from many backgrounds who fought for the right to vote and those who continue to fight for equality, join us in exploring Suffragist fashion and women’s empowerment in the fashion industry today.

Allison Stroman - As the fashion industry needs continued change and effort to decrease the environmental impact, the future workforce is extremely important. That being said, applying to jobs is difficult, time consuming, and, at times, demoralizing. But, there is hope. Working with a mentor can improve your career and “lead to new career opportunities, a promotion, even a better work-life balance”. These opportunities stem from a conscious effort to stay on track with goals and receive valuable feedback from an experienced member of one’s target industry. After securing a job, mentorship remains important and can improve job satisfaction, making it desirable for the mentee...

Allison Stroman - August 9 marks International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. In December 1994, the United Nations chose August 9 in commemoration “of the first meeting of the UN Working Group on Indigenous Populations of the Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights held in Geneva in 1982”. The theme for this year is “‘Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact’”. This theme serves to emphasize Indigenous knowledge, especially with the environment and conservation. Join us in spotlighting the work and achievements of Lesley Hampton, Founder of Lesley Hampton, Dr. Amanda Bruegl and Dr....

Allison Stroman - As clothes gain more wear, they can develop holes, worn areas, rips, and broken seams among other signs of wear and tear. Instead of throwing these clothes away, mending your own clothes restores them to wearable items that you can add personal touches to. These on-of-a-kind touches allow your favorite pieces to stay in your closet for longer or they can give new life to a piece that might get thrown out otherwise. Join us in learning more about upcycling and mending from Miyu Shan, Upcycling Design Trainee, Summer 2024.