This Mother's Day weekend, Portland's fashion scene takes center stage at Spring Ascension, a runway event celebrating the emerging designers, models, and creatives shaping the Pacific Northwest's fashion future.

Across textiles, sourcing, and production, innovation continues to move quickly—especially in material development and digital tools. At the same time, there’s a growing awareness of the need to balance innovation with responsibility.

Looking for more ways to stay connected to the conscious fashion industry? Inside our IFD Insiders community, we share an expanded Industry Calendar with local, regional, and global events—designed to help designers and fashion professionals engage more deeply, plan ahead, and build meaningful connections throughout the month.

In today’s fast-paced fashion and retail industries, where creativity meets relentless demand, conversations around mental wellness have never been more urgent. Few individuals have dedicated their careers to bridging the gap between business innovation and human wellbeing as passionately as Jude Kingston. With over 30 years of experience across Australia and the global retail landscape, Jude has become a trusted voice for both industry excellence and cultural change

Events like the Sustainable Spring Soiree are more than a celebration; they’re about empowering conscious creatives, growing our community, and inspiring action. Together, we're making sustainable fashion the norm — and having a great time while doing it!

Building a strong, supportive fashion community starts with connection, collaboration, and a shared passion for creativity.

IFD and media sponsor Raine Magazine came together to host a high-energy and community-building NYFW Conscious Fashion Event. If you are new

The collection is inspired by the majestic giant manta rays and protecting the ocean which is their natural habitat from textile, pollution

Join us for a transformative evening as Inside Fashion Design (IFD) and Raine Magazine invite you to a groundbreaking event during New York