This month, we’re seeing a mix of bold creative expression, accelerating production models, and continued (but complex) progress toward sustainability.
A designer from Nigeria who now calls Seattle home is bringing her work to a farm in Northeast Portland this month. Another designer showcases ancestral weaving techniques on a 60-foot runway. Someone else makes tulle feel like an act of rebellion. This is Fashion Five Runway Week, and this is your year to be part of it. Secure your ticket now and claim your spot. Tickets are available at fashionfivepdx.com . You can also purchase them at the door on event nights, but advance
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This month, we’re seeing a mix of bold creative expression, accelerating production models, and continued (but complex) progress toward sustainability.
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.
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Fashion Forward Week offered another perspective on how the fashion industry is evolving — one that blends storytelling, technology, and emerging creative voices alongside the traditional runway system.
Founded by industry veteran Jordana Guimaraes, a Brazilian-born entrepreneur, PR strategist, and co-founder of the global innovation platform Fashinnovation, the event was created to rethink what fashion week can look like today.