December 2025 Monthly Thread: The Ultimate Guide for Fashion Events, Networking & Industry Happenings
- Britta Cabanos
- 5 hours ago
- 4 min read
Your Conscious Fashion Calendar: Global Events, PNW Highlights & Creative Opportunities:
Hello Friends,
Hey there! Can you believe it’s December? This cozy month invites us to connect, reflect, and give ourselves time to think about our creative practice. Whether you're sketching ideas, experimenting with sustainable materials, or envisioning next steps for your brand, December still offers some opportunities to grow. Let’s take a look at the possibilities!
Here’s your Ultimate Guide for Fashion Events, Networking & Industry Happenings! Exciting events happening in December 2025, spanning from London to Portland to New York. We’ve even included some special IFD community events just for you! So, grab your favorite cozy drink, get comfy, and let’s brainstorm a fun and mindful month together!
GLOBAL FASHION EVENTS — DECEMBER 2025:
The Fashion Awards 2025 (British Fashion Council)
📅 December 1 | London, UK
🔗 Event Link: https://fashionawards.com/
The biggest British red-carpet event of the year returns to the Royal Albert Hall. Celebrating excellence in design, sustainability, innovation, and emerging talent, The Fashion Awards sets the tone for the year ahead. For conscious designers, this is a key moment to tune in to global conversations around ethics and future-forward design.
🎬 The Fashion Week Experience – Open Casting Call (NYC)
📅 December 6 | New York, NY
🔗 Event Link: https://www.thefashionweekexperience.live/about-3
An accessible entry point for models, stylists, designers, and photographers to break into fashion week productions. Fantastic for students and emerging creatives seeking portfolio-building experience.
Remake Community Events (Virtual + U.S. cities)
📅 Events Calendar
🔗 Event Link: https://remake.world/events/Workshops, Follow their calendar for monthly activism meetups, sustainability education, and community building with changemakers around the world.
PNW & LOCAL U.S. EVENTS — DECEMBER 2025:
IFD x Seams to Fit: Conscious Fashion Holiday Soirée (Portland, OR)
📅 December 4, 3:00–8:00 PM
Seams to Fit Boutique (NW Portland)
Our Holiday Soirée returns! Join us for a festive evening of sustainable designers, upcycled and preloved fashion, holiday styling, giveaways, wine & cupcakes, and a vibrant community celebration of conscious fashion.A must-attend for Portland’s creative and sustainable fashion community.
NALA Connect: Status of Flax Fiber Report:
Event by North American Linen Association
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST
Online
🔗 Event Link: https://northamericanlinen.org/join-nala/
ICONS: Fashion & Founders Mixer New York City
Wednesday, December 17
🔗 Event Link: in person, must RSVP for address: https://luma.com/cy8b0d6e
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Expect a mix of brilliant minds across design + tech industries: founders, designers, brand + marketing/adtech pros, 3D/AR/VR/AI creatives, fashion innovators, investors, and art + creative directors and more. This is the kind of space where mingling feels natural, so don't be shy. Come solo. it's all gucci.
Fashionably Early: Slay The Season
Saturday, December 6
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🔗 Event Link: 99 Yards Events
Hosted by 99 YARDS, Friends and the City, Fashion Forward, Outtie, Victoire Focx & Beacon Quarterly.
Part 5 of the Fashionably Early Series
Wrap up the year in style with the December edition of Fashionably Early, the signature coffee meetup connecting fashion, tech, and creative professionals across NYC.
The Edit Lab: Season End Finale
Friday, December 12
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
🔗 Event Link: https://luma.com/k19h6ihu?tk=iRe8bX
Hosted by: Beacon Quarterly, 99 YARDS ,Fashion Forward Social, Outtie
Join us as we close out the year with The Edit Lab: Season End Finale, a mixer celebrating creativity, fashion, and innovation in New York City.
Hosted at the iconic Virgin Hotels Everdene Bar, this evening brings together designers, creators, and forward thinkers shaping the next wave of culture.
Fashion & Business Networking: Elevating Your Potential (Portland, OR)
📅 December 17 Loyal Legion, Portland
🔗 Event Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fashion-and-business-networking-elevating-your-potential-portland-tickets-1902265079059
A networking experience bringing together fashion entrepreneurs, stylists, brand owners, and makers — designed for connection, collaboration, and career support.
Real Circularity Summit - DYNAMIC ROUNDTABLE
🔗 Event Link: Real Circularity
Fri, Dec 19, 2025, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (your local time)
Online
INSIDE FASHION DESIGN COMMUNITY EVENTS (ifd CONNECT)
☕ Open Office Hours — Thursdays at 10:00AM PST
📅 December 4:
Inside IFD Connect, join me for a relaxed, supportive virtual session where you can:• Ask questions• Share what you’re working on• Get guidance• Meet fellow designers
Open to all ifd Connect members
🔗 Event Link: join the community to access: https://insidefashiondesign.com/ifdconnect
🎓 12-Step Conscious Fashion Brand Masterclass (w/ Yay!)
📅 December 18
Our monthly masterclass continues — guiding you step-by-step through building a sustainable, intentional, well-structured fashion business.
Included for Student & Pro members. Not a member yet? December is the perfect time to join and set your brand up for success in 2026.
🔗 Event Link: Upgrade or join here: https://insidefashiondesign.com/ifdconnect
December is here, and it's the perfect time to kick back, make some awesome connections, and unleash your creativity! Whether you're mingling with fabulous folks in Portland, soaking up the excitement of New York City, international runway shows, or joining the fun at ifd Connect, I wish you fun and new friends- look forward to connecting!
Cheers to a conscious, creative, and connected holiday season.
Warmly, Britta
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