Inside Fashion Designs Sustainable Community Spring Soiree & Design Fit-It Challenge. 🌿

Some of our Soiree Partners! All photos by Ryan Reynolds

Hello Dear Reader! We’re still buzzing with excitement from our Sustainable Spring Soiree — what an unforgettable evening!

ifd so enjoys hosting community gatherings to connect, learn from each other and most importantly, have some fun. Don't we all need a little more fun these days??

The night was filled with energy, creativity, and community spirit as we gathered to celebrate sustainable fashion, connect with like-minded individuals, and simply have fun together.

✨ Highlights of the Evening:

• Incredible turnout: Thank you to everyone who came out! Our venue was buzzing with amazing guests, vendors, and collaborators who made the night extra special and an opportunity to support Fashion Revoluion Week.

  
  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  
  

• Vendor Showcase: A curated selection of ethical brands and makers set up beautiful displays, offering everything from sustainable fashion pieces to conscious lifestyle goods. We had onsite: EDA Frames showing off 3D printed glasses, Re/Make, Fashion District NW, Dress for Success Oregon, Devise PDX, Oregon Start up, MatteLab, Apparel Pattern Making LLC, Trashie, and sustainable brands Koryphae and Love Stephanie. Thank you to all of them for partnering with us!

  
  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  
  

• Delicious Food & Drinks: Guests enjoyed a variety of tasty bites and beverages, creating the perfect setting for conversation and celebration.

  
  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  
  

• The "FASHION FIX IT" Design Thinking Challenge: We broke into teams and tackled real-world design challenges — and wow, the ideas that came out were so inspiring! It was incredible to see guests brainstorming solutions, collaborating with new faces, and encouraging creative thinking. We will have a video shortly, of our Design Fix It! Stay tuned for that.

  
  
  

  

  

  

  
  
  

• Special Guests: We had a surprise visit from Miss Oregon Latina, Universal Teen Oregon, Teen Oregon Latina & Miss Expo Quinceanera, who graced our event with their passion and support for sustainable fashion!

  
  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  
  

• Red Carpet & Photo Booth Fun: Our red carpet was full of fabulous sustainable style moments — from upcycled fashion to vintage finds, everyone brought their A-game. The Photo Booth captured the spirit of the night, with lots of laughter, smiles, and stylish snapshots.

  
  
  
  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  
  

• Mixing, Mingling & New Connections: Perhaps best of all, the evening was about building community. We saw so many new introductions, great conversations, and friendships beginning to form — just the way we envisioned.

  
  

💬 Why It Matters: 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!

Thank you to everyone who came out, supported, and made the night a success. Stay tuned for more events coming soon — we can’t wait to continue growing with you.

Join the Fun!

Join the Fun with ifd!

If you're looking for a splash of excitement in your life, look no further! ifd absolutely loves hosting community gatherings that are all about connection, learning, and, most importantly, having a blast! 🎉

Why Attend?

• Connect: Meet new friends and strengthen existing bonds.

• Learn: Share knowledge and discover new ideas from fellow community members.

• Have Fun: Engage in activities that will leave you smiling and wanting more!

  
  

Let's face it—don’t we all need a little more fun these days? So why not join us and be part of something special? You won’t want to miss out on the laughter, the learning, and the lasting memories. Come on, let’s make some magic happen together!

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Have FUN & Do Good!

Until next time —Keep designing consciously, connecting authentically, and celebrating sustainably!

Warmly, Britta Cabanos

More fun pics from the Digital Photobooth: @Freinasur_digitalphotobooth