Join Fashion Industry for Sustainability
Fashion is responsible for 10 percent of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, 20 percent of global wastewater, and uses more energy than the aviation and shipping sectors combined (Columbia University, 2021). Join a community of professionals in the fashion and textile industry who are coming together to help change this. We can mitigate the impact of the industry by promoting and supporting sustainability in fashion. Fashion Industry for Sustainability (FIS) members gather each quarter to network, pool our collective donations, learn about nonprofits promoting sustainability, and vote on which ones to support together.
“At Aquafil, we are very committed to help the fashion and carpet industry to turn circular. Our ECONYL® regenerated nylon it’s exactly the same as brand new nylon and can be recycled, recreated and remolded again and again. That means you can create new products and buy new products without having to use new resources. I want to meet other professionals working toward the same goal.”
Andrea Pugnali, Fashion Industry for Sustainability
“As someone passionate about fashion and our planet, this group is a way I can connect with people who share similar interests, learn about the community, and contribute to making the fashion industry a more sustainable one.”
Helen Sokol, Fashion Industry for Sustainability
“Be part of the conversation and hopefully solutions in sustainability in our industry.”
Susie Mecklenburg, Fashion Industry for Sustainability
“As a PhD candidate focusing my research on consumerism and consumption habits, I am deeply passionate about working toward a more sustainable future for the fashion industry. Members of Fashion Industry for Sustainability create a space for a dedicated group to make a collective impact to help us achieve the change we all seek.”
Jennifer Inaba, Fashion Industry for Sustainability
Connecting 90+ Community Leaders
Grapevine Giving
Founder at Grapevine
Anne Kuehn
Owner at Design To Fashion LLC
Morgan Jordan
Wardrobe Stylist at Los Angeles, CA
Matthew Tompkins
CEO at Founder
Andrea Pugnali
USA Regional CFO at Aquafil
Helen Sokol
Associate Buyer at Unique Vintage Inc
Grapevine Giving
Founder at Grapevine
Anne Kuehn
Owner at Design To Fashion LLC
Morgan Jordan
Wardrobe Stylist at Los Angeles, CA
Amplify your giving
Potential impact!
Launching Summer 2022, FIS members will make quarterly donations and decide together how to direct the funds. Collectively we can have a larger impact on our community.
Member quarterly donation
$25
“I would love to be a part of a group of women doing good by supporting initiatives that are creating positive ripples!”
Virginia Beach Women for Good
Community members
100+
“I love to make a difference and LOVE to network with beautiful, strong, smart women!”
Shreveport Women for Good
Yearly giving to nonprofits
$10,000
“I believe in empowering women in business and in giving back to the community. Being aligned with both of these, collectively, feels like a perfect fit.”
Denver Women in Business for Good
Join the movement
Benefits of Joining
Network with a community of professionals in the fashion industry committed to the same cause while learning about local nonprofits. Make a commitment to give back.
Connect with Local Leaders
Meet and make meaningful connections with other industry leaders who care about making a difference.
Message with Community Members
Build a network of likeminded community members across the country.
Nominate & Support Local Nonprofits
Make a bigger difference in your community by nominating and supporting a local nonprofit using pooled donations.
Socialize & Vote at Your Group’s Events
Come together at events to socialize, discover and vote on nonprofits, and make a bigger difference together.
Have questions? Learn more at our upcoming event
This Friday at 12:00 PM we’ll host an open office hour for prospective members to learn about the group and ask questions.
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Join 10,000+ members
Fashion Industry for Sustainability is one of the 200+ giving circles in the Grapevine network that gather like-minded people with shared interests and values to connect, pool their donations, and make a bigger difference together.
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Members make their quarterly contribution.
2. Nomination
If a member has made a contribution, they can then nominate a nonprofit for consideration by adding their nomination on the post on the Grapevine page. The nomination should align with the focus outlined by your group.
3. Selection
After all the nominations are submitted, we’ll randomly select three members' nominations.
4. Meeting
Each quarter we’ll hold a virtual or in-person networking event for one hour. At the quarterly event, the three members’ nominations that were selected will be presented. They will have five minutes to present their nonprofit and then five minutes for Q&A from members. We’ll have time for networking and connection at the beginning and end of the event.
5. Voting
After all the presentations are complete, every member who has made their contribution will be eligible to vote. The nonprofit with the most votes will be rewarded with the funds.
Bring about real, lasting change
Be a leader who makes a difference in the world!
Imagine connecting with a community of sustainable fashion supporters across the country to give back thousands of dollars to sustainability in fashion nonprofits each year. It’s a sustained effort that ensures you're doing what you can for your community and the causes you care about most - not just a one-time thing. And you get to do it all by meeting and collaborating with other change-makers.