Join us to celebrate the opening of the Hargrett Library’s newest exhibition From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style on Thursday, February 6th from 6:00-8:00PM. The event will include tours of the gallery, a clothing swap hosted by UGA student group Fair Fashion, demonstrations by fashion designer Pamela James, and light refreshments.
Attendees interested in participating in the clothing swap can bring clothing, shoes, and other accessories to the Large Event Space (Room 285) during the event. The more you bring, the more you can swap!
More About the Exhibit
From Farms to Fast Fashion tells the story of how clothing became cheaper, faster to make, and easier to care for, while uncovering who ultimately pays the cost for the conveniences of “fast fashion.” It traces America’s rapid transition from being a nation of producers to one of consumers while exploring the social, economic, and political systems that impact consumption practices. The objects displayed illustrate the dramatic shift from traditional consumption norms of the pre- industrial era to a new consumer culture that values novelty and efficiency over durability and craftsmanship.
More About Fair Fashion
Fair Fashion works to raise awareness in the UGA community about unethical labor and pollution/waste negligence within the fashion industry. The ultimate goal of Fair Fashion is to educate others on how to consume fashion through a more ethical and sustainable means. Through workshops, networking events, and student and community outreach, Fair Fashion actively works towards revolutionizing the fashion industry to prioritize human rights, environmental protection, and sustainability.
More About Pamela James
Pamela James is a fashion designer based in Atlanta, Georgia. Known for her multidimensional approach, her work bridges luxury and sustainability through modularity, offering a value proposition that modernizes the future of style. Her work has been showcased at events at the Fashion Institute of Technology, Kent State University, and the High Museum of Art. She regularly lectures on color theory and color analysis, demonstrating how the right hues can promote mindful fashion choices. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and Parsons School of Design.
The display was made possible with generous support from the Lucy Hargrett Draper Center and Archives for the Study of the Rights of Women in History and Law.