By Penelope Sofia Tsiopou
Sustainable fashion event Interwoven is coming to Phoenix, Arizona, on Aug. 26, 2026. According to the McKinsey & Co.’s State of Fashion 2026 report, people buy 60% more clothing than they did 15 years ago. Clothing is now worn only seven to 10 times before being thrown away — a decline of more than 35% in just 15 years. Fast fashion and overproduction have become the norm in today’s society.
While these facts are startling, many are choosing a different path. Interwoven was created to amplify these voices.
A collaboration between designers, producers, artisans, creative teams and Green Living Publisher Dorie Morales, this event highlights those with a sustainable mindset — one where sustainability meets fashion and innovation. The designers at Interwoven are choosing to forgo fast fashion by using quality materials. These actions, though small, make a huge impact.
“We created Interwoven to break down industry silos and unite Arizona’s creative and sustainability communities. The special event addresses major challenges such as fast fashion and climate resilience,” says Morales.
A panel of sustainable design professionals will discuss the importance of historic preservation of buildings and homes and the value of incorporating vintage furniture into interiors. It will be followed by a repurposed and vintage fashion show.
Fast fashion — inexpensive, mass-produced apparel that follow trends — has made clothing accessible but also more disposable. And nothing produced is ever truly gone. While the material slowly decomposes, waste from the production process, chemicals and microplastics will continue to grow and pollute the Earth.
Interwoven is an opportunity for local artisans and creators, such as sustainable designer Aaron Blackburn and vintage dealer and upcycle designer Megan Wilson of Maison Archives, to share work that represents their values.
“For me, it’s also an opportunity to show that sustainability doesn’t have to limit creativity — it can actually inspire it. Some of my favorite pieces and photographs started with something most people would have overlooked or thrown away,” Blackburn says.
Interwoven and upcycle designer Amanda Jacobs of Classic Reclaim adds, “To me, sustainability means being more thoughtful about what we consume, what we create, and what we throw away. In fashion, it means recognizing the value that already exists in the clothing and materials around us rather than always looking for something new.”
Interwoven makes space for people who look at fashion differently. Many of the creations that will be on display are made from upcycled materials and redesigned with care, rather than mass-produced and one-size-fits-all. The garments celebrate craftsmanship one creation at a time.
But fashion is just one piece of the evening.
Interwoven brings together people and organizations who share similar values. Local architects, designers, builders, artists, entrepreneurs, sustainability leaders, local businesses and community members will showcase thoughtful designs and ideas for a sustainable future in Arizona. Attendees will experience sustainability as something collaborative instead of an isolated experience.
This collaboration is proof that change begins within communities. Sustainability is interconnection.
“Sustainability, for me, is not simply about using less — it’s about seeing possibility in what has been overlooked and transforming the past into something with a future,” Wilson says.
See this vision come to life on Aug. 26, 2026.
Participate in a special giveaway to win two tickets and Vesta Sleep Bamboo sheets via the @greenlivingmag Instagram.
Event Details:
INTERWOVEN
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
DLR Group
6225 N. 24th St., Suite 250
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
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