Humanity in Fashion - Cincinnati Goodwill

Be part of a hands-on series of workshops and conversations tackling fashion’s biggest challenges.

Powered by CIRCLE — a collaboration between Goodwill Industries, UC DAAP, Standard Textile, Flywheel, and Sew Valley — these events bring together creativity, circularity, and community impact to reshape the future of fashion and design.

Learn weaving, mending, and upcycling skills while connecting with changemakers from ANYBAG Project NYC, Goodwill Industries, Standard Textile, DAAP, SFI, and Sew Valley. Together, we’ll explore circular solutions and discover how sustainable fashion can create lasting impact in our community.

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Upcoming Rewoven Events

Panel Discussion

Thursday, November 6th | 6:00-8:00pm
DAAP, Aronoff Center
Lecture Hall 5401
342 Clifton Court | Cincinnati, OH 45219

Join leaders from ANYBAG, Goodwill, Standard Textile, DAAP, SFI, and Sew Valley for an open conversation on sustainable fashion and circular solutions. Panelists will share insights on circular economy initiatives, corporate sustainability, and opportunities for collaboration. Expect honest dialogue and practical strategies for creating a more sustainable apparel industry.

This event is free — sign up below to reserve your spot!

ANYBAG Masterclass

Friday, November 7th | 5:00-7:00pm
Sew Valley
1010 Hulbert Ave. | Cincinnati, OH 45214

Sew Valley is excited to welcome NYC-based ANYBAG for a masterclass on turning waste into function. Co-founders Alex Dabagh and Kat Hoelck will share the story behind ANYBAG, offering insight into their journey, the challenges of working with soft plastics, and how they’re building solutions for a more sustainable future. The session also includes a hands-on weaving activity using the same repurposed plastic materials found in ANYBAG products—no experience needed, just curiosity and creativity.

This event is free, but space is limited. Registration will close once all spots are filled — sign up below to reserve your spot!

This event is sold out! Check back soon in case additional spots open up.

Upcycling Workshop

Saturday, November 8th | 12:00-2:00pm
DAAP, Aronoff Center
Lecture Hall 6401
342 Clifton Court | Cincinnati, OH 45219

The upcycling & mending workshop, facilitated by the University of Cincinnati’s College of DAAP Sustainable Fashion Initiative (SFI), will provide participants with essential skills to repair, repurpose, and extend the life of garments, promoting a culture of mindful consumption and waste reduction.

This event is free, but space is limited. Registration will close once all spots are filled — sign up below to reserve your spot!

Meet our fellow changemakers redefining fashion, community, and sustainability.

Turning Waste Into Worth

Through CIRCLE—the Creative Initiative for Recycling, Circular Living & Eco-Design we’re working to transform the future of sustainable design. One choice. One ripple. One life at a time. Your donation and choices fuel job training, community impact, and a more sustainable world. Because the future of fashion isn’t just about style. It’s about humanity.

GoodCommunities Impact & Investment Services is the heart of Goodwill’s commitment to empowering individuals and strengthening communities. It serves as a comprehensive hub for transformative services, offering tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of individuals and families. With three dedicated focus areas—GoodWorks Pathways, GoodSupport Housing, and GoodLife Services—GoodCommunity Impact & Investment provides a foundation for personal growth, stability, and opportunity.

CIRCLE is a pioneering collaboration committed to reshaping the future of fashion, design, and sustainable living through community-driven innovation. Founded by a collective of Goodwill Industries, UC DAAP, Standard Textile, Flywheel, and Sew Valley, CIRCLE aims to bridge the gap between creativity, circularity, and community impact. We believe that the choices we make today—from what we wear to how we design—have the power to create ripples of lasting change for people and the planet.

Experience Rewoven with CIRCLE

Upcoming Rewoven Events

Meet our fellow changemakers redefining fashion, community, and sustainability.

Turning Waste Into Worth

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries

Experience Rewoven with CIRCLE

Upcoming Rewoven Events

Meet our fellow changemakers redefining fashion, community, and sustainability.

Turning Waste Into Worth

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries

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