Threads of Change
Fast Fashion and Responsible Consumerism
Join the ODC Network and the Holland Museum for an exciting evening focusing on how fast fashion and our clothing choices shape the planet!
Did you know that 33% of clothes are sent to landfills within a year of purchase and that a single garment is commonly worn as few as 7 times? At first glance, that seems surprising, right? But in reality, it reflects the rapid cycle of today’s fashion industry.
We’ll dive deeper into this topic at “Threads of Change!” To start, we’ll learn more unexpected truths behind well-known fast fashion brands. We’ll then discuss the resources needed to make and sell these clothes to the general public. To conclude, we’ll wrap up with simple, inspiring ways to rethink our closets, reduce waste, and become conscious consumers. But don’t worry–we can do it without losing our sense of style!
- Although registration isn’t required for this FREE event, we’d love to know if you’re coming! So click on the link below to register today!
- Refreshments are generously provided by Hope College Sustainability.
- This program is part of the Holland Museum’s ongoing Cultural Lens Series.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Holland Museum
Free for all!
Registration isn’t required but is encouraged!
Register Today!
Lori A. Faulkner is Professor and Founding Chair of the Fashion Studies Program at Kendall College of Art and Design. She received advanced degrees from Central Michigan University, Michigan State University, and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Her background of industry experience and academic training give her a unique perspective which she uses to inspire students. Lori maintains her ties with the fashion industry keeping the fashion studies program infused with the latest news and innovative technology. Collaborations with the community create real-life opportunities for her students and lay the groundwork for instilling good work ethic and creative problem-solving. In addition to teaching, Lori is a charter member of the Michigan Garment Industry Council and serves Kendall as a member of the President’s Council, Dean’s Academic Council, Academic Senate and Visiting Artists Committee. She currently resides in Rockford, MI with her husband Jack, and their two daughters, Allyson and Ashley.
Program Partner
The Outdoor Discovery Network strives to advance outdoor education and conservation in West Michigan. To achieve this mission, 12 business divisions create the ODC Network. ODC Network’s vision is to build a better community by connecting people, land, and nature. Since 2000, ODC Network has served more than 1.3 million people through hands-on, outdoor learning experiences and conserved thousands of acres of native habitat through restoration and preservation projects.
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