Past Program | April 23, 2026: This Cultural Lens discussion is preserved in the Holland Museum’s 2026 program archive.
Threads of Change
Fast Fashion and Responsible Consumerism
The April 2026 Threads of Change program brought together the Holland Museum and ODC Network for a discussion about fast fashion, clothing choices, and their environmental impacts.
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.
The discussion explored the resources used to produce and sell clothing, the environmental impacts of fast fashion, and practical ways to reduce waste and make more thoughtful consumer choices.
- Registration was optional for this free event.
- 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!
Original registration was optional. This event has concluded.
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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