New York Fashion Week will be home to more than just runway shows this September. Sustainable fashion platform Blank is set to host an exhibit, free and open to the public, highlighting forward-thinkers in the fashion industry who are taking new approaches to eco-friendly style. From Apparis to Olistic the Label, Ethiquette, and Phi 1.1618, the exhibit will showcase designers pushing forward with initiatives to lower their carbon footprint, minimize waste, and conjure innovative materials, forging new paths in upcycled and circular fashion. The event will take place on September 10 at 214 Lafayette Street in N.Y.C. with more details to come.
The brand took to Instagram to express their excitement. “Can’t wait to share more on our upcoming #nyfw exhibit 🔥 very excited to showcase designers tackling sustainable solutions at the onset of their collections.”
Self-described as a “multidisciplinary company bridging the gap between sustainable solutions and creative expression,” Blank explores the varied industries of art, food, and fashion. “We believe consumers learn best though culture, and that society’s cultural pillars can be re-imagined to be resilient towards climate change, and create tentpole moments that decrease our carbon footprint.”
From London to Los Angeles, and San Francisco, Blank has seen its fair share of sustainably driven events with founder Brittney McDonald leading the way.
“Whether at NYFW or in a different curated exhibit, the objective is always for people to leave with awareness of the brands, designers and solutions available to them and the long-term impact that has on the carbon footprint,” McDonald told WWD. “So when given the choice between a ‘regular’ brand or a sustainable one, they feel empowered and compelled to choose the sustainable option. And over time those actions collectively help lower our carbon footprint.”
Blank rigorously vets the designers they promote based on their values of finding sustainable solutions, education, representation, authenticity, representation, and accessibility. Looking to fill in four more spots in the lineup, creatives can apply by emailing Blank with inquiries.
McDonald told the outlet that she wishes to “change the way people perceive and engage with sustainable fashion” for Blank’s NYFW debut.
We can’t wait to see what’s unveiled.
