GFX ATL SWAP

An Immersive Journey through Sustainable Fashion

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THE MOST EXCITING GLOBAL CIRCULAR FASHION EVENT IS COMING TO ATLANTA

Join changemakers for Atlanta's first GFX clothing swap and make a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us and Featured Designer, Modern Natured, for an exciting night of sustainable fashion through engaging panel discussions, immersive brand activations, an elevated clothing swap, live music, signature cocktails, amazing networking opportunities, and nothing but great vibes.

SO BRING YOUR BEST GENTLY USED ITEMS AND SWAP IT OR TRANSFORM IT INTO SOMETHING NEW.

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?

Nichole Bess

Moderator: Founder of Noir Fashion Week

Nichole M. Bess, globally recognized fashion industry leader and Founder of Noir Fashion Week, began her fashion public relations career in New York with industry pioneers Russell and Kimora Lee Simons and Super Model Naomi Campbell/NC Connect. 20 years later, her work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Vogue, Italian Vogue, Forbes, CNN, Ebony, 106 & Park, CBS, and Cosmopolitan, just to name a few. She found that seeing an entrepreneur's dream come true was both fulfilling and gratifying.

In 2022, Ms. Bess changed her trajectory by creating a traveling fashion week production entitled NOIR FASHION WEEK. NFW aims to empower BIPOC designers by connecting them to sustainable resources and profitable opportunities globally for foundational success in perpetuity. The platform has hosted over 35 BIPOC designers each season in Soho, NY. Since its inception, the unprecedented start-up has gained the attention of leading global industry leaders, press and invest-mentors. NFW is set to be an industry power platform with its disruptive style of inclusion.

Ms. Bess will be launching We Belong Here Global Master Class and Foundation by Summer 24'. These initiatives will help aid in the advancement of bipoc designers budding careers through global master class intiative held in Paris, France. The Foundation will cover the areas of Higher Education, Capital and Mentorship. She is consistently implementing creative strategy that institutes progression.

Patrick Duffy

Founder of Global Fashion Exchange

Jordana Guimarães

Co-Founder of Fashinnovation

Jordana Guimarães Co-Founded Fashinnovation, a global platform that promotes sustainability and innovation in the fashion industry. The platform is in collaboration with UNOP and recently rang the opening bell at NASDAQ. She is a recognized public speaker who strongly advocates ethical and sustainable fashion practices as well as technology/innovation in fashion. She believes that by working together, the fashion industry can build a more sustainable, ethical, and egalitarian future for all. Jordana is also a published author of the book "It Can Be You: Humanizing Homelessness” - a collection of stories of struggle from fashion influencers contrasted with similar stories of struggle from homeless individuals, showcasing a circumstance as the only thing separating the two.

Jerrimiah "Jerry" James

Image Consultant and Founder of Jerrimiah James

SUSTAINABILITY

the panelists

GFX

ATL

SWAP

how does it work

1 - SWAP PREP! Select up to 5 items that are fit for giving as a gift from High Fashion to Fast Fashion. All items must be clean and in good condition.

2 - SWAP DROP (Pre-event) bring items to designated location and drop of your items where you’ll receive your tokens for swapping. (details on drop location TBA).

(Event Day) On July 29th bring items to Studio House Atlanta from 5PM - 6pm on where you’ll receive your tokens for swapping.

3 - LET’S SWAP! Now that you have your tokens for swapping the fun begins. 1 Token = 1 Item!

IMPORTANT INFO! You MUST register for this event. Registration link.

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BRANDS/DESIGNERS

Are you a brand or designer who wants to showcase or share your collection during this unique event experience? If yes, then we want you!

While we're actively seeking sustainable brands to be featured during this event, we're also accepting brands that may not be sustainable yet. We recognize that there's still a lot of work to be done in making the industry more sustainable, and we hope to inspire more people to make conscious choices and encourage positive change.

MODELS, VOLUNTEERS, PRESS

We're also looking for models, volunteers, and press. If you're interested, then sign up today!