Social Justice and Fashion
The Social Justice and Fashion Program is a multidisciplinary program that focuses on building community, community organizing, leadership, and critical thinking skills. The program consists of two initiatives, the Social Justice and Fashion group and the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Project.
In both initiatives participants work together to explore issues of social justice and how they intersect with fashion. The program is FREE and serves the Philadelphia area and surrounding counties in-person and virtually.
Social Justice & Fashion Program Initiatives
The Social Justice & Fashion Group is a free monthly group for persons 18+ that meets virtually to learn and dialogue about the intersections of social justice and fashion. Register here
The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Project is a free 8-week long project for youth ages 12-24. The project is held in-person and virtual. It will use engage youth, especially Black and LGBTQ+ youth in GBV prevention efforts, education and healing work. Complete registration form here
In addition, we hold an annual community Toy Drive and DIY Fabric Scrap Wreath Making event to foster connections between PMFs staff, board, interns, volunteers and the community we aim to serve. This event brings holiday cheer but also needed attention to the individuals and families in our community disproportionately affected poverty.
Our monthly Social Justice and Fashion group explores topics such as :
Authenticity
Identity
Health and wellness
Systematic trauma
Racism and privilege in fashion
Fatphobia, transphobia, and homophobia
Environmental justice
Sexual health and Reproductive Justice
Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
Disability
The F.A.C.E. model guides our dialogue…
Fashion: How are you making a statement using clothes and accessories?
Advocacy: Support and amplify the voices of Black and LGBTQ+ designers and boutique owners. We advocate for resources to fight clothing poverty/insecurity, de-gendering fashion #nogenderrolesinfashion and for inclusive, diverse and affirming fashion.
Community: Join our monthly virtual Social Justice and Fashion Group. The group gathers on Zoom the 1st Tuesday of every month to discuss a different social justice topics related to fashion.
Education: Explore the topics more in detail to really understand social justice and fashion.