The Sustainable Summer Soiree hosted by the United Nation Association of New York & the NYC Fair Trade Coalition, will bring together fashion, food, & Fair Trade. Held at The Hugh, on 53rd Street & Lexington Ave, this event is bringing together stakeholders throughout the supply chain.
We’re back in action in Manhattan. Join us at The Hugh, Midtown East's newest food hall featuring 15 stylish restaurants and bars. The party starts at 6pm with NYC Fair Trade Coalition members showcasing their products from around the world. Come reconnect with old friends and make new connections as we renew our commitment to moving the sustainable fashion industry forward.
Make it a day and visit the final day of Texworld, taking place July 19-21st, at The Jacob Javits Center, bringing together textile and sourcing experts from around the world. Make sure to visit the NYC FTC booth and member showcase for a preview of what is to come later at The Hugh.
This event was inspired by UNA-NY’s previous Summer Soirees which had to be put on hold since 2019. We invite designers, suppliers, retailers, certifiers, and fair trade advocates to join us in bringing back this summer favorite with a sustainable twist.
About UNA-NY
With the United Nations Headquarters an iconic part of our skyline, the United Nations Association of New York (UNA-NYC) is uniquely placed to advance the movement of Americans dedicated to supporting the UN. UNA-NY is a nonprofit membership organizations dedicated to building and understanding of in support for the ideals and work of the United Nations.
About NYC FTC
The NYC Fair Trade Coalition is a grassroots organization that promotes fair trade businesses and retailers in New York City and educates consumers on the importance of fair trade. It partners with ethically-aligned businesses, retailers, NGOs, and citizens in New York City to host events and engage the public in dialogue. It offers its members advertising support through its social media channels, coordinates sales events, and fosters networking among ethical and fair trade businesses.
About The Hugh
Located in the heart of Midtown East, The Hugh is a culinary collective featuring 15 restaurants, including a wine bar and a craft beer taproom, enriched with a collection of art, murals, and greenery. The Hugh is a hub for exploration, where each visit will bring a new opportunity to experience the diversity of New York’s culinary and cultural community.
About Texworld
Welcome to Texworld New York City. Experience the latest apparel in-person and virtually at the largest sourcing event on the East Coast. A place of inspiration for designers, buyers, and industry professionals. Texworld New York City continues to create opportunities to support the textile community by connecting global manufacturers and suppliers to the US market.
About The Designers
Stella Lucchi - Stella Lucchi is mainly comprised of old, unused, and broken jewelry that is rescued, re-purposed, and re-imagined into existence.
eddys brand - Eddys brand is low waste, sustainable children’s clothes that are crafted with upcycled cotton from second-hand sweaters and made in the USA.
Ponchos Rojas - Ponchos Rojas is a design and fashion brand dedicated to the preservation of weaving traditions in the high Andes by upcycling vintage pieces and working with Bolivian communities to create new works.
Maybelle - Maybelle is a collection of bespoke wedding gowns sustainably made from upcycled vintage pieces.
Martina Dietrich - Martina Dietrich Couture is a sustainable direct-to customer collection of hand crafted one-of a kind creations partitioned in themes (not in seasons) for individuals to express their natural elegance.
Threads of Habit - Threads of Habit is committed to reducing textile waste from the fashion industry by keeping vintage clothing in rotation and upcycling damaged or outdated vintage.