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The Chicago Conscious Closet Club is a community of Chicagoans with an interest in ethical clothing and fashion who learn from each other, share ideas, and have fun.
We took our name from Elizabeth Cline’s 2019 book, The Conscious Closet: The Revolutionary Guide to Looking Good While Doing Good. CFT was lucky enough to have Elizabeth headline two events in Chicago in 2019, and shortly afterward CFT executive director Katherine Bissell Cordova came up with the idea of starting a club. Elizabeth gave permission to use her name, and here we are! We'll be using Elizabeth's book as inspiration for posts and events. But we also hope to go beyond the topics covered in the book, diving into anything and everything related to ethical fashion. Have an idea for a tour, class, or interview? Let us know at ccc@chicagofairtrade.org. Check our events section for upcoming CCC events! |
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Ambar Campos
Co-Chair Ambar grew up in Texas and has called Chicago home for the last 16 years. An avid proponent of slow fashion, she has fallen in love with the Chicago Fashion Community. In her current position as Executive Director of @aibichicago Ambar works with local designers, manufacturers, and other professionals to boost the local industry sustainably and ethically. |
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Holly Greenhagen
Co-Chair Holly hails from Minnesota, but she's called Chicago home for years. Interested in clothing from a young age, she has been sewing since age 13 and has worked in the fashion industry for two decades. She's shopped thrift and vintage since she was a teenager and is thrilled to see these categories gaining popularity again! |
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Maranda Leigh
Co-Chair Maranda is a Chicagoland native, although she first learned about ethical fashion during her time in Indiana studying Apparel Merchandising at Indiana University. She currently works full time in merchandise planning for a home goods retailer and is an active volunteer with several local organizations. |