Fafafoom Studio’s September Spotlight
Join us for These Climate Week Appearances This Month
September this year is like no other. While it is a typically busy month, never before have I had the opportunity to travel to other cities and showcase or speak about my work in front of an audience, let alone during climate weeks. Following last April’s San Francisco Climate Week, I will be traveling to Los Angeles for their first ever Climate Week event, followed by a couple showcases in New York. Join us this month if you are able and interested!
Before I continue, I’d like to be vulnerable for a moment and state that it has been financially challenging to pursue these opportunities. I believe participating in these events will plant seeds of collaboration and a resource network that will be rewarding in the long run.
However, the kind of efforts one must exert in order to enable my participation has been extensive. Not just spending so many hours in creating (that part I enjoy, but it eats time), but also various tasks that inevitably come up because it’s a group effort. Because there’s no monetary reward tied into these participations, money has been very tight.
So if you enjoy my designs or writing, and you are able to donate some amount to support my work, please consider donating to my Venmo or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for your continued support.
Threads of Earth - September 13, 2024
My first showcase is happening this Friday during LA Climate Week! I am honored to join the “Threads of Earth” event, produced by veteran slow fashion entrepreneur and filmmaker Clementina Martinez-Masarweh of DNA Sustainable Threds.
During the panel talk, I will share how my cultural heritage of Indonesia, which is rich in nature inspirations influence my upycled fashion creating process. Later on in the fashion show, I will unveil three “new” upcycled garments that pay homage to the kawung motif, commonly present in Javanese Batik textile designs and building constructions. Readers of my Batik Storytelling Conclusion (May 2024) may find the term familiar! It has many variations, and symbolizes perfection and wisdom.
What:”Threads of Earth: A Slow Fashion Journey Through Nature & Culture” Panel Talk, Fashion Show, and Live Music
When: Friday, September 13, 2024, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Where: Annenberg Community Beach House, Santa Monica, California
Why: Remember where we come from and where our journey leads, accompanied by Santa Monica sunset at the beach and great vibes all around.
Who:
Panel Talk
Moderator : Isaias Hernandez
Panelists: Kristy Drutman, Clementina Martinez-Masarweh, Mira Musank, Lexy Silverstein
Live music
Hila The Earth
Fashion Show
Clementina Martinez-Masarweh of DNA Threds
Manny Jackson of Thread Haus Co
Mira Musank of Fafafoom Studio
Community Sponsors
Slow Fashion Movement, Fashion Revolution USA
Green Filmmaking and Fashion - September 21, 2024
After LA Climate Week, it’s time to participate in Climate Week NYC! This event is also produced by Clementina, and I will be pulling 3 looks from my upcycled fashion collection. The theme for the fashion showcase is Fall Garden Romance, so I will be bringing more flowery selection for this daytime event.
What: Green Filmmaking and Fashion Panel Talk & Fashion Presentation
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Where: High Line Hotel Coffeebar (outdoor garden seating area)
Why: Kick-off Climate Week NYC with inspiring cross-disciplinary story telling of film and fashion. Enjoy coffee and pastry while you enjoy the panel talk and garden-themed fashion presentation!
Who:
Panelists
Clementina Martinez-Masarweh, Gwen Lynn, and Stacey Chang
Fashion Presentation
Clementina Martinez-Masarweh of DNA Threds
Rosie Mae of Rosina~Mae
Mira Musank of Fafafoom Studio
Community Sponsors
Remake, Intelligentsia Coffee Shop (venue sponsor)
Fusion Fashion Tech Summit - September 23, 2024
I will cap off my Climate Week NYC participation by joining a great group of industry experts at Fusion Fashion Tech Summit, hosted by Ambriel Pouncy and the Fusion Fashion Tech Society.
I will join a panel talk about Upcycled Fashion, as well as present the newest iteration of Gathered Cloths Virtual Reality experience, developed in collaboration with XR Experience Designer Iris Pan.
What: Fusion Fashion Tech Summit
When: Monday, September 23, 2024, 10:00am - 5:00pm (Browse Agenda)
Where: Fashion Institute of Technology - Katie Murphy Amphitheatre
Why: This one-day summit brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovative brands to explore the future of fashion through the lens of technology, sustainability, and inclusivity of how we can leverage blockchain, AI, and virtual worlds to promote ethical, slow fashion business models. This event is part of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) and Climate Week NYC calendars.
Who: Meet the Speakers
More Fall 2024 Showcases
In addition to all the exciting events in September, I will be participating in two fashion shows in Fall 2024. One is hosted by Catwalk for Charitable Causes, and the other one by Remake. More info coming soon!
As you can see, I will be doing many collaborations that are surfacing this fall season. So much work goes into making these opportunities happen, and I’m very grateful that I get to reach this point.
Please consider supporting me so I can continue pursuing this endeavor by making a donation. Here’s my Venmo and Ko-Fi account, thank you again for your kind contribution.
Thanks for reading and supporting; until next time,
Mira Musank