The Thrift Flip: Resale Panel & Sashiko Workshop
Two perspectives, one shared goal: Keeping fashion in circulation.
Step into the Port Room at the SF Ferry Building for an evening celebrating the full cycle of Bay Area circular fashion, presented by Rethink The Runway & Women in Cleantech and Sustainability. The Thrift Flip brings together both sides of the secondhand revolution: the creative power of mending and the strategic push for resale.
Discover how thrifting and mending fuel the secondhand market. Whether you’re an expert stitcher turning thrifted finds into custom resale creations, a consumer wanting to give loved garments a second life, or a brand scaling the tech behind re-commerce, together we’ll explore how closet cleanouts and creative upcycling meet to power a booming sustainable fashion ecosystem.
Event Highlights
✨ Resale Panel Discussion
Dive into the business, innovation, and future of resale models. Curated by fashion tech strategist Liz Hwang, this dynamic conversation brings together leaders shaping the re-commerce ecosystem:
Noelle Bonner | Founder and CEO, TheNOBO
Noelle Bonner is the Founder and CEO of TheNOBO, a sustainable online marketplace where users can shop, swap, and sell luxury bags, shoes, clothing, and jewelry. Built as a digital-first platform with a flagship retail location on Sacramento Street in San Francisco, TheNOBO leverages technology to power peer-to-peer swapping, to unlock new value from pre-owned luxury goods. The company has built a community-driven approach to resale, hosting curated circular shopping experiences, ultimate luxury swaps, and brand partnerships that blend circular fashion with culture.
Talia Brown & Jon-Jon Prejean | Co-Owners, The Wardrobe Project
Jon-Jon Prejean & Talia Brown are the co-owners of The Wardrobe Project, a vintage and consignment shop in Oakland, and the organizers of The Wardrobe Project Flea, a monthly vintage and makers market in Rockridge. Both got their start working at Bay Area consignment shops before selling their own curations at vintage markets and local collectives, as well as online. Having been involved in the vintage and secondhand clothing industry for the better part of a decade, they are deeply passionate about sustainable fashion, accessible and inclusive vintage, and building community.
Jillian Clark | Founder & CEO, Roboro
Jillian Clark is a costume designer, stylist and founder of Roboro, a textile waste agency focused on repair, reuse, upcycling and circular design. With more than 15 years of experience across film, television and fashion, she combines hands on craftsmanship with practical solutions to keep textiles in circulation and out of landfills.
Moderated by Liz Hwang | Fashion Tech & Ecommerce Strategist
Liz Hwang is a retail and fashion tech strategist, community event producer, and ethical fashion advocate based in San Francisco. Liz specializes in applying technology and advanced analytics to the fashion and retail industries, bringing over a decade of experience as a fashion tech advisor and ex-founder, and in business strategy and analytics at Faire (a wholesale e-commerce marketplace), LinkedIn, and Bain.
✨ Hands-On Sashiko Workshop
Roll up your sleeves and learn how to extend the lifecycle of your favorite garments from Jillian Clark of Roboro! Bring a worn piece of clothing to patch, transform, or repair. Patches and supplies will be provided.
✨ Designer Showcase by The Living Archive
Get inspired by a mini fashion exhibition by local designers celebrating regenerative design, cultural heritage, textile repair, and community connection! Curated by The Living Archive Founder Kara Fabella, this special showcase features designs by Auerstyle, Studio Renshaw, Niana, Delicate Cycle, Calixta, and Sukhi Sukhyog.
✨ Community & Sips
Connect with the local circular fashion community, exchange ideas, and enjoy Oomee non-alcoholic beverages and Y So Sweet desserts while taking in the waterfront views from the historic SF Ferry Building.
📝 Schedule at a Glance
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Welcome & Community Networking, with Y So Sweet desserts and Oomee drinks. Featuring Designer Showcase by The Living Archive.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: "Future of Resale" Panel Discussion + Q&A moderated by Liz Hwang
7:00 PM – 7:15 PM: Break time - Networking & workshop preparations
7:15 PM – 8:15 PM: Sashiko workshop led by Jillian Clark of Roboro
8:15 PM – 8:30 PM: Closing remarks & event conclusion
👖What to Wear & Bring
Wear your favorite Thrift Flip! We will be on-site to take pictures and do fit check interviews.
Bring a garment from home to repair with sashiko stitching, and your own water container to keep yourself hydrated!
Important Details to Keep in Mind
Workshop Rules: Full guidelines emailed in the days leading up to the event.
Photography & Videography Notice: Photography and videography will be conducted at the event. By registering, you consent to recordings being used for promotional purposes.
Refund Policy: All sales final; partners/schedule subject to change.
About Rethink The Runway
Rethink The Runway is a community-activated platform that connects and amplifies advocates, designers, brands, and customers to accelerate the shift toward circular and regenerative apparel. Through education, storytelling, and grassroots initiatives, we emphasize resource stewardship, material repurposing, and conscious design.
Rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area, we demonstrate that lasting perspective shifts start with local communities.
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About Women in Cleantech & Sustainability
Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) is a global nonprofit community dedicated to advancing women working across climate, energy, and sustainability. Through events, mentorship, career resources, and local chapters around the world, WCS creates spaces where women can connect, learn, grow professionally, and collaborate to drive meaningful climate solutions. Whether you’re an industry expert, a student, a founder, or simply climate-curious, WCS welcomes those who want to build community and accelerate positive change together.
About The Living Archive
The Living Archive is an immersive two-part fashion show & experiential event exhibition celebrating regenerative design, cultural heritage, textile repair, and community connection. From the runway to our showroom, this conceptual event series brings together makers and emerging/independent designers to transform upcycled textiles, heirloom fabrics, and reclaimed materials into wearable art — all while fostering meaningful connection between designers, repair hubs, and the Bay Area fashion community. Its first iteration was presented at StartUp Art Fair (April 17–19, 2026), and its second iteration just concluded this past September at the Rivian SF Showroom.
About San Francisco Ferry Building
The Ferry Building is one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks. The historic waterfront destination serves as both a gateway to the city and a gathering place for the Bay Area community. At its heart is the Ferry Building Marketplace, a vibrant collection of primarily local, independently owned shops, restaurants, and artisan producers that celebrate the region’s rich culture and culinary heritage. The Ferry Building is committed to supporting small regional producers, showcasing businesses that prioritize sustainable practices, and fostering an environment where artisan entrepreneurs can grow and thrive.
Rethink The Runway is grateful to Hudson Pacific Properties for making this 2026–2027 venue partnership with San Francisco Ferry Building possible and bringing this new series of circular fashion events to the SF Bay Area community.
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