After Hours: Wreck the Runway
In Person, Thursday, May 22, 2025, 6-9 p.m. EDT
Photo by William Atkins/the George Washington University.
The museum partners with Remake D.C. and D.C. Goodwill to celebrate the opening of Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion with a community-driven event inspired by responsible fashion movements and the DIY spirit of the nation’s capital.
Featuring the music of cellist Janel Leppin and guitarist Anthony Pirog, this after-hours event features the best of reuse and fashion in the DMV. Explore the Source Material exhibition and strut the gallery catwalk in our “Wreck the Runway” fashion show. Show off your best thrift finds, favorite hand-me-downs or latest upcycling project. The only rule? #NoNewClothes
Food and drink will be provided by Empanadas de Mendoza and Lost Generation Brewing Company. Food is first-come, first-serve.
This program is part of The Textile Museum’s centennial celebrations in 2025.
About the Exhibition
The impacts of overproduction and overconsumption in the global fashion industry are uniquely modern challenges, but promising solutions can be found in textile traditions from the past. Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion pairs historical garments from The Textile Museum Collection with works by contemporary fashion designers returning to more responsible uses of materials and resources. Learn more about the exhibition
About Janel Leppin and Anthony Pirog
Prominent within the contemporary music scene as both bandleaders and artistic voices, cellist and vocalist Janel Leppin and guitarist Anthony Pirog have long been creative and life partners. Their music holds appeal for fans of beyond jazz, modern composition and improvisation, indie music and D.C.'s musical culture. Janel Leppin is also a weaver whose work is exhibited in galleries and music venues throughout Washington, D.C. Her whimsical designs appear on numerous album covers across punk, experimental and jazz records.
About Remake and #NoNewClothes
Remake is a nonprofit dedicated to education, collective action and changemaking to reconnect people with the origins of their clothes, reduce environmental impact and improve working conditions in the garment industry. #NoNewClothes is a challenge set forth by Remake to buy only secondhand clothing (or no clothing at all) for 90 days.
About D.C. Goodwill
Goodwill of Greater Washington (DC Goodwill) is a local, mission-driven nonprofit that empowers people with disadvantages and differing abilities through job training, employment and education programs. This work is funded through a range of social enterprises, including a network of retail stores and donation centers, as well as sustainability initiatives, custodial services, pest control and grounds maintenance operations. DC Goodwill is proud to partner with the George Washington University on the Green Move-Out program, helping to reduce landfill waste and support community donations during student move-out season.
How to Participate
This program will take place in person at the museum. Advanced ticket purchase is required, and space is limited, so please register online to reserve your spot. Tickets are $20 per person ($15 for museum members) and include two drink tickets (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options), food and crafts.