Secondhand September: Behind the Seams

Join us at OASIS by Workville on September 25th, 2025 at 5:00 PM (ET) for a deep dive into the environmental, social and economic benefits of sustainable fashion and fair labor practices. Enjoy a panel discussion hosted by Oxfam's Maaza Seyoum, followed by a live performance from Raye Zaragoza, with custom activations from Untrend and Fabscrap. Light refreshments will be served with complimentary beverages provided by Nixie.

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Info: From underpaid garment workers to informal resellers and thrift entrepreneurs
in underserved communities, the fashion economy is full of hidden labour and opportunity. This
panel will explore the economic ripple effects of secondhand fashion in the U.S. and globally—
asking: Who benefits when we shop secondhand? Who loses when we don’t? And how do we build a fairer, more just fashion economy?

Info: Raye Zaragoza is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter who challenges traditional expectations placed on women as they get older. Her album Hold That Spirit explores themes of self-investment, joy, and the female experience. She collaborated exclusively with female artists on the album, aiming to create a communal, emotionally safe space. Zaragoza also hopes to provide visibility for Indigenous artists and foster a sense of community through her music. In addition to her music, Zaragoza is a songwriter for Netflix’s animated children's series Spirit Rangers and has just finished touring nationally in the reimagined Broadway production of Peter Pan, bringing representation and a fresh perspective to the classic story.​

Host or Publisher Oxfam America