Building a Stronger,
More Inclusive
Fashion Arts Ecosystem

We are a nonprofit fashion incubator connecting existing and aspiring designers.

Sole Space Lab

Customize Upcycle Repair Design

Youth Fashion Workshops

July 7 - July 11: Sneaker Customizing & Upcycling

July 14 - July 18: Sustainable Fashion: Biomaterials & more

July 21 - Aug 1st: Our 2 week "Classic" Upcycling Workshop

  • All skill levels, 10 - 17 years old

  • Small class size, 3 instructors

  • Full days 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

  • Sewing, draping & patterning

  • Top tier instructors & speakers

  • Eco-Sustainability emphasis

  • Alumni at Parsons, CCA & more

  • Safe & secure Oakland location

QUESTIONS? READY TO ENROLL?

CONTACT US:

OaklandStyleLab@gmail.com

TUITION: $600 / week

Our 5th Annual

SUMMER SESSIONS

Sustainable Fashion: Biomaterials, Natural Dyes, AR Fashion & more

March 31 April 7 April 14

Maker Mixers

We regularly convene existing and emerging fashion makers to exchange resources, facilitate business opportunities, foster mentorship, and build community.

Reimagine Fashion Youth Workshop

Heading into our 5th year, these fashion intensives train youth to develop their creative vision and technical skills. We emphasize sustainable practices - upcycling, biomaterials - and prepare participants to be agents of change that can transform the fashion industry.

Already, three graduates have received full scholarships at top college fashion programs (Parsons, Howard, CCA).

SoleSpace Lab

Harnessing the dynamism of sneaker culture, we teach invaluable design and entrepreneurship skills that open up a host of career pathways in the booming creative economy.

We conduct sneaker events and trainings for all experience levels and for private groups as well as the public. Check out our classes for all ages.

Contact us to discuss the best fit for you or your group.

Oakland Style Lab is a nonprofit fashion incubator building a more inclusive and robust fashion ecosystem in the Bay Area. We provide training, workspace, and business development opportunities to support the growth of BIPOC fashion designers.

We Center BIPOC Makers & Sustainability

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