The Marist Ethical Fashion Initiative aims to foster visionary fashion leaders who can redesign the unsustainable fashion industry. It focuses on topics related to sustainable and ethical fashion through research, education, and community engagement. Members meet bi-weekly for discussions and organize events like clothing swaps and repair workshops to share their knowledge. They also collaborate on research projects, such as investigating the effects of natural vs synthetic fibers on bacteria growth. Furthermore, members participate in community service like making quilts from donated t-shirts for a local homeless shelter. The organization offers opportunities for cross-disciplinary learning and networking to develop skills needed for careers in the changing fashion industry.