Sort & Style Exchange 2026

In Support of Adeara Recovery

Connect with fellow women in business, explore sustainable fashion & support the Edmonton based charity, Adeara Recovery Centre.

Adeara is an accredited addiction recovery centre for women & children. Their missions is to empower & equip women to live in sustainable recovery through hope, healing & restoration by providing counselling & life skills support.

More Than a Fad is a local non-profit thrift store that sells pre-loved clothing, home goods, furniture, books, antiques & so much more. All profits from the store directly support Adeara.

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Adeara and remaining clothing items will be donated to More Than a Fad.

Your Ticket Includes:

5 Clothing tickets for the Style Exchange
Appetizers & a drink ticket
Networking with women in business
Style Photo-Op with Pretty As a Picture
Access to Personal Stylist, Jennifer Clark
A chance to win awesome door prizes
NEW: Sustainable Style Fashion Show!

How the Exchange Works:

1. Drop Off Donations

Attendees contribute 5 - 10 items of women's clothing for the exchange by dropping their items off at one of three locations in the days leading up to the event.

See details about accepted

donation items here.

2. Clothing Tickets

Each attendee will receive 5 clothing tickets upon arrival at the exchange.

Found more items you love?

Additional tickets will be available for purchase, with funds raised going to Adeara Recovery Centre.

3. Shop Donated Items!

Use tickets to select new-to-you items from the exchange to take home and complement your wardrobe.

Or, use your tickets for a chance to win sponsored door prizes!

At the Exchange:

Kaytlyn Beakhouse

Sort & Simple Professional Organizing

As a Decluttering Expert, Kaytlyn has a passion for simple living and sustainable fashion. She’ll be your host and Emcee as we explore that Sustainable Fashion is For Everyone!

Jennifer Clark

Jennifer Clark Styling

After sharing her expertise during the Sustainable Style Panel, Jennifer will be on hand throughout the evening for personalized styling tips. Plus, shop her top picks on the golden rack!

HECOL Repair Cafe

U of A Human Ecology students will be on hand to demonstrate basic clothing repairs, and share practical advice on caring for and extending the life of your new-to-you pieces.

Emma Wood

Pretty as A Picture

Capture your look with a professional portrait by Emma to celebrate your personal style and sustainable fashion finds!