Bay Area fashionistas, mark your calendars! THREAD is back—this time bigger, longer, greener and with even more savings!

For those not in the know, THREAD is a multi-city shopping event promoting emerging designers and artists, and it’s coming back to San Francisco—this time for a full weekend—November 21 and 22 at Fort Mason Center. The event will present 100-plus independent designers and artisans selling their wares.

“This event allows the community to do their holiday shopping more cost effectively and also to purchase unique gifts inspired with creativity for people they care about,” explains Lara Matthews, founder of THREAD.

Now with reduced entry fees, you can live the “Good Value, Good Style, Good Karma” mantra whilst shopping from local designers, sipping on cocktails, listening to live bands and DJs and having your hair and makeup styled. Then, clear your [environmental] conscious—and closet—by donating or swapping clothes. As a nod to Mother Earth, THREAD will feature a clothes swapping lounge, clothing donations, eco designers, bike valet, on-site recycling and more.

DIY, eco AND budget friendly? In the words of the great Dame Julie Andrews, “…these are a few of my faaaaaavorite things!”

For more info and to see a complete list of exhibitors, visit www.threadshow.com.