Conscious Style Podcast
Each week, hosts Elizabeth Joy and Stella Hertantyo interview fashion changemakers — from labor activists to slow fashion entrepreneurs — to explore what it will really take to create a more sustainable and equitable future for fashion. Topics include greenwashing, garment worker rights, consumer psychology, secondhand fashion, and making the most of your closet.
Episodes
110) "Sustainability is Not Just a Buzzword" | LIVE Panel Recording
I'm so excited to be bringing you this special edition episode featuring the recording of our LIVE panel discussion in Chicago with Chicago Fair Trade and 3 of their business members. This was such a fun event to uncover the powerful stories behind these purpose-driven founders in Chicago and what ethically-made and sustainably-made mean in practice. We've all seen words like "sustainable" become
109) How this Founder is Creating Solutions, Not Just More Stuff with Karen Poirier of Embrago
Fashion is rarely focused on fixing real problems for real people. But what if slow fashion did things differently? The thoughtfulness and attention to quality that is embedded into the slow fashion movement can be harnessed to make genuinely better products that make these options a no-brainer IF brands understand the true needs of their customer.In this episode, you'll hear from Karen Poirier, f
108) Inside the Decline of Sweater Quality — and What to Look for in a Durable Knit with Mari Medina
The declining quality of sweaters has been a big discussion in the past year, but is a reality we've been witnessing for the past couple of decades.But what exactly is so much worse about today's sweaters and what has been going on behind the scenes that's made them so bad? And importantly, how can brands do better? What should we be looking for in a high quality knitwear piece?We're covering all
107) The State of Circular Fashion with Cynthia Power
What is the state of circular fashion today? There has been a LOT happening with circularity in textiles in recent years, which is exciting but also means that it can be tough to keep up with and to discern what the most promising signs of progress actually are.So in today's episode, you'll hear from Cynthia Power about the state of circular fashion, 5 areas of "invisible progress" in circularity,
106) Behind the Greenwashing of "Artisan-Made", the Art of Collaboration, and Sustaining Yourself as a Creative with Anjali Purohit
When you hear the term artisan-made, what do you think of? Do you assume that it means ethically made? Do you assume it's a certain aesthetic? Is it old-fashioned or contemporary?In today's episode, Elizabeth is speaking with Anjali Purohit, founder and creative director of the home and fashion textiles brand Studio Variously to unpack and demystify all things artisan-made.Anjali has over 20 years
105) The Blueprint for a Successful Circular Fashion Program
Is it possible to truly balance financial and environmental sustainability in circularity? This week's guest not only believes that it's possible to do both, but has proven it by architecting one of fashion’s most impactful resale programs, Worn Wear (at Patagonia). In this episode, she's sharing her lessons learned on everything from the type of resale model that could be capable of reducing new
104) How to Find & Build Slow Fashion Community
If you've been feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or isolated on your sustainable fashion journey, it may be a sign to lean into community. In this episode, get tangible tips and encouragement to find or cultivate your own slow fashion community. The second part of this episode features a replay of Elizabeth's interview on the Ecommerce Maven Podcast, where she spoke about building community around
103) Where Does Slow Fashion Go From Here?
After what's been referred to as a "slow fashion recession", what's next for the movement? How can we come back stronger and make slow fashion so irresistible, that it becomes inevitable?Those are big questions, but that's what we're exploring in this podcast episode! I'd love to hear your thoughts & ideas on this too — find me at @consciousstyle on Instagram or email me. CONNECT:💌 Slow Fashion Sa
102) Leveraging Your Slow Fashion Skills To Make Money Beyond Products
For our first-ever Conscious Fashion Collective Membership panel discussion, we discussed a topic that is often taboo in the slow fashion space — money! We believe that financial sustainability is essential for creating a more just, and sustainable, fashion ecosystem with thriving businesses that care about people and the planet.💰 WE DISCUSSED:Taboos/misconceptions about making money in the slow f
101) Demystifying Financial Sustainability in Slow Fashion
Financial sustainability is essential for creating a more just, and sustainable, fashion ecosystem with thriving businesses that care about people and the planet. But how do you go about actually making money in this space, especially when you care about not overproducing? Money-making is a topic that is all-too-often taboo in the slow fashion space, but our panelists Dani Des Roches, Mahdiyyah Mu
5 Key Pillars for a Net Positive Fashion Industry with Holly Syrett of Global Fashion Agenda (Bonus)
How can fashion take action right now for a net positive future?From climate and biodiversity to worker livelihoods and fair wages to overconsumption and textile waste, the gaps between where we need to be and where we are right now feel… vast. But in this episode, we're discussing ways that fashion act right now — like tomorrow — on 5 key pillars that encompass both people and planet. These are a
100) What Would a Better Future for Fashion Look Like?
We have reached the 100th episode of the podcast! For the past 100 episodes, at the end of each episode we have asked our guests the same question: What would a better future for fashion look like, to you? This question is important, because it sums up exactly why the podcast exists in the first place — to unpack exactly what it will take to cultivate a sustainable and equitable future for fashion
99) 10 Lessons Learned From 100 Episodes
As you might have noticed, we are just one episode away from the 100th episode of the podcast! We're starting the celebrations early and changing up the usual format with this episode. Instead of interviewing a guest, this week we’re sharing 10 lessons we’ve learned from 100 episodes of the podcast that features interviews with some of the most inspiring changemakers in the fashion industry.***MEN
98) Should Resale Sites Ban Fast Fashion?
Is it green... or just greenwashing?This week, we’re sharing a recap of a few Green or Greenwashing topics we covered this season! Green or Greenwashing is a segment on the podcast where we evaluate if a certain sustainability measure is more green or whether it veers into more of the greenwashing territory. These Green or Greenwashing segments were previously published at the end of some prior ep
97) Overlooked Policy Opportunities for Sustainable Fashion with Kenya Wiley
Policy is an important lever in creating a better, more sustainable, and equitable fashion system. But if we only focus on policy that explicitly talks about the fashion industry and sustainability, we may be missing some opportunities. In today's episode, I'm chatting with fashion policy expert Kenya Wiley.Kenya is sharing behind the scenes on the processes behind legislation and regulation — and
96) Unpacking Climate Emotions with Isaias Hernandez of Queer Brown Vegan
After learning about climate emotions, and seeing climate doomism proliferated in the media, Stella knew she wanted to have Isaias on the show to unpack this and understand how it's connected to the fashion industry.In this episode, Isaias Hernandez (who you might also know as @queerbrownvegan on social media) unpacks the complexity of climate emotions and the harms of climate doomism narratives,
95) Carbon Offsetting: Green or Greenwashing?
Carbon neutral. Net zero. Carbon positive. You may have been seeing more and more claims like these lately from companies, including fashion brands. But in today's Green or Greenwashing episode, we’re diving deeper, beyond the surface of these claims, to see if they really can be trusted. Many of these carbon neutrality claims are asserted based on the company purchasing carbon offsets. This episo
94) Can Slow Fashion Businesses Scale Without Encouraging Overconsumption? With Mahdiyyah Muhammad
How can we reimagine the traditional role of fashion designers in a world filled with fashion waste? And how can we rethink our primary role as consumers in a way that allows us to become contributors to collective well-being instead? It’s no secret that we live in a world with far too much clothing. If we are to work towards a more sustainable fashion industry, we need to unpack the ways that fas
93) What If Fashion Put Workers First?
What if fashion brands put garment workers first? What if a fashion brand set the prices they pay to their suppliers based on ensuring workers were making a living wage, rather than negotiating the prices as low as possible to maximize profits? This is part of implementing more responsible purchasing practices — purchasing practices meaning not how the consumer buys something, but how the brand pu
92) From Extractive to Regenerative Fashion: Slow Growth, Climate Beneficial Textiles, and Cooperative Models with Laura Sansone of New York Textile Lab
What if designers could go all the way back to the source of the fibers their garments are made from? Many of fashion’s favorite fibers — and our favorite garments — begin on farms. From cotton to wool, hemp, and linen. But, often, designers are so far removed from the places where these fibers are produced. Bringing designers back to the source would result in greater transparency and traceabilit
91) Behind the Scenes: Fast Fashion Designer to Slow Fashion Founder with Dani Des Roches of Picnicwear
What is it like to work as a designer for a fast fashion brand? And what is it like to build your own sustainability minded small fashion brand, from circular design practices to figuring out your pricing?That's what we're getting a glimpse into in this episode with Dani Des Roches, designer and founder of the upcycled brand Picnicwear, recognizable by its groovy 60s/70s aesthetic, bold and playfu
90) Rethinking The Traditional Supply Chain with Ria Ana Sejpal of LilaBare
What is the process like to create a regenerative conscious fashion label? What does it mean to create long-term partnerships in a localized supply chain that are beneficial for people? Or to make clothes that are beneficial for the earth?In this episode, Stella interviews the founder of slow fashion brand LilaBare, Ria Ana Sejpal, about building a Kenyan fashion brand, rethinking traditional supp
89) Will Return Fees Reduce Overconsumption?
Fashion's returns are a massive waste and emissions issue. In fact, 23 million returned garments were sent to a landfill or incinerated last year in the UK, and returns caused 750,000 tons of CO2 emissions just in the UK fashion industry alone, according to The Institute of Positive Fashion's report: Solving Fashion's Products Returns.Generous free returns policies from brands and retailers have a
88) What Is Regenerative Fashion? with Safia Minney
It's time for an urgent shift in fashion. And not just towards a path of doing less bad, but of bringing positive change. Not just less harmful fashion. Not even just more sustainable fashion. But building a regenerative fashion future. Recently I read the book Regenerative Fashion: A Nature Based Approach to Fibres, Livelihoods, and Leadership*, by Safia Minney. And this book could not have come
87) Is It Possible to Overconsume Secondhand Fashion?
Overconsumption is a major problem in the fashion industry. And secondhand is often advocated for as a solution. But is it possible to overconsume secondhand fashion as well?This is a loaded question that comes with nuance and obviously, lots of opinions... which makes it perfect for a segment for our Green or Greenwashing series — we love to cover complex and controversial topics in this series!
86) Holding The Fashion Industry Accountable with Journalist Sophie Benson
Fashion industry players — like big brands and their billionaire owners — have to be held accountable for their impact on our environment and on the people involved with making their clothes.Independent journalists can play a crucial role in this accountability, since they can provide a critical outsider's look on what's happening in the industry, such as ascertaining if a fashion brand's sustaina
85) A People's History of Clothing | Sofi Thanhauser
When we talk about sustainable and ethical fashion, we often think about the future — at least I do: we ask every guest that comes onto this show what a better future for fashion looks like to them! But I also see immense value in looking to the past. To see where we came from so we understand how we got here and what solutions could actually be effective in bringing about change.So I was intrigue
84) How I Built a Career in Sustainable Fashion
Want to work in sustainable fashion but not sure how to begin or how to transition from what you do now? Or maybe you work in sustainable fashion now, but you're ready for a bit of a change. In this episode, I'm sharing my sustainable fashion career and entrepreneurial journey and the lessons I learned along the way. FIND JOBS IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION:Conscious Fashion Collective Job Board HIRE FREE
83) What Is Circular Fashion Design? | Carmen Gama of EILEEN FISHER
Fashion has a major waste crisis. Circularity — along with slowing down production — can be an antidote, if done right. But what does real circular fashion look like in practice? What would it look like to have a true systems approach to circular design and circular fashion?Today Stella is interviewing Carmen Gama, the Director of Circular Design at Eileen Fisher, which is a company that has been
82) Rana Plaza 10 Years Later: What's Changed and What Hasn't? | Ayesha Barenblat of Remake
Elizabeth speaks with Ayesha Barenblat, CEO of the global advocacy nonprofit organization Remake about the 10th Anniversary of the Rana Plaza Factory Collapse in Bangladesh to discuss what has changed in fashion since — and what has not.They talk about the impact of the Bangladesh Accord on Fire & Building Safety, what's next for the Accord 10 years on, and how Remake is continuing to hold brands
81) How We Can Expand The Sustainable Fashion Conversation | Samata Pattinson, RCGD Global
How can we make sustainable fashion more culturally and politically relevant? Fashion's environmental and social impact often gets overlooked by the climate movement and by governments, though this is slowly starting to change.Similarly, the conversations around sustainable fashion don't often feel aligned with mainstream media and culture. But there is a massive opportunity to harness the power o
80) Where Does Fashion Stand On Climate Progress? | Rachel & Erdene of Stand.Earth
The fashion industry has an outsized carbon footprint. But many fashion brands have been making promising statements about their carbon emissions reduction or carbon neutrality goals. How does the actual progress and supply chain action match up to these goals, though? It can, frankly, be difficult to discern. But in today's episode, we're going to unravel the tangled web of confusing greenwashing
79) The Role of Fashion Legislation | Elizabeth Cline
In recent years, there's been an exciting increase in sustainable fashion legislation and reforms working to clean up this industry — from garment worker protections against wage theft to supply chain due diligence to greenwashing enforcement.In today's episode, Stella interviews author, educator and activist Elizabeth Cline to dive into all things fashion legislation: historical context, what's g
78) How To Dress For Your Best Self | Shakaila Forbes-Bell
Right now, are you dressing for the person you are, the person you were, or the person you want to be? Not even sure how to answer that question? Today's guest — fashion psychologist Shakaila Forbes-Bell — is breaking it all down for us. Shakaila wrote the book Big Dress Energy and in this episode she's talking about how you can harness your own big dress energy and dress for your best self. We're
77) What Is Democratizing Fashion Truly About? | Natalie Shehata
How can we cultivate our authentic personal style in a trend-focused, overconsumption-driven world? What would it mean to truly democratize fashion — as in not the fast fashion co-opted use of the term, but genuine style democracy? And how can fashion move beyond using diversity as a buzzword to create a holistically inclusive and intersectional sustainable fashion future?In this episode, Stella H
76) Getting Off The Fashion Trend-Mill | Nina Gbor
Have you ever felt like you're stuck on a fashion trend-mill? That the process of getting dressed is more frustrating than it is creative or joyful? That you're unsure what to wear so you just default to what's trending? I've been there!But in this episode, Nina Gbor of Eco Styles is sharing:The process of self knowledge when it comes to personal style,Her personal style formula for finally gettin
75) How Fashion Trends Are Really Formed | Mandy Lee
In this episode, Stella Hertantyo interviews fashion analyst and trend forecaster Mandy Lee (who you might know as @oldloserinbrooklyn on social media) to explore: + Fashion trends and the trend cycle,+ The role of trend forecasters, + What microtrends and niche trends are, + How to find amazing secondhand gems, + The dynamic between following trends and finding your personal style, and so much mo
74) What A Responsible Closet Clean-Out Looks Like — Plus Personal Style Tips | Sophie Strauss
Sustainably-minded stylist Sophie Strauss shares advice on how to do a responsible closet audit.Plus Sophie and I discuss:What even is personal style in the first place?Do you need to have a go-to personal uniform?Can we (and should we) still participate in trends if we're dressing for our personal style?How can we balance experimentation with understanding our personal style?***EPISODE SPONSORSWe
73) How To Uncover Your Soul Style | Kerry Wilde
You've heard of personal style, but what about soul style? In this interview with soul stylist Kerry Wilde, we're exploring topics like:What embodiment is and how it relates to what we wearHow we can determine our soul style and start dressing for our soul styleThe interconnections between beauty, body image, and the fashion industryHit play to uncover what soul style is all about! *****Sign up fo
Season 5 Sneak Peek! Theme, Topics, and Announcements
This is your sneak peak into Season 5 of the Conscious Style Podcast! Hit subscribe so that you don't miss any of the upcoming episodes.***LINKS MENTIONED:Newsletter: The Conscious EditEvent: Intro To Visible Mending Virtual Workshop*use code "podcast" for 50% off tickets to the workshop!Career Interview with Fashion PsychologistsCareer Interview with Slow Fashion StylistsConscious Fashion Collect
72) What's Driving Overconsumption in Fashion?
In this special short series, Conscious Questions, Stella and Elizabeth dive into some of the most talked about and ask questions in the sustainable fashion space. Today, we're talking about a big one: overconsumption.There were 100 billion items of clothing produced in 2014, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. But that was before the rise of ultra fast fashion giants like Shein. So that
71) Is Sustainable Fashion Always More Expensive?
Is slow fashion always more expensive? Do you really have to spend more money to be part of the slow fashion movement? What goes into the price of a responsibly made garment? And are expensive, luxury fashion brands more sustainable or ethical? There is a lot to unpack in part 4 of our Conscious Question Series, so hit play and dive in! *****READ THE TRANSCRIPThttps://conscious-style-podcast.simpl
70) How Can We Talk About Slow Fashion With Our Friends?
So you've learned about the issues in the fashion industry, become passionate about slow fashion, and want your friends and family to join the movement too. But how do you talk to your friends or family or anyone in your life about slow fashion without feeling like you're sounding judgmental or critical? It's a tough balance — but in today's episode Stella and I are sharing some tips and talking
69) What's The Deal With Fast Fashion Resale Programs?
In this Conscious Question episode, Stella and I dive into if fast fashion resale programs are really circular or just greenwashing (and why we think so), how can we tell if a fashion brand's resale program is a genuinely sustainable effort, and what some red flags are to look out for. Hit play to dive in! ***ARTICLE VERSION:https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/fast-fashion-resale/ TRANSCRIPT:htt
68) Can Fast Fashion Brands Ever Be Sustainable?
Can fast fashion brands ever be sustainable? If someone is going to buy from fast fashion, is it better to shop from these conscious or eco-capsule collections? And what is the deal with fast fashion's sustainability ambassadors? Should minor improvements from Big Fashion brands still be celebrated since these brands have such a large impact, footprint, and huge buying power?And when we're trying
67) Tips For Spotting Greenwashing | with Milos Vranes of Green Eco Dream
The more the sustainability market grows, the more we see greenwashing.Greenwashing is basically, when a company puts forth a false or exaggerated impression or completely misleading impression about how their products or their practices are environmentally friendly.We know fast fashion brands are notorious for greenwashing. But today's episode with Milos Vranes of Green Eco Dream is a broader tak
66) Defashioning and Creating A Pluriverse of Clothing Systems | with Fashion Act Now
Can Big Fashion — fashion with a capital F — ever exist without exploitation of the planet and the humans and other living beings on it?The more we dive into Fashion's perils, and how deep rooted these issues are, the more unlikely this seems.In this episode, four members of Fashion Act Now — Sara Arnold, Sandra Niessen, Sam Weir, and Cindi Clark — are joining us to explain why they believe that w
65) Will Slowing Down Fashion Hurt Garment Workers? | with Mousumi Sarangi of Fair Wear Foundation
We know that we need to dramatically slow down fashion. And this season of the podcast has been dedicated to exploring just how we might do that. But what happens to the people who make our clothes? Stella Hertantyo is back in the host seat to explore this topic with Mousumi Sarangi, Fair Wear Foundation's Country Manager in India and the Regional Coordinator of Gender. Fair Wear Foundation is a n
64) How Journalists Can Shift The Sustainable Fashion Conversation | with Jasmin Malik Chua of Sourcing Journal
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing and Labor Editor at Sourcing Journal, joins us to discuss the role that journalists can play a role in sorting out the greenwashing and moving the needle forward on the sustainable fashion conversation. Jasmin also shares how the narrative around sustainability in fashion has shifted dramatically in recent years, if recycled polyester is truly "circular", how the rapid
Bonus: It's OK To Grow Slow
Know that it's okay to grow slow — in fact in might even be better for you or your business in the long term. Here's why. *This was a last minute episode so we didn't have time to put together the transcript before publishing as we normally do! Please contact us if you would like a transcription of this episode. CONNECT WITH CONSCIOUS STYLE:WebsiteInstagramPinterest SUBSCRIBE TO THE CONSCIOUS EDIT
63) Hustle Culture, Boundaries, and Quitting Social Media as a Small Biz Owner | with Saskia de Feijter, part 2
How can we let go of hustle culture as a small business owner? How do we set boundaries when we absolutely love what we do and we believe it's making an impact? Is it possible to leave social media as a small business owner? How do we manage our time (and NOT work all of the time!) when everything feels so urgent?We're talking about it all in this episode, which is part 2 of my conversation with S
62) Conscious Entrepreneurship and Crafting | with Saskia de Feijter, part 1
In this episode, I'm chatting with Saskia de Feijter who is the founder of Ja Wol and the host of the podcast, A Smaller Life. We'll be starting off the conversation chatting about conscious crafting and then shifting into conscious entrepreneurship, and the challenges and considerations of growing a small, mindful values-based business.And this is actually just part one of our conversation. Part
61) Fashion's Waste Crisis in the Atacama Desert | with SumOfUs and Desierto Vestido
Late last year, the realities of fashion’s waste crisis in the Atacama Desert made headlines. You might have seen some of them: "The fast fashion graveyard in Chile's Atacama Desert", or "Chile's Atacama Desert: Where Fast Fashion Goes to Die" or maybe "Chile's Desert: dumping ground for fast fashion's leftovers".In this episode, we're hearing from Angela of Desierto Vestido and Laura from SumOfUs
60) Living Wages for Garment Makers | with Anne Bienias of Clean Clothes Campaign
Anna Bienias — the Living Wage Coordinator at Clean Clothes Campaign — shares why living wages are an essential element of a more just slow fashion future. In this episode, guest host Stella Hertantyo asks Anne about:Why paying garment workers low, non-livable wages is what underpins fast fashion;What a living wage is, how they are determined, and how this differs from a minimum wage;Whose respons
59) Disrupting Power Dynamics in Fashion | with Niha Elety of Tega Collective
What does co-creation look like in fashion? And how could brands genuinely collaborating with artisans help shift the imbalanced power dynamics in the fashion industry? That's what we're exploring in this episode with Niha Elety, a sustainable fashion advocate, designer, and the founder of Tega Collective.Hit play to join us as we go behind the scenes of Tega Collective, and find out why and how N
58) The History of Fast Fashion | with Sara Idacavage
Fashion historian and educator Sara Idacavage is exploring the origins of mass-produced clothing and the forces that gave way to the fast fashion industry as it stands today.Hit play and join us in this important conversation as we explore how history influenced the present-day fashion industry and how we can take notes from decades past to help address current issues in fashion. *****This episod
Bonus: 7 Alternative Fashion Business Models
In this bonus episode, Conscious Style Podcast guest host Stella Hertantyo is breaking down 7 alternative sustainable fashion business models that could help create a better future for fashion. READ THE ARTICLE:https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sustainable-fashion-business-models/ GUIDES MENTIONED:Fashion Social EnterprisesMade-to-Order Fashion BrandsMending & Repair Businesses CONNECT WITH CO
57) Tips For Starting A Slow Fashion Brand | with Selina Ho of Recloseted
Have you ever thought about starting your own slow fashion brand? But you were concerned that the market is too saturated or you don't have enough funding or design expertise or a formal degree to make it happen? Maybe you just don't even know where to start? Or perhaps you're just curious about what it takes to start a slow fashion brand. Well, then this episode with Selina Ho — the founder and C
56) Style Psychology and The Drivers Of Consumption | with Dr. Dion Terrelonge
Hear from fashion psychologist Dr. Dion Terrelonge about style psychology and the forces driving us to (over)consume. In this episode, Dion talks about:Clothing and identity, especially as it relates to young peopleSome of the driving forces behind conspicuous (i.e. very visible) consumptionThe psychology behind the acceleration of fashion consumptionWhy some of us might have cognitive dissonance
55) Cultural Misappropriation and Cultural Sustainability in Fashion | with Monica Boța-Moisin of Cultural IP Rights Initiative
Stella Hertantyo is back as a guest host for this episode to interview Monica Boța Moisin of Cultural Intellectual Property Rights Initiative to explore how we can challenge cultural misappropriation and work towards cultural sustainability. Monica and Stella will explore the deeper causes of cultural misappropriation in fashion and discuss how cultural intellectual property can help sustain ances
54) Slowing Down Media | with Kestrel Jenkins of Conscious Chatter
In this episode, Kestrel Jenkins — host of the Conscious Chatter podcast — is sharing her thoughts on slow media. Kestrel also shares:If slow media could ever be compatible with social mediaHow algorithms impact us as content creators and content consumersHow news cycles have been speeding up — and what the impact has beenWhy podcasting is such a powerful form of mediaHow we can start to slow down
53) Building A Better Supply Chain: From Transparent Production to Authentic Marketing | with Sally Lim of 2°EAST
In this episode, we'll be exploring a new approach to production with Sally Lim, the co-owner of 2°EAST. Sally is sharing:An insider perspective into what goes into making a watch — and what that tells us about the rest of the fashion industry, tooWhat it's like to co-own a brand with the manufacturerHow this partnership enables far more transparencyThe challenges of marketing in an ethical way th
52) Uncovering Lost Textile Histories and Weaving a Slow Fashion Future | with fiber artist Karen Baker
Uncover lost textile histories with Karen Baker — a researcher and ethnographic fiber artist — in this episode. You'll also hear Karen talk about:Her research into African American weavers' contributions to textile and fibers before the Great MigrationThe impact of these lost histories in understanding textiles and fashionHow we can collectively work to uncover and integrate lost and/or overlooked
51) How To Find Joy In Your Closet Again | with stylist Sam Weir of Lotte
In this episode, Sam Weir — a professional slow fashion stylist and the founder of one-on-one sustainable styling service Lotte is sharing:Why wearing what it's in our closets is so important to the sustainable fashion movement,How we can find joy in our wardrobes and not make it feel like a sacrifice to shop less,Her advice for restyling what's in our closets,What to do when nothing in our wardro
50) Why Is Fast Fashion So Addictive? | with Zainab Mahmood
The impacts of fast fashion have been well documented — awareness of the industry's destruction of the environment and exploitation of people around the world has never been higher.Yet, we are continuing to see a rise in fast fashion consumption. In fact, when you look at ultra-fast fashion brands like Shein, fast fashion has only gotten cheaper, faster, and bigger.We're in the midst of a climate
49) What Are Social Enterprises and How Can They Help Shift Fashion? | with Simone Cipriani of the Ethical Fashion Initiative
Could social enterprises offer a blueprint for how fashion can start to center people above shareholder profits?Well, this is the question that will be explored in today's episode hosted by Stella Hertantyo with guest Simone Cipriani of the Ethical Fashion Initiative. Simone covers so many important topics, including:Why human rights and labor rights need to be at the center of our fashion system,
48) How A Wellbeing Economy for Fashion Can Put People + Planet Above Profits | with the Wellbeing Wardrobe research team
The current fashion system puts profits above people and the planet. But what if we could flip this on its head and get fashion to actually put human and ecological health first? Well, that's exactly what a wellbeing economy for fashion could do — otherwise known as a "Wellbeing Wardrobe". Commissioned by the European Environmental Bureau, Wellbeing Wardrobe is an in-depth report that identified w
47) How to Cultivate a Healthier Relationship to Shopping | with Jessica Harumi
When we think about slow fashion, there's a lot of tactical advice out there and this is all important and vital to talk about. But a long-term sustainable approach to conscious fashion goes beyond the actions we see at the surface and involves creating a new mindset around what we buy and own.In today's conversation, I am going to be chatting with slow fashion content creator Jessica Harumi about
46) Why is Fast Fashion So Bad Again? The Real Costs of Cheap Clothes
Cheap clothes come at a cost to the environment, to the people working across the fashion supply chain, and maybe even to fast fashion consumers too. In this episode, we are going to explore all of the hidden — the true — costs of fast fashion.This is the first episode of season 4, which will be focused on dramatically slowing down fashion and envisioning what a post-growth or degrowth future for
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What will it really take to create a more sustainable and equitable future for fashion? Join me, your host Elizabeth, as I interview changemakers in the fashion industry to explore this very question.Every Tuesday on the Conscious Style Podcast, you'll hear from guests from labor activists and organizers to slow fashion entrepreneurs and designers to ethical fashion authors and creators to fashion
45) What's The Missing Link to Ethical Fashion? Here's What A Supplier Has to Say | with Arjen Laan of Pactics
In this episode, we're going to get a glimpse into the world of supplier factories in fashion.You'll hear from Arjen Laan, the CEO of Pactics, a sustainability-minded manufacturing company focused on building longer-term partnerships with conscious brands instead of short-term sales.Arjen is sharing his perspectives, from a supplier side of things, on audits, certifications, and even compliance le
44) How to Identify High Quality Clothing | with Fashion Educator Zoe Hong
Investing in high-quality clothing is something we talk a lot about in the slow fashion space. But how can we actually tell if a garment is high quality or not? In this episode, we are going to be learning all about quality garments from one of the most in-demand fashion design instructors in the industry, Zoe Hong.Zoe has over half a million subscribers on YouTube. But in case you're unfamiliar w
43) What If Fashion Labels Were Like Nutrition Facts Labels? | with Matt Stockamp of Nisolo
Imagine if, the next time that you were shopping, you could find fashion labels on every garment or pair of shoes or handbag that were as in-depth as the nutrition facts that we see on our food packages.What if when we looked at a product's tag, it didn't just say where it was made and which fibers it was composed of, but shared if the makers of that garment or pair of sandals or handbag were maki
42) How Can Fashion Brands Actually Become More Sustainable? | with Selina Ho of Recloseted
Selina Ho of the slow fashion consultancy Recloseted is addressing some of the biggest questions and most talked about topics in the conscious fashion space today, like:How can small fashion brands with limited resources integrate sustainability into their business?How can existing fashion brands become more sustainable?How can we tell (as individuals) if a brand is authentically interested in bei
41) Building an Inclusive Fashion Business | with Trisha Bantigue of Queenly
Hear from Trisha Bantigue, the CEO and co-founder of Queenly — which is the leading online marketplace and search engine for pre-loved formalwear — about building an authentically inclusive fashion business.In this episode, Trisha is also sharing:Why fashion companies are stuck at this surface level view of diversity, rather than really addressing inclusivity at a root levelThe negative perception
40) What It's Really Like Working for Fast Fashion | with Amanda McCarty of Clotheshorse
Amanda McCarty, the host of Clotheshorse and an experienced buyer in the fast fashion industry, is giving us an inside look at the practices used by the fast fashion industry and revealing the realities of working for fast fashion corporations.You'll hear about:How overproduction is part of fast fashion's business modelWhy most deals today are really just a delusionWhat drove the dramatic drop in
39) Sustainable Fashion Resources That Transformed My Journey
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