https://simplecast.com Conscious Style Podcast What will it really take to create a more sustainable and equitable future for fashion? Each week, hosts Elizabeth Joy and Stella Hertantyo interview fashion changemakers — from labor activists to slow fashion entrepreneurs — to explore this very question. Hear about topics like greenwashing, garment worker rights, consumer psychology, secondhand fashion, making the most of your closet, and more. For more, visit consciouslifeandstyle.com and follow @consciousstyle on Instagram. 2021-25, Conscious Life & Style, LLC en Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 21 May 2025 22:01:39 +0000 https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ Conscious Style Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9e09f936-9201-46ff-a85a-8428aba1d5b7/2d9f5d00-1183-4878-8670-973f8d90f946/3000x3000/conscious-20style-20podcast-20artwork.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ episodic What will it really take to create a more sustainable and equitable future for fashion? Each week, hosts Elizabeth Joy and Stella Hertantyo interview fashion changemakers — from labor activists to slow fashion entrepreneurs — to explore this very question. Hear about topics like greenwashing, garment worker rights, consumer psychology, secondhand fashion, making the most of your closet, and more. For more, visit consciouslifeandstyle.com and follow @consciousstyle on Instagram. Conscious Life & Style false https://feeds.simplecast.com/2dfoxsGg sustainable living, fashion, ethical fashion, slow fashion, eco fashion, style, environmentalism, fair fashion, green fashion, sustainability, sustainable fashion Conscious Life & Style LLC c7df92ff-d1b8-4bd7-91f1-032189a140ba 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 buzzwords by Big Fashion, but what does it actually look like to do the work to ensure fair employment, responsible sourcing, and mindful production? This was an ongoing theme throughout the panel — each of these founders' ideas of sustainability was distinct and yet overlapped.

Pushpika Freitas, founder of Marketplace Handwork of India, told the story of partnering with artisans in India to create truly fair trade fashion; Jamie Hayes, founder of Production Mode, discussed what it really takes to produce ethically in the US today (hint: "made in the US" does NOT automatically equal ethical); and Vanessa Arroyo shared how her heritage and 15+ years in fashion helped her build an authentic, ethical footwear brand.

 

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]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Pushpika Freitas, Vanessa Arroyo, Jamie Hayes, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 buzzwords by Big Fashion, but what does it actually look like to do the work to ensure fair employment, responsible sourcing, and mindful production? This was an ongoing theme throughout the panel — each of these founders' ideas of sustainability was distinct and yet overlapped.

Pushpika Freitas, founder of Marketplace Handwork of India, told the story of partnering with artisans in India to create truly fair trade fashion; Jamie Hayes, founder of Production Mode, discussed what it really takes to produce ethically in the US today (hint: "made in the US" does NOT automatically equal ethical); and Vanessa Arroyo shared how her heritage and 15+ years in fashion helped her build an authentic, ethical footwear brand.

 

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]]> 110) "Sustainability is Not Just a Buzzword" | LIVE Panel Recording Pushpika Freitas, Vanessa Arroyo, Jamie Hayes, Elizabeth Joy 00:53:42 We've all seen words like "sustainable" become buzzwords by Big Fashion, but what does it actually look like to do the work to ensure fair employment, responsible sourcing, and mindful production? Three conscious fashion founders weigh in. We've all seen words like "sustainable" become buzzwords by Big Fashion, but what does it actually look like to do the work to ensure fair employment, responsible sourcing, and mindful production? Three conscious fashion founders weigh in. sustainable fashion, fair trade fashion, fair fashion, chicago fashion, ethical fashion, slow fashion false full 6 50a24b3b-68aa-40f5-8d2e-2850ec9aa86b 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, founder of Embrago, a bra-alternative that uses a new approach to built-in bust support that can ebb and flow with our changing bodies. 

Karen shares what is wrong with most undergarments today — it's not you, it's the clothes (or undergarments)! — and the potential health implications. Plus we discuss the often overlooked technicality to good fashion and how undergarments can add to the mental load for women (and how she is hoping to change that).

We cover a lot of ground in this one, so grab a cozy drink and hit play to dive in!

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]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Karen Poirier, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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, founder of Embrago, a bra-alternative that uses a new approach to built-in bust support that can ebb and flow with our changing bodies. 

Karen shares what is wrong with most undergarments today — it's not you, it's the clothes (or undergarments)! — and the potential health implications. Plus we discuss the often overlooked technicality to good fashion and how undergarments can add to the mental load for women (and how she is hoping to change that).

We cover a lot of ground in this one, so grab a cozy drink and hit play to dive in!

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]]> 109) How this Founder is Creating Solutions, Not Just More Stuff with Karen Poirier of Embrago Karen Poirier, Elizabeth Joy 00:46:11 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, founder of Embrago, a bra-alternative that uses a new approach to built-in bust support that can ebb and flow with our changing bodies. Karen shares what is wrong with most undergarments today — it's not you, it's the clothes (or undergarments)! — and the potential health implications. Plus we discuss the often overlooked technicality to good fashion and how undergarments can add to the mental load for women (and how she is hoping to change that). 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, founder of Embrago, a bra-alternative that uses a new approach to built-in bust support that can ebb and flow with our changing bodies. Karen shares what is wrong with most undergarments today — it's not you, it's the clothes (or undergarments)! — and the potential health implications. Plus we discuss the often overlooked technicality to good fashion and how undergarments can add to the mental load for women (and how she is hoping to change that). sustainable fashion founder, sustainable fashion business false full 6 dd9d9aa3-2879-42cf-a4a1-659f413232ea 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 of this and more in today's Conscious Style Podcast episode with expert knitwear designer and product developer Mari Medina. Mari is the founder of April Knit Studio, a design studio dedicated to creating high-quality knitwear for fashion brands. With an extensive network of trusted suppliers and artisans, April Knit Studio offers brands access to natural materials, enabling the development of knitwear that reflects each brand's unique identity.

In this episode, Mari also discusses what an ethical supplier or artisan partnership looks like, the benefits for both the customer and the brand of keeping the same styles year over year, and the value of harnessing external expertise instead of going at it alone as a brand founder.

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]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:40:00 +0000 Mari Medina, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 of this and more in today's Conscious Style Podcast episode with expert knitwear designer and product developer Mari Medina. Mari is the founder of April Knit Studio, a design studio dedicated to creating high-quality knitwear for fashion brands. With an extensive network of trusted suppliers and artisans, April Knit Studio offers brands access to natural materials, enabling the development of knitwear that reflects each brand's unique identity.

In this episode, Mari also discusses what an ethical supplier or artisan partnership looks like, the benefits for both the customer and the brand of keeping the same styles year over year, and the value of harnessing external expertise instead of going at it alone as a brand founder.

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]]> 108) Inside the Decline of Sweater Quality — and What to Look for in a Durable Knit with Mari Medina Mari Medina, Elizabeth Joy 00:42:07 The declining quality of sweaters has been a big discussion, 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? The declining quality of sweaters has been a big discussion, 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? sweaters, knitwear, knitwear quality, ethical fashion, slow fashion, sweater quality false full 6 40f013fc-71c9-417f-b1ed-ade25e77f505 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, and what fashion brands should know about implementing circularity into their value chains. Cynthia also speaks to the happiness of repair, illuminating something that doesn't get talked enough about enough — that yes, slow fashion can actually be joyful!

Cynthia Power is the founder of Molte Volte and is an expert in the fields of fashion resale, reuse, repair, recycling and design for circularity. Working in fashion for over 17 years, she spent 6 years at the helm of EILEEN FISHER Renew and two years working on the service provider side at Recurate with dozens of brands. (In fact, you can hear Cynthia speak on behalf of Recurate in episode 27!) Cynthia is also the co-host of the Untangling Circularity podcast.

Hit play to dive in!

 

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]]> Tue, 3 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Cynthia Power, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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, and what fashion brands should know about implementing circularity into their value chains. Cynthia also speaks to the happiness of repair, illuminating something that doesn't get talked enough about enough — that yes, slow fashion can actually be joyful!

Cynthia Power is the founder of Molte Volte and is an expert in the fields of fashion resale, reuse, repair, recycling and design for circularity. Working in fashion for over 17 years, she spent 6 years at the helm of EILEEN FISHER Renew and two years working on the service provider side at Recurate with dozens of brands. (In fact, you can hear Cynthia speak on behalf of Recurate in episode 27!) Cynthia is also the co-host of the Untangling Circularity podcast.

Hit play to dive in!

 

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]]> 107) The State of Circular Fashion with Cynthia Power Cynthia Power, Elizabeth Joy 00:41:10 Where does circular fashion stand now, and where is it going? Fashion circularity expert Cynthia Power (EILEEN FISHER, Recurate, Molte Volte) is sharing her vantage point in this episode. Where does circular fashion stand now, and where is it going? Fashion circularity expert Cynthia Power (EILEEN FISHER, Recurate, Molte Volte) is sharing her vantage point in this episode. circular textiles, circular fashion, circular economy, circularity false full 6 5b934085-6a73-4a67-b247-73ea19a629e8 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 of experience in design, working globally with brands like Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel. Based in the US for 16 years, she collaborates with artisans in India, Nepal, and Peru to create sustainable, handwoven textiles and home goods.

Anjali has won multiple design awards and was Eileen Fisher’s 2019 Artist in Residence, and continues to consult and develop ethical, artisan-made collections.

In this episode, you'll hear Anjali speak to the greenwashing of “artisan-made” goods and what it means for brands and designers to work ethically with artisans. Also in this conversion, the thread of “collaboration” kept coming up in really interesting ways!

Anjali not only talks about the processes of collaborating with artisans in India, but collaborating with her clients — whether that's retail buyers, interior designers, or end-customers — to see what is truly resonating with them. 

Think of it as an elegant dance balancing the heritage techniques that Variously's artisan partners work with, the physical realities of natural materials and natural dyes, and also what her ideal client actually wants in their home or wardrobe and importantly, is willing to invest in. She is constantly paying attention to what materials and formats people are excited about and willing to pay for. 

This isn't about following every trend, but Anjali has found a beautiful balance of keeping Variously's products relevant while also respecting traditional artisanal practices.

Anjali has been a Conscious Fashion Collective Member with us, so we've gotten to know her work over the past year and a half, and are so excited for all of you to get to know her work + insights now as well!

Iif you're also a slow fashion founder looking for community and resources to support you in your professional and business development, you can join us inside of the CFC Membership here: consciousfashion.co/community

 

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]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Anjali Purohit, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 of experience in design, working globally with brands like Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel. Based in the US for 16 years, she collaborates with artisans in India, Nepal, and Peru to create sustainable, handwoven textiles and home goods.

Anjali has won multiple design awards and was Eileen Fisher’s 2019 Artist in Residence, and continues to consult and develop ethical, artisan-made collections.

In this episode, you'll hear Anjali speak to the greenwashing of “artisan-made” goods and what it means for brands and designers to work ethically with artisans. Also in this conversion, the thread of “collaboration” kept coming up in really interesting ways!

Anjali not only talks about the processes of collaborating with artisans in India, but collaborating with her clients — whether that's retail buyers, interior designers, or end-customers — to see what is truly resonating with them. 

Think of it as an elegant dance balancing the heritage techniques that Variously's artisan partners work with, the physical realities of natural materials and natural dyes, and also what her ideal client actually wants in their home or wardrobe and importantly, is willing to invest in. She is constantly paying attention to what materials and formats people are excited about and willing to pay for. 

This isn't about following every trend, but Anjali has found a beautiful balance of keeping Variously's products relevant while also respecting traditional artisanal practices.

Anjali has been a Conscious Fashion Collective Member with us, so we've gotten to know her work over the past year and a half, and are so excited for all of you to get to know her work + insights now as well!

Iif you're also a slow fashion founder looking for community and resources to support you in your professional and business development, you can join us inside of the CFC Membership here: consciousfashion.co/community

 

CONNECT WITH ANJALI:

studiovariously.com

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]]> 106) Behind the Greenwashing of "Artisan-Made", the Art of Collaboration, and Sustaining Yourself as a Creative with Anjali Purohit Anjali Purohit, Elizabeth Joy 00:37:30 When you hear the term artisan-made, what do you think of? Get ready to unpack all things "artisan-made" in this conversation with Anjali Purohit, founder and creative director of the home and fashion textiles brand Studio Variously. When you hear the term artisan-made, what do you think of? Get ready to unpack all things "artisan-made" in this conversation with Anjali Purohit, founder and creative director of the home and fashion textiles brand Studio Variously. sustainable fashion, artisan-made, fair trade fashion, fair fashion, slow fashiona false full 6 453808ab-989c-43b7-be16-86f289142583 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 production to how we can better engage customers in circularity.

Our guest Nellie Cohen spent nearly a decade at Patagonia as the architect of the brand’s precedent-setting and award-winning circularity program, Worn Wear. She holds over 15 years of sustainability experience and is widely recognized as a leading figure within the circular economy movement.

In 2019, she founded her consultancy — Baleen — which is a specialized agency that focuses on circularity design and implementation. Over her career, she has worked with some of the world’s best known brands including Levi’s, Target, lululemon, and DÔEN.

***

This is a recording of a conversation that Stella led with Nellie inside the Conscious Fashion Collective Membership community! 

If you'd like to join in on future conversations like this, access our entire past session library, unlock our value-packed resource hub, and connect with a changemaking community, join us inside the CFC Membership.

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]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:15:00 +0000 Nellie Cohen, Stella Hertantyo https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 production to how we can better engage customers in circularity.

Our guest Nellie Cohen spent nearly a decade at Patagonia as the architect of the brand’s precedent-setting and award-winning circularity program, Worn Wear. She holds over 15 years of sustainability experience and is widely recognized as a leading figure within the circular economy movement.

In 2019, she founded her consultancy — Baleen — which is a specialized agency that focuses on circularity design and implementation. Over her career, she has worked with some of the world’s best known brands including Levi’s, Target, lululemon, and DÔEN.

***

This is a recording of a conversation that Stella led with Nellie inside the Conscious Fashion Collective Membership community! 

If you'd like to join in on future conversations like this, access our entire past session library, unlock our value-packed resource hub, and connect with a changemaking community, join us inside the CFC Membership.

💚 Learn more & join: consciousfashion.co/community

]]> 105) The Blueprint for a Successful Circular Fashion Program Nellie Cohen, Stella Hertantyo 00:50:05 Nellie Cohen was the architect of Worn Wear, Patagonia's impactful, award-winning (and profitable) circularity program. In this episode, she's sharing her lessons learned on everything from the type of resale model that could be capable of reducing new production to how we can better engage customers in circularity. Nellie Cohen was the architect of Worn Wear, Patagonia's impactful, award-winning (and profitable) circularity program. In this episode, she's sharing her lessons learned on everything from the type of resale model that could be capable of reducing new production to how we can better engage customers in circularity. resale, fashion resale, circular fashion, circular fashion brand, circular economy, secondhand, circular design, secondhand fashion, circularity false full 6 2cd87da6-559d-41af-9a9a-28168baeea89 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 your slow fashion business and creating thriving partnerships.

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]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 your slow fashion business and creating thriving partnerships.

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]]> 104) How to Find & Build Slow Fashion Community Elizabeth Joy 01:02:23 Slow fashion *can* be joyful! So 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. Slow fashion *can* be joyful! So 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. sustainable fashion, slow fashion community, slow fashion podcast, sustainable fashion business, slow fashion events false full 6 8e923fd5-3d35-4ef1-a0a2-e8f13f8eb112 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.

 

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]]> Tue, 8 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Conscious Life & Style LLC https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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.

 

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]]> 103) Where Does Slow Fashion Go From Here? Conscious Life & Style LLC 00:48:06 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? 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? sustainable fashion podcast, slow fashion recession, slow fashion false full 6 98966506-3b48-42a4-85eb-dab52cf673da 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 fashion space,
  • What alternative business models and revenue streams can be successful for slow fashion brands who don’t want to follow the traditional fast fashion trajectory,
  • Slow fashion pricing and forecasting,
  • How freelancers can go about finding clients, retaining clients, and creating a client rotation that allows for financial sustainability,
  • How to diversify your slow fashion skills and develop alternative streams of income/business offerings,
  • And SO MUCH more!

 

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Doors will be closing to new members on Friday, March 29th as we prepare to add even more value to the membership.

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]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Stella Hertantyo, Aiste Zitnikaite, Mahdiyyah Muhammad, Dani Des Roches, Jacqueline Schumann https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 fashion space,
  • What alternative business models and revenue streams can be successful for slow fashion brands who don’t want to follow the traditional fast fashion trajectory,
  • Slow fashion pricing and forecasting,
  • How freelancers can go about finding clients, retaining clients, and creating a client rotation that allows for financial sustainability,
  • How to diversify your slow fashion skills and develop alternative streams of income/business offerings,
  • And SO MUCH more!

 

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]]> 102) Leveraging Your Slow Fashion Skills To Make Money Beyond Products Stella Hertantyo, Aiste Zitnikaite, Mahdiyyah Muhammad, Dani Des Roches, Jacqueline Schumann 00:37:16 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. 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. fashion designer, fashion business, picnicwear, devinto, upcycled fashion, mahdiyyah, financial sustainability, slow fashion false full 6 4402afc4-1048-45dd-9151-31cf4f59f407 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 Muhammad, Jacqueline Schumann, and Aiste Zitnikaite are unpacking their experiences, transparently, in this episode!

Note: This is a recording from a Conscious Fashion Collective Membership panel discussion, so you may hear references to the membership and “CFC". You can learn more about CFC's membership community here: consciousfashion.co/community

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  • Taboos/misconceptions about making money in the slow fashion space,
  • What alternative business models and revenue streams can be successful for slow fashion brands who don’t want to follow the traditional fast fashion trajectory,
  • Slow fashion pricing and forecasting,
  • How freelancers can go about finding clients, retaining clients, and creating a client rotation that allows for financial sustainability,
  • How to diversify your slow fashion skills and develop alternative streams of income/business offerings,
  • And SO MUCH more!

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]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 05:00:00 +0000 Jacqueline Schumann, Aiste Zitnikaite, Mahdiyyah Muhammad, Stella Hertantyo, Dani Des Roches https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 Muhammad, Jacqueline Schumann, and Aiste Zitnikaite are unpacking their experiences, transparently, in this episode!

Note: This is a recording from a Conscious Fashion Collective Membership panel discussion, so you may hear references to the membership and “CFC". You can learn more about CFC's membership community here: consciousfashion.co/community

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  • Taboos/misconceptions about making money in the slow fashion space,
  • What alternative business models and revenue streams can be successful for slow fashion brands who don’t want to follow the traditional fast fashion trajectory,
  • Slow fashion pricing and forecasting,
  • How freelancers can go about finding clients, retaining clients, and creating a client rotation that allows for financial sustainability,
  • How to diversify your slow fashion skills and develop alternative streams of income/business offerings,
  • And SO MUCH more!

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]]> 101) Demystifying Financial Sustainability in Slow Fashion Jacqueline Schumann, Aiste Zitnikaite, Mahdiyyah Muhammad, Stella Hertantyo, Dani Des Roches 00:51:20 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 Muhammad, Jacqueline Schumann, and Aiste Zitnikaite are unpacking their experiences, transparently, in this episode! 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 Muhammad, Jacqueline Schumann, and Aiste Zitnikaite are unpacking their experiences, transparently, in this episode! conscious fashion brands, picnicwear, devinto, secondhand fashion, upcycled fashion, kismet concept studio, mahdiyyah, financial sustainability, slow fashion false full 6 1fdc55dd-2d39-46eb-91f2-f3c58149f692 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 areas where the research, and tools are readily available, even for implementing at a large scale. 

Ahead you'll hear my conversation with Holly Syrett, the Impact Programmes and Sustainability Director at Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), a nonprofit organization that accelerates measurable impact in the fashion industry.

Perhaps what GFA is most known for is their Global Fashion Summits but they also drive impact through collaborative commitments, impact programs, thought leadership publications and by engaging with policy & advocacy.

Their flagship report — which is freely accessible for all — is the Fashion CEO Agenda. And this year's edition, released at the Boston Fashion Summit, is offering more specific tangible action than ever. I kind of think of it as the no-excuses actionable sustainability playbook for fashion brands.

I was excited to be able to have this conversation with Holly and be able to share it all with you for free because I know that there are so many of you that work in sustainable fashion or aspire to and want to dive deeper into these types of industry insights but they're not always accessible. So enjoy this conversation with Holly!

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We also have a membership community where you can access extra jobs, attend career-focused member events and workshops, access tons of time-saving resources, and connect with a like-minded group of fashion changemakers. You can find out more about this membership at consciousfashion.co/community.

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]]> Tue, 7 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Holly Syrett, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 areas where the research, and tools are readily available, even for implementing at a large scale. 

Ahead you'll hear my conversation with Holly Syrett, the Impact Programmes and Sustainability Director at Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), a nonprofit organization that accelerates measurable impact in the fashion industry.

Perhaps what GFA is most known for is their Global Fashion Summits but they also drive impact through collaborative commitments, impact programs, thought leadership publications and by engaging with policy & advocacy.

Their flagship report — which is freely accessible for all — is the Fashion CEO Agenda. And this year's edition, released at the Boston Fashion Summit, is offering more specific tangible action than ever. I kind of think of it as the no-excuses actionable sustainability playbook for fashion brands.

I was excited to be able to have this conversation with Holly and be able to share it all with you for free because I know that there are so many of you that work in sustainable fashion or aspire to and want to dive deeper into these types of industry insights but they're not always accessible. So enjoy this conversation with Holly!

GET THE TRANSCRIPT

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PRESENTED BY...

The Conscious Fashion Collective Membership

If you are a sustainable fashion professional or aspiring to transition into this industry, check out our sister platform Conscious Fashion Collective. We have a free career newsletter with jobs and resources dedicated to supporting your conscious fashion career journey.

We also have a membership community where you can access extra jobs, attend career-focused member events and workshops, access tons of time-saving resources, and connect with a like-minded group of fashion changemakers. You can find out more about this membership at consciousfashion.co/community.

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]]> 5 Key Pillars for a Net Positive Fashion Industry with Holly Syrett of Global Fashion Agenda (Bonus) Holly Syrett, Elizabeth Joy 00:50:33 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 areas where the research, and tools are readily available, even for implementing at a large scale. Ahead you'll hear my conversation with Holly Syrett, the Impact Programmes and Sustainability Director at Global Fashion Agenda, a nonprofit organization that accelerates measurable impact in the fashion industry. 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 areas where the research, and tools are readily available, even for implementing at a large scale. Ahead you'll hear my conversation with Holly Syrett, the Impact Programmes and Sustainability Director at Global Fashion Agenda, a nonprofit organization that accelerates measurable impact in the fashion industry. sustainable fashion, global fashion summit, gfa, global fashion agenda, fashion sustainability false bonus 5 d6e4d2b2-734c-4fec-87be-02e0a0e35aa4 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.

To celebrate this 100 episode milestone, we decided to mark the occasion by sharing a montage of some of our favorite answers, from guests we have had on the show, over the years. Plus, we are sharing a few listener answers to this question too. And, right at the end, we’ll share our reflections on the topic as well. 

Enjoy listening to these visionary — yet practical — answers. Hopefully they’ll give you some food for thought and reflection points for your own relationship with fashion. And thank you for tuning in to celebrate 100 episodes with us!

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]]> Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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.

To celebrate this 100 episode milestone, we decided to mark the occasion by sharing a montage of some of our favorite answers, from guests we have had on the show, over the years. Plus, we are sharing a few listener answers to this question too. And, right at the end, we’ll share our reflections on the topic as well. 

Enjoy listening to these visionary — yet practical — answers. Hopefully they’ll give you some food for thought and reflection points for your own relationship with fashion. And thank you for tuning in to celebrate 100 episodes with us!

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]]> 100) What Would a Better Future for Fashion Look Like? Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy 00:36:19 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. To celebrate this 100 episode milestone, we decided to mark the occasion by sharing a montage of some of our favorite answers, from guests we have had on the show, over the years. Plus, we are sharing a few listener answers to this question too. And, right at the end, we’ll share our reflections on the topic as well. Enjoy listening to these visionary — yet practical — answers. Hopefully they’ll give you some food for thought and reflection points for your own relationship with fashion. And thank you for tuning in to celebrate 100 episodes with us! 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. To celebrate this 100 episode milestone, we decided to mark the occasion by sharing a montage of some of our favorite answers, from guests we have had on the show, over the years. Plus, we are sharing a few listener answers to this question too. And, right at the end, we’ll share our reflections on the topic as well. Enjoy listening to these visionary — yet practical — answers. Hopefully they’ll give you some food for thought and reflection points for your own relationship with fashion. And thank you for tuning in to celebrate 100 episodes with us! rana plaza, shakaila forbes-bell, sustainable fashion, sustainable fashion policy, aja barber, secondhand, fashion act now, slow fashion brand, elizabeth cline, slow fashion false full 5 d4a18b04-05f1-4238-98d9-268721bbf4a2 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.

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]]> Tue, 5 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Stella Hertantyo https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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.

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]]> 99) 10 Lessons Learned From 100 Episodes Elizabeth Joy, Stella Hertantyo 00:49:20 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. 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. alyssa beltempo, zainab mahmood, natalie shehata, shakaila forbes-bell, kestrel jenkins, ngozi okaro, aja barber, sofi thanhauser, ria ana sejpal, conscious fashion collective, kerry wilde, isaias hernandez, sara idacavage, fashion lessons, recloseted, selina ho, fashion industry, mahdiyyah muhammad, elizabeth cline, dr. dion terrelonge, sam weir, lessons from a podcast, stand.earth, samata pattinson, josephine philips, fashion false full 5 7df1944c-ce14-4cf1-9801-c3770f9d93df 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 episodes.

The first segment we are resharing is whether third-party resale sites should ban fast fashion after a decision from Vestiaire Collective to do so. Then we will move into a recording where we discuss whether we really need "climate adaptive clothing". Finally, we evaluate if recycled polyester is truly circular. 

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]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 episodes.

The first segment we are resharing is whether third-party resale sites should ban fast fashion after a decision from Vestiaire Collective to do so. Then we will move into a recording where we discuss whether we really need "climate adaptive clothing". Finally, we evaluate if recycled polyester is truly circular. 

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]]> 98) Should Resale Sites Ban Fast Fashion? Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy 00:38:21 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 episodes. The first segment we are resharing is whether third-party resale sites should ban fast fashion after a decision from Vestiaire Collective to do so. Then we will move into a recording where we discuss whether we really need "climate adaptive clothing". Finally, we evaluate if recycled polyester is truly circular. 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 episodes. The first segment we are resharing is whether third-party resale sites should ban fast fashion after a decision from Vestiaire Collective to do so. Then we will move into a recording where we discuss whether we really need "climate adaptive clothing". Finally, we evaluate if recycled polyester is truly circular. greenwashing, circular fashion, vestiaire collective, luxury resale platform, climate crisis, recycled polyester, polyester, climate adaptive clothing, secondhand fashion, secondhand marketplace, or foundation, fast fashion false full 5 10336e9a-cf43-4a99-b2b1-ec940758e804 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 even explaining the difference between the two terms — and some of the current policies in the works that could involve fashion that the fashion industry isn't talking about. These could be potential needle movers to cleaning up fashion, but aren't being taken advantage of right now.

Kenya is also discussing the much-anticipated Green Guides from the Federal Trade Commission to help reduce greenwashing, what recent US Supreme Court decisions mean for the fashion industry, a funding opportunity for sustainability-minded fashion organizations, and more.

Find the transcript here.

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Osei-Duro

Osei-Duro is a slow, artisan-made sustainable fashion brand based in Ghana using handmade textile techniques to create contemporary garments that are true works of art.

Their colorful, bold-printed clothing is hand-dyed and sewn in Ghana by small-scale artisans and manufactured to support the local apparel industry. And they have extended sizes, with many styles going up to 4X.

Osei-Duro's clothing is made with care — and the people behind these garments treat each other with the same care and respect. The small business pays full-time wages for a 4-day work week and offers numerous benefits including full health insurance and maternity coverage.

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]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Kenya Wiley, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/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 even explaining the difference between the two terms — and some of the current policies in the works that could involve fashion that the fashion industry isn't talking about. These could be potential needle movers to cleaning up fashion, but aren't being taken advantage of right now.

Kenya is also discussing the much-anticipated Green Guides from the Federal Trade Commission to help reduce greenwashing, what recent US Supreme Court decisions mean for the fashion industry, a funding opportunity for sustainability-minded fashion organizations, and more.

Find the transcript here.

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PRESENTED BY…

Osei-Duro

Osei-Duro is a slow, artisan-made sustainable fashion brand based in Ghana using handmade textile techniques to create contemporary garments that are true works of art.

Their colorful, bold-printed clothing is hand-dyed and sewn in Ghana by small-scale artisans and manufactured to support the local apparel industry. And they have extended sizes, with many styles going up to 4X.

Osei-Duro's clothing is made with care — and the people behind these garments treat each other with the same care and respect. The small business pays full-time wages for a 4-day work week and offers numerous benefits including full health insurance and maternity coverage.

Get 20% off site wide by using the code CONSCIOUSSTYLE20.

 

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]]> 97) Overlooked Policy Opportunities for Sustainable Fashion with Kenya Wiley Kenya Wiley, Elizabeth Joy 00:47:07 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, Elizabeth speaks with fashion policy expert Kenya Wiley. Kenya is sharing behind the scenes on the processes behind legislation and regulation — and even explaining the difference between the two terms — and some of the current policies in the works that could involve fashion that the fashion industry isn't talking about. These could be potential needle movers to cleaning up fashion, but aren't being taken advantage of right now. Kenya is also discussing the much-anticipated Green Guides from the Federal Trade Commission to help reduce greenwashing, what recent US Supreme Court decisions mean for the fashion industry, a funding opportunity for sustainability-minded fashion organizations, and more. 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, Elizabeth speaks with fashion policy expert Kenya Wiley. Kenya is sharing behind the scenes on the processes behind legislation and regulation — and even explaining the difference between the two terms — and some of the current policies in the works that could involve fashion that the fashion industry isn't talking about. These could be potential needle movers to cleaning up fashion, but aren't being taken advantage of right now. Kenya is also discussing the much-anticipated Green Guides from the Federal Trade Commission to help reduce greenwashing, what recent US Supreme Court decisions mean for the fashion industry, a funding opportunity for sustainability-minded fashion organizations, and more. sec climate disclosures rule, kenya wiley, sustainable fashion, the recycling & compostability accountability act, green guides, fashion policy expert, federal trade commission, the fabric act, sustainability, osei-duro, 2023 farm bill false full 5 b396eb22-01ac-4a81-8ac0-8b45856ad704 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, and discusses why  “evidence-based hope” is essential for reorienting action and working towards equitable solutions for the fashion industry - and how we can all cultivate this hope in our own lives. 

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Osei-Duro is a slow, artisan-made sustainable fashion brand based in Ghana using handmade textile techniques to create contemporary garments that are true works of art.

Their colorful, bold-printed clothing is hand-dyed and sewn in Ghana by small-scale artisans and manufactured to support the local apparel industry. And they have extended sizes, with many styles going up to 4X.

Osei-Duro's clothing is made with care — and the people behind these garments treat each other with the same care and respect. The small business pays full-time wages for a 4-day work week and offers numerous benefits including full health insurance and maternity coverage.

Get 20% off sitewide by using the code CONSCIOUSSTYLE20.

Kotn

Kotn is a slow fashion brand that's taking transparency to a new level with their fully traceable supply chain. 

The brand sources the cotton for their collection directly from over 2,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the Nile Delta in Egypt and ensures living wages and fair working conditions along every step of the way, from seed to final stitch.

Each piece from Kotn is made ethically and transparently with natural materials — like long-staple Egyptian cotton, recycled cotton, and linen — by people earning living wages.

Get 15% off sitewide from June 20th to August 31st, 2023 by using the code CONSCIOUS15.

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]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Isaias Hernandez, Stella Hertantyo https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/isaias-hernandez 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, and discusses why  “evidence-based hope” is essential for reorienting action and working towards equitable solutions for the fashion industry - and how we can all cultivate this hope in our own lives. 

Hit play to dive in!

 

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EPISODE SPONSORS:

Osei-Duro

Osei-Duro is a slow, artisan-made sustainable fashion brand based in Ghana using handmade textile techniques to create contemporary garments that are true works of art.

Their colorful, bold-printed clothing is hand-dyed and sewn in Ghana by small-scale artisans and manufactured to support the local apparel industry. And they have extended sizes, with many styles going up to 4X.

Osei-Duro's clothing is made with care — and the people behind these garments treat each other with the same care and respect. The small business pays full-time wages for a 4-day work week and offers numerous benefits including full health insurance and maternity coverage.

Get 20% off sitewide by using the code CONSCIOUSSTYLE20.

Kotn

Kotn is a slow fashion brand that's taking transparency to a new level with their fully traceable supply chain. 

The brand sources the cotton for their collection directly from over 2,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the Nile Delta in Egypt and ensures living wages and fair working conditions along every step of the way, from seed to final stitch.

Each piece from Kotn is made ethically and transparently with natural materials — like long-staple Egyptian cotton, recycled cotton, and linen — by people earning living wages.

Get 15% off sitewide from June 20th to August 31st, 2023 by using the code CONSCIOUS15.

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/isaias-hernandez

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🌐 Website: https://queerbrownvegan.com/

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]]> 96) Unpacking Climate Emotions with Isaias Hernandez of Queer Brown Vegan Isaias Hernandez, Stella Hertantyo 00:57:27 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, and discusses why “evidence-based hope” is essential for reorienting action and working towards equitable solutions for the fashion industry - and how we can all cultivate this hope in our own lives. Hit play to dive in! 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, and discusses why “evidence-based hope” is essential for reorienting action and working towards equitable solutions for the fashion industry - and how we can all cultivate this hope in our own lives. Hit play to dive in! environmental crises, sustainable fashion, global fashion summit, climate change, climate crisis, fast fashion brand, slow fashion brand, isaias hernandez, climate doomism, slow fashion, climate emotions, fast fashion false full 5 1a151c38-53d9-41cd-ad48-bfdbee4e5bce 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 episode was inspired by the UK watchdog, Advertising Standards Authority, recently banning advertisements that claim products are carbon neutral through using offsets due to a growing concern that these claims are misleading consumers. 

This isn’t just about the fashion industry, but in case you missed it: many fashion brands are using these sorts of claims, especially as global awareness grows around fashion's environmental impact, including its carbon emissions. 

You may have seen various estimates of fashion's contribution to global carbon emissions ranging from 2 to 10 percent. The Apparel Impact Institute’s latest report puts that number at 1.8 percent.  *Note: In the audio, I misstated that it was Textile Exchange's report!

The reality is that the majority of fashion brands do not disclose their full emissions. Fashion Revolution's 2023 Transparency Index found that less than half (43 percent) of brands publish their annual value chain carbon emissions. So we're at the basics here. Over half of brands aren't even telling us what their carbon emissions are. 

When Fashion Revolution says “value chain”, they mean the full supply chain. So not just the corporate offices, but how these brands make their clothes. 

Many factories involved with textile production and garment and footwear production are still reliant on fossil fuels, like coal. About two-thirds of textiles are fossil fuel-derived synthetics like polyester. Brands are reliant on polluting shipping methods, and some — especially fast fashion brands — use the speedy but very carbon-intensive shipping method of air freight. 

So fashion should absolutely be talking about reaching carbon neutrality and decarbonization. But the question is: should their method of using carbon offsets be celebrated? 

Let’s get into the episode!

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]]> Tue, 8 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/carbon-offsetting 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 episode was inspired by the UK watchdog, Advertising Standards Authority, recently banning advertisements that claim products are carbon neutral through using offsets due to a growing concern that these claims are misleading consumers. 

This isn’t just about the fashion industry, but in case you missed it: many fashion brands are using these sorts of claims, especially as global awareness grows around fashion's environmental impact, including its carbon emissions. 

You may have seen various estimates of fashion's contribution to global carbon emissions ranging from 2 to 10 percent. The Apparel Impact Institute’s latest report puts that number at 1.8 percent.  *Note: In the audio, I misstated that it was Textile Exchange's report!

The reality is that the majority of fashion brands do not disclose their full emissions. Fashion Revolution's 2023 Transparency Index found that less than half (43 percent) of brands publish their annual value chain carbon emissions. So we're at the basics here. Over half of brands aren't even telling us what their carbon emissions are. 

When Fashion Revolution says “value chain”, they mean the full supply chain. So not just the corporate offices, but how these brands make their clothes. 

Many factories involved with textile production and garment and footwear production are still reliant on fossil fuels, like coal. About two-thirds of textiles are fossil fuel-derived synthetics like polyester. Brands are reliant on polluting shipping methods, and some — especially fast fashion brands — use the speedy but very carbon-intensive shipping method of air freight. 

So fashion should absolutely be talking about reaching carbon neutrality and decarbonization. But the question is: should their method of using carbon offsets be celebrated? 

Let’s get into the episode!

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/carbon-offsetting

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]]> 95) Carbon Offsetting: Green or Greenwashing? Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy 00:34:53 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 episode was inspired by the UK watchdog, Advertising Standards Authority, recently banning advertisements that claim products are carbon neutral through using offsets due to a growing concern that these claims are misleading consumers. This isn’t just about the fashion industry, but in case you missed it: many fashion brands are using these sorts of claims, especially as global awareness grows around fashion's environmental impact, including its carbon emissions. You may have seen various estimates of fashion's contribution to global carbon emissions ranging from 2 to 10 percent. The Apparel Impact Institute’s latest report puts that number at 1.8 percent. The reality is that the majority of fashion brands do not disclose their full emissions. Fashion Revolution's 2023 Transparency Index found that less than half (43 percent) of brands publish their annual value chain carbon emissions. So we're at the basics here. Over half of brands aren't even telling us what their carbon emissions are. When Fashion Revolution says “value chain”, they mean the full supply chain. So not just the corporate offices, but how these brands make their clothes. Many factories involved with textile production and garment and footwear production are still reliant on fossil fuels, like coal. About two-thirds of textiles are fossil fuel-derived synthetics like polyester. Brands are reliant on polluting shipping methods, and some — especially fast fashion brands — use the speedy but very carbon-intensive shipping method of air freight. So fashion should absolutely be talking about reaching carbon neutrality and decarbonization. But the question is: should their method of using carbon offsets be celebrated? Let’s get into the episode! 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 episode was inspired by the UK watchdog, Advertising Standards Authority, recently banning advertisements that claim products are carbon neutral through using offsets due to a growing concern that these claims are misleading consumers. This isn’t just about the fashion industry, but in case you missed it: many fashion brands are using these sorts of claims, especially as global awareness grows around fashion's environmental impact, including its carbon emissions. You may have seen various estimates of fashion's contribution to global carbon emissions ranging from 2 to 10 percent. The Apparel Impact Institute’s latest report puts that number at 1.8 percent. The reality is that the majority of fashion brands do not disclose their full emissions. Fashion Revolution's 2023 Transparency Index found that less than half (43 percent) of brands publish their annual value chain carbon emissions. So we're at the basics here. Over half of brands aren't even telling us what their carbon emissions are. When Fashion Revolution says “value chain”, they mean the full supply chain. So not just the corporate offices, but how these brands make their clothes. Many factories involved with textile production and garment and footwear production are still reliant on fossil fuels, like coal. About two-thirds of textiles are fossil fuel-derived synthetics like polyester. Brands are reliant on polluting shipping methods, and some — especially fast fashion brands — use the speedy but very carbon-intensive shipping method of air freight. So fashion should absolutely be talking about reaching carbon neutrality and decarbonization. But the question is: should their method of using carbon offsets be celebrated? Let’s get into the episode! climate change, conscious fashion collective, fashion revolution, advertising standards authority, carbon offsetting, carbon neutral, fossil fuels, textile exchange, net zero, carbon positive false full 5 9822be9e-bc16-4341-b168-9fc4f8b29d16 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 fashion brands and designers can pivot away from the mainstream business model of take-make-waste and embrace alternative sustainable fashion business models that limit waste. And our mindset as consumers plays a pivotal role in this too.

In this episode, we hear from Mahdiyyah Muhammad who is a sustainable fashion designer, circular fashion strategist, and educator. We’re talking about the realities of designing, building a business, and engaging with fashion and style in our current fashion system where all we need is less — less resource extraction, less consumption, less clothing waste, less focus on passing trends, and less exclusivity.

But, as you will hear from Mahdiyyah, to make this happen, we need more community. Cultivating community is essential for sharing resources and ideas, and creating meaningful connections, as well as making the slow fashion movement more accessible and inclusive.

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EPISODE SPONSORS:

Kotn

Kotn is a slow fashion brand that's taking transparency to a new level with their fully traceable supply chain. 

The brand sources the cotton for their collection directly from over 2,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the Nile Delta in Egypt and ensures living wages and fair working conditions along every step of the way, from seed to final stitch.

Each piece from Kotn is made ethically and transparently with natural materials — like long-staple Egyptian cotton, recycled cotton, and linen — by people earning living wages.

Get 15% off sitewide from June 20th to August 31st, 2023 by using the code CONSCIOUS15.

Juliemay

Juliemay offers a natural alternative to the synthetic-heavy lingerie market. They use GOTS-certified organic pima cotton as their main fabric, line all of their products with Mulberry peace silk’ and do not use harsh chemicals in production.

The brand is accredited by AllergyUK to be friendly for people with allergic reactions to synthetic fibers and who have sensitive skin. This is something that I have become personally really interested in since I started to experience psoriasis after wearing synthetic undergarments myself a few years ago. 

Additionally, Juliemay has bras for a wide range of circumstances, like post-surgery bras or bras that offer back support. Juliemay also supports several environmental and social impact nonprofits.

Use the code SOCIAL15 for 15% off at Juliemay!

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SHOW NOTES:

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/mahdiyyah-muhammad

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]]> Tue, 1 Aug 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Mahdiyyah Muhammad, Stella Hertantyo https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/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 fashion brands and designers can pivot away from the mainstream business model of take-make-waste and embrace alternative sustainable fashion business models that limit waste. And our mindset as consumers plays a pivotal role in this too.

In this episode, we hear from Mahdiyyah Muhammad who is a sustainable fashion designer, circular fashion strategist, and educator. We’re talking about the realities of designing, building a business, and engaging with fashion and style in our current fashion system where all we need is less — less resource extraction, less consumption, less clothing waste, less focus on passing trends, and less exclusivity.

But, as you will hear from Mahdiyyah, to make this happen, we need more community. Cultivating community is essential for sharing resources and ideas, and creating meaningful connections, as well as making the slow fashion movement more accessible and inclusive.

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EPISODE SPONSORS:

Kotn

Kotn is a slow fashion brand that's taking transparency to a new level with their fully traceable supply chain. 

The brand sources the cotton for their collection directly from over 2,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the Nile Delta in Egypt and ensures living wages and fair working conditions along every step of the way, from seed to final stitch.

Each piece from Kotn is made ethically and transparently with natural materials — like long-staple Egyptian cotton, recycled cotton, and linen — by people earning living wages.

Get 15% off sitewide from June 20th to August 31st, 2023 by using the code CONSCIOUS15.

Juliemay

Juliemay offers a natural alternative to the synthetic-heavy lingerie market. They use GOTS-certified organic pima cotton as their main fabric, line all of their products with Mulberry peace silk’ and do not use harsh chemicals in production.

The brand is accredited by AllergyUK to be friendly for people with allergic reactions to synthetic fibers and who have sensitive skin. This is something that I have become personally really interested in since I started to experience psoriasis after wearing synthetic undergarments myself a few years ago. 

Additionally, Juliemay has bras for a wide range of circumstances, like post-surgery bras or bras that offer back support. Juliemay also supports several environmental and social impact nonprofits.

Use the code SOCIAL15 for 15% off at Juliemay!

***

SHOW NOTES:

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/mahdiyyah-muhammad

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TRANSCRIPT
 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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]]> 94) Can Slow Fashion Businesses Scale Without Encouraging Overconsumption? With Mahdiyyah Muhammad Mahdiyyah Muhammad, Stella Hertantyo 00:49:04 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 wellbeing 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 fashion brands and designers can pivot away from the mainstream business model of take-make-waste and embrace alternative sustainable fashion business models that limit waste. And our mindset as consumers plays a pivotal role in this too. In this episode, we hear from Mahdiyyah Muhammad who is a sustainable fashion designer, circular fashion strategist, and educator. We’re talking about the realities of designing, building a business, and engaging with fashion and style in our current fashion system where all we need is less — less resource extraction, less consumption, less clothing waste, less focus on passing trends, and less exclusivity. But, as you will hear from Mahdiyyah, to make this happen, we need more community. Cultivating community is essential for sharing resources and ideas, and creating meaningful connections, as well as making the slow fashion movement more accessible and inclusive. Hit play to dive in! 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 wellbeing 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 fashion brands and designers can pivot away from the mainstream business model of take-make-waste and embrace alternative sustainable fashion business models that limit waste. And our mindset as consumers plays a pivotal role in this too. In this episode, we hear from Mahdiyyah Muhammad who is a sustainable fashion designer, circular fashion strategist, and educator. We’re talking about the realities of designing, building a business, and engaging with fashion and style in our current fashion system where all we need is less — less resource extraction, less consumption, less clothing waste, less focus on passing trends, and less exclusivity. But, as you will hear from Mahdiyyah, to make this happen, we need more community. Cultivating community is essential for sharing resources and ideas, and creating meaningful connections, as well as making the slow fashion movement more accessible and inclusive. Hit play to dive in! sustainable fashion designer, fashion designer, sustainable fashion, circular fashion, fast fashion brand, slow fashion brand, slow fashion, fast fashion, fashion waste false full 5 6fadf2a7-6ca4-4f82-8a66-e1f62fb1d660 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 purchases their orders from their suppliers, since most brands do not produce their own clothes. 

The reality is that right now the system is set up with the wrong incentives. For example, Buyers at many fashion brands receive bonuses if they achieve larger margins with their orders they purchase from their suppliers — larger margins meaning they pay their suppliers less, and thus the supplier will have less money to pay their workers fairly or invest in sustainability initiatives like transitioning to clean energy. 

So we need a paradigm shift. True systems change. 

And one proposal for doing so is worker-centric pricing, which Stella and I are going to dive into in this episode!

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]]> Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 purchases their orders from their suppliers, since most brands do not produce their own clothes. 

The reality is that right now the system is set up with the wrong incentives. For example, Buyers at many fashion brands receive bonuses if they achieve larger margins with their orders they purchase from their suppliers — larger margins meaning they pay their suppliers less, and thus the supplier will have less money to pay their workers fairly or invest in sustainability initiatives like transitioning to clean energy. 

So we need a paradigm shift. True systems change. 

And one proposal for doing so is worker-centric pricing, which Stella and I are going to dive into in this episode!

>>> TRANSCRIPT

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]]> 93) What If Fashion Put Workers First? Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy 00:24:46 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 purchases their orders from their suppliers, since most brands do not produce their own clothes. The reality is that right now the system is set up with the wrong incentives. For example, Buyers at many fashion brands receive bonuses if they achieve larger margins with their orders they purchase from their suppliers — larger margins meaning they pay their suppliers less, and thus the supplier will have less money to pay their workers fairly or invest in sustainability initiatives like transitioning to clean energy. So we need a paradigm shift. True systems change. And one proposal for doing so is worker-centric pricing, which Stella and I are going to dive into in this episode! 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 purchases their orders from their suppliers, since most brands do not produce their own clothes. The reality is that right now the system is set up with the wrong incentives. For example, Buyers at many fashion brands receive bonuses if they achieve larger margins with their orders they purchase from their suppliers — larger margins meaning they pay their suppliers less, and thus the supplier will have less money to pay their workers fairly or invest in sustainability initiatives like transitioning to clean energy. So we need a paradigm shift. True systems change. And one proposal for doing so is worker-centric pricing, which Stella and I are going to dive into in this episode! greenwashing, worker centric pricing, living wage, linda gross, aja barber, fast fashion brand, ethical wage, garment workers, minimum wage, kate fletcher, fast fashion, clean clothes campaign false full 5 45ed19f6-2d8e-401a-b40e-dbeb69774ccc 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 traceability in fashion that would allow designers to make choices that are kinder to people and the planet.

The fast fashion system thrives on building one, uniform, global fashion system that requires a lack of transparency and traceability to continue perpetuating its profit-seeking harms. On the other hand, a more equitable future of fashion will comprise multiple regional and local textile systems that are each in tune with the contexts of local communities.

But what will it take to get there, in practice? Well, in today’s episode, Stella chats with Laura Sansone, who is passionate about creating regional and regenerative textile systems. Laura is an Assistant Professor of Textiles at Parsons School of Design and she is the creator of New York Textile Lab (@nytextilelab) a design and consulting company that supports environmentally responsible textile methods and bioregional systems of production.

TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HERE

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EPISODE SPONSORS:

Kotn

Kotn is a slow fashion brand that's taking transparency to a new level with their fully traceable supply chain. 

The brand sources the cotton for their collection directly from over 2,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the Nile Delta in Egypt and ensures living wages and fair working conditions along every step of the way, from seed to final stitch.

Each piece from Kotn is made ethically and transparently with natural materials — like long-staple Egyptian cotton, recycled cotton, and linen — by people earning living wages.

Get 15% off sitewide from June 20th to August 31st, 2023 by using the code CONSCIOUS15.

 

Juliemay

Juliemay offers a natural alternative to the synthetic-heavy lingerie market. They use GOTS-certified organic pima cotton as their main fabric, line all of their products with Mulberry peace silk’ and do not use harsh chemicals in production.

The brand is accredited by AllergyUK to be friendly for people with allergic reactions to synthetic fibers and who have sensitive skin. This is something that I have become personally really interested in since I started to experience psoriasis after wearing synthetic undergarments myself a few years ago. 

Additionally, Juliemay has bras for a wide range of circumstances, like post-surgery bras or bras that offer back support. Juliemay also supports several environmental and social impact nonprofits.

Use the code SOCIAL15 for 15% off at Juliemay!

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]]> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Laura Sansone, Stella Hertantyo https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/laura-sansone 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 traceability in fashion that would allow designers to make choices that are kinder to people and the planet.

The fast fashion system thrives on building one, uniform, global fashion system that requires a lack of transparency and traceability to continue perpetuating its profit-seeking harms. On the other hand, a more equitable future of fashion will comprise multiple regional and local textile systems that are each in tune with the contexts of local communities.

But what will it take to get there, in practice? Well, in today’s episode, Stella chats with Laura Sansone, who is passionate about creating regional and regenerative textile systems. Laura is an Assistant Professor of Textiles at Parsons School of Design and she is the creator of New York Textile Lab (@nytextilelab) a design and consulting company that supports environmentally responsible textile methods and bioregional systems of production.

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EPISODE SPONSORS:

Kotn

Kotn is a slow fashion brand that's taking transparency to a new level with their fully traceable supply chain. 

The brand sources the cotton for their collection directly from over 2,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the Nile Delta in Egypt and ensures living wages and fair working conditions along every step of the way, from seed to final stitch.

Each piece from Kotn is made ethically and transparently with natural materials — like long-staple Egyptian cotton, recycled cotton, and linen — by people earning living wages.

Get 15% off sitewide from June 20th to August 31st, 2023 by using the code CONSCIOUS15.

 

Juliemay

Juliemay offers a natural alternative to the synthetic-heavy lingerie market. They use GOTS-certified organic pima cotton as their main fabric, line all of their products with Mulberry peace silk’ and do not use harsh chemicals in production.

The brand is accredited by AllergyUK to be friendly for people with allergic reactions to synthetic fibers and who have sensitive skin. This is something that I have become personally really interested in since I started to experience psoriasis after wearing synthetic undergarments myself a few years ago. 

Additionally, Juliemay has bras for a wide range of circumstances, like post-surgery bras or bras that offer back support. Juliemay also supports several environmental and social impact nonprofits.

Use the code SOCIAL15 for 15% off at Juliemay!

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]]> 92) From Extractive to Regenerative Fashion: Slow Growth, Climate Beneficial Textiles, and Cooperative Models with Laura Sansone of New York Textile Lab Laura Sansone, Stella Hertantyo 00:41:17 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 traceability in fashion that would allow designers to make choices that are kinder to people and the planet. The fast fashion system thrives on building one, uniform, global fashion system that requires a lack of transparency and traceability to continue perpetuating its profit-seeking harms. On the other hand, a more equitable future of fashion will comprise multiple regional and local textile systems that are each in tune with the contexts of local communities. But what will it take to get there, in practice? Well, in today’s episode, Stella chats with Laura Sansone, who is passionate about creating regional and regenerative textile systems. Laura is an Assistant Professor of Textiles at Parsons School of Design and the creator of New York Textile Lab, a design and consulting company that supports environmentally responsible textile methods, and bioregional systems of production. 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 traceability in fashion that would allow designers to make choices that are kinder to people and the planet. The fast fashion system thrives on building one, uniform, global fashion system that requires a lack of transparency and traceability to continue perpetuating its profit-seeking harms. On the other hand, a more equitable future of fashion will comprise multiple regional and local textile systems that are each in tune with the contexts of local communities. But what will it take to get there, in practice? Well, in today’s episode, Stella chats with Laura Sansone, who is passionate about creating regional and regenerative textile systems. Laura is an Assistant Professor of Textiles at Parsons School of Design and the creator of New York Textile Lab, a design and consulting company that supports environmentally responsible textile methods, and bioregional systems of production. regenerative fashion, climate beneficial materials, textile systems, laura sansone, degrowth, fibershed, regenerative fibers, regenerative textiles, new york textile lab false full 5 d66faadc-a084-492f-88cd-44721238d9dd 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 playful use of color, and most notably its use of vintage towels as its primary material. 

Before that, Dani attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and was behind the scenes as a sweater designer for household names like Urban Outfitters and Express.

Feeling dissatisfied with the industry, Dani started her own B2B design studio, Kismet Concept Studio and of course her Direct to Consumer brand, Picnicwear, which creates high-quality pieces using 95% pre-existing materials.

In this conversation, Dani is giving us a look under the hood of the operations at big fashion brands and sharing what she thinks we should all know about how these brands operate.

She's also getting transparent about her own journey building a small slow fashion business.

If you want to learn more from Dani, Dani is leading a Circular Fashion Design Workshop that we're hosting over at Conscious Fashion Collective.

It will be an educational and interactive event for designers, industry professionals, sewists, and sustainable fashion advocates wanting to learn more about sustainability in fashion.

You'll learn how brands and designers can use circularity as a foundation for design, what a holistic approach to circular apparel design looks like, and tangible strategies to integrate circularity into apparel production and post-consumer reverse supply chain.

Hope to see you there!

>> Get tickets for the circular design workshop led by Dani here!

Or join the Conscious Fashion Collective Membership to attend for free.

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]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Dani Des Roches, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/dani-des-roches 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 playful use of color, and most notably its use of vintage towels as its primary material. 

Before that, Dani attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and was behind the scenes as a sweater designer for household names like Urban Outfitters and Express.

Feeling dissatisfied with the industry, Dani started her own B2B design studio, Kismet Concept Studio and of course her Direct to Consumer brand, Picnicwear, which creates high-quality pieces using 95% pre-existing materials.

In this conversation, Dani is giving us a look under the hood of the operations at big fashion brands and sharing what she thinks we should all know about how these brands operate.

She's also getting transparent about her own journey building a small slow fashion business.

If you want to learn more from Dani, Dani is leading a Circular Fashion Design Workshop that we're hosting over at Conscious Fashion Collective.

It will be an educational and interactive event for designers, industry professionals, sewists, and sustainable fashion advocates wanting to learn more about sustainability in fashion.

You'll learn how brands and designers can use circularity as a foundation for design, what a holistic approach to circular apparel design looks like, and tangible strategies to integrate circularity into apparel production and post-consumer reverse supply chain.

Hope to see you there!

>> Get tickets for the circular design workshop led by Dani here!

Or join the Conscious Fashion Collective Membership to attend for free.

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]]> 91) Behind the Scenes: Fast Fashion Designer to Slow Fashion Founder with Dani Des Roches of Picnicwear Dani Des Roches, Elizabeth Joy 00:57:36 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 playful use of color, and most notably its use of vintage towels as its primary material. Before that, Dani attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and was behind the scenes as a sweater designer for household names like Urban Outfitters and Express. Feeling dissatisfied with the industry, Dani started her own B2B design studio, Kismet Concept Studio and of course her Direct to Consumer brand, Picnicwear, which creates high-quality pieces using 95% pre-existing materials. In this conversation, Dani is giving us a look under the hood of the operations at big fashion brands and sharing what she thinks we should all know about how these brands operate. She's also getting transparent about her own journey building a small slow fashion business. If you want to learn more from Dani, attend our Circular Fashion Design Workshop that we're hosting with Dani over at Conscious Fashion Collective. It will be an educational and interactive event for designers, industry professionals, sewists, and sustainable fashion advocates wanting to learn more about sustainability in fashion. You'll learn how brands and designers can use circularity as a foundation for design, what a holistic approach to circular apparel design looks like, and tangible strategies to integrate circularity into apparel production and post-consumer reverse supply chain. 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 playful use of color, and most notably its use of vintage towels as its primary material. Before that, Dani attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and was behind the scenes as a sweater designer for household names like Urban Outfitters and Express. Feeling dissatisfied with the industry, Dani started her own B2B design studio, Kismet Concept Studio and of course her Direct to Consumer brand, Picnicwear, which creates high-quality pieces using 95% pre-existing materials. In this conversation, Dani is giving us a look under the hood of the operations at big fashion brands and sharing what she thinks we should all know about how these brands operate. She's also getting transparent about her own journey building a small slow fashion business. If you want to learn more from Dani, attend our Circular Fashion Design Workshop that we're hosting with Dani over at Conscious Fashion Collective. It will be an educational and interactive event for designers, industry professionals, sewists, and sustainable fashion advocates wanting to learn more about sustainability in fashion. You'll learn how brands and designers can use circularity as a foundation for design, what a holistic approach to circular apparel design looks like, and tangible strategies to integrate circularity into apparel production and post-consumer reverse supply chain. sustainable fashion brand, fashion designer, sustainable fashion, dani des roches, circular fashion, fast fashion brand, picnicwear, slow fashion brand, kismet concept studio, slow fashion, fast fashion false full 5 9d1fa305-0720-4c14-b111-f40127faac8e 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 supply chains, and the value of building long-term relationships with the people involved in them.

Plus they cover how Ria measures the impacts of the garments LilaBare creates and how size-adjustable gender fluid clothing can make sustainable fashion more inclusive. 

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EPISODE SPONSORS

Kotn

Kotn is a slow fashion brand that's taking transparency to a new level with their fully traceable supply chain. 

The brand sources the cotton for their collection directly from over 2,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the Nile Delta in Egypt and ensures living wages and fair working conditions along every step of the way, from seed to final stitch.

Each piece from Kotn is made ethically and transparently with natural materials — like long-staple Egyptian cotton, recycled cotton, and linen — by people earning living wages.

Get 15% off sitewide from June 20th to August 31st, 2023 by using the code CONSCIOUS15.

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Juliemay

Juliemay offers a natural alternative to the synthetic-heavy lingerie market. They use GOTS-certified organic pima cotton as their main fabric, line all of their products with Mulberry peace silk’ and do not use harsh chemicals in production.

The brand is accredited by AllergyUK to be friendly for people with allergic reactions to synthetic fibers and who have sensitive skin. This is something that I have become personally really interested in since I started to experience psoriasis after wearing synthetic undergarments myself a few years ago. 

Additionally, Juliemay has bras for a wide range of circumstances, like post-surgery bras or bras that offer back support. Juliemay also supports several environmental and social impact nonprofits.

Use the code SOCIAL15 for 15% off at Juliemay!

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]]> Tue, 4 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Ria Ana Sejpal, Stella Hertantyo https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ria-ana-sejpal-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 supply chains, and the value of building long-term relationships with the people involved in them.

Plus they cover how Ria measures the impacts of the garments LilaBare creates and how size-adjustable gender fluid clothing can make sustainable fashion more inclusive. 

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EPISODE SPONSORS

Kotn

Kotn is a slow fashion brand that's taking transparency to a new level with their fully traceable supply chain. 

The brand sources the cotton for their collection directly from over 2,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the Nile Delta in Egypt and ensures living wages and fair working conditions along every step of the way, from seed to final stitch.

Each piece from Kotn is made ethically and transparently with natural materials — like long-staple Egyptian cotton, recycled cotton, and linen — by people earning living wages.

Get 15% off sitewide from June 20th to August 31st, 2023 by using the code CONSCIOUS15.

***

Juliemay

Juliemay offers a natural alternative to the synthetic-heavy lingerie market. They use GOTS-certified organic pima cotton as their main fabric, line all of their products with Mulberry peace silk’ and do not use harsh chemicals in production.

The brand is accredited by AllergyUK to be friendly for people with allergic reactions to synthetic fibers and who have sensitive skin. This is something that I have become personally really interested in since I started to experience psoriasis after wearing synthetic undergarments myself a few years ago. 

Additionally, Juliemay has bras for a wide range of circumstances, like post-surgery bras or bras that offer back support. Juliemay also supports several environmental and social impact nonprofits.

Use the code SOCIAL15 for 15% off at Juliemay!

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ria-ana-sejpal-lilabare

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]]> 90) Rethinking The Traditional Supply Chain with Ria Ana Sejpal of LilaBare Ria Ana Sejpal, Stella Hertantyo 00:59:33 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 supply chains, and the value of building long-term relationships with the people involved in them. Plus they cover how Ria measures the impacts of the garments LilaBare creates and how size-adjustable gender fluid clothing can make sustainable fashion more inclusive. 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 supply chains, and the value of building long-term relationships with the people involved in them. Plus they cover how Ria measures the impacts of the garments LilaBare creates and how size-adjustable gender fluid clothing can make sustainable fashion more inclusive. sustainable fashion brand, kenya, regenerative fashion, sustainable fashion, inclusivity, slow fashion brand, gender fluid fashion, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, slow fashion, lilabare false full 5 99813c86-8566-45b3-8272-edf38cf12c25 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 also helped fuel the trend of buying clothes to wear just once or only for a social media post and then return them. 

However, the days of these free return policies may be coming to an end. Zara, Boohoo, Uniqlo, and Next have all recently announced return fees.

These brands are likely making the decision to implement return fees for financial reasons, but what are the implications for sustainability? 

In this Green or Greenwashing segment, Elizabeth and Stella explore the nuances of fashion's product return fees.

 

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Giveaway! Win 3 books written by previous Conscious Style Podcast guests.

Report: Institute of Positive Fashion Solving Fashion Product Returns Report

Article: How the end of free returns will change the way we shop by Sophie Benson

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]]> Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Stella Hertantyo https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 also helped fuel the trend of buying clothes to wear just once or only for a social media post and then return them. 

However, the days of these free return policies may be coming to an end. Zara, Boohoo, Uniqlo, and Next have all recently announced return fees.

These brands are likely making the decision to implement return fees for financial reasons, but what are the implications for sustainability? 

In this Green or Greenwashing segment, Elizabeth and Stella explore the nuances of fashion's product return fees.

 

LINKS MENTIONED:

Giveaway! Win 3 books written by previous Conscious Style Podcast guests.

Report: Institute of Positive Fashion Solving Fashion Product Returns Report

Article: How the end of free returns will change the way we shop by Sophie Benson

Subscribe: Conscious Edit Newsletter

 

 

]]> 89) Will Return Fees Reduce Overconsumption? Elizabeth Joy, Stella Hertantyo 00:19:03 Fashion's returns are a massive waste and emissions issue. In addition to the extra shipping and wastage, generous free returns policies from brands and retailers have also helped fuel the trend of buying clothes to wear once before returning them. However, the days of these free return policies may be coming to an end. Zara, Boohoo, Uniqlo, and Next have all recently announced return fees. These brands are likely making the decision to implement return fees for financial reasons, but what are the implications for sustainability? Fashion's returns are a massive waste and emissions issue. In addition to the extra shipping and wastage, generous free returns policies from brands and retailers have also helped fuel the trend of buying clothes to wear once before returning them. However, the days of these free return policies may be coming to an end. Zara, Boohoo, Uniqlo, and Next have all recently announced return fees. These brands are likely making the decision to implement return fees for financial reasons, but what are the implications for sustainability? sustainable fashion, circular fashion, fashion returns, product returns, fashion sustainability, fashion waste false full 5 786f1eb4-3254-4548-877f-af4d587de389 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 at a better time for me. I was feeling discouraged and overwhelmed by the weight of it all and the stories and changemakers highlighted throughout this book was the inspiration that I needed. 

So I am super grateful that I was able to have the author, Safia Minney — who has been a disruptor in the fashion space for decades — onto the show. You may know Safia Minney as the founder of fair fashion brand People Tree, or you may know her as an activist, consultant, thought-leader, or author of books like Slave to Fashion and Slow Fashion.  

In this episode, Safia Minney discusses the themes of her latest book on regenerative fashion, including regeneratively grown fibers and decarbonization, but also regenerative leadership and regenerative relationships, the importance of revitalizing artisan crafts and textile traditions, why living wages and a just transition are central to regenerative fashion, and how our current economic systems are completely at odds with a livable future. Hit play to dive in!

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Brook There

Brook There creates organic cotton bralettes, underwear, and slip dresses ethically cut and sewn by their team in Massachusetts. Their GOTS-certified organic cotton is even milled and dyed domestically in the US too.

Brook There has a beautiful range of colorways — from ballet pink to bright orange to versatile neutrals, which are all colored using low-impact fiber reactive dyes.

***

Kotn

Kotn is a slow fashion brand that's taking transparency to a new level with their fully traceable supply chain. 

The brand sources the cotton for their collection directly from over 2,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the Nile Delta in Egypt and ensures living wages and fair working conditions along every step of the way, from seed to final stitch.

Each piece from Kotn is made ethically and transparently with natural materials — like long-staple Egyptian cotton, recycled cotton, and linen — by people earning living wages.

Get 15% off sitewide from June 20th to August 31st, 2023 by using the code CONSCIOUS15.

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]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Safia Minney, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/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 at a better time for me. I was feeling discouraged and overwhelmed by the weight of it all and the stories and changemakers highlighted throughout this book was the inspiration that I needed. 

So I am super grateful that I was able to have the author, Safia Minney — who has been a disruptor in the fashion space for decades — onto the show. You may know Safia Minney as the founder of fair fashion brand People Tree, or you may know her as an activist, consultant, thought-leader, or author of books like Slave to Fashion and Slow Fashion.  

In this episode, Safia Minney discusses the themes of her latest book on regenerative fashion, including regeneratively grown fibers and decarbonization, but also regenerative leadership and regenerative relationships, the importance of revitalizing artisan crafts and textile traditions, why living wages and a just transition are central to regenerative fashion, and how our current economic systems are completely at odds with a livable future. Hit play to dive in!

*Bookshop.org affiliate link

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ENTER THE PODCAST BOOK GIVEAWAY HERE

If the link is not clickable in your podcast player, here is the URL: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6490c7a33b413b66d0ce7727 

Giveaway closes July 6 at 4pm CDT. Winner will be announced in July 8th's newsletter.

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EPISODE SPONSORS:

Brook There

Brook There creates organic cotton bralettes, underwear, and slip dresses ethically cut and sewn by their team in Massachusetts. Their GOTS-certified organic cotton is even milled and dyed domestically in the US too.

Brook There has a beautiful range of colorways — from ballet pink to bright orange to versatile neutrals, which are all colored using low-impact fiber reactive dyes.

***

Kotn

Kotn is a slow fashion brand that's taking transparency to a new level with their fully traceable supply chain. 

The brand sources the cotton for their collection directly from over 2,000 smallholder cotton farmers in the Nile Delta in Egypt and ensures living wages and fair working conditions along every step of the way, from seed to final stitch.

Each piece from Kotn is made ethically and transparently with natural materials — like long-staple Egyptian cotton, recycled cotton, and linen — by people earning living wages.

Get 15% off sitewide from June 20th to August 31st, 2023 by using the code CONSCIOUS15.

***

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/safia-minney

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]]> 88) What Is Regenerative Fashion? with Safia Minney Safia Minney, Elizabeth Joy 00:41:42 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. In this episode, Safia Minney discusses the themes of her latest book on regenerative fashion. And what I loved about this book was that it wasn't just about regeneratively grown fibers and decarbonization — though of course that was covered and that's super important. But Safia also discussed regenerative leadership and regenerative relationships, the importance of revitalizing artisan crafts and textile traditions, why living wages and a just transition are central to regenerative fashion, and how our current economic systems are completely at odds with a livable future. 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. In this episode, Safia Minney discusses the themes of her latest book on regenerative fashion. And what I loved about this book was that it wasn't just about regeneratively grown fibers and decarbonization — though of course that was covered and that's super important. But Safia also discussed regenerative leadership and regenerative relationships, the importance of revitalizing artisan crafts and textile traditions, why living wages and a just transition are central to regenerative fashion, and how our current economic systems are completely at odds with a livable future. fashion advocate, regenerative fashion, safia minney, regenerative leadership, slow fashion brand, brook there, conscious fashion brand, conscious fashion, slow fashion false full 5 632b5e56-7098-4a3b-b85c-fd899d8e04e8 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! 

And we want to hear YOUR thoughts on this topic as well. DM Elizabeth over at @consciousstyle on Instagram with your thoughts and takes on this topic or to request a future topic you want to hear covered.

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Podcast: Building a Better Secondhand Fashion System with Emily Stochl

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]]> Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Stella Hertantyo https://conscious-style-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/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! 

And we want to hear YOUR thoughts on this topic as well. DM Elizabeth over at @consciousstyle on Instagram with your thoughts and takes on this topic or to request a future topic you want to hear covered.

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Podcast: More Creativity, Less Consumption with Alyssa Beltempo

Podcast: Building a Better Secondhand Fashion System with Emily Stochl

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]]> 87) Is It Possible to Overconsume Secondhand Fashion? Elizabeth Joy, Stella Hertantyo 00:24:18 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 Stella and I's Green or Greenwashing series — we love to cover complex and controversial topics in this series! Let's dive in. 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 Stella and I's Green or Greenwashing series — we love to cover complex and controversial topics in this series! Let's dive in. thrift hauls, overconsumption, secondhand fashion, secondhand clothing, fast fashion, fashion overconsumption false full 5 09067304-1c79-48d2-a1ff-8b134a05a8d4 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 sustainability claims are legitimate or not. And it's also a role that comes with a lot of responsibility.

One of the sustainable fashion journalists that both Stella and I have immense respect for is Sophie Benson. If you're subscribed to our weekly newsletter, The Conscious Edit, you know that I often share articles written by Sophie in those Saturday emails. So it's exciting to have her on the show this week.

In this episode, Stella is interviewing Sophie to discuss her journey and her insights as a journalist in the sustainable fashion space. For more on sustainable fashion journalism as a career path, check out Sophie's Conscious Career Chat on Conscious Fashion Collective. 

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Brook There has a beautiful range of colorways — from ballet pink to bright orange to versatile neutrals, which are all colored using low-impact fiber reactive dyes.

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]]> Tue, 6 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Sophie Benson, Stella Hertantyo https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/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 sustainability claims are legitimate or not. And it's also a role that comes with a lot of responsibility.

One of the sustainable fashion journalists that both Stella and I have immense respect for is Sophie Benson. If you're subscribed to our weekly newsletter, The Conscious Edit, you know that I often share articles written by Sophie in those Saturday emails. So it's exciting to have her on the show this week.

In this episode, Stella is interviewing Sophie to discuss her journey and her insights as a journalist in the sustainable fashion space. For more on sustainable fashion journalism as a career path, check out Sophie's Conscious Career Chat on Conscious Fashion Collective. 

***

THIS EPISODE WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY...

Brook There

Brook There creates organic cotton bralettes, underwear, and slip dresses ethically cut and sewn by their team in Massachusetts. Their GOTS-certified organic cotton is even milled and dyed domestically in the US too.

Brook There has a beautiful range of colorways — from ballet pink to bright orange to versatile neutrals, which are all colored using low-impact fiber reactive dyes.

***

The Rounds

Looking for the convenience of grocery and product delivery to your doorstep, but not a fan of the wasteful packaging? Enter in: The Rounds. 

This closed loop, two-way logistics network offers a zero waste delivery process by delivering your essentials with refillable containers in a reusable tote bag and picking up the empties for you — mostly by e-bike — to clean and reuse them. 

See if The Rounds is offering services near you or get on their waitlist.

Use the code CONSCIOUSLIFE to get 1 month free and $10 off your first order!

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]]> 86) Holding The Fashion Industry Accountable with Journalist Sophie Benson Sophie Benson, Stella Hertantyo 00:47:38 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 sustainability claims are legitimate or not. And it's also a role that comes with a lot of responsibility. One of the sustainable fashion journalists that both Stella and I have immense respect for is Sophie Benson. If you're subscribed to our weekly newsletter, The Conscious Edit, you know that I often share articles written by Sophie in those Saturday emails. So it's exciting to have her on the show this week. In this episode, Stella is interviewing Sophie to discuss her journey and her insights as a journalist in the sustainable fashion space. For more on sustainable fashion journalism as a career path, check out Sophie's Conscious Career Chat on Conscious Fashion Collective. 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 sustainability claims are legitimate or not. And it's also a role that comes with a lot of responsibility. One of the sustainable fashion journalists that both Stella and I have immense respect for is Sophie Benson. If you're subscribed to our weekly newsletter, The Conscious Edit, you know that I often share articles written by Sophie in those Saturday emails. So it's exciting to have her on the show this week. In this episode, Stella is interviewing Sophie to discuss her journey and her insights as a journalist in the sustainable fashion space. For more on sustainable fashion journalism as a career path, check out Sophie's Conscious Career Chat on Conscious Fashion Collective. slow fashion brand, sophie benson, fashion journalist, conscious fashion brand, conscious fashion, slow fashion, sustainable fashion journalist false full 5 1f072de1-9e77-43b8-9010-a616d358fde9 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 intrigued to read the book Worn, A People's History of Clothing, (bookshop affiliate link) to understand this history more deeply — and it did not disappoint. I learned so much from this book and I knew I had to get the author, Sofi Thanhauser (@Yesfutureyes) onto the podcast. 

And here we are today, Sofi is joining me to talk about some of the key themes covered in the book: like how the industrial revolution spurred mass-production in fashion — and not just from the standpoint of technology — how the rise of advertising helped enable the rise of fast fashion, the toxic shocking history of rayon, the factors that enabled synthetics to dominate garment production, and what we can learn from successful labor movements as we advocate for change in the fashion industry.

This season of the podcast is focused on fashion's role in our climate crisis, but we don't take a super narrow view of that theme and I think this episode shows a lot of the overlaps between workers in fashion and the industry's environmental impacts. We see how lack of worker rights and low wages connects to overproduction, how lack of worker safety is connected to the continued production of toxic synthetic materials, how advertising covers up the realities of how our clothes are made and enables fast fashion to continue to thrive.

***

We also will be continuing our Green or Greenwashing ending segment in this episode. This week Stella and I will discuss our thoughts on the trend of climate-change ready clothing — do we really need clothes that are, quote: designed for the apocalypse? Are they filling a need or just getting us to buy more stuff. Stay tuned until the end to hear our thoughts on that. 

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Brook There

Brook There creates organic cotton bralettes, underwear, and slip dresses ethically cut and sewn by their team in Massachusetts. Their GOTS-certified organic cotton is even milled and dyed domestically in the US too.

Brook There has a beautiful range of colorways — from ballet pink to bright orange to versatile neutrals, which are all colored using low-impact fiber reactive dyes.

***

The Rounds

Looking for the convenience of grocery and product delivery to your doorstep, but not a fan of the wasteful packaging? Enter in: The Rounds. 

This closed loop, two-way logistics network offers a zero waste delivery process by delivering your essentials with refillable containers in a reusable tote bag and picking up the empties for you — mostly by e-bike — to clean and reuse them. 

See if The Rounds is offering services near you or get on their waitlist.

Use the code CONSCIOUSLIFE to get 1 month free and $10 off your first order!

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]]> Tue, 23 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Sofi Thanhauser, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/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 intrigued to read the book Worn, A People's History of Clothing, (bookshop affiliate link) to understand this history more deeply — and it did not disappoint. I learned so much from this book and I knew I had to get the author, Sofi Thanhauser (@Yesfutureyes) onto the podcast. 

And here we are today, Sofi is joining me to talk about some of the key themes covered in the book: like how the industrial revolution spurred mass-production in fashion — and not just from the standpoint of technology — how the rise of advertising helped enable the rise of fast fashion, the toxic shocking history of rayon, the factors that enabled synthetics to dominate garment production, and what we can learn from successful labor movements as we advocate for change in the fashion industry.

This season of the podcast is focused on fashion's role in our climate crisis, but we don't take a super narrow view of that theme and I think this episode shows a lot of the overlaps between workers in fashion and the industry's environmental impacts. We see how lack of worker rights and low wages connects to overproduction, how lack of worker safety is connected to the continued production of toxic synthetic materials, how advertising covers up the realities of how our clothes are made and enables fast fashion to continue to thrive.

***

We also will be continuing our Green or Greenwashing ending segment in this episode. This week Stella and I will discuss our thoughts on the trend of climate-change ready clothing — do we really need clothes that are, quote: designed for the apocalypse? Are they filling a need or just getting us to buy more stuff. Stay tuned until the end to hear our thoughts on that. 

*****

EPISODE SPONSORS:

Brook There

Brook There creates organic cotton bralettes, underwear, and slip dresses ethically cut and sewn by their team in Massachusetts. Their GOTS-certified organic cotton is even milled and dyed domestically in the US too.

Brook There has a beautiful range of colorways — from ballet pink to bright orange to versatile neutrals, which are all colored using low-impact fiber reactive dyes.

***

The Rounds

Looking for the convenience of grocery and product delivery to your doorstep, but not a fan of the wasteful packaging? Enter in: The Rounds. 

This closed loop, two-way logistics network offers a zero waste delivery process by delivering your essentials with refillable containers in a reusable tote bag and picking up the empties for you — mostly by e-bike — to clean and reuse them. 

See if The Rounds is offering services near you or get on their waitlist.

Use the code CONSCIOUSLIFE to get 1 month free and $10 off your first order!

***

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*Bookshop affiliate link

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]]> 85) A People's History of Clothing | Sofi Thanhauser Sofi Thanhauser, Elizabeth Joy 00:54:57 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 intrigued to read the book Worn, A People's History of Clothing, (bookshop affiliate link) to understand this history more deeply — and it did not disappoint. I learned so much from this book and I knew I had to get the author, Sofi Thanhauser (@Yesfutureyes) onto the podcast. And here we are today, Sofi is joining me to talk about some of the key themes covered in the book: like how the industrial revolution spurred mass-production in fashion — and not just from the standpoint of technology — how the rise of advertising helped enable the rise of fast fashion, the toxic shocking history of rayon, the factors that enabled synthetics to dominate garment production, and what we can learn from successful labor movements as we advocate for change in the fashion industry. This season of the podcast is focused on fashion's role in our climate crisis, but we don't take a super narrow view of that theme and I think this episode shows a lot of the overlaps between workers in fashion and the industry's environmental impacts. We see how lack of worker rights and low wages connects to overproduction, how lack of worker safety is connected to the continued production of toxic synthetic materials, how advertising covers up the realities of how our clothes are made and enables fast fashion to continue to thrive. We also will be continuing our Green or Greenwashing ending segment in this episode. This week Stella and I will discuss our thoughts on the trend of climate-change ready clothing — do we really need clothes that are, quote: designed for the apocalypse? Are they filling a need or just getting us to buy more stuff. Stay tuned until the end to hear our thoughts on that. 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 intrigued to read the book Worn, A People's History of Clothing, (bookshop affiliate link) to understand this history more deeply — and it did not disappoint. I learned so much from this book and I knew I had to get the author, Sofi Thanhauser (@Yesfutureyes) onto the podcast. And here we are today, Sofi is joining me to talk about some of the key themes covered in the book: like how the industrial revolution spurred mass-production in fashion — and not just from the standpoint of technology — how the rise of advertising helped enable the rise of fast fashion, the toxic shocking history of rayon, the factors that enabled synthetics to dominate garment production, and what we can learn from successful labor movements as we advocate for change in the fashion industry. This season of the podcast is focused on fashion's role in our climate crisis, but we don't take a super narrow view of that theme and I think this episode shows a lot of the overlaps between workers in fashion and the industry's environmental impacts. We see how lack of worker rights and low wages connects to overproduction, how lack of worker safety is connected to the continued production of toxic synthetic materials, how advertising covers up the realities of how our clothes are made and enables fast fashion to continue to thrive. We also will be continuing our Green or Greenwashing ending segment in this episode. This week Stella and I will discuss our thoughts on the trend of climate-change ready clothing — do we really need clothes that are, quote: designed for the apocalypse? Are they filling a need or just getting us to buy more stuff. Stay tuned until the end to hear our thoughts on that. greenwashing, sustainable fashion, textile history, sofi thanhauser, polyester, ethical fashion, slow fashion, clothing history, fast fashion, fashion history, rayon false full 5 0592bd0f-6ada-4e1b-9b28-f7c05b0ee846 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. 

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EP6: My Sustainable Fashion Journey

EP62: Conscious Entrepreneurship and Crafting with Saskia de Feijter

]]> Tue, 16 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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 FREELANCERS OR PROMOTE YOUR SERVICES:

Check out the Sustainable Fashion Freelancer Directory

 

ACCELERATE YOUR SUSTAINABLE FASHION CAREER JOURNEY:

Join the Conscious Fashion Collective Membership

 

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MORE EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE:

EP6: My Sustainable Fashion Journey

EP62: Conscious Entrepreneurship and Crafting with Saskia de Feijter

]]> 84) How I Built a Career in Sustainable Fashion Elizabeth Joy 00:29:42 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. 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. fashion jobs, sustainable fashion, fashion career, sustainable fashion jobs, fashion careers, green jobs, climate jobs, how to work in fashion, sustainable fashion career, work in sustainable fashion false full 5 092909a6-45e1-4943-b0fa-4ae392980ddc 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 leading the way on many circular fashion practices. Carmen Gama also founded a B2B circular service called MAKE ANEEW which you'll hear a lot about in this episode.

Carmen Gama shares what circular design means in practice and how brands can create their own post consumer waste reduction supply chains.

If you're curious to hear more about what it's like to be a circular designer, and how you might be able to explore this career path, you can read a Conscious Career Chat with Carmen on Conscious Fashion Collective

Also in this episode, we are continuing with our Green or Greenwashing series. This week, on the theme of circularity, Stella and I are unpacking the claims around recycled polyester. Very curious to hear your takes on this controversial fabric as well over on Instagram!

***

EPISODE SPONSORS:

Brook There

Brook There creates organic cotton bralettes, underwear, and slip dresses ethically cut and sewn by their team in Massachusetts. Their GOTS-certified organic cotton is even milled and dyed domestically in the US too.

Brook There has a beautiful range of colorways — from ballet pink to bright orange to versatile neutrals, which are all colored using low-impact fiber reactive dyes.

***

The Rounds

Looking for the convenience of grocery and product delivery to your doorstep, but not a fan of the wasteful packaging? Enter in: The Rounds. 

This closed loop, two-way logistics network offers a zero waste delivery process by delivering your essentials with refillable containers in a reusable tote bag and picking up the empties for you — mostly by e-bike — to clean and reuse them. 

See if The Rounds is offering services near you or get on their waitlist.

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]]> Tue, 9 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Carmen Gama, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/circular-fashion-design 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 leading the way on many circular fashion practices. Carmen Gama also founded a B2B circular service called MAKE ANEEW which you'll hear a lot about in this episode.

Carmen Gama shares what circular design means in practice and how brands can create their own post consumer waste reduction supply chains.

If you're curious to hear more about what it's like to be a circular designer, and how you might be able to explore this career path, you can read a Conscious Career Chat with Carmen on Conscious Fashion Collective

Also in this episode, we are continuing with our Green or Greenwashing series. This week, on the theme of circularity, Stella and I are unpacking the claims around recycled polyester. Very curious to hear your takes on this controversial fabric as well over on Instagram!

***

EPISODE SPONSORS:

Brook There

Brook There creates organic cotton bralettes, underwear, and slip dresses ethically cut and sewn by their team in Massachusetts. Their GOTS-certified organic cotton is even milled and dyed domestically in the US too.

Brook There has a beautiful range of colorways — from ballet pink to bright orange to versatile neutrals, which are all colored using low-impact fiber reactive dyes.

***

The Rounds

Looking for the convenience of grocery and product delivery to your doorstep, but not a fan of the wasteful packaging? Enter in: The Rounds. 

This closed loop, two-way logistics network offers a zero waste delivery process by delivering your essentials with refillable containers in a reusable tote bag and picking up the empties for you — mostly by e-bike — to clean and reuse them. 

See if The Rounds is offering services near you or get on their waitlist.

Use the code CONSCIOUSLIFE to get 1 month free and $10 off your first order!

***

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/circular-fashion-design

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]]> 83) What Is Circular Fashion Design? | Carmen Gama of EILEEN FISHER Carmen Gama, Elizabeth Joy 00:53:10 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 leading the way on many circular fashion practices. Carmen Gama also founded a B2B circular service called MAKE ANEEW which you'll hear a lot about in this episode. Carmen Gama shares what circular design means in practice and how brands can create their own post consumer waste reduction supply chains. If you're curious to hear more about what it's like to be a circular designer, and how you might be able to explore this career path, you can read a Conscious Career Chat with Carmen on Conscious Fashion Collective Also in this episode, we are continuing with our Green or Greenwashing series. This week, on the theme of circularity, Stella and I are unpacking the claims around recycled polyester. Very curious to hear your takes on this controversial fabric as well over on Instagram! 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 leading the way on many circular fashion practices. Carmen Gama also founded a B2B circular service called MAKE ANEEW which you'll hear a lot about in this episode. Carmen Gama shares what circular design means in practice and how brands can create their own post consumer waste reduction supply chains. If you're curious to hear more about what it's like to be a circular designer, and how you might be able to explore this career path, you can read a Conscious Career Chat with Carmen on Conscious Fashion Collective Also in this episode, we are continuing with our Green or Greenwashing series. This week, on the theme of circularity, Stella and I are unpacking the claims around recycled polyester. Very curious to hear your takes on this controversial fabric as well over on Instagram! greenwashing, eileen fisher, waste no more, sustainable fashion, circular fashion, recycled polyester, circular design, slow fashion brand, brook there, carmen gama, make aneew, the rounds, slow fashion, sustainable clothing, circularity, waste crisis false full 5 00a00ee2-99ea-4204-a735-f0cf757141c7 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 accountable.

***

Also in this episode, we're introducing our Green or Greenwashing segment where we (Elizabeth and Stella) share our thoughts on if a sustainability claim in the fashion industry is green or greenwashing. 

This week, we explore the decision of an online resale platform to ban fast fashion from their site. Should resale sites really ban fast fashion? We'd love to hear your thoughts over on Instagram!

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EPISODE SPONSORS:

Brook There

Brook There creates organic cotton bralettes, underwear, and slip dresses ethically cut and sewn by their team in Massachusetts. Their GOTS-certified organic cotton is even milled and dyed domestically in the US too.

Brook There has a beautiful range of colorways — from ballet pink to bright orange to versatile neutrals, which are all colored using low-impact fiber reactive dyes.

***

Bounce Market

If you're looking for a sustainable — yet affordable — option for kids clothing that doesn't sacrifice quality or style then you'll want to check out the kids resale store, Bounce Mkt. This online (and in-person) store is a hub for gently used children's clothing. 

As a children's resale store, Bounce Mkt makes selling your kids' gently used clothes and shoes and finding preloved kids items super simple. 

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/rana-plaza-10th-anniversary

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]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Ayesha Barenblat https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/rana-plaza-10th-anniversary 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 accountable.

***

Also in this episode, we're introducing our Green or Greenwashing segment where we (Elizabeth and Stella) share our thoughts on if a sustainability claim in the fashion industry is green or greenwashing. 

This week, we explore the decision of an online resale platform to ban fast fashion from their site. Should resale sites really ban fast fashion? We'd love to hear your thoughts over on Instagram!

***

EPISODE SPONSORS:

Brook There

Brook There creates organic cotton bralettes, underwear, and slip dresses ethically cut and sewn by their team in Massachusetts. Their GOTS-certified organic cotton is even milled and dyed domestically in the US too.

Brook There has a beautiful range of colorways — from ballet pink to bright orange to versatile neutrals, which are all colored using low-impact fiber reactive dyes.

***

Bounce Market

If you're looking for a sustainable — yet affordable — option for kids clothing that doesn't sacrifice quality or style then you'll want to check out the kids resale store, Bounce Mkt. This online (and in-person) store is a hub for gently used children's clothing. 

As a children's resale store, Bounce Mkt makes selling your kids' gently used clothes and shoes and finding preloved kids items super simple. 

***

SHOW NOTES:

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/rana-plaza-10th-anniversary

***

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

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CONNECT WITH REMAKE & AYESHA:

🌐 Website: https://remake.world/

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🐦 Twitter: @remakeourworld

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]]> 82) Rana Plaza 10 Years Later: What's Changed and What Hasn't? | Ayesha Barenblat of Remake Elizabeth Joy, Ayesha Barenblat 00:48:32 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 accountable. *** Also in this episode, we're introducing our Green or Greenwashing segment where we (Elizabeth and Stella) share our thoughts on if a sustainability claim in the fashion industry is green or greenwashing. This week, we explore the decision of an online resale platform to ban fast fashion from their site. Should resale sites really ban fast fashion? We'd love to hear your thoughts over on Instagram! 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 accountable. *** Also in this episode, we're introducing our Green or Greenwashing segment where we (Elizabeth and Stella) share our thoughts on if a sustainability claim in the fashion industry is green or greenwashing. This week, we explore the decision of an online resale platform to ban fast fashion from their site. Should resale sites really ban fast fashion? We'd love to hear your thoughts over on Instagram! greenwashing, rana plaza, remake our world, bangladesh accord, remake, ayesha barenblat, rana plaza factory collapse false full 5 622b3992-b46d-4dd7-ba0b-fcdc386e6cef 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 of mass media and celebrities or artistic talent, to drive change in the industry. 

In this episode, Stella interviews Samata Pattinson, CEO of RCGD Global — formerly Red Carpet Green Dress — to explore how we can drive the sustainable fashion conversation forward and expand it to wider audiences.

Samata also shares how she brought in fashion to decision-making spaces at COP27, what role celebrities play in the sustainable fashion movement, and more

I found this conversation super inspiring, and it was a reminder that each of us, every single one of us — belongs in this movement, and has a unique place here.

P.S. If you're searching for where you might fit in in the movement through your career, I'd definitely recommend checking out our free ebook on Conscious Fashion Collective on 101 Careers in Sustainable Fashion. 

***

EPISODE SPONSORS

Passion Lilie

Fair trade fashion brand Passion Lilie partners with 5 different artisan groups in India to create their beautifully printed dresses, jumpsuits, and a variety of other clothing and accessories. 

As a Fair Trade Federation member, Passion Lilie ensures that their partners are paying living wages to their makers, offering a safe and healthy work environment, and are investing in the overall wellbeing of the artisans. The brand also uses durable natural fibers and non-toxic dyes for their collections.

Conscious Fashion Collective Job Board

Want to start or grow a career in sustainable fashion? Find your next career opportunity on Conscious Fashion Collective's Job Board. (Or if you are hiring, submit your job opening!)

You can also sign up for the Conscious Fashion Collective job newsletter to get career opportunities delivered to your inbox, plus upcoming events.

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/samata-pattinson

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CONNECT WITH RCGD GLOBAL & SAMATA:

🌐 Website: https://www.rcgdglobal.com/

📸 Instagram: @redcarpetgreendress

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]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Samata Pattinson, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/samata-pattinson 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 of mass media and celebrities or artistic talent, to drive change in the industry. 

In this episode, Stella interviews Samata Pattinson, CEO of RCGD Global — formerly Red Carpet Green Dress — to explore how we can drive the sustainable fashion conversation forward and expand it to wider audiences.

Samata also shares how she brought in fashion to decision-making spaces at COP27, what role celebrities play in the sustainable fashion movement, and more

I found this conversation super inspiring, and it was a reminder that each of us, every single one of us — belongs in this movement, and has a unique place here.

P.S. If you're searching for where you might fit in in the movement through your career, I'd definitely recommend checking out our free ebook on Conscious Fashion Collective on 101 Careers in Sustainable Fashion. 

***

EPISODE SPONSORS

Passion Lilie

Fair trade fashion brand Passion Lilie partners with 5 different artisan groups in India to create their beautifully printed dresses, jumpsuits, and a variety of other clothing and accessories. 

As a Fair Trade Federation member, Passion Lilie ensures that their partners are paying living wages to their makers, offering a safe and healthy work environment, and are investing in the overall wellbeing of the artisans. The brand also uses durable natural fibers and non-toxic dyes for their collections.

Conscious Fashion Collective Job Board

Want to start or grow a career in sustainable fashion? Find your next career opportunity on Conscious Fashion Collective's Job Board. (Or if you are hiring, submit your job opening!)

You can also sign up for the Conscious Fashion Collective job newsletter to get career opportunities delivered to your inbox, plus upcoming events.

***

SHOW NOTES

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/samata-pattinson

***

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

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CONNECT WITH RCGD GLOBAL & SAMATA:

🌐 Website: https://www.rcgdglobal.com/

📸 Instagram: @redcarpetgreendress

📸 Instagram: @iam_samata

📱 Tiktok: @rcgdglobal

👍 Facebook: @RCGDGlobal

🐦 Twitter: @RedCarpetGreenD

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]]> 81) How We Can Expand The Sustainable Fashion Conversation | Samata Pattinson, RCGD Global Samata Pattinson, Elizabeth Joy 00:57:02 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 of mass media and celebrities or artistic talent, to drive change in the industry. In this episode, Stella interviews Samata Pattinson, CEO of RCGD Global — formerly Red Carpet Green Dress — to explore how we can drive the sustainable fashion conversation forward and expand it to wider audiences. Samata also shares how she brought in fashion to decision-making spaces at COP27, what role celebrities play in the sustainable fashion movement, and more This conversation is a reminder that each of us — every single one of us — belongs in this movement, and has a unique place here. 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 of mass media and celebrities or artistic talent, to drive change in the industry. In this episode, Stella interviews Samata Pattinson, CEO of RCGD Global — formerly Red Carpet Green Dress — to explore how we can drive the sustainable fashion conversation forward and expand it to wider audiences. Samata also shares how she brought in fashion to decision-making spaces at COP27, what role celebrities play in the sustainable fashion movement, and more This conversation is a reminder that each of us — every single one of us — belongs in this movement, and has a unique place here. rcgd global, sustainable fashion brand, red carpet green dress, sustainable fashion, slow fashion brand, oscars, slow fashion, samata pattinson, conscious style false full 5 0ea849fd-7b82-4734-bdfc-8ca5284cd0cf 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 and claims and dig into the nitty gritty of where fashion actually stands on climate action today. 

I (Elizabeth here!) spoke with Rachel and Erdene of the climate and environmental advocacy organization Stand.Earth. The team at Stand just released their 2023 Fossil Free Fashion Scorecard, ranking 43 influential fashion brands on their progress towards decarbonization in their supply chain.

In this episode, we talk about this scorecard, discuss where fashion stands now on climate action, and what brands need to do in order to reach their climate goals.

***

THIS EPISODE WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... 

Passion Lilie

Fair trade fashion brand Passion Lilie partners with 5 different artisan groups in India to create their beautifully printed dresses, jumpsuits, and a variety of other clothing and accessories. 

As a Fair Trade Federation member, Passion Lilie ensures that their partners are paying living wages to their makers, offering a safe and healthy work environment, and are investing in the overall wellbeing of the artisans. The brand also uses durable natural fibers and non-toxic dyes for their collections.

***

Conscious Fashion Collective Job Board

Want to start or grow a career in sustainable fashion? Find your next career opportunity on Conscious Fashion Collective's Job Board. (Or if you are hiring, submit your job opening!)

You can also sign up for the Conscious Fashion Collective job newsletter to get career opportunities delivered to your inbox, plus upcoming events.

***

SHOW NOTES

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/stand-earth-fossil-free-fashion

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TRANCRIPT:

https://conscious-style-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/80-where-does-fashion-stand-on-climate-progress-rachel-erdene-of-standearth 

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CONNECT WITH STAND.EARTH: 

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]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Erdene Batzorig, Rachel Kitchin, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/stand-earth-fossil-free-fashion 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 and claims and dig into the nitty gritty of where fashion actually stands on climate action today. 

I (Elizabeth here!) spoke with Rachel and Erdene of the climate and environmental advocacy organization Stand.Earth. The team at Stand just released their 2023 Fossil Free Fashion Scorecard, ranking 43 influential fashion brands on their progress towards decarbonization in their supply chain.

In this episode, we talk about this scorecard, discuss where fashion stands now on climate action, and what brands need to do in order to reach their climate goals.

***

THIS EPISODE WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY... 

Passion Lilie

Fair trade fashion brand Passion Lilie partners with 5 different artisan groups in India to create their beautifully printed dresses, jumpsuits, and a variety of other clothing and accessories. 

As a Fair Trade Federation member, Passion Lilie ensures that their partners are paying living wages to their makers, offering a safe and healthy work environment, and are investing in the overall wellbeing of the artisans. The brand also uses durable natural fibers and non-toxic dyes for their collections.

***

Conscious Fashion Collective Job Board

Want to start or grow a career in sustainable fashion? Find your next career opportunity on Conscious Fashion Collective's Job Board. (Or if you are hiring, submit your job opening!)

You can also sign up for the Conscious Fashion Collective job newsletter to get career opportunities delivered to your inbox, plus upcoming events.

***

SHOW NOTES

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/stand-earth-fossil-free-fashion

***

TRANCRIPT:

https://conscious-style-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/80-where-does-fashion-stand-on-climate-progress-rachel-erdene-of-standearth 

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🐦 Twitter: @standearth

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]]> 80) Where Does Fashion Stand On Climate Progress? | Rachel & Erdene of Stand.Earth Erdene Batzorig, Rachel Kitchin, Elizabeth Joy 00:47:58 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 and claims and dig into the nitty gritty of where fashion actually stands on climate action today. I (Elizabeth here!) spoke with Rachel and Erdene of the climate and environmental advocacy organization Stand.Earth. The team at Stand just released their 2023 Fossil Free Fashion Scorecard, ranking 43 influential fashion brands on their progress towards decarbonization in their supply chain. In this episode, we talk about this scorecard, discuss where fashion stands now on climate action, and what brands need to do in order to reach their climate goals. 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 and claims and dig into the nitty gritty of where fashion actually stands on climate action today. I (Elizabeth here!) spoke with Rachel and Erdene of the climate and environmental advocacy organization Stand.Earth. The team at Stand just released their 2023 Fossil Free Fashion Scorecard, ranking 43 influential fashion brands on their progress towards decarbonization in their supply chain. In this episode, we talk about this scorecard, discuss where fashion stands now on climate action, and what brands need to do in order to reach their climate goals. greenwashing, climate action, fashion brands, climate change, fashion activism, fashion and climate, fossil free fashion, fossil fuels, 2023 fossil free fashion scorecard, fast fashion, stand.earth false full 5 6fa3fc12-cd42-4459-8a81-869f886c5288 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 going on now, why it matters, and how you can get involved. Plus hear about:

+  Why we need to move away from the binary of individual versus collective action

+ How historic changes in the law have influenced the fashion industry

+ The role of fashion legislation in creating a more equitable fashion future

+ And how investing in the lives of garment workers is part of the overlooked solution to fashion's climate impact

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SHOW NOTES

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/elizabeth-cline

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CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH CLINE: 

🌐 Website: www.elizabethclinebooks.com

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]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Cline, Stella Hertantyo https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/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 going on now, why it matters, and how you can get involved. Plus hear about:

+  Why we need to move away from the binary of individual versus collective action

+ How historic changes in the law have influenced the fashion industry

+ The role of fashion legislation in creating a more equitable fashion future

+ And how investing in the lives of garment workers is part of the overlooked solution to fashion's climate impact

***

SHOW NOTES

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/elizabeth-cline

***

CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH CLINE: 

🌐 Website: www.elizabethclinebooks.com

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🐦 Twitter: @elizabethlcline

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]]> 79) The Role of Fashion Legislation | Elizabeth Cline Elizabeth Cline, Stella Hertantyo 00:49:25 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 going on now, why it matters, and how you can get involved. Plus, hear about: + Why we need to move away from the binary of individual versus collective action, + How historic changes in the law have influenced the fashion industry, + The role of fashion legislation in creating a more equitable fashion future, + And how investing in the lives of garment workers is part of the overlooked solution to fashion's climate impact. 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 going on now, why it matters, and how you can get involved. Plus, hear about: + Why we need to move away from the binary of individual versus collective action, + How historic changes in the law have influenced the fashion industry, + The role of fashion legislation in creating a more equitable fashion future, + And how investing in the lives of garment workers is part of the overlooked solution to fashion's climate impact. greenwashing, sustainable fashion, fashion legislation, payup, conscious closet, garment workers, fashion reform, remake, ethical fashion, elizabeth cline, conscious fashion, slow fashion, fashion policy false full 5 61051752-ae21-425a-be12-f27da7896b25 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 also talking about:

  • The chemical warfare we're up against when shopping
  • How we can make more mindful purchasing decisions
  • What the endowment effect is and how it can reduce fashion waste
  • Plus how you can do a wardrobe ethnography

(P.S. Shakaila was on the show before too in episode 24 discussing the psychology behind what and why we buy!)

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EPISODE SPONSORS

Wearwell

wearwell is your destination for finding vetted sustainable and slow fashion brands that suit your personal style.

Whether your style leans minimalist or maximalist, preppy or rocker chic, classic or bold, or you just love your basics and athleisure, you'll want to check out online conscious marketplace, wearwell at shopwearwell.com. (You can use the code CONSCIOUS20 for 20% off your first order.)

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Want to start or grow a career in sustainable fashion? Find your next career opportunity on Conscious Fashion Collective's Job Board. (Or if you are hiring, submit your job opening!)

You can also sign up for the Conscious Fashion Collective job newsletter to get career opportunities delivered to your inbox, plus upcoming events.

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CONNECT WITH SHAKAILA: 

🌐 Website: fashionispsychology.com

📸 Instagram: @shakailaelise

📗 Book: Big Dress Energy : How Fashion Psychology Can Transform Your Wardrobe and Your Confidence

🎙️ Podcast: Big Dress Energy: The Podcast

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]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Shakaila Forbes-Bell, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/shakaila-forbes-bell-big-dress-energy 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 also talking about:

  • The chemical warfare we're up against when shopping
  • How we can make more mindful purchasing decisions
  • What the endowment effect is and how it can reduce fashion waste
  • Plus how you can do a wardrobe ethnography

(P.S. Shakaila was on the show before too in episode 24 discussing the psychology behind what and why we buy!)

***

EPISODE SPONSORS

Wearwell

wearwell is your destination for finding vetted sustainable and slow fashion brands that suit your personal style.

Whether your style leans minimalist or maximalist, preppy or rocker chic, classic or bold, or you just love your basics and athleisure, you'll want to check out online conscious marketplace, wearwell at shopwearwell.com. (You can use the code CONSCIOUS20 for 20% off your first order.)

***

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]]> 78) How To Dress For Your Best Self | Shakaila Forbes-Bell Shakaila Forbes-Bell, Elizabeth Joy 00:49:53 Right now, are you dressing for the person you are, the person you were, or the person you want to be? Not sure how to answer that question? Today's guest — fashion psychologist and best-selling author Shakaila Forbes-Bell — is breaking it all down for us. We're also talking about: + The chemical warfare we're up against when shopping + How we can make more mindful purchasing decisions + What the endowment effect is and how it can reduce fashion waste + How you can do a wardrobe ethnography Right now, are you dressing for the person you are, the person you were, or the person you want to be? Not sure how to answer that question? Today's guest — fashion psychologist and best-selling author Shakaila Forbes-Bell — is breaking it all down for us. We're also talking about: + The chemical warfare we're up against when shopping + How we can make more mindful purchasing decisions + What the endowment effect is and how it can reduce fashion waste + How you can do a wardrobe ethnography shakaila forbes-bell, fashion psychologist, fashion podcast, fashion is psychology, ethical fashion, big dress energy, conscious fashion, slow fashion, ethical fashion brand, shakaila forbes bell false full 5 6b9a4121-4a1e-44e9-a3de-3bc6584194ef 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 Hertantyo is interviewing ethical stylist Natalie Shehata to explore all of these questions and more.

(P.S. Stella also interviewed Natalie for a piece on Conscious Fashion Collective about how to become a sustainable stylist!)

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]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Natalie Shehata, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/natalie-shehata-ethical-stylist 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 Hertantyo is interviewing ethical stylist Natalie Shehata to explore all of these questions and more.

(P.S. Stella also interviewed Natalie for a piece on Conscious Fashion Collective about how to become a sustainable stylist!)

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]]> 77) What Is Democratizing Fashion Truly About? | Natalie Shehata Natalie Shehata, Elizabeth Joy 00:55:41 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 Hertantyo is interviewing ethical stylist Natalie Shehata to explore all of these questions and more. 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 Hertantyo is interviewing ethical stylist Natalie Shehata to explore all of these questions and more. natalie shehata, fashion stylist, tommie magazine, slow fashion brand, diversity, ethical stylist, ethical fashion, conscious fashion brand, conscious fashion, slow fashion, ethical fashion brand, conscious style false full 5 7cae6f7a-177c-4f82-ac4e-1d204821cd39 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 getting off that fashion trend-mill
  • How the ever faster moving trend cycle leads to such immense levels of textile waste,
  • And the realities and multi-layered impacts of waste colonialism.

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]]> Tue, 14 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Nina Gbor, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/nina-gbor-fashion-trendmill 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 getting off that fashion trend-mill
  • How the ever faster moving trend cycle leads to such immense levels of textile waste,
  • And the realities and multi-layered impacts of waste colonialism.

*****

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Wearwell

wearwell is your destination for finding vetted sustainable and slow fashion brands that suit your personal style.

Whether your style leans minimalist or maximalist, preppy or rocker chic, classic or bold, or you just love your basics and athleisure, you'll want to check out online conscious marketplace, wearwell at shopwearwell.com. (You can use the code CONSCIOUS20 for 20% off your first order.)

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]]> 76) Getting Off The Fashion Trend-Mill | Nina Gbor Nina Gbor, Elizabeth Joy 00:54:31 Ever felt like you were just on a hamster wheel of following trends or constantly shopping for clothes? Nina Gbor of Eco Styles is sharing her advice for "getting off the fashion trend-mill" and revealing the heavy impact that fashion's rapid trend cycles have on people and the planet. Ever felt like you were just on a hamster wheel of following trends or constantly shopping for clothes? Nina Gbor of Eco Styles is sharing her advice for "getting off the fashion trend-mill" and revealing the heavy impact that fashion's rapid trend cycles have on people and the planet. personal style, trend cycles, personal stylist, nina gbor, fashion trend mill, secondhand clothing, slow fashion, eco styles, fashion trends, conscious style false full 5 d69aec9c-a349-44bd-aa53-bea2ff8bd8a7 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 more!

 

 

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]]> Tue, 7 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Mandy Lee, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/mandy-lee-trend-forecaster 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 more!

 

 

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Wearwell

wearwell is your destination for finding vetted sustainable and slow fashion brands that suit your personal style.

Whether your style leans minimalist or maximalist, preppy or rocker chic, classic or bold, or you just love your basics and athleisure, you'll want to check out online conscious marketplace, wearwell at shopwearwell.com. (You can use the code CONSCIOUS20 for 20% off your first order.)

 

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]]> 75) How Fashion Trends Are Really Formed | Mandy Lee Mandy Lee, Elizabeth Joy 01:01:15 How are trends in fashion formed? What is the relationship between trends and finding your personal style? And what are the misconceptions surrounding trend forecasting? Mandy Lee (@oldloserinbrooklyn) answers these questions and more in this episode. How are trends in fashion formed? What is the relationship between trends and finding your personal style? And what are the misconceptions surrounding trend forecasting? Mandy Lee (@oldloserinbrooklyn) answers these questions and more in this episode. personal style, trend forecasting, trend forecaster, mandy lee, trend cycle, fashion trend predictions, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, slow fashion, oldloserinbrooklyn, fashion trends, fast fashion, conscious style true full 5 c0012651-046f-4daa-936c-61a0c8cb83f0 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?

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Wearwell

wearwell is your destination for finding vetted sustainable and slow fashion brands that suit your personal style.

Whether your style leans minimalist or maximalist, preppy or rocker chic, classic or bold, or you just love your basics and athleisure, you'll want to check out online conscious marketplace, wearwell at shopwearwell.com. (You can use the code CONSCIOUS20 for 20% off your first order.)

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]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Sophie Strauss, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sophie-strauss-personal-stylist 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?

***

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Wearwell

wearwell is your destination for finding vetted sustainable and slow fashion brands that suit your personal style.

Whether your style leans minimalist or maximalist, preppy or rocker chic, classic or bold, or you just love your basics and athleisure, you'll want to check out online conscious marketplace, wearwell at shopwearwell.com. (You can use the code CONSCIOUS20 for 20% off your first order.)

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]]> 74) What A Responsible Closet Clean-Out Looks Like — Plus Personal Style Tips | Sophie Strauss Sophie Strauss, Elizabeth Joy 01:00:04 What does it mean to have a personal style? And how can we even go about finding it? And when our closet doesn't feel aligned with our style any longer, how do we go about doing a responsible clean-out? We cover all of this and more with Sophie Strauss. What does it mean to have a personal style? And how can we even go about finding it? And when our closet doesn't feel aligned with our style any longer, how do we go about doing a responsible clean-out? We cover all of this and more with Sophie Strauss. personal style, sustainable fashion, personal stylist, closet audit, stylist, sophie strauss, slow fashion false full 5 12bcfc0b-4a92-497a-8da0-5ff82e8359ef 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 wear
  • How we can determine our soul style and start dressing for our soul style
  • The interconnections between beauty, body image, and the fashion industry

Hit play to uncover what soul style is all about!

 

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]]> Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Kerry Wilde, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/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 wear
  • How we can determine our soul style and start dressing for our soul style
  • The interconnections between beauty, body image, and the fashion industry

Hit play to uncover what soul style is all about!

 

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]]> 73) How To Uncover Your Soul Style | Kerry Wilde Kerry Wilde, Elizabeth Joy 00:51:03 What if there were a way to connect the dots of what you wear and who you are to get a deeper understanding not only of your personal style, but also of your identity? Kerry Wilde is a soul stylist dedicated to doing just that for her clients — and she's sharing her wisdom in this episode. Welcome to the season 5 premiere! What if there were a way to connect the dots of what you wear and who you are to get a deeper understanding not only of your personal style, but also of your identity? Kerry Wilde is a soul stylist dedicated to doing just that for her clients — and she's sharing her wisdom in this episode. Welcome to the season 5 premiere! style coach, soul stylist, soul style, fashion stylist, podcast, podcaster, fashion podcast, kerry wilde, slow fashion brand, stylist, conscious fashion brand, conscious fashion, slow fashion, conscious style false full 5 23231bf3-7618-4895-81d9-3164fd0e28ef 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.

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]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ 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.

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]]> Season 5 Sneak Peek! Theme, Topics, and Announcements Elizabeth Joy 00:08:40 Get a first look at what our next season's theme is going to be and hear about some of the topics you can look forward to listening to. Plus I reveal a new segment of the show, introduce you to our co-host, and talk about a format addition to the podcast! Get a first look at what our next season's theme is going to be and hear about some of the topics you can look forward to listening to. Plus I reveal a new segment of the show, introduce you to our co-host, and talk about a format addition to the podcast! conscious style podcast, conscious style false trailer 5 9c60c125-6fe2-4950-a129-6cbe149e2e3e 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 number is likely much larger today!

And global fiber production increased to a record 113 million tonnes last year, according to the Textile Exchange. That figure has almost doubled in the last 20 years and is expected to further increase to 149 million tons by 2030. Yikes!

So who or what is to "blame" for this rapid rise of overconsumption and overproduction?  We're sharing some perspectives in this episode.

 

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]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy https://conscious-style-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/72-whats-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 number is likely much larger today!

And global fiber production increased to a record 113 million tonnes last year, according to the Textile Exchange. That figure has almost doubled in the last 20 years and is expected to further increase to 149 million tons by 2030. Yikes!

So who or what is to "blame" for this rapid rise of overconsumption and overproduction?  We're sharing some perspectives in this episode.

 

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]]> 72) What's Driving Overconsumption in Fashion? Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy 00:52:55 Overproduction and overconsumption are two of the biggest issues in fashion today. But who — or what — is behind it? Overproduction and overconsumption are two of the biggest issues in fashion today. But who — or what — is behind it? fashion psychology, fashion trend, overconsumption, fast fashion, overproduction false full 4 aa6fdbdb-333c-4ee2-80c9-f86be3ed2aa9 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!

 

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]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy https://conscious-style-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/71-is-slow-fashion-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!

 

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]]> 71) Is Sustainable Fashion Always More Expensive? Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy 00:44:49 The relationship between price and sustainability is not always what it seems. We're talking about the many layers of cost, price tags, affordability, and slow fashion. The relationship between price and sustainability is not always what it seems. We're talking about the many layers of cost, price tags, affordability, and slow fashion. sustainable fashion brand, sustainable fashion, slow fashion brand, ethical clothing, slow fashion podcast, ethical fashion, slow fashion, pricing of sustainable fashion false full 4 0ef24cc8-b3ce-4685-a989-7f31b4423a7c 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 about our experiences for what's worked — and what hasn't!

 

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]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Stella Hertantyo https://conscious-style-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/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 about our experiences for what's worked — and what hasn't!

 

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]]> 70) How Can We Talk About Slow Fashion With Our Friends? Elizabeth Joy, Stella Hertantyo 00:39:56 How can we discuss sustainable fashion with our family, friends, and colleagues without feeling "preachy"? In this episode, we share our experiences and some tips we've learned along the way! How can we discuss sustainable fashion with our family, friends, and colleagues without feeling "preachy"? In this episode, we share our experiences and some tips we've learned along the way! slow fashion brands, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, slow fashion movement, slow fashion false full 4 13662b45-cd7f-4a8f-b714-81544c510c7e 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. 

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]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Stella Hertantyo https://conscious-style-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/69-fast-fashion-resale-programs-greenwashing-or-progress 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. 

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]]> 69) What's The Deal With Fast Fashion Resale Programs? Elizabeth Joy, Stella Hertantyo 00:38:34 Brands from Zara to Shein have made headlines recently for their resale programs. But are fast fashion's resale platforms a true step in the right direction towards circularity? Or is it just more greenwashing? Brands from Zara to Shein have made headlines recently for their resale programs. But are fast fashion's resale platforms a true step in the right direction towards circularity? Or is it just more greenwashing? resale programs, fashion waste crisis, fashion resale programs, secondhand fashion, preloved fashion, secondhand clothing, greewashing, slow fashion, fast fashion false full 4 4671edd0-10f5-4980-a491-ce60efb7b93f 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 to make better choices, how can we tell if a fashion brand is greenwashing?

Hit play to hear Stella and Elizabeth's perspectives on fast fashion's sustainability efforts.

 

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]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy https://conscious-style-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/can-fast-fashion-brands-ever-be-sustainable/transcript 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 to make better choices, how can we tell if a fashion brand is greenwashing?

Hit play to hear Stella and Elizabeth's perspectives on fast fashion's sustainability efforts.

 

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]]> 68) Can Fast Fashion Brands Ever Be Sustainable? Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy 00:47:40 There is so much to unpack when it comes to fast fashion's greenwashing. In this Conscious Question episode, Stella and Elizabeth break down if fast fashion brands could ever be sustainable. There is so much to unpack when it comes to fast fashion's greenwashing. In this Conscious Question episode, Stella and Elizabeth break down if fast fashion brands could ever be sustainable. greenwashing, sustainable fashion, slow fashion brands, fast fashion brands, ethical fashion, fashion activist, slow fashion, fast fashion false full 4 87db9f7e-dd01-4bed-859f-c54a619ac142 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 take on greenwashing that applies to more beyond fashion.

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]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Milos Vranes, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/tips-to-spot-greenwashing/ 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 take on greenwashing that applies to more beyond fashion.

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]]> 67) Tips For Spotting Greenwashing | with Milos Vranes of Green Eco Dream Milos Vranes, Elizabeth Joy 00:51:46 Hear about some of the red flags of greenwashing, the nuances with certifications, and the challenges of growing a values-based small business with Milos Vranes, co-founder of Green Eco Dream. Hear about some of the red flags of greenwashing, the nuances with certifications, and the challenges of growing a values-based small business with Milos Vranes, co-founder of Green Eco Dream. greenwashing, conscious business, sustainable business, green eco dream, responsible business, small business false full 4 8e7b6a39-2bd7-44a4-b657-e58bcce92553 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 we need to dismantle, decentralize, monolithic Fashion system and what kind of clothing systems could take its place.

Join us in this season finale of this podcast. 

 

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]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Sara Arnold, Sandra Niessen, Cindi Clark, Sam Weir https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/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 we need to dismantle, decentralize, monolithic Fashion system and what kind of clothing systems could take its place.

Join us in this season finale of this podcast. 

 

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]]> 66) Defashioning and Creating A Pluriverse of Clothing Systems | with Fashion Act Now Elizabeth Joy, Sara Arnold, Sandra Niessen, Cindi Clark, Sam Weir 01:03:17 What does it mean to defashion? And what would clothing and style look like without "fashion" as an industry? We're exploring in this season finale episode with activist group Fashion Act Now. What does it mean to defashion? And what would clothing and style look like without "fashion" as an industry? We're exploring in this season finale episode with activist group Fashion Act Now. sustainable fashion, fashion act now, fast fashion brands, fashion activist, slow fashion, fast fashion false full 4 de098475-f80f-4687-b70c-e10ab75849a8 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 nonprofit organization and multi-stakeholder initiative, connecting factories, workers, trade unions, NGOs, brands, and other fashion industry influencers.

There's a lot to unpack in this episode — hit play and let's get into this layered discussion.

 

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]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Mousumi Sarangi, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/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 nonprofit organization and multi-stakeholder initiative, connecting factories, workers, trade unions, NGOs, brands, and other fashion industry influencers.

There's a lot to unpack in this episode — hit play and let's get into this layered discussion.

 

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]]> 65) Will Slowing Down Fashion Hurt Garment Workers? | with Mousumi Sarangi of Fair Wear Foundation Mousumi Sarangi, Elizabeth Joy 00:42:46 What happens to garment workers if we're all consuming far less clothing? Stella Hertantyo is interviewing Mousumi Sarangi of Fair Wear Foundation to explore this question and more. What happens to garment workers if we're all consuming far less clothing? Stella Hertantyo is interviewing Mousumi Sarangi of Fair Wear Foundation to explore this question and more. bangladesh, garment worker rights, garment manufacturers, slow fashion brands, garment workers, fast fashion brands, fair wear foundation, garment makers, garment factory workers, mousumi sarangi, the industry we want, slow fashion, fast fashion false full 4 124f69e7-3bf7-4f6a-8f54-7e7bd2cb6af0 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 pace of media is impacting journalists, and so much more.

 

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]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Jasmin Malik Chua, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/jasmin-malik-chua 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 pace of media is impacting journalists, and so much more.

 

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]]> 64) How Journalists Can Shift The Sustainable Fashion Conversation | with Jasmin Malik Chua of Sourcing Journal Jasmin Malik Chua, Elizabeth Joy 00:44:17 How can journalists help shift the conversation on sustainability and worker rights in fashion? How can journalists navigate the sea of greenwashing? And can they play a role in filtering out the greenwashing noise for all of us? We're exploring all of these questions with sustainable fashion journalist Jasmin Malik Chua. How can journalists help shift the conversation on sustainability and worker rights in fashion? How can journalists navigate the sea of greenwashing? And can they play a role in filtering out the greenwashing noise for all of us? We're exploring all of these questions with sustainable fashion journalist Jasmin Malik Chua. greenwashing, sourcing journal, journalist, sustainable fashion, fast fashion brands, jasmin malik chua, fashion journalist, labor rights, slow fashion, sustainable fashion journalist, fast fashion false full 4 23b27273-3244-4c4f-96dc-7fffb66de0c6 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.

 

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]]> Bonus: It's OK To Grow Slow Conscious Life & Style LLC 00:41:48 Hustle culture tells us we have to work as hard as we can as much as we can to achieve quickly. But I'm here to tell you that it's okay to grow slow. Hustle culture tells us we have to work as hard as we can as much as we can to achieve quickly. But I'm here to tell you that it's okay to grow slow. sustainable business, slow business, slow living, entrepreneur, slow fashion, social entrepreneur false bonus 4 aa1459dd-1cfe-430d-a1b7-6ddd1d879f78 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 Saskia de Feijter — the founder of Ja Wol and the host of the podcast, A Smaller Life.

If you haven't listened to part 1 — which is episode 62 — you might want to go back and do that first, since we referenced some things that we talked about in part one in this episode.

 

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]]> 63) Hustle Culture, Boundaries, and Quitting Social Media as a Small Biz Owner | with Saskia de Feijter, part 2 Elizabeth Joy, Saskia de Feijter 00:56:24 In part 2, Saskia de Feijter and I chat about letting go of hustle culture, how to create systems and boundaries as a creative entrepreneur, and if it's possible to quit social media as a small business owner. In part 2, Saskia de Feijter and I chat about letting go of hustle culture, how to create systems and boundaries as a creative entrepreneur, and if it's possible to quit social media as a small business owner. a smaller life podcast, hustle culture, a smaller life, saskia de feijter, ja wol podast, crafting, conscious entrepreneurship, knitting false full 4 27e9c015-0bd2-41e1-a346-982b044f12eb 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 two will be published next Tuesday. Hit subscribe so you don't miss it! 

 

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]]> Tue, 4 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Saskia de Feijter, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/conscious-entrepreneurship 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.

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]]> 62) Conscious Entrepreneurship and Crafting | with Saskia de Feijter, part 1 Saskia de Feijter, Elizabeth Joy 00:57:43 Saskia de Feijter of Ja Wol and A Smaller Life podcast talks about building a values-based small business, the winding path of an entrepreneur, and how to have a conscious crafting practice. Saskia de Feijter of Ja Wol and A Smaller Life podcast talks about building a values-based small business, the winding path of an entrepreneur, and how to have a conscious crafting practice. conscious crafting, a smaller life podcast, sewing, ja wol, a smaller life, saskia de feijter, crafting, slow living, conscious entrepreneurship, conscious fashion, slow fashion, knitting false full 4 580b3c8f-3e1b-4134-805c-aa870f38bd37 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 to go beyond the headlines to discover what led to this waste crisis decades before it grabbed the attention of the media and how things have been faring after the news stories died down…

 

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]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Desierto Vestido, SumOfUs, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/fashion-waste-atacama-desert 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 to go beyond the headlines to discover what led to this waste crisis decades before it grabbed the attention of the media and how things have been faring after the news stories died down…

 

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]]> 61) Fashion's Waste Crisis in the Atacama Desert | with SumOfUs and Desierto Vestido Desierto Vestido, SumOfUs, Elizabeth Joy 00:46:16 Learn about what led to the fashion and textile waste crisis in Chile's Atacama Desert, what happened to this open air clothing dump after the headlines died down, and how you can be part of the movement demanding change. Learn about what led to the fashion and textile waste crisis in Chile's Atacama Desert, what happened to this open air clothing dump after the headlines died down, and how you can be part of the movement demanding change. sustainable fashion, fashion waste crisis, desierto vestido, fast fashion brands, atacama desert, slow fashion, sumofus, fast fashion, fashion waste false full 4 fff39532-0a04-4d81-a26e-63d50c45a12f 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 responsibility it should be to ensure that living wages are paid;
  • The most effective way to hold brands accountable to pay living wages without jeopardizing the livelihoods of workers;
  • And why paying garment workers higher wages doesn't necessarily mean that they will lose their jobs.

Hit play to find out what it takes to achieve living wages for garment workers in the fashion industry. 

 

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]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Anne Bienias, Stella Hertantyo https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/living-wages-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 responsibility it should be to ensure that living wages are paid;
  • The most effective way to hold brands accountable to pay living wages without jeopardizing the livelihoods of workers;
  • And why paying garment workers higher wages doesn't necessarily mean that they will lose their jobs.

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]]> 60) Living Wages for Garment Makers | with Anne Bienias of Clean Clothes Campaign Anne Bienias, Stella Hertantyo 00:53:54 What will it really take to ensure living wages for garment makers across the fashion industry? In this episode, guest host Stella Hertantyo is interviewing the Living Wage Coordinator at Clean Clothes Campaign, Anne Bienias, to explore this question. What will it really take to ensure living wages for garment makers across the fashion industry? In this episode, guest host Stella Hertantyo is interviewing the Living Wage Coordinator at Clean Clothes Campaign, Anne Bienias, to explore this question. living wage, living wages, sustainable fashion, fair wages, fashion activism, payup, garment workers, pay equity, garment makers, fashion industry, labor rights, ethical fashion, fashion activist, slow fashion, fast fashion, fashion checker, clean clothes campaign false full 4 92191a1d-0d57-4c6e-93af-4cf21f2c6ef8 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 Niha created the brand.

 

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]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Niha Elety, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/niha-elety-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.

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]]> 59) Disrupting Power Dynamics in Fashion | with Niha Elety of Tega Collective Niha Elety, Elizabeth Joy 00:47:58 Fashion's imbalanced power dynamics are at the root of many of the industry's injustices. In this episode, sustainable fashion advocate and creative Niha Elety shares how Tega Collective is rewriting how a fashion brand can operate. Fashion's imbalanced power dynamics are at the root of many of the industry's injustices. In this episode, sustainable fashion advocate and creative Niha Elety shares how Tega Collective is rewriting how a fashion brand can operate. sustainable fashion advocate, sustainable fashion, cultural sustainability, slow fashion designer, slow fashion brand, niha elety, tega collective, ethical fashion, slow fashion, cultural appropriation false full 4 55bae850-da9d-4d61-b508-444967cccdc4 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.

 

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]]> Tue, 6 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Sara Idacavage, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/history-fast-fashion/ 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.

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]]> 58) The History of Fast Fashion | with Sara Idacavage Sara Idacavage, Elizabeth Joy 01:03:02 How did the fashion industry get to where it is today? Well we'll be getting a history lesson from fashion historian and educator Sara Idacavage in this episode! How did the fashion industry get to where it is today? Well we'll be getting a history lesson from fashion historian and educator Sara Idacavage in this episode! history, fashion education, sustainable fashion, fast fashion brand, sara idacavage, fashion historian, fashion industry, history of fashion, fast fashion false full 4 2ab73b0c-4daf-49ab-b65d-f88316c98d70 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.

 

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]]> Bonus: 7 Alternative Fashion Business Models Stella Hertantyo 00:27:22 It's time to reimagine the way fashion operates. Alternative fashion business models are one way that we can start to do this. Businesses that actually put people and the planet above endless growth and profits; that center sustainability, equity, and community; that put their values at the core of what they do... businesses that could reshape the way we even view fashion. It's time to reimagine the way fashion operates. Alternative fashion business models are one way that we can start to do this. Businesses that actually put people and the planet above endless growth and profits; that center sustainability, equity, and community; that put their values at the core of what they do... businesses that could reshape the way we even view fashion. sustainable fashion brand, sustainable fashion, eco fashion, fair fashion, secondhand fashion, ethical fashion, made-to-order fashion, slow fashion, sustainable fashion business false bonus 4 8dcce822-e885-420b-abfe-ae9135c33522 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 CEO of sustainable fashion consultancy Recloseted — is for you.

Hit play to learn all about starting a slow fashion brand.

 

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]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Selina Ho https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/starting-sustainable-fashion-brand 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 CEO of sustainable fashion consultancy Recloseted — is for you.

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]]> 57) Tips For Starting A Slow Fashion Brand | with Selina Ho of Recloseted Elizabeth Joy, Selina Ho 00:43:14 Want to learn more about starting your own slow fashion brand? Selina Ho, founder of sustainable fashion consultancy Recloseted, is sharing her launching blueprint in this episode. Want to learn more about starting your own slow fashion brand? Selina Ho, founder of sustainable fashion consultancy Recloseted, is sharing her launching blueprint in this episode. sustainable fashion brand, fashion designer, sustainable fashion, recloseted radio, slow fashion brand, recloseted, selina ho, ethical fashion, slow fashion, fashion brand false full 4 aa094c87-938b-47e9-8da9-055ff67c536b 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 people
  • Some of the driving forces behind conspicuous (i.e. very visible) consumption
  • The psychology behind the acceleration of fashion consumption
  • Why some of us might have cognitive dissonance between knowing the harms of the fashion industry and still continuing to overconsume
  • How we can start to slow down our consumption
  • How we can harness the positive power of fashion to improve our wellbeing

Hit play to hear all of Dion's insights!

 

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]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Dr. Dion Terrelonge, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/dion-terrelonge-fashion-psychologist 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 people
  • Some of the driving forces behind conspicuous (i.e. very visible) consumption
  • The psychology behind the acceleration of fashion consumption
  • Why some of us might have cognitive dissonance between knowing the harms of the fashion industry and still continuing to overconsume
  • How we can start to slow down our consumption
  • How we can harness the positive power of fashion to improve our wellbeing

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]]> 56) Style Psychology and The Drivers Of Consumption | with Dr. Dion Terrelonge Dr. Dion Terrelonge, Elizabeth Joy 01:10:34 What are the connections between navigating our identity and the clothes that we wear? What drives us — on a psychological level — to overconsume or to consume conspicuously?And could we use what we know about psychology and these consumption drivers to slow down fashion? Well, we're exploring all of that and more in this week's episode with fashion psychologist Dr. Dion Terrelonge. What are the connections between navigating our identity and the clothes that we wear? What drives us — on a psychological level — to overconsume or to consume conspicuously?And could we use what we know about psychology and these consumption drivers to slow down fashion? Well, we're exploring all of that and more in this week's episode with fashion psychologist Dr. Dion Terrelonge. fashion psychology, shopping addiction, fashion psychologist, psychologist, style psychology, fashion consumption, overconsumption, shopping false full 4 4e18a9ef-ef48-400a-b90a-8577b2c1e96a 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 ancestral crafts and traditional knowledge, while slowing down fashion too.

 

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Monica and Stella will explore the deeper causes of cultural misappropriation in fashion and discuss how cultural intellectual property can help sustain ancestral crafts and traditional knowledge, while slowing down fashion too.

 

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]]> 55) Cultural Misappropriation and Cultural Sustainability in Fashion | with Monica Boța-Moisin of Cultural IP Rights Initiative Monica Boța-Moisin, Stella Hertantyo 01:01:58 Fashion is notorious for copying designs and cultural misappropriation — but it doesn't have to be this way. Fashion can be a vehicle to celebrate and sustain traditional knowledge, artisan crafts, and cultural expressions. And Monica Boța Moisin is showing us how this can be possible in this episode. Fashion is notorious for copying designs and cultural misappropriation — but it doesn't have to be this way. Fashion can be a vehicle to celebrate and sustain traditional knowledge, artisan crafts, and cultural expressions. And Monica Boța Moisin is showing us how this can be possible in this episode. intellectual property, sustainable fashion, cultural sustainability, culture, slow fashion brands, sustainability, ethical fashion, monica boța-moisin, slow fashion false full 4 90c95be5-1ea6-416d-829d-e9013059fc68 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 media
  • How algorithms impact us as content creators and content consumers
  • How news cycles have been speeding up — and what the impact has been
  • Why podcasting is such a powerful form of media
  • How we can start to slow down our consumption (and production) of media

 

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]]> Tue, 9 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Kestrel Jenkins, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/kestrel-jenkins-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 media
  • How algorithms impact us as content creators and content consumers
  • How news cycles have been speeding up — and what the impact has been
  • Why podcasting is such a powerful form of media
  • How we can start to slow down our consumption (and production) of media

 

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]]> 54) Slowing Down Media | with Kestrel Jenkins of Conscious Chatter Kestrel Jenkins, Elizabeth Joy 01:01:16 Just as fashion has been getting faster and faster, the pace of media has also been speeding up right along with it. That's why Kestrel Jenkins, host of the Conscious Chatter podcast, believes that if we want to slow down fashion, then we also have to talk about slowing down media. Just as fashion has been getting faster and faster, the pace of media has also been speeding up right along with it. That's why Kestrel Jenkins, host of the Conscious Chatter podcast, believes that if we want to slow down fashion, then we also have to talk about slowing down media. sustainable fashion, kestrel jenkins, slow media, conscious chatter, fast media, social media, slow fashion false full 4 d7fdfb88-42ec-4652-a83a-8bef4a79cd73 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, too
  • What it's like to co-own a brand with the manufacturer
  • How this partnership enables far more transparency
  • The challenges of marketing in an ethical way that feels good
  • And so much more.

Hit play and join us as we peel the layers of what transparent production looks like.

 

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  • An insider perspective into what goes into making a watch — and what that tells us about the rest of the fashion industry, too
  • What it's like to co-own a brand with the manufacturer
  • How this partnership enables far more transparency
  • The challenges of marketing in an ethical way that feels good
  • And so much more.

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]]> 53) Building A Better Supply Chain: From Transparent Production to Authentic Marketing | with Sally Lim of 2°EAST Sally Lim, Elizabeth Joy 00:55:35 Most fashion brands' supply chains lack transparency and accountability. While the industry has made some incremental improvements in past years, we have a long way to go. But what if fashion brands reimagined what their supply chain could look like? Most fashion brands' supply chains lack transparency and accountability. While the industry has made some incremental improvements in past years, we have a long way to go. But what if fashion brands reimagined what their supply chain could look like? sustainable fashion brand, conscious brand, sustainable marketing, sustainable brand, watches, authentic marketing, ethical marketing, 2 degrees east, ethical fashion, ethical brand, ethical fashion brand false full 4 38797ac1-0018-4433-b8ad-96cbe04d6dd4 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 Migration
  • The impact of these lost histories in understanding textiles and fashion
  • How we can collectively work to uncover and integrate lost and/or overlooked textile histories 
  • How she is integrating her research into her work with the organization Fiber With A Cause
  • What role technology plays in the fashion industry, and in the slow fashion movement.

 

Hit play to uncover the impact of restorative textile history in building a better fashion future.

 

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]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Karen Baker, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/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 Migration
  • The impact of these lost histories in understanding textiles and fashion
  • How we can collectively work to uncover and integrate lost and/or overlooked textile histories 
  • How she is integrating her research into her work with the organization Fiber With A Cause
  • What role technology plays in the fashion industry, and in the slow fashion movement.

 

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]]> 52) Uncovering Lost Textile Histories and Weaving a Slow Fashion Future | with fiber artist Karen Baker Karen Baker, Elizabeth Joy 00:52:10 How do lost textile histories from marginalized communities impact and limit our understanding of fashion history and fashion as a whole? How does uncovering and understanding these histories help us better envision the potential future for fashion? That's what we're exploring in this episode with ethnographic fiber artist Karen Baker. How do lost textile histories from marginalized communities impact and limit our understanding of fashion history and fashion as a whole? How does uncovering and understanding these histories help us better envision the potential future for fashion? That's what we're exploring in this episode with ethnographic fiber artist Karen Baker. textile artist, sustainable fashion, weaving, textile art, textile history, fiber artist, textiles, weaver, slow fashion brand, fiber with a cause, karen baker, ethical fashion, slow fashion movement, slow fashion false full 4 e7028a66-3dc8-449a-bb36-75df4198f801 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 wardrobe feels like us any longer, and more.

Hit play to find out how you can be a part of the slow fashion movement by simply loving what you already own!

 

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]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Sam Weir, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sustainable-stylist-sam-weir 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 wardrobe feels like us any longer, and more.

Hit play to find out how you can be a part of the slow fashion movement by simply loving what you already own!

 

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]]> 51) How To Find Joy In Your Closet Again | with stylist Sam Weir of Lotte Sam Weir, Elizabeth Joy 01:03:07 How can we start to rekindle our relationship to our clothing when it feels as if everything and everyone around us is telling us that we need the latest, trendiest pieces in our wardrobe? How do we get clarity on our personal style when there are so many messages telling us what we "should" be wearing? How do we rediscover our own unique styling creativity when fashion has been equated with constant consumption of newness? It's time for a fashion paradigm shift. How can we start to rekindle our relationship to our clothing when it feels as if everything and everyone around us is telling us that we need the latest, trendiest pieces in our wardrobe? How do we get clarity on our personal style when there are so many messages telling us what we "should" be wearing? How do we rediscover our own unique styling creativity when fashion has been equated with constant consumption of newness? It's time for a fashion paradigm shift. fashion stylist, sustainable fashion, stylist, lotte, conscious fashion, sam weir, slow fashion, sustainable stylist false full 4 7a7f55f2-df47-472a-97f2-5be8f3a75b69 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 crisis. So why can't we stop buying so many cheap clothes? 

What makes this fast-fashion habit so particularly hard to break? Well, that is what we're going to be talking about today with our guest: Zainab. In this episode, she'll be breaking down:

  • What ultra-fast fashion exactly is
  • Why it's so addictive, especially for young people
  • How fast fashion's marketing tactics keep people hooked on their "drug"
  • The role that influencers play in overconsumption
  • And how we can start to challenge and change these fast fashion systems.

Hit play and join us in exploring just how fast fashion brands are "using every trick in the book to get us addicted"... 

 

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]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Zainab Mahmood, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/zainab-mahmood-fast-fashion 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 crisis. So why can't we stop buying so many cheap clothes? 

What makes this fast-fashion habit so particularly hard to break? Well, that is what we're going to be talking about today with our guest: Zainab. In this episode, she'll be breaking down:

  • What ultra-fast fashion exactly is
  • Why it's so addictive, especially for young people
  • How fast fashion's marketing tactics keep people hooked on their "drug"
  • The role that influencers play in overconsumption
  • And how we can start to challenge and change these fast fashion systems.

Hit play and join us in exploring just how fast fashion brands are "using every trick in the book to get us addicted"... 

 

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]]> 50) Why Is Fast Fashion So Addictive? | with Zainab Mahmood Zainab Mahmood, Elizabeth Joy 00:48:19 What is ultra fast fashion and why is it SO addictive, especially for young people? What role do influencers and brand marketing campaigns play in promoting overconsumption? Writer Zainab Mahmood is breaking it all down for us in this episode. What is ultra fast fashion and why is it SO addictive, especially for young people? What role do influencers and brand marketing campaigns play in promoting overconsumption? Writer Zainab Mahmood is breaking it all down for us in this episode. zainab mahmood, shein, fashion psychology, sustainable fashion, fast fashion brand, overconsumption, consumer psychology, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, slow fashion, fast fashion, overproduction false full 4 fc53c5f0-263c-4449-b246-480ccd09f18a 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,
  • How his work with artisan communities has helped him understand what sustainable fashion means in practice, how social enterprises work, and how alternative fashion business models are helping us shift the business of fashion by tackling overconsumption and waste,
  • Why he thinks we are in the era of fashion accountability and the role that business reporting plays in this, and;
  • Why local ecosystems are production and consumption and circular textile economies are key elements of degrowth in practice

Hit play to find out how social enterprises can shift fashion’s future. 

 

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]]> Tue, 5 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Simone Cipriani, Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/simone-cipriani 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,
  • How his work with artisan communities has helped him understand what sustainable fashion means in practice, how social enterprises work, and how alternative fashion business models are helping us shift the business of fashion by tackling overconsumption and waste,
  • Why he thinks we are in the era of fashion accountability and the role that business reporting plays in this, and;
  • Why local ecosystems are production and consumption and circular textile economies are key elements of degrowth in practice

Hit play to find out how social enterprises can shift fashion’s future. 

 

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]]> 49) What Are Social Enterprises and How Can They Help Shift Fashion? | with Simone Cipriani of the Ethical Fashion Initiative Simone Cipriani, Stella Hertantyo, Elizabeth Joy 00:49:24 Have you heard of "social enterprises" and wondered what exactly they are? This episode explores what a social enterprise is and how these alternative business models could play an important role in reshaping fashion for the better. Have you heard of "social enterprises" and wondered what exactly they are? This episode explores what a social enterprise is and how these alternative business models could play an important role in reshaping fashion for the better. artisan fashion, artisan-made, simone cipriani, fast fashion brand, degrowth, slow fashion brand, post growth, ethical fashion initiative, slow fashion, ethical fashion brand, fair trade, social enterprise false full 4 dc4e9e88-43df-4ab0-8f67-df7e50a572b4 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 ways that fashion could participate effectively in a post-growth future to work in the interest of the common good.

In this episode, you'll hear from three members of the research team at the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney:

  • Dr. Samantha Sharpe: Associate Professor and Research Director
  • Dr. Monique Retamal:  Program Lead for Resource Stewardship, and
  • Dr. Taylor Brydges: Research Principal

Hit play and find out how we can all participate in this change and what a healthier future for fashion could look like. 

 

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]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Wellbeing Wardrobe researchers, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/wellbeing-wardrobe 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 ways that fashion could participate effectively in a post-growth future to work in the interest of the common good.

In this episode, you'll hear from three members of the research team at the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney:

  • Dr. Samantha Sharpe: Associate Professor and Research Director
  • Dr. Monique Retamal:  Program Lead for Resource Stewardship, and
  • Dr. Taylor Brydges: Research Principal

Hit play and find out how we can all participate in this change and what a healthier future for fashion could look like. 

 

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]]> 48) How A Wellbeing Economy for Fashion Can Put People + Planet Above Profits | with the Wellbeing Wardrobe research team Wellbeing Wardrobe researchers, Elizabeth Joy 00:53:59 How can we finally get fashion to put people + planet ahead of the pursuit of never ending growth and profits? Perhaps what we need is a "Wellbeing Economy" for fashion. How can we finally get fashion to put people + planet ahead of the pursuit of never ending growth and profits? Perhaps what we need is a "Wellbeing Economy" for fashion. wellbeing economy, sustainable fashion, degrowth, post-growth, wellbeing wardrobe, post growth, conscious fashion, slow fashion movement, slow fashion, fast fashion false full 4 302f5354-9238-4a33-8c96-0118382fd5c9 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: 

  • How we can identify when we have an unhealthy relationship to shopping
  • How we can start to create a healthier relationship to shopping and fashion
  • How we can still enjoy style and fashion without constant consumption
  • The benefits of capsule wardrobes
  • How a capsule wardrobe changed Jessica's relationship with fashion

 

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]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Jessica Harumi, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/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: 

  • How we can identify when we have an unhealthy relationship to shopping
  • How we can start to create a healthier relationship to shopping and fashion
  • How we can still enjoy style and fashion without constant consumption
  • The benefits of capsule wardrobes
  • How a capsule wardrobe changed Jessica's relationship with fashion

 

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]]> 47) How to Cultivate a Healthier Relationship to Shopping | with Jessica Harumi Jessica Harumi, Elizabeth Joy 00:41:14 What does an unhealthy relationship to shopping look like? What about a healthy one? Could a capsule wardrobe be one way to cultivate contentment with our closets? We're exploring these questions with slow fashion creator Jessica Harumi in this episode! What does an unhealthy relationship to shopping look like? What about a healthy one? Could a capsule wardrobe be one way to cultivate contentment with our closets? We're exploring these questions with slow fashion creator Jessica Harumi in this episode! minimalism, closet decluttering, minimalist fashion, capsule wardrobe, slow fashion brands, fast fashion brands, jessica harumi, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, capsule closet, slow fashion false full 4 e069a12a-eff4-4122-9f31-b5032a37c0ed 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 fashion would look like. 

Before we get into all of the ways we can slow down fashion though, I wanted to talk about what is wrong with fast fashion. So hit play for a deep-dive into fast fashion's environmental impacts and social impacts.

 

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]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/why-is-fast-fashion-bad/ 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 fashion would look like. 

Before we get into all of the ways we can slow down fashion though, I wanted to talk about what is wrong with fast fashion. So hit play for a deep-dive into fast fashion's environmental impacts and social impacts.

 

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]]> 46) Why is Fast Fashion So Bad Again? The Real Costs of Cheap Clothes Elizabeth Joy 01:01:10 This episode is a deep dive into the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion. Explore the true costs that cheap clothes have to the planet, to people, and maybe even to fast fashion consumers too... This episode is a deep dive into the environmental and social impacts of fast fashion. Explore the true costs that cheap clothes have to the planet, to people, and maybe even to fast fashion consumers too... sustainable fashion, fashion sustainability, ultra-fast fashion, slow fashion, fast fashion, why is fast fashion bad, fast fashion's environmental impact false full 4 f6fb520b-d76d-4529-a439-2fd743ec6dde Welcome to the Podcast! Start Here. [TRAILER] 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 psychologists and sustainable fashion stylists, who are diving into all of the questions you've been asking about conscious fashion. 

Listen to the trailer to get a preview of what to expect in this show.

 

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]]> Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/category/podcast/ 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 psychologists and sustainable fashion stylists, who are diving into all of the questions you've been asking about conscious fashion. 

Listen to the trailer to get a preview of what to expect in this show.

 

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]]> Welcome to the Podcast! Start Here. [TRAILER] Elizabeth Joy 00:04:45 The Conscious Style Podcast is a show for anyone who loves fashion — but also cares about its impact on people and the planet. Listen to the trailer to get a preview on what to expect in this show! The Conscious Style Podcast is a show for anyone who loves fashion — but also cares about its impact on people and the planet. Listen to the trailer to get a preview on what to expect in this show! sustainable fashion, eco fashion, sustainable fashion podcast, ethical fashion, conscious fashion podcast, conscious fashion, slow fashion, ethical fashion podcast false trailer 4 e2f29217-7899-406a-bcb8-880ec901ee5d 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 legislation. 

He's also talking about:

  • The power imbalances between brands and suppliers (particularly, big brands)
  • The imbalance of financial risk and how that leads to a lot of the poor conditions we see at factories today, and
  • The differences between working with smaller brands versus larger corporations

 

There are a lot of great insights in this episode that gave me some really important food for thought when it comes to how we can really build a better future for fashion. I hope you learn from this conversation, too!

 

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]]> Tue, 10 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Arjen Laan, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/fashion-brand-supplier-partnerships 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 legislation. 

He's also talking about:

  • The power imbalances between brands and suppliers (particularly, big brands)
  • The imbalance of financial risk and how that leads to a lot of the poor conditions we see at factories today, and
  • The differences between working with smaller brands versus larger corporations

 

There are a lot of great insights in this episode that gave me some really important food for thought when it comes to how we can really build a better future for fashion. I hope you learn from this conversation, too!

 

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]]> 45) What's The Missing Link to Ethical Fashion? Here's What A Supplier Has to Say | with Arjen Laan of Pactics Arjen Laan, Elizabeth Joy 00:51:50 When it comes to ensuring fair wages and safe conditions in garment factories, there is an element that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: the power imbalance between big fashion brands and the suppliers they source from that puts nearly all of the financial risk onto the manufacturers. So we're talking about this issue (and what can be done about it) in this episode with Arjen Laan of Pactics, a manufacturing company working with small, mission-driven fashion brands. When it comes to ensuring fair wages and safe conditions in garment factories, there is an element that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: the power imbalance between big fashion brands and the suppliers they source from that puts nearly all of the financial risk onto the manufacturers. So we're talking about this issue (and what can be done about it) in this episode with Arjen Laan of Pactics, a manufacturing company working with small, mission-driven fashion brands. fashion manufacturing, sustainable fashion, supplier factories, garment workers, fair fashion, arjen laan, apparel production, ethical fashion, pactics, garment manufacturing, garment production, garment factory false full 3 7ab07878-6fc9-4b1f-bdd1-8004ddb92d3d 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 with Zoe's work, Zoe drew upon her years as a fashion designer, illustrator, and instructor at one of the world’s most prestigious fashion universities, to build one of the largest online fashion education platforms!

 

In this interview, Zoe is sharing: 

  • Everything that goes into making a garment
  • Where fast fashion cuts corners with quality, design, and fit
  • How we can tell if a garment is high quality (even when shopping online)
  • And: what we can do to make our clothes LAST!

 

Hit play to find out how you can make better (and more sustainable) choices the next time you're shopping for clothing.

 

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]]> Tue, 3 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Zoe Hong https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/identify-high-quality-clothing 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 with Zoe's work, Zoe drew upon her years as a fashion designer, illustrator, and instructor at one of the world’s most prestigious fashion universities, to build one of the largest online fashion education platforms!

 

In this interview, Zoe is sharing: 

  • Everything that goes into making a garment
  • Where fast fashion cuts corners with quality, design, and fit
  • How we can tell if a garment is high quality (even when shopping online)
  • And: what we can do to make our clothes LAST!

 

Hit play to find out how you can make better (and more sustainable) choices the next time you're shopping for clothing.

 

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]]> 44) How to Identify High Quality Clothing | with Fashion Educator Zoe Hong Elizabeth Joy, Zoe Hong 00:59:37 Learn the key signs of a quality garment (and a low quality one!) from fashion design expert Zoe Hong, so that you can make longer-lasting, more conscious purchasing decisions the next time you're shopping for clothing. Plus learn about all of the ways that fast fashion cuts corners in the design and fit stage of garment production. Learn the key signs of a quality garment (and a low quality one!) from fashion design expert Zoe Hong, so that you can make longer-lasting, more conscious purchasing decisions the next time you're shopping for clothing. Plus learn about all of the ways that fast fashion cuts corners in the design and fit stage of garment production. fashion design illustrator, fashion design school, fashion design instructor, fashion designer, fashion educator, sustainable fashion, zoe hong, fashion instructor, high quality clothes, quality clothing, ethical fashion, slow fashion, sustainable clothing false full 3 4ae20181-cff0-4581-9e44-d7b79d259880 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 making living wages and working in good conditions? Or if you could see the carbon footprint and ecological impact of a pair of sneakers and how that stacked up compared to other sneakers that were on the shelf?

Today we are going to envision that future with Matt Stockamp, the Sustainability Lead at an ethical fashion brand you might have heard of, Nisolo. 

Hit play to find out how this project can help push for better transparency in fashion.

 

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]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Matt Stockamp https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sustainability-facts-label 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 making living wages and working in good conditions? Or if you could see the carbon footprint and ecological impact of a pair of sneakers and how that stacked up compared to other sneakers that were on the shelf?

Today we are going to envision that future with Matt Stockamp, the Sustainability Lead at an ethical fashion brand you might have heard of, Nisolo. 

Hit play to find out how this project can help push for better transparency in fashion.

 

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]]> 43) What If Fashion Labels Were Like Nutrition Facts Labels? | with Matt Stockamp of Nisolo Elizabeth Joy, Matt Stockamp 00:47:28 Nisolo's Sustainability Lead, Matt Stockamp, is sharing how this ethical fashion brand is taking transparency to the next level with their Sustainability Facts Label. Hear about what went into the creation of this label, what this label is measuring, and what Nisolo's next plans are for expanding this kind of transparency to the rest of the industry. Nisolo's Sustainability Lead, Matt Stockamp, is sharing how this ethical fashion brand is taking transparency to the next level with their Sustainability Facts Label. Hear about what went into the creation of this label, what this label is measuring, and what Nisolo's next plans are for expanding this kind of transparency to the rest of the industry. living wages, sustainable fashion, nisolo shoes, fair trade fashion, fashion revolution, fashion transparency, fair fashion, sustainability facts label, fashion industry, ethical fashion, nisolo, fashion brand false full 3 827e6dd2-1966-4201-a7b2-d437f12edd4c 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 being more sustainable?
  • Since no brand can be perfectly 100% sustainable, how can we REALLY tell if a brand is green or just greenwashing?
  • How can genuinely conscious fashion brands navigate communicating their efforts WITHOUT *accidentally* veering into greenwashing territory?
  • How can true conscious brands stand out in an increasingly crowded — and greenwashed — market?

 

Hit play to tune in to all of this and more!

 

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]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Selina Ho https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/selina-ho-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 being more sustainable?
  • Since no brand can be perfectly 100% sustainable, how can we REALLY tell if a brand is green or just greenwashing?
  • How can genuinely conscious fashion brands navigate communicating their efforts WITHOUT *accidentally* veering into greenwashing territory?
  • How can true conscious brands stand out in an increasingly crowded — and greenwashed — market?

 

Hit play to tune in to all of this and more!

 

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]]> 42) How Can Fashion Brands Actually Become More Sustainable? | with Selina Ho of Recloseted Elizabeth Joy, Selina Ho 00:37:24 Selina Ho of sustainable fashion consulting agency Recloseted is sharing her advice for small conscious fashion brands on how to integrate sustainability with limited resources, how to stand out in a crowded market, and how to avoid accidental greenwashing. Plus how existing "conventional" fashion brands can start to become more sustainable. Selina Ho of sustainable fashion consulting agency Recloseted is sharing her advice for small conscious fashion brands on how to integrate sustainability with limited resources, how to stand out in a crowded market, and how to avoid accidental greenwashing. Plus how existing "conventional" fashion brands can start to become more sustainable. greenwashing, sustainable fashion brand, recloseted radio, recloseted, sustainable fashion consulting, sustainable clothing brand, selina ho, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, small fashion business, ethical fashion brand false full 3 11daefe8-0e76-43bf-8776-550db85a6363 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 level
  • The negative perceptions of secondhand that Queenly was (and continues to be) up against in the formalwear industry
  • The challenges of securing funding as a women-founded business
  • How tech can be used to increase accessibility to secondhand

Hit play to tune in to all of this and more!

 

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]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Trisha Bantigue https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/trisha-bantigue-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 level
  • The negative perceptions of secondhand that Queenly was (and continues to be) up against in the formalwear industry
  • The challenges of securing funding as a women-founded business
  • How tech can be used to increase accessibility to secondhand

Hit play to tune in to all of this and more!

 

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]]> 41) Building an Inclusive Fashion Business | with Trisha Bantigue of Queenly Elizabeth Joy, Trisha Bantigue 00:43:46 What does it take to build an authentically inclusive and representative fashion business at ALL levels? Trisha Bantigue of Queenly is sharing how this formalwear marketplace prioritizes inclusion in everything they do, from who they hire to their marketing campaigns to the sizes they offer. What does it take to build an authentically inclusive and representative fashion business at ALL levels? Trisha Bantigue of Queenly is sharing how this formalwear marketplace prioritizes inclusion in everything they do, from who they hire to their marketing campaigns to the sizes they offer. trisha bantigue, plus size fashion, representation, queenly, dresses, formalwear, fashion resale, wedding dress, size inclusive fashion, fashion entrepreneur, secondhand fashion, sustainable fashion business, diversity and inclusion false full 3 8dacafcc-65d4-4552-9817-12c5d2ae980f 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 model
  • Why most deals today are really just a delusion
  • What drove the dramatic drop in quality of fashion
  • What the toxic environment is like many fast fashion corporate offices
  • How Amazon is taking the fashion world by storm (but not in a good way...)
  • And why small business is the future

Hit play to hear Amanda pull back the curtain on the fast fashion industry!

 

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]]> Tue, 5 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Amanda McCarty, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/amanda-mccarty-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 model
  • Why most deals today are really just a delusion
  • What drove the dramatic drop in quality of fashion
  • What the toxic environment is like many fast fashion corporate offices
  • How Amazon is taking the fashion world by storm (but not in a good way...)
  • And why small business is the future

Hit play to hear Amanda pull back the curtain on the fast fashion industry!

 

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]]> 40) What It's Really Like Working for Fast Fashion | with Amanda McCarty of Clotheshorse Amanda McCarty, Elizabeth Joy 01:02:37 Get the inside scoop on some of the fast fashion industry's practices and hear about what it's really like working in fast fashion corporate (hint: it's not good) from former buyer and host of the Clotheshorse podcast, Amanda McCarty. Get the inside scoop on some of the fast fashion industry's practices and hear about what it's really like working in fast fashion corporate (hint: it's not good) from former buyer and host of the Clotheshorse podcast, Amanda McCarty. fashion brands, sustainable fashion, aja barber, forever21, amanda mccarty, h&m, #payup, amazon, clotheshorse podcast, ethical fashion, zara, small business, slow fashion, fast fashion false full 3 c74bb196-356d-4f39-bfe9-32fdfccf5d99 39) Sustainable Fashion Resources That Transformed My Journey In this episode, I'm sharing the most transformative resources on my personal conscious fashion journey in an effort to share useful resources that you can turn to on your own path.

So, hit play to hear 7 resources that I have either learned the most from or that have shifted my mindset around slow, conscious, and sustainable fashion most profoundly.

Looking for more resources? Grab your free 10 page Google Doc full of sustainable fashion resources (books, documentaries, podcasts, courses, etc.) by signing up for the Conscious Edit newsletter at consciouslifeandstyle.com/edit!

 

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]]> Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sustainable-fashion-resources In this episode, I'm sharing the most transformative resources on my personal conscious fashion journey in an effort to share useful resources that you can turn to on your own path.

So, hit play to hear 7 resources that I have either learned the most from or that have shifted my mindset around slow, conscious, and sustainable fashion most profoundly.

Looking for more resources? Grab your free 10 page Google Doc full of sustainable fashion resources (books, documentaries, podcasts, courses, etc.) by signing up for the Conscious Edit newsletter at consciouslifeandstyle.com/edit!

 

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]]> 39) Sustainable Fashion Resources That Transformed My Journey Elizabeth Joy 00:36:12 Looking for educational resources about sustainable fashion? Hit play to hear about some of my all-time favorite resources that have been transformative on my own conscious style journey. Looking for educational resources about sustainable fashion? Hit play to hear about some of my all-time favorite resources that have been transformative on my own conscious style journey. sustainable fashion, ethical fashion education, sustainable fashion education, sustainable fashion news, sustainable fashion courses, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, sustainable fashion books, slow fashion, sustainable fashion podcasts false full 3 f256d95d-a20d-44c2-a71b-343ec56d9241 38) What Are Fashion Co-Operatives and How Can They Center Workers in Sustainable Fashion? | with Ngozi Okaro of Custom Collaborative Custom Collaborative is a New York-based nonprofit transforming the apparel industry economics for low-to-no income women and immigrant women.

In this episode, you're going to hear from Custom Collaborative’s founder and Executive Director, Ngozi Okaro.

Ngozi advocates for a fashion industry that honors both planet and people. In this episode Ngozi talks about:

  • Custom Collaborative's various programs: their training institute, business incubator, advocacy work, and cooperative development support
  • Why local manufacturing is important for a sustainable and ethical fashion future,
  • What we need at a legislative level for more accountability in the industry,
  • How cooperatives can be an approach to a more equitable garment production system.

If you know someone else that you think would also get something out of this episode, you can grab the share link on your podcast app and send it their way.

 

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]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Ngozi Okaro https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/custom-collaborative-ngozi-okaro/ Custom Collaborative is a New York-based nonprofit transforming the apparel industry economics for low-to-no income women and immigrant women.

In this episode, you're going to hear from Custom Collaborative’s founder and Executive Director, Ngozi Okaro.

Ngozi advocates for a fashion industry that honors both planet and people. In this episode Ngozi talks about:

  • Custom Collaborative's various programs: their training institute, business incubator, advocacy work, and cooperative development support
  • Why local manufacturing is important for a sustainable and ethical fashion future,
  • What we need at a legislative level for more accountability in the industry,
  • How cooperatives can be an approach to a more equitable garment production system.

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]]> 38) What Are Fashion Co-Operatives and How Can They Center Workers in Sustainable Fashion? | with Ngozi Okaro of Custom Collaborative Elizabeth Joy, Ngozi Okaro 00:38:10 Hear from Ngozi Okaro of Custom Collaborative on how this New York-based nonprofit is changing the apparel industry economics for low-income and immigrant women; why local production is important for ethical fashion; why we need legislation for true accountability; and how fashion production cooperatives can create a more equitable garment production system. Hear from Ngozi Okaro of Custom Collaborative on how this New York-based nonprofit is changing the apparel industry economics for low-income and immigrant women; why local production is important for ethical fashion; why we need legislation for true accountability; and how fashion production cooperatives can create a more equitable garment production system. sb62, sustainable fashion, ngozi okaro, fashion activism, garment workers, the fashion act, garment worker protection act, worker rights, ethical fashion, fashion act, custom collaborative false full 3 b471b25a-4829-4879-bf66-a4e9e536e496 37) The Complexities of Being a Sustainable Influencer or Creator Is it possible to preach the values of sustainability while still promoting consumption?

This is the question posed by a recent article in The New York Times titled, "The Moral Quandary of ‘Slow Fashion’ Influencers". The piece explored what it is like navigating the nuanced world of working with brands — and making a living — while also advocating for sustainability and reduced consumption.

And a lot of what was in this article and what some of the creators said in this piece really resonated with me. Being an influencer or creator in the sustainability space comes with a lot of complexities and challenges, and my personal journey is no exception.

In today’s solo episode, I will be talking about how I navigate balancing my values while sustaining a media platform and business. I'll be talking about:

  • The balancing act of working with brands while sustaining my values of minimalism, slow fashion, and conscious consumption;
  • How to provide more value to brands beyond promoting their products;
  • Diversifying income streams and platforms to not be overly dependent on social media or advertising;
  • Creating content that’s meaningful, educational, and one that drives change without being caught up in the numbers games;
  • Dealing with negative comments on social media and talking about challenging (sometimes controversial) topics while setting boundaries;
  • And more.

This is a bit of a different topic than usual, but I think it's an important one. And I hope that this episode will be useful for any of my fellow creators or entrepreneurs out there.

If you know someone else who would find this content helpful, grab the share link in your favorite podcast app for this episode, and send it their way. 

If you want personalized advice, learn more about my creator consulting services.

 

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]]> Tue, 8 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sustainable-influencer-challenges/ Is it possible to preach the values of sustainability while still promoting consumption?

This is the question posed by a recent article in The New York Times titled, "The Moral Quandary of ‘Slow Fashion’ Influencers". The piece explored what it is like navigating the nuanced world of working with brands — and making a living — while also advocating for sustainability and reduced consumption.

And a lot of what was in this article and what some of the creators said in this piece really resonated with me. Being an influencer or creator in the sustainability space comes with a lot of complexities and challenges, and my personal journey is no exception.

In today’s solo episode, I will be talking about how I navigate balancing my values while sustaining a media platform and business. I'll be talking about:

  • The balancing act of working with brands while sustaining my values of minimalism, slow fashion, and conscious consumption;
  • How to provide more value to brands beyond promoting their products;
  • Diversifying income streams and platforms to not be overly dependent on social media or advertising;
  • Creating content that’s meaningful, educational, and one that drives change without being caught up in the numbers games;
  • Dealing with negative comments on social media and talking about challenging (sometimes controversial) topics while setting boundaries;
  • And more.

This is a bit of a different topic than usual, but I think it's an important one. And I hope that this episode will be useful for any of my fellow creators or entrepreneurs out there.

If you know someone else who would find this content helpful, grab the share link in your favorite podcast app for this episode, and send it their way. 

If you want personalized advice, learn more about my creator consulting services.

 

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]]> 37) The Complexities of Being a Sustainable Influencer or Creator Elizabeth Joy 00:47:13 Learn about the challenges of balancing making a living from being an influencer or content creator with retaining values of sustainability, slow living, and minimal consumption. This episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the questions and nuances that sustainable creators consider and will offer advice for conscious creators that want to build a purpose-driven career (or side hustle) in the influencer or digital content industry. Learn about the challenges of balancing making a living from being an influencer or content creator with retaining values of sustainability, slow living, and minimal consumption. This episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the questions and nuances that sustainable creators consider and will offer advice for conscious creators that want to build a purpose-driven career (or side hustle) in the influencer or digital content industry. sustainable content creator, fashion brands, sustainable fashion, sustainable influencer, influencer marketing, content creator, influencer, fashion influencers, sustainable brands, ethical influencer, sustainable creator false full 3 8858d1fa-98fb-410b-b883-ff46e5723b82 36) Behind the Scenes: Conscious Influencer-Brand Partnerships with Abigail Davidson of ADH Management In this episode, you are going to get a behind-the-scenes look at one element of Conscious Life & Style as a business and you'll get to meet a member of the team! 

My partnerships manager, Abigail Davidson, and I will be talking about all things sustainable brand and influencer (or creator) partnerships.

Abigail has a boutique agency, ADH Management, where she helps conscious creators increase their income and save them time through brand partnerships management and content optimization. 

In this episode, Abigail is going to talk about:

  • What the differences are between conscious creator-brand partnerships versus sort of typical or "mainstream" influencer partnerships, so to speak,
  • Her thoughts on navigating the tough balance of trying to be a sustainable influencer,
  • What the pros and cons are of working with small versus larger brands are,
  • Her perspectives on gifting partnerships (i.e. when a brand wants to gift an item in exchange for something in return)
  • And a TON of do's and don'ts for both brands and creators.

 

Click play to dive into this conversion with Abigail!

And if you know a conscious creator or a friend that owns a brand and wants to learn more about influencer marketing, share this episode with them if you think they'd get something out of it.

 

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]]> Tue, 1 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Abigail Davidson, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sustainable-influencer-brand-partnerships/ In this episode, you are going to get a behind-the-scenes look at one element of Conscious Life & Style as a business and you'll get to meet a member of the team! 

My partnerships manager, Abigail Davidson, and I will be talking about all things sustainable brand and influencer (or creator) partnerships.

Abigail has a boutique agency, ADH Management, where she helps conscious creators increase their income and save them time through brand partnerships management and content optimization. 

In this episode, Abigail is going to talk about:

  • What the differences are between conscious creator-brand partnerships versus sort of typical or "mainstream" influencer partnerships, so to speak,
  • Her thoughts on navigating the tough balance of trying to be a sustainable influencer,
  • What the pros and cons are of working with small versus larger brands are,
  • Her perspectives on gifting partnerships (i.e. when a brand wants to gift an item in exchange for something in return)
  • And a TON of do's and don'ts for both brands and creators.

 

Click play to dive into this conversion with Abigail!

And if you know a conscious creator or a friend that owns a brand and wants to learn more about influencer marketing, share this episode with them if you think they'd get something out of it.

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sustainable-influencer-brand-partnerships/

 

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]]> 36) Behind the Scenes: Conscious Influencer-Brand Partnerships with Abigail Davidson of ADH Management Abigail Davidson, Elizabeth Joy 01:17:20 Curious to know more about the world of conscious creator-brand partnerships? Looking for tips on navigating the world of influencer partnerships as a creator or brand? Hit play to hear Abigail Davidson of ADH Management share her insider perspectives and tips for both brands and creators in this episode. Curious to know more about the world of conscious creator-brand partnerships? Looking for tips on navigating the world of influencer partnerships as a creator or brand? Hit play to hear Abigail Davidson of ADH Management share her insider perspectives and tips for both brands and creators in this episode. influencer-brand partnership, fashion brands, creator partnerships, sustainable influencer, influencer marketing, content creator, abigail davidson, influencer, adh management, ethical fashion, brand partnerships manager, conscious fashion, slow fashion, brand partnership, influencer partnerships false full 3 3549785c-ae21-4ff5-8fd8-bf866bf1501f 35) What to Do With Unwanted Clothes (Sustainably!) + Other Q&A I receive questions through Instagram frequently, often I get repeat questions, and I feel like a podcast is a perfect place to answer them, elaborate more on the question, and give you  in-depth responses.

So today on the podcast it’s going to be a Q&A solo episode. Yup, just you and me!

In this episode, I will talk about:

  • The different options for rehoming your old clothes
  • Where and how to send or recycle old clothes responsibly
  • Tips for upcycling and recycling damaged clothes that can’t be resold or re-worn
  • Where to find sustainable underwear, bras, and socks
  • My recommendations for sustainable fashion platforms or marketplaces (including secondhand ones)

 

If you have a question that you would like me to address in a podcast episode, or invite a guest on to address, you can send me a DM on Instagram @consciousstyle.

Make sure you are subscribed to this podcast so that you don't miss those future Q and A's!

 

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]]> Tue, 22 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/what-to-do-with-unwanted-clothes/ I receive questions through Instagram frequently, often I get repeat questions, and I feel like a podcast is a perfect place to answer them, elaborate more on the question, and give you  in-depth responses.

So today on the podcast it’s going to be a Q&A solo episode. Yup, just you and me!

In this episode, I will talk about:

  • The different options for rehoming your old clothes
  • Where and how to send or recycle old clothes responsibly
  • Tips for upcycling and recycling damaged clothes that can’t be resold or re-worn
  • Where to find sustainable underwear, bras, and socks
  • My recommendations for sustainable fashion platforms or marketplaces (including secondhand ones)

 

If you have a question that you would like me to address in a podcast episode, or invite a guest on to address, you can send me a DM on Instagram @consciousstyle.

Make sure you are subscribed to this podcast so that you don't miss those future Q and A's!

 

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]]> 35) What to Do With Unwanted Clothes (Sustainably!) + Other Q&A Elizabeth Joy 00:51:56 In this Q&A solo episode, I'll share different options for what to do with old or unwanted clothes (that aren't just putting them in bags and dropping them off at a charity shop); tips for upcycling, reusing, and recycling damaged clothes; my personal favorite eco underwear, bras, and socks brands if you don't feel comfy buying those things secondhand; the secondhand stores I shop from; plus a few slow fashion marketplaces to check out if you're looking to make an intentional, new purchase. In this Q&A solo episode, I'll share different options for what to do with old or unwanted clothes (that aren't just putting them in bags and dropping them off at a charity shop); tips for upcycling, reusing, and recycling damaged clothes; my personal favorite eco underwear, bras, and socks brands if you don't feel comfy buying those things secondhand; the secondhand stores I shop from; plus a few slow fashion marketplaces to check out if you're looking to make an intentional, new purchase. conscious fashion brands, preloved clothes, sustainable bras, sustainable socks, sustainable fashion brands, clothing recycling, sustainable underwear, clothing donations, secondhand clothes, sustainable fashion marketplaces, secondhand clothing, where to donate clothes, conscious fashion, clothes swapping, what to do with unwanted clothes, organic underwear false full 3 b44ec8e5-4598-46a8-bf27-c21eef65ef8b 34) The Power of Style, Shifting Consumption Habits, and Building a Values-Based Business with Elyse Holladay What is the difference between stylists and style coaches? Today on the podcast we are going to learn a bit more about style coaching with personal style coach, Elyse Holladay.

Elyse is on a mission to help women transform their relationship with clothes and show up fully as their authentic selves.

In this episode, Elyse is going to talk about:

  • The power of style — and why that power has been so underestimated
  • What personal style coaching is all about
  • The importance of habits, why it's so challenging to shift consumption behaviors, and how we can start to interrogate that
  • How she integrates her values into her business
  • The balance of fair pricing as a socially conscious business
  • Her advice for others who want to start service-based slow fashion businesses of their own.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Elyse as much as I did — if you know someone who would find this episode on the power of style and running a values-based business interesting or useful, share this episode with them!

 

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]]> Tue, 15 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Elyse Holladay, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/personal-style-coaching/ What is the difference between stylists and style coaches? Today on the podcast we are going to learn a bit more about style coaching with personal style coach, Elyse Holladay.

Elyse is on a mission to help women transform their relationship with clothes and show up fully as their authentic selves.

In this episode, Elyse is going to talk about:

  • The power of style — and why that power has been so underestimated
  • What personal style coaching is all about
  • The importance of habits, why it's so challenging to shift consumption behaviors, and how we can start to interrogate that
  • How she integrates her values into her business
  • The balance of fair pricing as a socially conscious business
  • Her advice for others who want to start service-based slow fashion businesses of their own.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Elyse as much as I did — if you know someone who would find this episode on the power of style and running a values-based business interesting or useful, share this episode with them!

 

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/personal-style-coaching/

 

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]]> 34) The Power of Style, Shifting Consumption Habits, and Building a Values-Based Business with Elyse Holladay Elyse Holladay, Elizabeth Joy 00:58:19 Hear from personal style coach Elyse Holladay about the power of style (and why the value of style is SO underestimated), what personal style coaching is, the importance of habits in any conscious consumption journey, how she is working to build a values-based business, and her advice for others looking to start a slow fashion business that is not dependent on consumption. Hear from personal style coach Elyse Holladay about the power of style (and why the value of style is SO underestimated), what personal style coaching is, the importance of habits in any conscious consumption journey, how she is working to build a values-based business, and her advice for others looking to start a slow fashion business that is not dependent on consumption. personal style coaching, style coach, personal style, styling, entrepreneurship, stylist, values-based business, style coaching, conscious fashion, elyse holladay, sustainable stylist false full 3 f0d74a30-8366-4db5-9c05-823b41d046de 33) What is Ethical Marketing? How to Create Conscious Content with Natalia Gomez of Green Studio Marketing So, when you hear the word marketing, what do you think of? 

Do you think of glitzy advertisements with photoshopped models that make us feel we're not enough? Greenwashing campaigns from fast fashion brands that tell us we can buy our way to sustainability? Perhaps sales emails telling us the latest and greatest discounts & doorbusters?

Well, I don't believe that marketing has to look this way.

So, today on the show, we're talking about marketing, and how to do it more mindfully. Because as it stands now, it doesn't exactly have a great reputation!

In this episode, I am talking with Natalia Gomez of Green Studio Marketing. With over 8 years of marketing experience, Natalia offers ethical content marketing services for conscious entrepreneurs. 

You're going to hear Natalia talk about:

  • What ethical marketing is all about and how she helps small conscious brands sell their products in a mindful way,
  • Why branding and content marketing are important for small businesses,
  • What her experience was like working in marketing for a mass consumption brand, and how that differs from what she does now,
  • Her advice for anyone else who wants to start their own conscious business, and more

If you have any takeaways or thoughts on what we talk about in this episode, we'd love to hear them — you can find me on Instagram @consciousstyle and Natalia is over on @green.studiomx. 

And if you know a small brand owner, share this episode with them if you think they'd find it helpful or interesting!

 

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ethical-marketing-authentic-content/

 

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]]> Tue, 8 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Natalia Gomez, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ethical-marketing-authentic-content/ So, when you hear the word marketing, what do you think of? 

Do you think of glitzy advertisements with photoshopped models that make us feel we're not enough? Greenwashing campaigns from fast fashion brands that tell us we can buy our way to sustainability? Perhaps sales emails telling us the latest and greatest discounts & doorbusters?

Well, I don't believe that marketing has to look this way.

So, today on the show, we're talking about marketing, and how to do it more mindfully. Because as it stands now, it doesn't exactly have a great reputation!

In this episode, I am talking with Natalia Gomez of Green Studio Marketing. With over 8 years of marketing experience, Natalia offers ethical content marketing services for conscious entrepreneurs. 

You're going to hear Natalia talk about:

  • What ethical marketing is all about and how she helps small conscious brands sell their products in a mindful way,
  • Why branding and content marketing are important for small businesses,
  • What her experience was like working in marketing for a mass consumption brand, and how that differs from what she does now,
  • Her advice for anyone else who wants to start their own conscious business, and more

If you have any takeaways or thoughts on what we talk about in this episode, we'd love to hear them — you can find me on Instagram @consciousstyle and Natalia is over on @green.studiomx. 

And if you know a small brand owner, share this episode with them if you think they'd find it helpful or interesting!

 

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ethical-marketing-authentic-content/

 

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]]> 33) What is Ethical Marketing? How to Create Conscious Content with Natalia Gomez of Green Studio Marketing Natalia Gomez, Elizabeth Joy 00:49:40 Hear from conscious marketing professional Natalia Gomez on what ethical marketing is all about and how she helps small brands sell their products in a mindful way, why branding and content marketing are important for small & sustainable businesses, what her experience was like working in marketing for a mass consumption brand (and how that differs from what she does now), her advice for anyone else who wants to start their own conscious business, and more. Hear from conscious marketing professional Natalia Gomez on what ethical marketing is all about and how she helps small brands sell their products in a mindful way, why branding and content marketing are important for small & sustainable businesses, what her experience was like working in marketing for a mass consumption brand (and how that differs from what she does now), her advice for anyone else who wants to start their own conscious business, and more. sustainable advertising, sustainable fashion, small business marketing, sustainable marketing, sustainable brands, ethical marketing, green studio marketing, conscious marketing, green marketing, slow fashion, ethical brands, natalia gomez false full 3 c50849b0-0f15-4654-aa82-84a93ceb7f68 32) How to Launch a Slow Fashion Brand & Why Pre-Selling is the Future with Shannon Lohr of Factory45 Do you want to know what it takes to launch a conscious fashion brand and how to do it in a more sustainable and affordable way?

 

Whether you're a fashion designer who wants to launch a label, an aspiring sustainable fashion entrepreneur, or just someone curious about this whole process (like me!) you will get a lot out of this episode. 

 

In this episode, I interviewed Shannon Lohr, the founder of Factory45, an online sustainable fashion startup school that has been trusted by over 500 Fashion entrepreneurs since 2014. Shannon has worked with aspiring designers from all over the globe to launch and grow their brands in a way that is better for people and the planet.

 

You are going to hear Shannon talk about:

  • How Factory45 helps fashion entrepreneurs get started from scratch without VC funding or thousands of dollars to invest
  • How to create an eco-friendly product that considers the context of functionality and durability
  • The unique challenges that small, slow fashion businesses face
  • What pre-selling and on-demand manufacturing are and why she recommends these models as more environmentally and financially sustainable approaches
  • How entrepreneurs can build an authentic audience before they've even produced their product, and more.

 

If you have an entrepreneurial friend or a designer friend looking to start a label, perhaps you can share this episode with them in case they would find it useful!

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/how-to-start-sustainable-fashion-brand/

 

 

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]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Shannon Lohr, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/how-to-start-sustainable-fashion-brand/ Do you want to know what it takes to launch a conscious fashion brand and how to do it in a more sustainable and affordable way?

 

Whether you're a fashion designer who wants to launch a label, an aspiring sustainable fashion entrepreneur, or just someone curious about this whole process (like me!) you will get a lot out of this episode. 

 

In this episode, I interviewed Shannon Lohr, the founder of Factory45, an online sustainable fashion startup school that has been trusted by over 500 Fashion entrepreneurs since 2014. Shannon has worked with aspiring designers from all over the globe to launch and grow their brands in a way that is better for people and the planet.

 

You are going to hear Shannon talk about:

  • How Factory45 helps fashion entrepreneurs get started from scratch without VC funding or thousands of dollars to invest
  • How to create an eco-friendly product that considers the context of functionality and durability
  • The unique challenges that small, slow fashion businesses face
  • What pre-selling and on-demand manufacturing are and why she recommends these models as more environmentally and financially sustainable approaches
  • How entrepreneurs can build an authentic audience before they've even produced their product, and more.

 

If you have an entrepreneurial friend or a designer friend looking to start a label, perhaps you can share this episode with them in case they would find it useful!

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/how-to-start-sustainable-fashion-brand/

 

 

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]]> 32) How to Launch a Slow Fashion Brand & Why Pre-Selling is the Future with Shannon Lohr of Factory45 Shannon Lohr, Elizabeth Joy 00:35:10 Hear from Shannon Lohr, the founder of Factory45, on how this sustainable fashion startup school helps fashion entrepreneurs get started from scratch, how to create an eco-minded product that considers the context of functionality and durability, the unique challenges that small, slow fashion brands face, what pre-selling and on-demand manufacturing are, and why she recommends these models as more environmentally and financially sustainable approaches. Plus she'll share entrepreneurial advice like how to build an authentic audience for your brand before you've even produced your product. Hear from Shannon Lohr, the founder of Factory45, on how this sustainable fashion startup school helps fashion entrepreneurs get started from scratch, how to create an eco-minded product that considers the context of functionality and durability, the unique challenges that small, slow fashion brands face, what pre-selling and on-demand manufacturing are, and why she recommends these models as more environmentally and financially sustainable approaches. Plus she'll share entrepreneurial advice like how to build an authentic audience for your brand before you've even produced your product. sustainable fashion brand, fashion startup, sustainable fashion, fashion label, slow fashion brand, fashion entrepreneur, fashion entrepreneurs, factory45, shannon lohr, fashion designers, slow fashion, ethical fashion brand, fashion brand, sustainable fashion business, fashion false full 3 87e857dd-76e0-43dc-8fdc-5cb54782c625 31) The Reality of the Secondhand Clothing Trade with Nikissi Serumaga of VINTAGE OR VIOLENCE When we think about sustainable fashion, we often think about the supply chain of a garment: the fabrics, dyes, and worker rights along the way. But increasingly, the reverse supply chain of clothes — i.e. the secondhand supply chain — is also becoming part of the sustainable fashion conversation.

 

To dive deeper into this topic, I interviewed Kampala-based filmmaker Nikissi Serumaga, who I have been wanting to speak to for months, and I was so humbled and excited that she agreed to come on this show. 

 

Nikissi is the creator, director, and co-host — along with Bobby Kolade — of VINTAGE OR VIOLENCE, a six part limited podcast series that explores the world of secondhand clothing from a Ugandan perspective.

 

In this episode, you'll hear Nikissi share:

  • + The complex reverse supply chain that donated or recycled clothes go through,
  • + The social and economic impacts of secondhand clothing imports in Uganda,
  • + Who is really benefiting from this so-called circular fashion system or secondhand trade,
  • + Why Uganda — or other countries in East Africa — don't just ban the import of secondhand clothes, as is often suggested.

 

 

 

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/secondhand-clothing-trade-vintage-or-violence/

 

 

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]]> Tue, 25 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000 Nikissi Serumaga, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/secondhand-clothing-trade-vintage-or-violence/ When we think about sustainable fashion, we often think about the supply chain of a garment: the fabrics, dyes, and worker rights along the way. But increasingly, the reverse supply chain of clothes — i.e. the secondhand supply chain — is also becoming part of the sustainable fashion conversation.

 

To dive deeper into this topic, I interviewed Kampala-based filmmaker Nikissi Serumaga, who I have been wanting to speak to for months, and I was so humbled and excited that she agreed to come on this show. 

 

Nikissi is the creator, director, and co-host — along with Bobby Kolade — of VINTAGE OR VIOLENCE, a six part limited podcast series that explores the world of secondhand clothing from a Ugandan perspective.

 

In this episode, you'll hear Nikissi share:

  • + The complex reverse supply chain that donated or recycled clothes go through,
  • + The social and economic impacts of secondhand clothing imports in Uganda,
  • + Who is really benefiting from this so-called circular fashion system or secondhand trade,
  • + Why Uganda — or other countries in East Africa — don't just ban the import of secondhand clothes, as is often suggested.

 

 

 

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/secondhand-clothing-trade-vintage-or-violence/

 

 

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]]> 31) The Reality of the Secondhand Clothing Trade with Nikissi Serumaga of VINTAGE OR VIOLENCE Nikissi Serumaga, Elizabeth Joy 00:51:43 Nikissi is the creator, director, and co-host of VINTAGE OR VIOLENCE, a six part limited podcast series that explores the world of secondhand clothing from a Ugandan perspective. In this episode, you'll hear Nikissi discuss the complex reverse supply chain that donated or recycled clothes go through; the social and economic impacts of secondhand clothing imports in Uganda; who is really benefiting from this circular fashion system or secondhand trade; why Uganda doesn't just ban the import of secondhand clothes, as is often suggested; and more. Nikissi is the creator, director, and co-host of VINTAGE OR VIOLENCE, a six part limited podcast series that explores the world of secondhand clothing from a Ugandan perspective. In this episode, you'll hear Nikissi discuss the complex reverse supply chain that donated or recycled clothes go through; the social and economic impacts of secondhand clothing imports in Uganda; who is really benefiting from this circular fashion system or secondhand trade; why Uganda doesn't just ban the import of secondhand clothes, as is often suggested; and more. uganda, where do donated clothes go, sustainable fashion, donated clothes, secondhand fashion, global secondhand clothing trade, clothing donations, secondhand clothing trade, secondhand clothing, bobby kolade, fast fashion, nikissi serumaga, vintage or violence podcast false full 3 7860b282-f2bb-455b-a8b0-91e5fe01a1ac 30) Regenerative Fashion and Rebuilding a Seed-to-Sew Supply Chain with Nishanth Chopra of Oshadi Collective This is the second season finale of the podcast! 

As you probably know by now, the focus of this season is circular fashion and in the past 15 episodes or so, we've talked about secondhand, swapping, renting, slowing down production, repairing and mending, recycling and upcycling, and beginning in last week's episode, composting and building soil-to-soil circularity.

We will be continuing that conversation today and also discussing regenerative fashion and regenerative agriculture a bit more. I am going to be interviewing Nishanth Chopra, who is the founder of Oshadi Collective, an initiative that is re-creating a circular and regenerative seed-to-sew-supply chain that is rooted in ancient Indian agricultural practices and artisan heritage.

Oshadi is truly breaking molds and boundaries and re-imagining a better fashion future that can uplift rather than degrade; regenerate rather than destroy; celebrate rather than exploit.

And so I was so humbled that I had the opportunity to talk with Nishanth all about Oshadi's seed-to-sew supply chain and discuss their approach to regenerative fashion, and circularity, and building a more equitable fashion supply chain. Nishanth had some really interesting points about minimum wages and living wages in this interview that really got me thinking...

I actually did this interview a few months ago, but I decided to leave this episode for the very end of this season because Oshadi is just doing so many incredible things that provide a great blueprint for what a more positive fashion system could look like.

I thought it would be fitting to end the second season with  an inspirational episode, so I hope you enjoy it! (And don't forget to leave a rating and/or review in Apple Podcasts if you're liking the show so far.)

 

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Oshadi is a regenerative fashion initiative, mindfully building a seed-to-sew supply chain in rural India. 

Originally founded by Nishanth Chopra in 2016 as a womenswear label, Oshadi now is involved in every element of the production process, from growing the cotton, to printing and dyeing, to weaving and spinning.

Rooted in ancient Indian agricultural practices and artisan heritage, at the heart of Oshadi is a 50-acre regenerative cotton farm and a simple ethos:  to give back more than they take.

 

 

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]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 Nishanth Chopra, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/regenerative-fashion-oshadi-collective/ This is the second season finale of the podcast! 

As you probably know by now, the focus of this season is circular fashion and in the past 15 episodes or so, we've talked about secondhand, swapping, renting, slowing down production, repairing and mending, recycling and upcycling, and beginning in last week's episode, composting and building soil-to-soil circularity.

We will be continuing that conversation today and also discussing regenerative fashion and regenerative agriculture a bit more. I am going to be interviewing Nishanth Chopra, who is the founder of Oshadi Collective, an initiative that is re-creating a circular and regenerative seed-to-sew-supply chain that is rooted in ancient Indian agricultural practices and artisan heritage.

Oshadi is truly breaking molds and boundaries and re-imagining a better fashion future that can uplift rather than degrade; regenerate rather than destroy; celebrate rather than exploit.

And so I was so humbled that I had the opportunity to talk with Nishanth all about Oshadi's seed-to-sew supply chain and discuss their approach to regenerative fashion, and circularity, and building a more equitable fashion supply chain. Nishanth had some really interesting points about minimum wages and living wages in this interview that really got me thinking...

I actually did this interview a few months ago, but I decided to leave this episode for the very end of this season because Oshadi is just doing so many incredible things that provide a great blueprint for what a more positive fashion system could look like.

I thought it would be fitting to end the second season with  an inspirational episode, so I hope you enjoy it! (And don't forget to leave a rating and/or review in Apple Podcasts if you're liking the show so far.)

 

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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/regenerative-fashion-oshadi-collective/

 

 

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Oshadi is a regenerative fashion initiative, mindfully building a seed-to-sew supply chain in rural India. 

Originally founded by Nishanth Chopra in 2016 as a womenswear label, Oshadi now is involved in every element of the production process, from growing the cotton, to printing and dyeing, to weaving and spinning.

Rooted in ancient Indian agricultural practices and artisan heritage, at the heart of Oshadi is a 50-acre regenerative cotton farm and a simple ethos:  to give back more than they take.

 

 

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]]> 30) Regenerative Fashion and Rebuilding a Seed-to-Sew Supply Chain with Nishanth Chopra of Oshadi Collective Nishanth Chopra, Elizabeth Joy 00:40:31 Nishanth Chopra of Oshadi Collective is breaking down what regenerative fashion is and the limitations of organic farming and certifications. And, Nishanth will discuss the realities of (and exploitation in) cotton farming and how Oshadi is assuring a better future for cotton farmers with fairer practices. You'll also hear about the power imbalances in the process of setting minimum wages and how Nishanth goes about setting wages. Finally, you'll hear how Oshadi is approaching circular fashion in a truly holistic way and setting an example for the entire fashion industry. Nishanth Chopra of Oshadi Collective is breaking down what regenerative fashion is and the limitations of organic farming and certifications. And, Nishanth will discuss the realities of (and exploitation in) cotton farming and how Oshadi is assuring a better future for cotton farmers with fairer practices. You'll also hear about the power imbalances in the process of setting minimum wages and how Nishanth goes about setting wages. Finally, you'll hear how Oshadi is approaching circular fashion in a truly holistic way and setting an example for the entire fashion industry. regenerative fashion, sustainable fashion, oshadi, oshadi collective, christy dawn, sustainable clothing true full 2 60e4051b-26d0-4a9d-9068-76975efc78f0 29) Compostable Clothing, Natural Dyes, and Localized Fashion Systems with Lydia Wendt of California Cloth Foundry When you think about the best end of life for clothing, we may think of recycling or upcycling those clothes. But what if we could compost them? 

What if our clothes could return to the soil from where the fibers to make that clothing was grown? It might sound like a far off dream — especially when we consider that most clothing today is made from synthetic fabrics (i.e. plastic fibers like polyester) — but there are actually a few brands working to make fully compostable clothing a reality.

One of the brands making significant headway in this realm is California Cloth Foundry. This small slow fashion brand believes in creating a healthy wardrobe the natural way using botanical ingredients that we could consume and avoiding all petroleum-based fibers, treatments, and dyes. 

Not an easy feat in today's fossil fuel-addicted fashion industry. So, to dive into how California Cloth Foundry is doing all of this, I sat down with founder and designer Lydia Wendt.

In this conversation, Lydia is sharing:

  • What fully compostable clothing is and what elements might make natural fiber clothing no longer compostable
  • What the challenges are as a brand to create compostable clothing and
  • What natural dyes are and how they're different from low impact dyes 

Lydia is also going to talk about how California Cloth Foundry is going beyond doing less bad and investing in creating a positive fashion system. And Lydia is going to share some interesting reflections on her previous experiences working in big fashion and why she decided to create a local and traceable supply chain for her label — and how sourcing locally and producing slowly allows California Cloth Foundry to produce is a sustainable way.

 

**If you're enjoying this podcast so far, a rating on Apple Podcasts can go a long way in helping this content reach new audiences and also helping me get more amazing guests on this podcast. So thank you in advance for taking a moment to do that!!

 


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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/compostable-clothing-natural-dyes/

 

 

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]]> Tue, 7 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000 Lydia Wendt, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/compostable-clothing-natural-dyes/ When you think about the best end of life for clothing, we may think of recycling or upcycling those clothes. But what if we could compost them? 

What if our clothes could return to the soil from where the fibers to make that clothing was grown? It might sound like a far off dream — especially when we consider that most clothing today is made from synthetic fabrics (i.e. plastic fibers like polyester) — but there are actually a few brands working to make fully compostable clothing a reality.

One of the brands making significant headway in this realm is California Cloth Foundry. This small slow fashion brand believes in creating a healthy wardrobe the natural way using botanical ingredients that we could consume and avoiding all petroleum-based fibers, treatments, and dyes. 

Not an easy feat in today's fossil fuel-addicted fashion industry. So, to dive into how California Cloth Foundry is doing all of this, I sat down with founder and designer Lydia Wendt.

In this conversation, Lydia is sharing:

  • What fully compostable clothing is and what elements might make natural fiber clothing no longer compostable
  • What the challenges are as a brand to create compostable clothing and
  • What natural dyes are and how they're different from low impact dyes 

Lydia is also going to talk about how California Cloth Foundry is going beyond doing less bad and investing in creating a positive fashion system. And Lydia is going to share some interesting reflections on her previous experiences working in big fashion and why she decided to create a local and traceable supply chain for her label — and how sourcing locally and producing slowly allows California Cloth Foundry to produce is a sustainable way.

 

**If you're enjoying this podcast so far, a rating on Apple Podcasts can go a long way in helping this content reach new audiences and also helping me get more amazing guests on this podcast. So thank you in advance for taking a moment to do that!!

 


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https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/compostable-clothing-natural-dyes/

 

 

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]]> 29) Compostable Clothing, Natural Dyes, and Localized Fashion Systems with Lydia Wendt of California Cloth Foundry Lydia Wendt, Elizabeth Joy 00:49:00 Hear from Lydia Wendt, the founder of California Cloth Foundry, on what makes clothing safely compostable, how soil to soil circularity works, what natural dyes are and how they're different from "low impact dyes", why localized fashion supply chains matter, and how slowing down fashion can make the industry more sustainable in the process. Hear from Lydia Wendt, the founder of California Cloth Foundry, on what makes clothing safely compostable, how soil to soil circularity works, what natural dyes are and how they're different from "low impact dyes", why localized fashion supply chains matter, and how slowing down fashion can make the industry more sustainable in the process. compostable clothing, regenerative agriculture, natural dyes, regenerative fashion, circular fashion, composting, eco lifestyle, sustainable living false full 2 3483d1c7-71a4-4f86-8046-b6f3e8fec9cf 28) Breaking Down Secondhand Fashion Barriers: Sizing, Styling... and Smells! with Mya Price There are quite a few barriers to secondhand shopping, from perceptions about limited styles to the issue of smells. And this episode will cover all of these obstacles and more. But sizing is one of the most common obstacles that comes up, especially for those shopping for plus sizes.

So, in this episode, I'm chatting with Mya Price, the founder of the plus size vintage boutique, More Than Your Average.

More Than Your Average has colorful one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, and if you've spotted their Instagram, you know that Mya has some seriously impressive vintage styling skills!

In this interview, Mya is sharing:

  • Her tips for styling vintage pieces in a modern way
  • Advice for others looking for plus size secondhand or vintage fashion
  • What her secondhand garment sourcing process is like
  • Her perspective on what we can all do to make slow and secondhand fashion more size inclusive
  • How we can find amazing secondhand garments that will fit us well and that we'll truly love for many years to come

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/plus-size-vintage-more-than-your-average/

 

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKaxSd78Hqa8XA6cQf8tvg

 

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]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 Mya Price, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/plus-size-vintage-more-than-your-average/ There are quite a few barriers to secondhand shopping, from perceptions about limited styles to the issue of smells. And this episode will cover all of these obstacles and more. But sizing is one of the most common obstacles that comes up, especially for those shopping for plus sizes.

So, in this episode, I'm chatting with Mya Price, the founder of the plus size vintage boutique, More Than Your Average.

More Than Your Average has colorful one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, and if you've spotted their Instagram, you know that Mya has some seriously impressive vintage styling skills!

In this interview, Mya is sharing:

  • Her tips for styling vintage pieces in a modern way
  • Advice for others looking for plus size secondhand or vintage fashion
  • What her secondhand garment sourcing process is like
  • Her perspective on what we can all do to make slow and secondhand fashion more size inclusive
  • How we can find amazing secondhand garments that will fit us well and that we'll truly love for many years to come

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/plus-size-vintage-more-than-your-average/

 

WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE (coming soon):

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKaxSd78Hqa8XA6cQf8tvg

 

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]]> 28) Breaking Down Secondhand Fashion Barriers: Sizing, Styling... and Smells! with Mya Price Mya Price, Elizabeth Joy 00:40:06 Mya Price of the vintage plus-size boutique More Than Your Average is giving her tips and perspectives on some of the most common barriers to secondhand shopping: limited sizing (especially plus sizes), bad smells on clothes, the perception that vintage is only "grandma styles", and more. Mya Price of the vintage plus-size boutique More Than Your Average is giving her tips and perspectives on some of the most common barriers to secondhand shopping: limited sizing (especially plus sizes), bad smells on clothes, the perception that vintage is only "grandma styles", and more. plus size vintage, vintage shopping, plus size fashion, vintage fashion, vintage style, secondhand shopping, vintage shop, secondhand style, secondhand fashion, vintage boutique, more than your average, mya price false full 2 3fb8efaa-d57f-4c7c-8103-ca8e167cf733 27) How Brand Resale Programs Work (+ Can They Can Help Reduce New Production?) with Cynthia Power of Recurate For this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Cynthia Power, an expert in brand resale programs. Cynthia currently helps brands build and optimize their resale programs at Recurate, a full-service recommerce partner for brands, whose clients include Mara Hoffman and RE/DONE. Before that, Cynthia worked as the Director of Eileen Fisher's take-back and resale program. And as you may know, Eileen Fisher has been a major trailblazer in the brand resale space.

Cynthia is also an avid thrifter and self-proclaimed vintage fanatic herself, so she has a lot of great insight into the secondhand fashion space.

In this episode Cynthia is addressing topics like:

  • What are the differences between brand-led resale programs vs. third-party platforms like a ThredUP or Depop?
  • What do the logistics look like for a brand's resale program? And what are the challenges to getting a resale program off the ground? 
  • And how can brands design for resale from the very beginning? 

Cynthia is also addressing some of those big difficult-to-answer and hotly debated topics, like:

  • How can we start to get fashion to *finally* talk about reducing new production?
  • And does resale give brands an "excuse" to continue to overproduce since they have a home for that unsold stock?

Let's dive into this conversation with Cynthia to get the answers to all of these questions, and more.

Quick reminder: If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to hit subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast app! so that you don't miss future conversations like this one.

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/fashion-resale-recurate/

 

 

WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE (coming soon):

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKaxSd78Hqa8XA6cQf8tvg

 

 

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]]> Tue, 23 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 Cynthia Power, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/fashion-resale-recurate/ For this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Cynthia Power, an expert in brand resale programs. Cynthia currently helps brands build and optimize their resale programs at Recurate, a full-service recommerce partner for brands, whose clients include Mara Hoffman and RE/DONE. Before that, Cynthia worked as the Director of Eileen Fisher's take-back and resale program. And as you may know, Eileen Fisher has been a major trailblazer in the brand resale space.

Cynthia is also an avid thrifter and self-proclaimed vintage fanatic herself, so she has a lot of great insight into the secondhand fashion space.

In this episode Cynthia is addressing topics like:

  • What are the differences between brand-led resale programs vs. third-party platforms like a ThredUP or Depop?
  • What do the logistics look like for a brand's resale program? And what are the challenges to getting a resale program off the ground? 
  • And how can brands design for resale from the very beginning? 

Cynthia is also addressing some of those big difficult-to-answer and hotly debated topics, like:

  • How can we start to get fashion to *finally* talk about reducing new production?
  • And does resale give brands an "excuse" to continue to overproduce since they have a home for that unsold stock?

Let's dive into this conversation with Cynthia to get the answers to all of these questions, and more.

Quick reminder: If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to hit subscribe or follow on your favorite podcast app! so that you don't miss future conversations like this one.

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/fashion-resale-recurate/

 

 

WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE (coming soon):

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKaxSd78Hqa8XA6cQf8tvg

 

 

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]]> 27) How Brand Resale Programs Work (+ Can They Can Help Reduce New Production?) with Cynthia Power of Recurate Cynthia Power, Elizabeth Joy 00:38:50 Get insights from Cynthia Power of Recurate on the innerworkings of brand resale programs (including the challenges) and how they might be able to incentivize brands to create higher quality items and enable brands to reduce new production. Plus, hear Cynthia's advice for how brands can design for resale and how we, as individuals, can push brands to get into the secondhand market. Get insights from Cynthia Power of Recurate on the innerworkings of brand resale programs (including the challenges) and how they might be able to incentivize brands to create higher quality items and enable brands to reduce new production. Plus, hear Cynthia's advice for how brands can design for resale and how we, as individuals, can push brands to get into the secondhand market. resale, eileen fisher, clothing resale, secondhand market, fashion resale, circular fashion, cynthia power, fashion business, secondhand fashion, recurate, secondhand clothes false full 2 eeba91df-2b64-4353-85a5-cfc1c2d324d1 Sustainable Interior Design + Secondhand Home Shopping Tips with Nina Verduin of Homebody [BONUS] To celebrate 10,000 downloads and thank you all for subscribing and tuning in to the show, I have a very special bonus episode for you today.

As you may know by now, this season of the podcast is all about circular fashion. But home goods actually have a LOT in common with fashion.

First off: a lot of home goods are made with textiles: meaning they too can be made from linen and cotton, recycled materials, or virgin synthetic oil-based fabrics like polyester.

And interior design has always evolved over the years. But also just like the fashion industry, it has been following faster and faster trend cycles. And this is due in part to furniture and home goods getting cheaper, both in price — and quality.

But, another similarity that home furnishings and decor has to fashion, is that we can follow a lot of the same principles for conscious home as we can for conscious fashion.

And in today's bonus episode, I'm chatting with a secondhand and sustainable home expert to teach us all about how we can decorate and design our homes more mindfully: Nina Verduin of Homebody, which is a slow living interior design studio.

Nina started Homebody to show how to intentionally style beautiful, cozy homes that encourage us to slow down, let go of stuff, and make conscious decisions. 

 

In today's episode, Nina is sharing:

  • Why sustainable furniture & home decor matters
  • How we can get started with sustainable interior design
  • How to make the most of the furnishings and decor pieces we have
  • The benefits of choosing secondhand home goods
  • Plus, her tips for secondhand home shopping 
  • And, advice for making all those existing pieces and secondhand pieces feel cohesive in your space

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/secondhand-home-nina-verduin-homebody/

 

 

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]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 Nina Verduin, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/secondhand-home-nina-verduin-homebody/ To celebrate 10,000 downloads and thank you all for subscribing and tuning in to the show, I have a very special bonus episode for you today.

As you may know by now, this season of the podcast is all about circular fashion. But home goods actually have a LOT in common with fashion.

First off: a lot of home goods are made with textiles: meaning they too can be made from linen and cotton, recycled materials, or virgin synthetic oil-based fabrics like polyester.

And interior design has always evolved over the years. But also just like the fashion industry, it has been following faster and faster trend cycles. And this is due in part to furniture and home goods getting cheaper, both in price — and quality.

But, another similarity that home furnishings and decor has to fashion, is that we can follow a lot of the same principles for conscious home as we can for conscious fashion.

And in today's bonus episode, I'm chatting with a secondhand and sustainable home expert to teach us all about how we can decorate and design our homes more mindfully: Nina Verduin of Homebody, which is a slow living interior design studio.

Nina started Homebody to show how to intentionally style beautiful, cozy homes that encourage us to slow down, let go of stuff, and make conscious decisions. 

 

In today's episode, Nina is sharing:

  • Why sustainable furniture & home decor matters
  • How we can get started with sustainable interior design
  • How to make the most of the furnishings and decor pieces we have
  • The benefits of choosing secondhand home goods
  • Plus, her tips for secondhand home shopping 
  • And, advice for making all those existing pieces and secondhand pieces feel cohesive in your space

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/secondhand-home-nina-verduin-homebody/

 

 

WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKaxSd78Hqa8XA6cQf8tvg

 

 

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]]> Sustainable Interior Design + Secondhand Home Shopping Tips with Nina Verduin of Homebody [BONUS] Nina Verduin, Elizabeth Joy 00:36:46 We're talking all things sustainable interiors and secondhand home with Nina Verduin of Homebody in this bonus episode! Learn what sustainable interior design is and how we can get started with it, how we can make the most of the existing furnishings and decor we have in our space, the benefits of secondhand home goods, and Nina's best tips for secondhand home furniture and decor shopping. Plus, get Nina's advice for making all of those well-loved pieces and secondhand finds feel cohesive in your space. We're talking all things sustainable interiors and secondhand home with Nina Verduin of Homebody in this bonus episode! Learn what sustainable interior design is and how we can get started with it, how we can make the most of the existing furnishings and decor we have in our space, the benefits of secondhand home goods, and Nina's best tips for secondhand home furniture and decor shopping. Plus, get Nina's advice for making all of those well-loved pieces and secondhand finds feel cohesive in your space. vintage shopping, vintage furniture, sustainable home, secondhand shopping, vintage home decor, secondhand home shopping, eco friendly interior design, sustainable home decor, sustainable interior design, green home, secondhand home, eco friendly home, secondhand furniture false bonus 2 c32b6d56-8e84-4bfe-9fde-bd9e4278706b 26) Inside the Indigenous-Owned Circular Fashion Brand Anne Mulaire With so much talk about circularity in the fashion industry today from big fast fashion brands, circularity has been co-opted and greenwashed. 

These brands are using mass produced recycled polyester clothes to advertise their sustainability credentials with no mention of fair wages or safety for workers. They're using take-back programs as a way to continue to overproduce and encourage overconsumption. They are advertising textile recycling technology as a silver bullet solution that will solve all of the industry's problems.

Does this mean that circular fashion is a lost cause? That circularity is meaningless? 

Well, I still have hope for the concept, especially when I look at small, conscious brands that think about every single stage of their process. Brands like Anne Mulaire.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Andréanne Mulaire, the founder of Anne Mulaire, about how this label is building a truly circular fashion business model that is also ethical and local.

Andréanne will be telling us about her brand's intentional production practices to minimize leftover inventory, as well as their innovative zero waste design processes, tailoring and mending services, and the upcoming launch of their resale program. 

Andréanne is of Ojibwa / French Métis ancestry so she's also going to talk about how she continues to explore her Métis heritage through her brand and about the designs in Anne Mulaire's Heritage Collection.

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

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]]> Tue, 16 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 Andréanne Mulaire, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/indigenous-circular-fashion-brand-anne-mulaire/ With so much talk about circularity in the fashion industry today from big fast fashion brands, circularity has been co-opted and greenwashed. 

These brands are using mass produced recycled polyester clothes to advertise their sustainability credentials with no mention of fair wages or safety for workers. They're using take-back programs as a way to continue to overproduce and encourage overconsumption. They are advertising textile recycling technology as a silver bullet solution that will solve all of the industry's problems.

Does this mean that circular fashion is a lost cause? That circularity is meaningless? 

Well, I still have hope for the concept, especially when I look at small, conscious brands that think about every single stage of their process. Brands like Anne Mulaire.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Andréanne Mulaire, the founder of Anne Mulaire, about how this label is building a truly circular fashion business model that is also ethical and local.

Andréanne will be telling us about her brand's intentional production practices to minimize leftover inventory, as well as their innovative zero waste design processes, tailoring and mending services, and the upcoming launch of their resale program. 

Andréanne is of Ojibwa / French Métis ancestry so she's also going to talk about how she continues to explore her Métis heritage through her brand and about the designs in Anne Mulaire's Heritage Collection.

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/indigenous-circular-fashion-brand-anne-mulaire/

 

 

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]]> 26) Inside the Indigenous-Owned Circular Fashion Brand Anne Mulaire Andréanne Mulaire, Elizabeth Joy 00:39:16 Circularity is the latest greenwashed sustainable fashion buzzword. But in this episode, I'm chatting with Andréanne Mulaire, the founder of Anne Mulaire, to talk about how this label is building a truly circular fashion business model that is also ethical and local by implementing intentional production practices, zero waste designs, tailoring and mending services, and a resale program. Andréanne is of Ojibwa / French Métis ancestry so she's also going to talk about how she continues to explore her Métis heritage through her brand and about the designs in Anne Mulaire's Heritage Collection. Circularity is the latest greenwashed sustainable fashion buzzword. But in this episode, I'm chatting with Andréanne Mulaire, the founder of Anne Mulaire, to talk about how this label is building a truly circular fashion business model that is also ethical and local by implementing intentional production practices, zero waste designs, tailoring and mending services, and a resale program. Andréanne is of Ojibwa / French Métis ancestry so she's also going to talk about how she continues to explore her Métis heritage through her brand and about the designs in Anne Mulaire's Heritage Collection. sustainable fashion brand, anne mulaire, c, circular fashion, andréanne mulaire, circular fashion brand, indigenous owned fashion brand, ethical fashion brand, circularity, indigenous fashion brand false full 2 2f785e69-38a3-48a3-a371-ca873d53488c 25) #SwapBeforeYouShop: The Many Benefits of Clothes Swapping with Nicole Robertson How can we slow down fashion, get more use out of clothes, but also have clothes that fit us — literally and figuratively speaking — at the current point in our lives?

Well, that's something that clothes swapping is ideal for! Swapping allows us to responsibly re-home our existing garments that no longer suit us while being able to access different pieces that would fit us better, size wise, color wise, style wise or otherwise.

Swapping is a great way to extend the lives of clothes, so I knew that I wanted to cover this topic in our second season all about circular fashion and slowing down consumption.

In this episode, I am chatting with Nicole Robertson about all things swapping. Nicole is the founder of Swap Society, an online clothing swap shop for women and kids making it easy — and affordable — to switch up your wardrobe more sustainably.

 

Nicole is sharing:

  • The benefits of swapping — from an environmental impact perspective and also in our own lives
  • How swapping might change the relationship we have with our closets and our personal style
  • The impact that evolving fashion trends have on the secondhand market, including swapping
  • And what online swapping through Swap Society looks like

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/clothes-swapping-swap-society/

 

 

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]]> Tue, 9 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +0000 Nicole Robertson, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/clothes-swapping-swap-society/ How can we slow down fashion, get more use out of clothes, but also have clothes that fit us — literally and figuratively speaking — at the current point in our lives?

Well, that's something that clothes swapping is ideal for! Swapping allows us to responsibly re-home our existing garments that no longer suit us while being able to access different pieces that would fit us better, size wise, color wise, style wise or otherwise.

Swapping is a great way to extend the lives of clothes, so I knew that I wanted to cover this topic in our second season all about circular fashion and slowing down consumption.

In this episode, I am chatting with Nicole Robertson about all things swapping. Nicole is the founder of Swap Society, an online clothing swap shop for women and kids making it easy — and affordable — to switch up your wardrobe more sustainably.

 

Nicole is sharing:

  • The benefits of swapping — from an environmental impact perspective and also in our own lives
  • How swapping might change the relationship we have with our closets and our personal style
  • The impact that evolving fashion trends have on the secondhand market, including swapping
  • And what online swapping through Swap Society looks like

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/clothes-swapping-swap-society/

 

 

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]]> 25) #SwapBeforeYouShop: The Many Benefits of Clothes Swapping with Nicole Robertson Nicole Robertson, Elizabeth Joy 00:45:01 Nicole Robertson of Swap Society is sharing the benefits of swapping (and not *just* from an environmental perspective), how the swapping model differs from the typical secondhand clothing system, and how online swapping with Swap Society works. Nicole Robertson of Swap Society is sharing the benefits of swapping (and not *just* from an environmental perspective), how the swapping model differs from the typical secondhand clothing system, and how online swapping with Swap Society works. swap society, clothes swap, nicole robertson, swapping, clothes swapping false full 2 8de1eefb-1f3a-4b40-ad9a-e5e55120b3ba 24) The Fascinating Psychology Behind Fashion and Consumption with Shakaila Forbes-Bell Have you ever wondered what really drives consumption? What the motivations are — on a psychological level — that drive people to consume. 

Can psychology help explain this rapid increase in consumption that we've seen in recent years and help us understand why it's so difficult to shift towards more conscious consumption habits? 

And then on the flip side of that, how could we potentially use behavioral psychology to help us communicate about sustainable fashion in the most effective way possible?

These are big questions that I am definitely not qualified to answer but our guest is! I'm talking with Shakaila Forbes-Bell, a published Fashion Psychologist, writer, consultant, and owner of FashionisPsychology.com, a platform dedicated to making academic research into Fashion Psychology more accessible.

Shakaila is also going to explore:

  • How representation in fashion and media influences behavior and beliefs,
  • What the impact of virtue signaling or performative inclusion in fashion is,
  • And why people might actually buy MORE when they perceive something to be sustainable, and more.

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/fashion-consumer-psychology/

 

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]]> Tue, 2 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Shakaila Forbes-Bell, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/fashion-consumer-psychology/ Have you ever wondered what really drives consumption? What the motivations are — on a psychological level — that drive people to consume. 

Can psychology help explain this rapid increase in consumption that we've seen in recent years and help us understand why it's so difficult to shift towards more conscious consumption habits? 

And then on the flip side of that, how could we potentially use behavioral psychology to help us communicate about sustainable fashion in the most effective way possible?

These are big questions that I am definitely not qualified to answer but our guest is! I'm talking with Shakaila Forbes-Bell, a published Fashion Psychologist, writer, consultant, and owner of FashionisPsychology.com, a platform dedicated to making academic research into Fashion Psychology more accessible.

Shakaila is also going to explore:

  • How representation in fashion and media influences behavior and beliefs,
  • What the impact of virtue signaling or performative inclusion in fashion is,
  • And why people might actually buy MORE when they perceive something to be sustainable, and more.

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/fashion-consumer-psychology/

 

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKaxSd78Hqa8XA6cQf8tvg

 

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]]> 24) The Fascinating Psychology Behind Fashion and Consumption with Shakaila Forbes-Bell Shakaila Forbes-Bell, Elizabeth Joy 00:44:12 In this episode, I'm chatting with a fashion psychologist, Shakaila Forbes-Bell of FashionIsPsychology.com! Shakaila is answering questions like what drives consumption? What deters people from more conscious consumption habits? And what can behavioral psychology teach the sustainable fashion movement about effective communication? In this episode, I'm chatting with a fashion psychologist, Shakaila Forbes-Bell of FashionIsPsychology.com! Shakaila is answering questions like what drives consumption? What deters people from more conscious consumption habits? And what can behavioral psychology teach the sustainable fashion movement about effective communication? fashion psychology, shakaila forbes-bell, fashion is psychology, consumer psychology, fashionispsychology, consumerism false full 2 18ae7fd4-4bdb-48bb-88db-58906720df41 23) How We Can Make Rental More Sustainable with Eshita Kabra of ByRotation Is fashion rental actually sustainable? Are there ways to make it more sustainable? This episode is a deep dive into the various elements of the fashion rental system.

In this episode, I'll also interview Eshita Kabra-Davies, the founder and CEO of the world's first social fashion rental app, By Rotation.

Eshita is sharing:

  • How By Rotation's peer-to-peer rental model works,
  • How peer-to-peer sharing models can be more sustainable than an inventory-based renting model,
  • And her perspectives on that viral study that inspired those "throwing away your clothes is greener than renting them" headlines. 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/renting-clothes-sustainable/ 

 

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]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Eshita Kabra, Eshita Kabra-Davies, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/renting-clothes-sustainable/ Is fashion rental actually sustainable? Are there ways to make it more sustainable? This episode is a deep dive into the various elements of the fashion rental system.

In this episode, I'll also interview Eshita Kabra-Davies, the founder and CEO of the world's first social fashion rental app, By Rotation.

Eshita is sharing:

  • How By Rotation's peer-to-peer rental model works,
  • How peer-to-peer sharing models can be more sustainable than an inventory-based renting model,
  • And her perspectives on that viral study that inspired those "throwing away your clothes is greener than renting them" headlines. 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/renting-clothes-sustainable/ 

 

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]]> 23) How We Can Make Rental More Sustainable with Eshita Kabra of ByRotation Eshita Kabra, Eshita Kabra-Davies, Elizabeth Joy 00:56:04 This episode is a deep dive into fashion rental from a sustainability lens, featuring Eshita Kabra-Davies of By Rotation. We explore the environmental impact of rental, how we can make rental more sustainable, and how a peer-to-peer clothing sharing model fits into a circular fashion future. This episode is a deep dive into fashion rental from a sustainability lens, featuring Eshita Kabra-Davies of By Rotation. We explore the environmental impact of rental, how we can make rental more sustainable, and how a peer-to-peer clothing sharing model fits into a circular fashion future. clothing rental, clothes rental, circular fashion, is renting clothes sustainable, is rental sustainable, circular economy, rental, eshita kabra, fashion rental, is clothing rental sustainable, by rotation false full 2 b9342429-794c-4e71-800a-49f094d086d8 22) Aja Barber on Colonialism, Consumerism, and Changing the Fashion Industry In this episode, I'm chatting with the one and only Aja Barber, a sustainable fashion thought leader, consultant, writer, and new author. Her debut book is called Consumed, The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism.  

Aja is sharing:

  • How the fashion industry been shaped by colonization, and what its lasting legacies are;
  • Why fast fashion isn't actually affordable (for the planet, the people in the supply chain, and even for us as consumers); and
  • Her advice for how we can begin to address the issues in the industry.

Aja is also breaking a lot of the myths perpetuated by fast fashion brands, like that shopping fast fashion is improving the economies in other countries, that sweatshop jobs are at least better than no jobs, or that these brands really have no control or awareness of the exploitation happening in their supply chains. She's also diving into why Depop (or any other secondhand site) isn't to blame for the reduced quality standards and higher prices at thrift stores.

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/consumed-colonialism-consumerism-aja-barber/

 

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]]> Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000 Aja Barber, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/consumed-colonialism-consumerism-aja-barber/ In this episode, I'm chatting with the one and only Aja Barber, a sustainable fashion thought leader, consultant, writer, and new author. Her debut book is called Consumed, The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change, and Consumerism.  

Aja is sharing:

  • How the fashion industry been shaped by colonization, and what its lasting legacies are;
  • Why fast fashion isn't actually affordable (for the planet, the people in the supply chain, and even for us as consumers); and
  • Her advice for how we can begin to address the issues in the industry.

Aja is also breaking a lot of the myths perpetuated by fast fashion brands, like that shopping fast fashion is improving the economies in other countries, that sweatshop jobs are at least better than no jobs, or that these brands really have no control or awareness of the exploitation happening in their supply chains. She's also diving into why Depop (or any other secondhand site) isn't to blame for the reduced quality standards and higher prices at thrift stores.

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/consumed-colonialism-consumerism-aja-barber/

 

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]]> 22) Aja Barber on Colonialism, Consumerism, and Changing the Fashion Industry Aja Barber, Elizabeth Joy 00:51:02 In this episode, hear from Aja Barber on how colonialism shaped fashion, what we can do to improve the industry, and why fast fashion isn't actually "affordable". She's also busting plenty of myths like that fast fashion is lifting people out of poverty or that brands really don't know about the exploitation happening in their supply chains. In this episode, hear from Aja Barber on how colonialism shaped fashion, what we can do to improve the industry, and why fast fashion isn't actually "affordable". She's also busting plenty of myths like that fast fashion is lifting people out of poverty or that brands really don't know about the exploitation happening in their supply chains. sustainable fashion, aja barber, consumption, overconsumption, ethical fashion, slow fashion, fast fashion true full 2 8e371504-1898-4915-b5f7-a936d6199104 21) Social Media, Fast Fashion, and Shifting Overconsumption Culture with Lily Fang What are the connections with overconsumption and the rise of fast fashion with social media and influencer (and haul) culture?

In this episode, Lily of Imperfect Idealist explores how social media influences consumption and why overconsumption + overproduction are such big problems in fashion.

 

Lily also shares:

  • Why fashion hauls are so problematic;
  • What some of the solutions are — on both an individual level and system level — for overconsumption and overproduction;
  • What she sees as the biggest misconceptions about sustainable fashion;
  • How we can make the space more inclusive; and
  • Her tips for talking to others about the problems in the industry without sounding preachy or judgmental.

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/overconsumption-fashion-imperfect-idealist/

 

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKaxSd78Hqa8XA6cQf8tvg

 

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Lily advocates for inclusive and realistic sustainable fashion on her blog and social accounts. She shares everyday knowledge along with ways to use your voice for systemic change.

 

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]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Lily Fang, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/overconsumption-fashion-imperfect-idealist/ What are the connections with overconsumption and the rise of fast fashion with social media and influencer (and haul) culture?

In this episode, Lily of Imperfect Idealist explores how social media influences consumption and why overconsumption + overproduction are such big problems in fashion.

 

Lily also shares:

  • Why fashion hauls are so problematic;
  • What some of the solutions are — on both an individual level and system level — for overconsumption and overproduction;
  • What she sees as the biggest misconceptions about sustainable fashion;
  • How we can make the space more inclusive; and
  • Her tips for talking to others about the problems in the industry without sounding preachy or judgmental.

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/overconsumption-fashion-imperfect-idealist/

 

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKaxSd78Hqa8XA6cQf8tvg

 

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Lily advocates for inclusive and realistic sustainable fashion on her blog and social accounts. She shares everyday knowledge along with ways to use your voice for systemic change.

 

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]]> 21) Social Media, Fast Fashion, and Shifting Overconsumption Culture with Lily Fang Lily Fang, Elizabeth Joy 00:31:34 Lily of Imperfect Idealist talks about the two-way relationship between social media and fast fashion, how we can start to address overconsumption + overproduction, the biggest misconceptions about sustainable fashion, and more. Lily of Imperfect Idealist talks about the two-way relationship between social media and fast fashion, how we can start to address overconsumption + overproduction, the biggest misconceptions about sustainable fashion, and more. fashion activism, fast fashion issues, lily fang, overconsumption, imperfect idealist, ethical fashion, fashion activist, slow fashion, fast fashion problems, fast fashion, problems with fast fashion, overproduction false full 2 5029f41e-1a8a-4a34-8623-53812ec0ec3e 20) How Can We Make Mending Mainstream? with Josephine Philips of Sojo Between the overflow of cheap clothing, schedules packed to the brim, and a decline in sewing education, torn and ill-fitting clothes are far more likely to be tossed than mended or altered.

But fashion tech entrepreneur Josephine Philips is on a mission to change that with her clothing repair and tailoring app, Sojo.

Sojo makes it more convenient than ever to get your clothes mended or modified — and I have no doubt that it's going to transform the industry.

Josephine is going to give us many more details about how Sojo works, as well as the future plans for this company, in this episode. You'll also hear Josephine talk about:

  • Why mending is the "forgotten" circular fashion solution
  • How we can make mending more mainstream
  • The importance of sustaining local tailoring and seamster businesses
  • And more!

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

 

WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE

 

 

ABOUT JOSEPHINE & SOJO

Josephine Philips, 23, is a recent graduate turned Fashion Tech entrepreneur

working to make the fashion industry circular with her startup, Sojo, which is modernising the clothing repair and tailoring industry. Sojo is the UK’s first clothing alterations and repairs App and it connects customers to local seamster businesses to ensure that getting your clothes fixed or fitted is an easy and hassle-free process.

 

 

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]]> Tue, 5 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Josephine Philips https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/clothing-repair-mending-sojo/ Between the overflow of cheap clothing, schedules packed to the brim, and a decline in sewing education, torn and ill-fitting clothes are far more likely to be tossed than mended or altered.

But fashion tech entrepreneur Josephine Philips is on a mission to change that with her clothing repair and tailoring app, Sojo.

Sojo makes it more convenient than ever to get your clothes mended or modified — and I have no doubt that it's going to transform the industry.

Josephine is going to give us many more details about how Sojo works, as well as the future plans for this company, in this episode. You'll also hear Josephine talk about:

  • Why mending is the "forgotten" circular fashion solution
  • How we can make mending more mainstream
  • The importance of sustaining local tailoring and seamster businesses
  • And more!

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

 

WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE

 

 

ABOUT JOSEPHINE & SOJO

Josephine Philips, 23, is a recent graduate turned Fashion Tech entrepreneur

working to make the fashion industry circular with her startup, Sojo, which is modernising the clothing repair and tailoring industry. Sojo is the UK’s first clothing alterations and repairs App and it connects customers to local seamster businesses to ensure that getting your clothes fixed or fitted is an easy and hassle-free process.

 

 

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]]> 20) How Can We Make Mending Mainstream? with Josephine Philips of Sojo Elizabeth Joy, Josephine Philips 00:27:34 Josephine Philips of Sojo is sharing why mending is the "forgotten" circular fashion solution, how we can make mending mainstream, the importance of supporting tailoring businesses and more. Josephine Philips of Sojo is sharing why mending is the "forgotten" circular fashion solution, how we can make mending mainstream, the importance of supporting tailoring businesses and more. mending, fashion tech, clothes mending, circular fashion, alterations, clothing repair, sojo, slow fashion false full 2 6b43c209-d771-434f-a12d-eb007b255fc0 19) Secondhand Textile Sourcing, Upcycled Clothing, and the Scalability of Rework with Natasha Haleshworth Natasha Halesworth is the founder and owner of The Consistency Project, which is a shop that curates pre-loved fashion and designs reworked clothing while working to break the stigma of secondhand.

In this episode, Natasha is giving us a glimpse inside what it's like to run a secondhand and reworked clothing brand. 

 

She's also sharing:

  • What her sourcing process is like and what she keeps in mind when shopping for secondhand textiles;
  • What deadstock is and how the deadstock system really works in the fashion industry today;
  • What the production process looks like for reworked garments — and if that process can or should ever become scalable;
  • And her advice for other small businesses focused on pre-loved fashion and reworking.

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/reworked-upcycled-clothing-consistency-project/

 

 

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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKaxSd78Hqa8XA6cQf8tvg

 

 

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]]> Tue, 28 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Natasha Halesworth, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/reworked-upcycled-clothing-consistency-project/ Natasha Halesworth is the founder and owner of The Consistency Project, which is a shop that curates pre-loved fashion and designs reworked clothing while working to break the stigma of secondhand.

In this episode, Natasha is giving us a glimpse inside what it's like to run a secondhand and reworked clothing brand. 

 

She's also sharing:

  • What her sourcing process is like and what she keeps in mind when shopping for secondhand textiles;
  • What deadstock is and how the deadstock system really works in the fashion industry today;
  • What the production process looks like for reworked garments — and if that process can or should ever become scalable;
  • And her advice for other small businesses focused on pre-loved fashion and reworking.

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/reworked-upcycled-clothing-consistency-project/

 

 

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]]> 19) Secondhand Textile Sourcing, Upcycled Clothing, and the Scalability of Rework with Natasha Haleshworth Natasha Halesworth, Elizabeth Joy 00:44:41 Natasha Halesworth of the Consistency Project is giving us a glimpse into what it's like to run a secondhand and reworked clothing brand — from sourcing to design to production. Natasha Halesworth of the Consistency Project is giving us a glimpse into what it's like to run a secondhand and reworked clothing brand — from sourcing to design to production. the consistency project, sustainable fashion brand, reworked fashion, sustainable fashion, reworked clothing, rework, upcycled clothes, upcycled fashion, upcycling, upcycling brand, upcycled clothing, sustainable fashion business, recycled fashion false full 2 661e8a2d-f088-4b71-9d39-336b7f2d191c 18) Creating a Circular Fashion Economy: The Opportunities and Challenges with Nicole Bassett When you think of a circular economy, what do you think of? Perhaps repurposing and reusing? Restoring and renewing? Repairing and mending? Recycling and upcycling?

 

Well in this episode, I'm chatting with Nicole Bassett, the co-founder of the Renewal Workshop, which is a circular fashion business dedicated to doing all of those things.

 

In this conversation, Nicole is going to share:

  • What the challenges are with transforming linear business models into circular ones;
  • How the Renewal Workshop helps fashion brands reduce their waste and become more circular;
  • The large-scale shifts businesses need to make to address the climate crisis;
  • Why brands are not talking about slowing down production and producing less;
  • How designers can start to design for circularity;
  • And more!

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/circular-fashion-renewal-workshop


 

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]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Nicole Bassett https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/circular-fashion-renewal-workshop/ When you think of a circular economy, what do you think of? Perhaps repurposing and reusing? Restoring and renewing? Repairing and mending? Recycling and upcycling?

 

Well in this episode, I'm chatting with Nicole Bassett, the co-founder of the Renewal Workshop, which is a circular fashion business dedicated to doing all of those things.

 

In this conversation, Nicole is going to share:

  • What the challenges are with transforming linear business models into circular ones;
  • How the Renewal Workshop helps fashion brands reduce their waste and become more circular;
  • The large-scale shifts businesses need to make to address the climate crisis;
  • Why brands are not talking about slowing down production and producing less;
  • How designers can start to design for circularity;
  • And more!

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/circular-fashion-renewal-workshop


 

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]]> 18) Creating a Circular Fashion Economy: The Opportunities and Challenges with Nicole Bassett Elizabeth Joy, Nicole Bassett 00:39:18 Nicole Bassett of The Renewal Workshop shares how fashion brands can transition into becoming more circular and what the challenges and opportunities are along the way. Nicole Bassett of The Renewal Workshop shares how fashion brands can transition into becoming more circular and what the challenges and opportunities are along the way. nicole bassett, sustainable fashion, circular fashion, circular economy, renewal workshop, circularity false full 2 cd3ef1bc-f57b-4672-8617-a612904fff5f 17) More Creativity, Less Consumption: Tips from Slow Fashion Stylist Alyssa Beltempo Have you ever struggled to feel creative with the clothes in your closet? Do you ever feel uninspired by your wardrobe?

 

You'll want to tune into this conversation, because Alyssa is sharing:

  • Tips for ways we can maximize a piece's use and discover more outfit combinations;
  • How to "get the look" of outfits we see and love using only the items already in our wardrobes;
  • How to break down style elements to emulate an aesthetic without copying exact looks or having to buy new things;
  • Why it's so important to get past the idea that fashion is just about shopping; and more.

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sustainable-stylist-tips

 

 

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]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Alyssa Beltempo https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sustainable-stylist-tips/ Have you ever struggled to feel creative with the clothes in your closet? Do you ever feel uninspired by your wardrobe?

 

You'll want to tune into this conversation, because Alyssa is sharing:

  • Tips for ways we can maximize a piece's use and discover more outfit combinations;
  • How to "get the look" of outfits we see and love using only the items already in our wardrobes;
  • How to break down style elements to emulate an aesthetic without copying exact looks or having to buy new things;
  • Why it's so important to get past the idea that fashion is just about shopping; and more.

 

 

FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sustainable-stylist-tips

 

 

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]]> 17) More Creativity, Less Consumption: Tips from Slow Fashion Stylist Alyssa Beltempo Elizabeth Joy, Alyssa Beltempo 00:34:33 In this episode, Alyssa Beltempo — a slow fashion creator and sustainable stylist — is giving us her best advice for getting more creative with our closets and consuming less. In this episode, Alyssa Beltempo — a slow fashion creator and sustainable stylist — is giving us her best advice for getting more creative with our closets and consuming less. sustainable fashion, conscious closet, minimalist wardrobe, minimal wardrobe, sustainable style, slow fashion, sustainable stylist false full 2 65e09086-2fbd-45f2-92aa-92521f42879b 16) What is Circular Fashion? Circularity is a big topic in sustainable fashion, and it's only getting bigger. But circularity has many layers to it, which can make it confusing for individuals and easy to be misused by brands.

 

That's why the second season of the Conscious Style Podcast will be all about circularity in fashion. 

 

There's much to come on this, but before we get into the interviews with changemakers in circularity, this episode is establishing the foundations. It covers:

 

  • What circular fashion is,
  • What some of the different approaches to circularity are,
  •  What it will take for the linear fashion ecosystem to become circular,
  • Some common greenwashing schemes going on with circular fashion,
  • And more.

 

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FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/circular-fashion/

 

 

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]]> Tue, 7 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/circular-fashion/ Circularity is a big topic in sustainable fashion, and it's only getting bigger. But circularity has many layers to it, which can make it confusing for individuals and easy to be misused by brands.

 

That's why the second season of the Conscious Style Podcast will be all about circularity in fashion. 

 

There's much to come on this, but before we get into the interviews with changemakers in circularity, this episode is establishing the foundations. It covers:

 

  • What circular fashion is,
  • What some of the different approaches to circularity are,
  •  What it will take for the linear fashion ecosystem to become circular,
  • Some common greenwashing schemes going on with circular fashion,
  • And more.

 

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FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT

https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/circular-fashion/

 

 

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]]> 16) What is Circular Fashion? Elizabeth Joy 00:36:19 Learn what circular fashion is, the different approaches to it, what it will take for the linear fashion ecosystem to become circular, and how to spot some of the greenwashing happening with circular fashion. Learn what circular fashion is, the different approaches to it, what it will take for the linear fashion ecosystem to become circular, and how to spot some of the greenwashing happening with circular fashion. sustainable fashion, circular fashion, circular economy, degrowth, circularity false full 2 07111dad-4084-42da-8b3d-d30e00ad8b6a Q&A: Dealing with 'Fast Fashion Anxiety', a Breakdown of Fabrics, and More In this bonus episode, I'm answering your questions from Instagram, from what the first step to sustainable fashion is to how to source kids clothing more consciously to how I manage the anxiety from knowing the impacts of fast fashion.

 

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]]> Q&A: Dealing with 'Fast Fashion Anxiety', a Breakdown of Fabrics, and More Elizabeth Joy 00:37:31 In this bonus episode, I'm answering your questions from Instagram, from what the first step to sustainable fashion is to how to source kids clothing more consciously to how I manage the anxiety from knowing the impacts of fast fashion. In this bonus episode, I'm answering your questions from Instagram, from what the first step to sustainable fashion is to how to source kids clothing more consciously to how I manage the anxiety from knowing the impacts of fast fashion. sustainable fashion, eco fashion, fair fashion, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, green fashion false bonus 1 f112d7fb-4234-4450-939d-d044e44cd378 Bonus: How to Care for Your Clothes Sustainably From laundering to mending, this episode will cover how to care for our clothes sustainably to make sure that they last! Because the most sustainable garments are the ones already hanging in our closets...

 

 

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]]> Bonus: How to Care for Your Clothes Sustainably Elizabeth Joy 00:33:23 Clothing care is an important part of the conscious fashion journey, but what does it entail exactly, and how can we care for our garments in a sustainable way? This episode has the info you need to care for your clothes responsibly so that they can truly last. Clothing care is an important part of the conscious fashion journey, but what does it entail exactly, and how can we care for our garments in a sustainable way? This episode has the info you need to care for your clothes responsibly so that they can truly last. clothing care, sustainable fashion, eco living, eco fashion, laundry, green living, sustainable living false bonus 1 7f864502-a29d-48b4-b2e6-a31a4ba842f5 15) Sustainability Literacy and Becoming a Consumer Activist with Cynthia Dam This episode is going back to basics, covering some of the biggest topics in sustainable fashion.

 

Cynthia Dam, the content creator behind Inspiroue, is talking about ways to get started with a more conscious approach to fashion, how to curate a sustainable wardrobe affordably, how to spot greenwashing brands, what to look for from a truly sustainable fashion brand, tips for smart thrifting, and more!

 

 

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]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Cynthia Dam, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/conscious-closet-consumer-activist/ This episode is going back to basics, covering some of the biggest topics in sustainable fashion.

 

Cynthia Dam, the content creator behind Inspiroue, is talking about ways to get started with a more conscious approach to fashion, how to curate a sustainable wardrobe affordably, how to spot greenwashing brands, what to look for from a truly sustainable fashion brand, tips for smart thrifting, and more!

 

 

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]]> 15) Sustainability Literacy and Becoming a Consumer Activist with Cynthia Dam Cynthia Dam, Elizabeth Joy 00:46:47 Cynthia Dam of Inspiroue is covering some of the biggest topics in sustainable fashion in this episode, from how to spot a truly sustainable brand from a greenwashing one to how to get started with consumer activism. Cynthia Dam of Inspiroue is covering some of the biggest topics in sustainable fashion in this episode, from how to spot a truly sustainable brand from a greenwashing one to how to get started with consumer activism. sustainable fashion, eco fashion, fashion activism, secondhand fashion, consumer activist, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, conscious style false full 1 0a2cc2c9-8976-4105-972b-96d42c6c1476 14) The Importance of Cultural Sustainability in Fashion with Niha Elety This episode with Niha Elety is highlighting an incredibly important topic in conscious fashion that doesn't get enough attention: cultural sustainability (or cultural preservation). 

 

In this interview, Niha is shedding light on:

  • How the fashion ecosystem in India — from the fiber cultivation to the production of garments — is inherently sustainable, and what we can learn from that
  • The connections between cultural preservation with social and ecological sustainability
  • How brands and individuals can avoid cultural appropriation
  • And then what true cooperation or co-creation with artisans looks like, and more.

 

 

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]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Niha Elety, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/cultural-sustainability-fashion/ This episode with Niha Elety is highlighting an incredibly important topic in conscious fashion that doesn't get enough attention: cultural sustainability (or cultural preservation). 

 

In this interview, Niha is shedding light on:

  • How the fashion ecosystem in India — from the fiber cultivation to the production of garments — is inherently sustainable, and what we can learn from that
  • The connections between cultural preservation with social and ecological sustainability
  • How brands and individuals can avoid cultural appropriation
  • And then what true cooperation or co-creation with artisans looks like, and more.

 

 

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]]> 14) The Importance of Cultural Sustainability in Fashion with Niha Elety Niha Elety, Elizabeth Joy 00:31:53 Hear from Niha Elety about the importance of cultural sustainability and genuine artisan collaboration and co-creation. Hear from Niha Elety about the importance of cultural sustainability and genuine artisan collaboration and co-creation. cultural preservation, cultural heritage, sustainable fashion, artisan-made, artisans, cultural sustainability, fair fashion, ethical fashion, slow fashion, fair trade false full 1 2e831955-3a53-47b0-998e-ccb02d435dab 13) How (and Why!) to Make or Modify Your Own Clothes with Sonya Philip Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making, modifying, or upcycling your own clothes? Today's guest, Sonya Philip, is dedicated to encouraging and teaching people how to do just that! 

 

In this episode, Sonya is sharing:

  • The benefits of being able to make or modify our own clothes,
  • Advice for beginners who want to get started with sewing,
  • How the movement to make our own clothes contributes to more conscious participation in fashion,
  • What sorts of possibilities there are with making our own clothes, and how this gives us more freedom,
  • The connections between sewing skills and body acceptance, and more!

 

 

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Sonya Philip is an artist, designer and teacher. In 2012, she started a project called 100 Acts of Sewing, making dresses while documenting the process. Since then Sonya has made it her mission to convince people to sew their own clothes. When not covered in bits of thread, she can be found knitting another shawl or cardigan. Sonya lives in San Francisco with her family. 

 

 

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]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Sonya Philip, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/how-why-make-modify-your-clothes/ Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making, modifying, or upcycling your own clothes? Today's guest, Sonya Philip, is dedicated to encouraging and teaching people how to do just that! 

 

In this episode, Sonya is sharing:

  • The benefits of being able to make or modify our own clothes,
  • Advice for beginners who want to get started with sewing,
  • How the movement to make our own clothes contributes to more conscious participation in fashion,
  • What sorts of possibilities there are with making our own clothes, and how this gives us more freedom,
  • The connections between sewing skills and body acceptance, and more!

 

 

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Sonya Philip is an artist, designer and teacher. In 2012, she started a project called 100 Acts of Sewing, making dresses while documenting the process. Since then Sonya has made it her mission to convince people to sew their own clothes. When not covered in bits of thread, she can be found knitting another shawl or cardigan. Sonya lives in San Francisco with her family. 

 

 

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]]> 13) How (and Why!) to Make or Modify Your Own Clothes with Sonya Philip Sonya Philip, Elizabeth Joy 00:36:40 Hear from Sonya Philip of 100 Acts of Sewing about the benefits of making or modifying our own clothes, how beginners can get started with sewing, how learning sewing skills can connect to conscious consumption and body acceptance, and more. Hear from Sonya Philip of 100 Acts of Sewing about the benefits of making or modifying our own clothes, how beginners can get started with sewing, how learning sewing skills can connect to conscious consumption and body acceptance, and more. sewists, sewing, sustainable fashion, eco fashion, slow fashion, fashion design, how to sew false full 1 35882f91-1eb7-4387-b856-8d445e918a08 12) From the Frontlines: Fighting for Garment Worker Rights in Bangladesh with Nazma Akter In this episode, hear Nazma Akter of the Awaj Foundation share her first-hand accounts of what it's like to work in the garment sector in Bangladesh and her perspectives on what needs to change to create a fairer, safer future for fashion.

 

In this episode, you'll also hear Nazma talk about:

  • What brands need to do to step up and protect the people making their clothes.
  • How the pandemic — and the subsequent order cancellations from brands — affected garment workers in Bangladesh
  • What sorts of shifts we need for a better industry
  • How Awaj Foundation is building solidarity and worker power for garment makers in Bangladesh
  • and more.

 

 

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]]> Tue, 6 Jul 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Nazma Akter https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/garment-worker-rights-bangladesh/ In this episode, hear Nazma Akter of the Awaj Foundation share her first-hand accounts of what it's like to work in the garment sector in Bangladesh and her perspectives on what needs to change to create a fairer, safer future for fashion.

 

In this episode, you'll also hear Nazma talk about:

  • What brands need to do to step up and protect the people making their clothes.
  • How the pandemic — and the subsequent order cancellations from brands — affected garment workers in Bangladesh
  • What sorts of shifts we need for a better industry
  • How Awaj Foundation is building solidarity and worker power for garment makers in Bangladesh
  • and more.

 

 

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]]> 12) From the Frontlines: Fighting for Garment Worker Rights in Bangladesh with Nazma Akter Elizabeth Joy, Nazma Akter 00:29:23 Hear Nazma Akter of the Awaj Foundation share her first-hand accounts of what it's like to work in the garment sector in Bangladesh and her perspectives on what needs to change to create a fairer, safer future for fashion. Hear Nazma Akter of the Awaj Foundation share her first-hand accounts of what it's like to work in the garment sector in Bangladesh and her perspectives on what needs to change to create a fairer, safer future for fashion. social justice, sustainable fashion, garment workers, fair fashion, worker rights, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, worker justice, fair trade false full 1 4a96b35f-662f-4c8d-9f2a-64344f92dd1a 11) Fashion Activism: It's Time for Brands to #PayUp with Ayesha Barenblat In this episode, Ayesha Barenblat, the founder and CEO of the ethical fashion nonprofit Remake, is breaking down:

 

  • What led to the success of the #PayUp movement and what the current status of this campaign is;
  • Why fashion has for too long left out the people side of sustainability, and how harmful this is to the 'sustainable fashion' movement;
  • What types of transparency we need from fashion brands to actually hold them accountable;
  • How we can be allies for the people who make our clothes and center garment workers in conversations about sustainability;
  • The power imbalances between workers, factories, and brands, and what can be done to fix this;
  • If paying living wages is REALLY as difficult as brands say it is;
  • What types of legal reforms we need to transform the industry;
  • And more!

 

 

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]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Ayesha Barenblat, Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/fashion-activism-brands-pay-up/ In this episode, Ayesha Barenblat, the founder and CEO of the ethical fashion nonprofit Remake, is breaking down:

 

  • What led to the success of the #PayUp movement and what the current status of this campaign is;
  • Why fashion has for too long left out the people side of sustainability, and how harmful this is to the 'sustainable fashion' movement;
  • What types of transparency we need from fashion brands to actually hold them accountable;
  • How we can be allies for the people who make our clothes and center garment workers in conversations about sustainability;
  • The power imbalances between workers, factories, and brands, and what can be done to fix this;
  • If paying living wages is REALLY as difficult as brands say it is;
  • What types of legal reforms we need to transform the industry;
  • And more!

 

 

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]]> 11) Fashion Activism: It's Time for Brands to #PayUp with Ayesha Barenblat Ayesha Barenblat, Elizabeth Joy 00:49:16 Founder & CEO of Remake, Ayesha Barenblat, is talking about the #PayUp movement, why fashion is leaving people out of conversations on sustainability, what types of transparency we really need to hold brands accountable, how we can be allies for garment workers, the power imbalances in the industry, and more. Founder & CEO of Remake, Ayesha Barenblat, is talking about the #PayUp movement, why fashion is leaving people out of conversations on sustainability, what types of transparency we really need to hold brands accountable, how we can be allies for garment workers, the power imbalances in the industry, and more. greenwashing, sustainable fashion, fashion activism, payup, garment workers, fair fashion, sustainability, remake, ethical fashion false full 1 0d7c77d3-bf52-47aa-8573-2dfb8bd98562 10) Building a Better Secondhand Fashion System with Emily Stochl In this episode of the Conscious Style Podcast, we're going to be talking all about the secondhand fashion ecosystem with Emily Stochl, the producer and host of Pre-Loved Podcast, which is a weekly interview show that explores the vintage, thrift and secondhand industry.

 

In this interview, you'll hear (or read!) about:

  • What pre-loved fashion encompasses and how you can get started not only with conscious shopping secondhand, but with secondhand fashion activism;
  • What the concern about gentrification of thrift stores is all about and what this conversation is currently missing;
  • How charity shops really operate and what this means for the global secondhand trade;
  • What the recent $1 billion+ IPO (initial public offering) of ThredUP might mean for the future of secondhand;
  • And more!

 

 

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Emily is a writer, journalist, and podcast creator, with expertise in the vintage and secondhand fashion industry, sustainability, and labor rights activism. She is the producer and host of Pre-Loved Podcast, a weekly interview show exploring the vintage, thrift and secondhand industry: all its stories, and all its angles.

She is also Remake’s Advocacy Manager. Remake is a global nonprofit that aims to make fashion a force for good. As Remake's Advocacy Manager, Emily helps lead ambassador engagement and community management, specifically around the SB62, #PayHer, and #NoNewClothes campaigns. Her goal is to make policy information and industry topics easy to understand, and to communicate to others, believing that we all have a role to play in making fashion a force for good.

 

 

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]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Emily Stochl https://consciouslifeandstyle.com/better-secondhand-fashion-system/ In this episode of the Conscious Style Podcast, we're going to be talking all about the secondhand fashion ecosystem with Emily Stochl, the producer and host of Pre-Loved Podcast, which is a weekly interview show that explores the vintage, thrift and secondhand industry.

 

In this interview, you'll hear (or read!) about:

  • What pre-loved fashion encompasses and how you can get started not only with conscious shopping secondhand, but with secondhand fashion activism;
  • What the concern about gentrification of thrift stores is all about and what this conversation is currently missing;
  • How charity shops really operate and what this means for the global secondhand trade;
  • What the recent $1 billion+ IPO (initial public offering) of ThredUP might mean for the future of secondhand;
  • And more!

 

 

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ABOUT EMILY

Emily is a writer, journalist, and podcast creator, with expertise in the vintage and secondhand fashion industry, sustainability, and labor rights activism. She is the producer and host of Pre-Loved Podcast, a weekly interview show exploring the vintage, thrift and secondhand industry: all its stories, and all its angles.

She is also Remake’s Advocacy Manager. Remake is a global nonprofit that aims to make fashion a force for good. As Remake's Advocacy Manager, Emily helps lead ambassador engagement and community management, specifically around the SB62, #PayHer, and #NoNewClothes campaigns. Her goal is to make policy information and industry topics easy to understand, and to communicate to others, believing that we all have a role to play in making fashion a force for good.

 

 

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]]> 10) Building a Better Secondhand Fashion System with Emily Stochl Elizabeth Joy, Emily Stochl 00:41:41 Hear from Emily Stochl — the host of Pre-Loved Podcast — all about the secondhand fashion ecosystem! From how to get started with pre-loved shopping and secondhand fashion activism to what the conversations discussing the potential gentrification of thrift stores are missing, you will get a deep dive into all things secondhand in this episode. Hear from Emily Stochl — the host of Pre-Loved Podcast — all about the secondhand fashion ecosystem! From how to get started with pre-loved shopping and secondhand fashion activism to what the conversations discussing the potential gentrification of thrift stores are missing, you will get a deep dive into all things secondhand in this episode. thrifting, sustainable fashion, secondhand shopping, eco living, thrift shopping, eco fashion, secondhand fashion, ethical fashion, pre-loved fashion, green living, sustainable living false full 1 b0318bba-e726-4117-9659-d8bd84949fa6 09) Creating an Intersectional Sustainable Fashion Future with Sophia Yang (Part 2) In this part two of our conversation with Sophia Yang (check out episode 8 for part one!), we discuss how we can create a more equitable and intersectional fashion ecosystem.

Sophia, who is the Founder & Executive Director of ethical fashion organization Threading Change, is sharing:

 

  • How we can get started with or continue fashion activism,
  • What artivism is and how it could bring more people into the sustainable fashion and social justice movements,
  • The importance of engaging youth in ethical fashion,
  • and more.

 

 

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Sophia, who is the Founder & Executive Director of ethical fashion organization Threading Change, is sharing:

 

  • How we can get started with or continue fashion activism,
  • What artivism is and how it could bring more people into the sustainable fashion and social justice movements,
  • The importance of engaging youth in ethical fashion,
  • and more.

 

 

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]]> 09) Creating an Intersectional Sustainable Fashion Future with Sophia Yang (Part 2) Elizabeth Joy, Sophia Yang 00:32:04 In this part two of our conversation with Sophia Yang (check out episode 8 for part one!), we discuss how we can create a more equitable and intersectional fashion ecosystem. In this part two of our conversation with Sophia Yang (check out episode 8 for part one!), we discuss how we can create a more equitable and intersectional fashion ecosystem. sustainable fashion, eco fashion, fair fashion, sustainability, intersectionality, ethical fashion, environmentalism, equity, slow fashion, sustainable living false full 1 2cca76d7-aa46-4d00-bed3-75af64094ae3 08) Unpacking Fashion's Colonial Roots and Modern-Day Realities with Sophia Yang (Part 1) In this powerful and illuminating two-part conversation, Sophia Yang of Threading Change discusses how colonialism has not only shaped fashion, but how colonial systems are deeply embedded in the industry today.

Sophia also shares what equity really is and how we must address exploitation in fashion at its core; the realities of racism and colonialism in not just fast fashion, but the conscious fashion space as well; and why we need to decentralize and decolonize the Eurocentric understanding of land and labor in the fashion space.

 

 

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Sophia also shares what equity really is and how we must address exploitation in fashion at its core; the realities of racism and colonialism in not just fast fashion, but the conscious fashion space as well; and why we need to decentralize and decolonize the Eurocentric understanding of land and labor in the fashion space.

 

 

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]]> 08) Unpacking Fashion's Colonial Roots and Modern-Day Realities with Sophia Yang (Part 1) Elizabeth Joy, Sophia Yang 00:33:37 In this powerful and illuminating conversation, Sophia Yang of Threading Change discusses how colonialism has not only shaped fashion, but how colonial systems are deeply embedded in the industry today. Sophia also shares what equity really is and how we must address exploitation in fashion at its core; the realities of racism and colonialism in not just fast fashion, but the conscious fashion space as well; and why we need to decentralize (and decolonize) the Eurocentric understanding of land and labor in the fashion space. In this powerful and illuminating conversation, Sophia Yang of Threading Change discusses how colonialism has not only shaped fashion, but how colonial systems are deeply embedded in the industry today. Sophia also shares what equity really is and how we must address exploitation in fashion at its core; the realities of racism and colonialism in not just fast fashion, but the conscious fashion space as well; and why we need to decentralize (and decolonize) the Eurocentric understanding of land and labor in the fashion space. decolonization, sustainable fashion, eco fashion, fair trade fashion, fair fashion, anti-racism, fashion industry, ethical fashion, equity, fashion supply chain, decolonize, colonialism false full 1 be2ee2a5-3585-4364-b05b-62e5a8409384 07) How to Make the Most Out of Your Wardrobe with Jess Atkins Get expert tips from Jess Atkins, the co-founder of Stylebook (a closet management app), on how to plan outfits, assess your closet, and actually wear the clothes you have in your wardrobe more!

 

Plus, get Jess’ insights on:

  • How organizing our closets (digitally or IRL) can help us wear our clothes more
  • What is so universally appealing beyond the slow fashion bubble about wardrobe organization and how this can help us achieve a more sustainable fashion future
  • How to realistically calculate your cost per wear of a piece
  • The importance of taking a shopping break on a conscious fashion journey
  • The benefits of investing in quality clothes — and how to identify a quality garment in the first place
  • And more!

 

 

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Jessica Atkins is the co-creator of Stylebook Closet App, a virtual closet app for the iPhone and iPad, and author of The Whole Closet Method. She graduated from Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Photography and Imaging and a minor in Art History. 

As a student, she interned at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and in the fashion closets of Vogue and Modern Bride. After graduating, she worked for several years in the Lucky Magazine art department before starting her software company with her husband, Bill Atkins. She now works full-time on their primary product, Stylebook, where she does product development and writes content to help people become conscious clothing consumers while maximizing the clothes they already own using Stylebook’s tools.

 

 

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]]> Tue, 1 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy, Jess Atkins https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-wardrobe/ Get expert tips from Jess Atkins, the co-founder of Stylebook (a closet management app), on how to plan outfits, assess your closet, and actually wear the clothes you have in your wardrobe more!

 

Plus, get Jess’ insights on:

  • How organizing our closets (digitally or IRL) can help us wear our clothes more
  • What is so universally appealing beyond the slow fashion bubble about wardrobe organization and how this can help us achieve a more sustainable fashion future
  • How to realistically calculate your cost per wear of a piece
  • The importance of taking a shopping break on a conscious fashion journey
  • The benefits of investing in quality clothes — and how to identify a quality garment in the first place
  • And more!

 

 

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ABOUT JESS & STYLEBOOK:

Jessica Atkins is the co-creator of Stylebook Closet App, a virtual closet app for the iPhone and iPad, and author of The Whole Closet Method. She graduated from Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Photography and Imaging and a minor in Art History. 

As a student, she interned at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and in the fashion closets of Vogue and Modern Bride. After graduating, she worked for several years in the Lucky Magazine art department before starting her software company with her husband, Bill Atkins. She now works full-time on their primary product, Stylebook, where she does product development and writes content to help people become conscious clothing consumers while maximizing the clothes they already own using Stylebook’s tools.

 

 

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]]> 07) How to Make the Most Out of Your Wardrobe with Jess Atkins Elizabeth Joy, Jess Atkins 00:32:21 Get expert tips from Jess Atkins, the co-founder of Stylebook, on how to plan outfits, assess your closet, and actually wear the clothes you have in your wardrobe more! Get expert tips from Jess Atkins, the co-founder of Stylebook, on how to plan outfits, assess your closet, and actually wear the clothes you have in your wardrobe more! closet organization, closet management, sustainable fashion, outfit planning, minimalism, eco fashion, minimalist fashion, capsule wardrobe, outfit tips, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, capsule closet, slow fashion false full 1 2d8d43fc-c207-40c0-ad78-f3036ea5cf45 06) From Fast Fashion Addict to Sustainable Fashion Advocate and Blogger: My Journey This episode is a bit different from previous ones! I'm sharing my journey from being somewhat addicted to fast fashion, shopping all of the time, to becoming a conscious consumer then sustainable fashion blogger and now a fashion activist and online business owner.

 

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]]> Thu, 27 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/ This episode is a bit different from previous ones! I'm sharing my journey from being somewhat addicted to fast fashion, shopping all of the time, to becoming a conscious consumer then sustainable fashion blogger and now a fashion activist and online business owner.

 

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]]> 06) From Fast Fashion Addict to Sustainable Fashion Advocate and Blogger: My Journey Elizabeth Joy 00:30:38 This episode is a bit different from previous ones! I'm sharing my journey from being somewhat addicted to fast fashion, shopping all of the time, to becoming a conscious consumer then sustainable fashion blogger and now a fashion activist and online business owner. I'm also answering YOUR questions in this episode that some of you sent in via Instagram, like how to talk about ethical fashion without sounding pushy and how to declutter your closet in a conscious way. This episode is a bit different from previous ones! I'm sharing my journey from being somewhat addicted to fast fashion, shopping all of the time, to becoming a conscious consumer then sustainable fashion blogger and now a fashion activist and online business owner. I'm also answering YOUR questions in this episode that some of you sent in via Instagram, like how to talk about ethical fashion without sounding pushy and how to declutter your closet in a conscious way. eco friendly fashion, sustainable fashion, eco fashion, fair fashion, ethical fashion, responsible fashion, slow fashion, fast fashion false full 1 619a5eab-4afe-4562-a6a0-b5fc288788e7 05) Common Sustainable Fashion Myths BUSTED! From "sustainable fashion is expensive" to "sweatshop jobs are better than no jobs", I'm busting some of the MOST common sustainable fashion myths in this episode.

 

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]]> Tue, 25 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/sustainable-fashion-myths/ From "sustainable fashion is expensive" to "sweatshop jobs are better than no jobs", I'm busting some of the MOST common sustainable fashion myths in this episode.

 

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]]> 05) Common Sustainable Fashion Myths BUSTED! Elizabeth Joy 00:27:49 From "sustainable fashion is expensive" to "sweatshop jobs are better than no jobs", I'm busting some of the MOST common sustainable fashion myths in this episode. From "sustainable fashion is expensive" to "sweatshop jobs are better than no jobs", I'm busting some of the MOST common sustainable fashion myths in this episode. greenwashing, sustainable fashion, eco fashion, fair fashion, secondhand fashion, secondhand clothes, ethical fashion, slow fashion, sustainable living, green fashion false full 1 a7d383fe-92c0-4a22-8457-2802f1e32692 04) 7 Types of Greenwashing in Fashion This episode breaks down the 7 main types of greenwashing (or "greenwashing sins"), in which ways each type is being used in the fashion industry today, and how you can spot them to avoid them! You'll also get a bit of history on greenwashing and tips to keep in mind about identifying greenwashing in the fashion industry.

 

 

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]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/how-to-identify-greenwashing/ This episode breaks down the 7 main types of greenwashing (or "greenwashing sins"), in which ways each type is being used in the fashion industry today, and how you can spot them to avoid them! You'll also get a bit of history on greenwashing and tips to keep in mind about identifying greenwashing in the fashion industry.

 

 

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]]> 04) 7 Types of Greenwashing in Fashion Elizabeth Joy 00:14:57 This episode breaks down the 7 main types of greenwashing (or "greenwashing sins"), in which ways each type is being used in the fashion industry today, and how you can spot them to avoid them! You'll also get a bit of history on greenwashing and tips to keep in mind about identifying greenwashing in the fashion industry. This episode breaks down the 7 main types of greenwashing (or "greenwashing sins"), in which ways each type is being used in the fashion industry today, and how you can spot them to avoid them! You'll also get a bit of history on greenwashing and tips to keep in mind about identifying greenwashing in the fashion industry. greenwashing, conscious consumerism, sustainable lifestyle, eco friendly fashion, sustainable fashion, circular fashion, eco fashion, fashion business, fair fashion, sustainability, ethical fashion, responsible fashion, green living, sustainable, slow fashion, conscious consumer, fashion brand, sustainable living false full 1 13c6364e-583c-4d79-9acb-ae5ef546381f 03) What is Slow Fashion? This episode is an introduction to some of the major concepts of slow fashion such as small-batch production, timeless designs, buying less, and caring for our clothes; the history of mass-produced fashion and how we got where we are today, why slow fashion is so important and fast fashion is so harmful; how slow fashion is interconnected with, but differs from, sustainable fashion and ethical fashion; and more!

 

 

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]]> Tue, 18 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/what-is-slow-fashion/ This episode is an introduction to some of the major concepts of slow fashion such as small-batch production, timeless designs, buying less, and caring for our clothes; the history of mass-produced fashion and how we got where we are today, why slow fashion is so important and fast fashion is so harmful; how slow fashion is interconnected with, but differs from, sustainable fashion and ethical fashion; and more!

 

 

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]]> 03) What is Slow Fashion? Elizabeth Joy 00:20:24 This episode is an introduction to some of the major concepts of slow fashion such as small-batch production, timeless designs, buying less, and caring for our clothes; the history of mass-produced fashion and how we got where we are today, why slow fashion is so important and fast fashion is so harmful; how slow fashion is interconnected with, but differs from, sustainable fashion and ethical fashion; and more! This episode is an introduction to some of the major concepts of slow fashion such as small-batch production, timeless designs, buying less, and caring for our clothes; the history of mass-produced fashion and how we got where we are today, why slow fashion is so important and fast fashion is so harmful; how slow fashion is interconnected with, but differs from, sustainable fashion and ethical fashion; and more! sustainable fashion, eco fashion, minimalist fashion, slow style, ethical fashion, slow fashion false full 1 4f9c7889-54e7-4f70-9227-3abc39aa80c4 02) What is Sustainable Fashion? This episode unpacks what sustainable fashion is all about, how it differs from eco-friendly fashion, why sustainable fashion is so important, and the benefits of sustainable fashion. You'll also hear about tips for identifying truly sustainable brands and ways to get active in the sustainable fashion movement beyond what you do or don't purchase.

 

 

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]]> Thu, 13 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/what-is-sustainable-fashion/ This episode unpacks what sustainable fashion is all about, how it differs from eco-friendly fashion, why sustainable fashion is so important, and the benefits of sustainable fashion. You'll also hear about tips for identifying truly sustainable brands and ways to get active in the sustainable fashion movement beyond what you do or don't purchase.

 

 

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]]> 02) What is Sustainable Fashion? Elizabeth Joy 00:29:43 This episode unpacks what sustainable fashion is all about, how it differs from eco-friendly fashion, why sustainable fashion is so important, and the benefits of sustainable fashion. You'll also hear about tips for identifying truly sustainable brands and ways to get active in the sustainable fashion movement beyond what you do or don't purchase. This episode unpacks what sustainable fashion is all about, how it differs from eco-friendly fashion, why sustainable fashion is so important, and the benefits of sustainable fashion. You'll also hear about tips for identifying truly sustainable brands and ways to get active in the sustainable fashion movement beyond what you do or don't purchase. eco friendly fashion, sustainable fashion, circular fashion, eco fashion, ethical fashion, responsible fashion, sustainable living, green fashion, sustainable clothes false full 1 a1d7edec-c195-4931-9970-7cf1ba7e5314 01) What is Ethical Fashion? Explore what ethical fashion is, why it matters, and get tips for identifying whether a brand is actually ethical. We'll cover a variety of issues in the fashion industry today like low wages, exploitive conditions, racism, and sexism. Plus, this episode covers some ways that you can take action and get involved with the ethical fashion movement beyond consumerism.

 

 

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]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Elizabeth Joy https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/what-is-ethical-fashion/ Explore what ethical fashion is, why it matters, and get tips for identifying whether a brand is actually ethical. We'll cover a variety of issues in the fashion industry today like low wages, exploitive conditions, racism, and sexism. Plus, this episode covers some ways that you can take action and get involved with the ethical fashion movement beyond consumerism.

 

 

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]]> 01) What is Ethical Fashion? Elizabeth Joy 00:27:22 Explore what ethical fashion is, why it matters, and get tips for identifying whether a brand is actually ethical. We'll cover a variety of issues in the fashion industry today like low wages, exploitive conditions, racism, and sexism. Plus, this episode covers some ways that you can take action and get involved with the ethical fashion movement beyond consumerism. Explore what ethical fashion is, why it matters, and get tips for identifying whether a brand is actually ethical. We'll cover a variety of issues in the fashion industry today like low wages, exploitive conditions, racism, and sexism. Plus, this episode covers some ways that you can take action and get involved with the ethical fashion movement beyond consumerism. activism, sustainable fashion, conscious living, eco fashion, garment workers, fair fashion, worker rights, ethical fashion, conscious fashion, slow fashion, sustainable living, fashion, fair trade false full 1