https://simplecast.com Advance Copy Welcome to Advance Copy a space for independent thinkers in fashion. Our guests are founders of courageous companies reimagining the future of fashion. Together, we’ll look deep inside and outside the industry for ways of growing fashion brands based on instinct and philosophy, in any corner of the world. Join us on advance-copy.com 2021 Advance Copy en Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:50:00 +0000 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:56:01 +0000 https://advance-copy.com/ Advance Copy https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/38ce0f86-2560-4aea-b365-a603b17d4b51/2efab908-0086-4746-891f-f5c6a07cd1a0/3000x3000/ac-20logo-20square-20mint.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://advance-copy.com/ episodic Welcome to Advance Copy a space for independent thinkers in fashion. Our guests are founders of courageous companies reimagining the future of fashion. Together, we’ll look deep inside and outside the industry for ways of growing fashion brands based on instinct and philosophy, in any corner of the world. Join us on advance-copy.com Advance Copy false https://feeds.simplecast.com/xqoZVjL0 branddevelopment, sustainablefashion, slowfashion, luxuryfashion, conciousfashion Advance Copy natalia@advance-copy.com 695726be-5856-48df-b98a-4ecd1116b6a9 P1. Natasha Mead on How Good Brands Only Reflect What’s True A two-part conversation with Natasha Mead, a New Zealand-based Art Director and Founder of 1of1 Studio. She is the mastermind behind some of today’s most referenced visual identities across independent fashion, lifestyle, skincare, interior and hospitality companies. Her collaborators and projects include: Lesse, Binu Binu, F. Miller, Reome, Baina, J. Hannah, Anyone Girl, Moon Lists. 

In Part 1 of this conversation, we’ll learn about:

  • The role of naivety and isolation on the development of Natasha’s studio
  • Utilitarian and archival references inspiring her work
  • Natasha’s approach to craft as a commitment to expressing care
  • The 1of1 Studio client filter

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]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:50:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Natasha Mead, 1of1 Studio) https://advance-copy.com/ A two-part conversation with Natasha Mead, a New Zealand-based Art Director and Founder of 1of1 Studio. She is the mastermind behind some of today’s most referenced visual identities across independent fashion, lifestyle, skincare, interior and hospitality companies. Her collaborators and projects include: Lesse, Binu Binu, F. Miller, Reome, Baina, J. Hannah, Anyone Girl, Moon Lists. 

In Part 1 of this conversation, we’ll learn about:

  • The role of naivety and isolation on the development of Natasha’s studio
  • Utilitarian and archival references inspiring her work
  • Natasha’s approach to craft as a commitment to expressing care
  • The 1of1 Studio client filter

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Post-production & editing: Mark Smith

Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre


]]> P1. Natasha Mead on How Good Brands Only Reflect What’s True Natasha Mead, 1of1 Studio 00:38:07 A two-part conversation with Natasha Mead, a New Zealand-based Art Director and Founder of 1of1 Studio. She is the mastermind behind some of today’s most referenced visual identities across independent fashion, lifestyle, skincare, interior and hospitality companies. Her collaborators and projects include: Lesse, Binu Binu, F. Miller, Reome, Baina, Jess Hannah, Anyone Girl and Leigh Patterson's Moon Lists. In Part 1 of this conversation, we’ll learn about: The role of naivety and isolation on the development of Natasha’s studio Utilitarian and archival references inspiring her work Natasha’s approach to craft as a commitment to expressing care The 1of1 Studio client filter A two-part conversation with Natasha Mead, a New Zealand-based Art Director and Founder of 1of1 Studio. She is the mastermind behind some of today’s most referenced visual identities across independent fashion, lifestyle, skincare, interior and hospitality companies. Her collaborators and projects include: Lesse, Binu Binu, F. Miller, Reome, Baina, Jess Hannah, Anyone Girl and Leigh Patterson's Moon Lists. In Part 1 of this conversation, we’ll learn about: The role of naivety and isolation on the development of Natasha’s studio Utilitarian and archival references inspiring her work Natasha’s approach to craft as a commitment to expressing care The 1of1 Studio client filter craft, visual identity, design, branding false full 29 37b72fe0-587b-49d5-9e35-342e58536ad4 Radical Refinement, how to define a brand philosophy in a turbulent market reality Preview of Radical Refinement: a paid workshop on how to define a brand philosophy to see you through a turbulent market reality and beyond. Purchase the full workshop here. 

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Brand-owners & aspiring brand-owners
  • Decision-makers in fashion & creative industries
  • Branding, marketing and copywriting experts

TOPICS:

  1. Why it’s important to set a strong philosophy now
  2. Are your brand values genuine?
  3. Establishing what makes your work unique
  4. Translating your philosophy to sales, communication and visual strategies

 

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]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/ Preview of Radical Refinement: a paid workshop on how to define a brand philosophy to see you through a turbulent market reality and beyond. Purchase the full workshop here. 

DESIGNED FOR:

  • Brand-owners & aspiring brand-owners
  • Decision-makers in fashion & creative industries
  • Branding, marketing and copywriting experts

TOPICS:

  1. Why it’s important to set a strong philosophy now
  2. Are your brand values genuine?
  3. Establishing what makes your work unique
  4. Translating your philosophy to sales, communication and visual strategies

 

Welcome to Advance Copy: 

Post-production & editing: Mark Smith

Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre


]]> Radical Refinement, how to define a brand philosophy in a turbulent market reality Advance Copy 00:12:11 Preview of Radical Refinement: a paid workshop on how to define a brand philosophy to see you through a turbulent market reality and beyond. To enjoy the full workshop and accompanying presentation, purchase here. DESIGNED FOR: * Brand-owners & aspiring brand-owners * Decision-makers in fashion & creative industries * Branding, marketing and copywriting experts TOPICS: 1. Why it’s important to set a strong philosophy now 2. Are your brand values genuine? 3. Establishing what makes your work unique 4. Translating your philosophy to sales, communication and visual strategies Preview of Radical Refinement: a paid workshop on how to define a brand philosophy to see you through a turbulent market reality and beyond. To enjoy the full workshop and accompanying presentation, purchase here. DESIGNED FOR: * Brand-owners & aspiring brand-owners * Decision-makers in fashion & creative industries * Branding, marketing and copywriting experts TOPICS: 1. Why it’s important to set a strong philosophy now 2. Are your brand values genuine? 3. Establishing what makes your work unique 4. Translating your philosophy to sales, communication and visual strategies communication, sales, consulting, branding, fashion brands false trailer 60668599-6f0b-4aec-a04c-fe231214c067 Preview: Jess Hannah on Growth, Degrowth and "Honest Capitalism" A preview of an uncut workshop with the Los Angeles-based designer, Jess Hannah. Recorded in London in May 2024 and joined online by 10 diverse business owners, we discussed Jess's decade of learnings with her brand, J.Hannah, and reflected on mindful growth, de-growth, and “honest capitalism.” Become a paid Apple Subscriber to enjoy the full conversation, Episode 28.

Topics

  • A decade of opportunities
  • What lays beneath the numbers
  • Non-linear financial reality
  • Off-line marketing
  • Wholesale post-Covid
  • Profitability over growth
  • "Honest capitalism"

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]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:14:46 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Jess Hannah) https://advance-copy.com/ A preview of an uncut workshop with the Los Angeles-based designer, Jess Hannah. Recorded in London in May 2024 and joined online by 10 diverse business owners, we discussed Jess's decade of learnings with her brand, J.Hannah, and reflected on mindful growth, de-growth, and “honest capitalism.” Become a paid Apple Subscriber to enjoy the full conversation, Episode 28.

Topics

  • A decade of opportunities
  • What lays beneath the numbers
  • Non-linear financial reality
  • Off-line marketing
  • Wholesale post-Covid
  • Profitability over growth
  • "Honest capitalism"

Welcome to Advance Copy: 

Post-production & editing: Mark Smith

Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre


]]> Preview: Jess Hannah on Growth, Degrowth and "Honest Capitalism" Jess Hannah 00:04:08 A preview of an uncut workshop with the Los Angeles-based designer, Jess Hannah. Recorded in London in May 2024 and joined online by 10 diverse business owners, we discussed Jess's decade of learnings with her brand, J.Hannah, and reflected on mindful growth, de-growth, and “honest capitalism.” Topics - How Jess’s social media following grew - What lays beneath the social media numbers - Non-linear financial reality - Off-line marketing - Wholesale post-covid - Prioritising profitability over growth - "Honest capitalism" A preview of an uncut workshop with the Los Angeles-based designer, Jess Hannah. Recorded in London in May 2024 and joined online by 10 diverse business owners, we discussed Jess's decade of learnings with her brand, J.Hannah, and reflected on mindful growth, de-growth, and “honest capitalism.” Topics - How Jess’s social media following grew - What lays beneath the social media numbers - Non-linear financial reality - Off-line marketing - Wholesale post-covid - Prioritising profitability over growth - "Honest capitalism" independentbrands, growth, brand building, jewellery, fashion, degrowth true trailer b278b085-f192-4ff4-8e3c-806b08bbf445 Lee Mathews on Navigating an Independent Fashion Brand To mark 2024 Melbourne Design Week and the release of Advance Copy’s book, Growing Independent Fashion Brands, the iconic Australian fashion designer Lee Mathews and publisher and creative director Beth Wilkinson, gathered a small group of fashion industry insiders and admirers of the brand for an intimate conversation.

In this characteristically frank reflection, Lee delved into her founding principles, offshore production, the pricing conundrum and so much more. Take a moment to sit down and tune in to this much-needed personal account of an iconic independent brand owner. Enjoy!  

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]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 19:30:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Lee Mathews, Beth Wilkinson) https://advance-copy.com/ To mark 2024 Melbourne Design Week and the release of Advance Copy’s book, Growing Independent Fashion Brands, the iconic Australian fashion designer Lee Mathews and publisher and creative director Beth Wilkinson, gathered a small group of fashion industry insiders and admirers of the brand for an intimate conversation.

In this characteristically frank reflection, Lee delved into her founding principles, offshore production, the pricing conundrum and so much more. Take a moment to sit down and tune in to this much-needed personal account of an iconic independent brand owner. Enjoy!  

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]]> Lee Mathews on Navigating an Independent Fashion Brand Lee Mathews, Beth Wilkinson 00:57:10 To mark 2024 Melbourne Design Week and the release of Advance Copy’s book, Growing Independent Fashion Brands, the iconic Australian fashion designer Lee Mathews and publisher and creative director Beth Wilkinson, gathered a small group of fashion industry insiders and admirers of the brand for an intimate conversation. In this characteristically frank reflection, Lee delved into her founding principles, offshore production, the pricing conundrum and so much more. Take a moment to sit down and tune in to this much-needed personal account of an iconic independent brand owner. Enjoy! To mark 2024 Melbourne Design Week and the release of Advance Copy’s book, Growing Independent Fashion Brands, the iconic Australian fashion designer Lee Mathews and publisher and creative director Beth Wilkinson, gathered a small group of fashion industry insiders and admirers of the brand for an intimate conversation. In this characteristically frank reflection, Lee delved into her founding principles, offshore production, the pricing conundrum and so much more. Take a moment to sit down and tune in to this much-needed personal account of an iconic independent brand owner. Enjoy! true full 27 7ec040dd-9e87-44d6-beeb-9eb5bff87aa0 Carmen Amsterdam a Fresh Perspective on Being Small Carmen de Baets reflects on how she met her husband and business partner Joris ter Meulen Swijtink, establishing their guest house, shop and kitchen Carmen Amsterdam and the much respected visual signature of their company.

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]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 06:54:23 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/library/carmen-amsterdam/ Carmen de Baets reflects on how she met her husband and business partner Joris ter Meulen Swijtink, establishing their guest house, shop and kitchen Carmen Amsterdam and the much respected visual signature of their company.

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]]> Carmen Amsterdam a Fresh Perspective on Being Small Advance Copy 01:07:33 Carmen de Baets reflects on how she met her husband and business partner Joris ter Meulen Swijtink, establishing their guest house, shop and kitchen Carmen Amsterdam and the much respected visual signature of their company. Carmen de Baets reflects on how she met her husband and business partner Joris ter Meulen Swijtink, establishing their guest house, shop and kitchen Carmen Amsterdam and the much respected visual signature of their company. boutique, retail, carmen amsterdam false full 26 bb291216-d263-4be8-86e5-49e360ff2892 Casa Shop on Thoughtful Growth Casa Shop's Emi Moore and Jacqueline Davis, reflect on how their paths crossed, the company's trajectory since its establishment in 2016 and the origin of their distinct Instagram aesthetic. With a little help of a marine biologist, we’ll also talk about how the definition of “development” has been misunderstood and why “less is better” best symbolises Casa Shop’s idea of growth.

Guests
Emi Moore
Jacqueline Davis

Quote from "Ladders, trees, Complexity, and Other metaphors in Evolutionary Thinking"  by Andreas Hejnol in Arts of Living on a Damaged Planet - Ghosts and Monsters of the Anthropocene, pp.G87–G102. Available to purchase here.

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]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2024 09:10:23 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/ Casa Shop's Emi Moore and Jacqueline Davis, reflect on how their paths crossed, the company's trajectory since its establishment in 2016 and the origin of their distinct Instagram aesthetic. With a little help of a marine biologist, we’ll also talk about how the definition of “development” has been misunderstood and why “less is better” best symbolises Casa Shop’s idea of growth.

Guests
Emi Moore
Jacqueline Davis

Quote from "Ladders, trees, Complexity, and Other metaphors in Evolutionary Thinking"  by Andreas Hejnol in Arts of Living on a Damaged Planet - Ghosts and Monsters of the Anthropocene, pp.G87–G102. Available to purchase here.

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]]> Casa Shop on Thoughtful Growth Advance Copy 00:38:02 Casa Shop's Emi Moore and Jacqueline Davis, reflect on how their paths crossed, the company's trajectory since its establishment in 2016 and the origin of their distinct Instagram aesthetic. With a little help of a marine biologist, we’ll also talk about how the definition of “development” has been misunderstood and why “less is better” best symbolises Casa Shop’s idea of growth. Casa Shop's Emi Moore and Jacqueline Davis, reflect on how their paths crossed, the company's trajectory since its establishment in 2016 and the origin of their distinct Instagram aesthetic. With a little help of a marine biologist, we’ll also talk about how the definition of “development” has been misunderstood and why “less is better” best symbolises Casa Shop’s idea of growth. false full 25 175d7de0-e820-4cda-abac-a4752c47e56b Muse on Personal Connections Family-run womenswear brand Muse demonstrates how ambition, conscious values and a personal touch can draw unexpected paths to building a fashion company. Founder, Christine Kourim is a natural self-starter and a life-long creator of fashion. When she attempted to sell her high-quality garments at a Melbourne market stall the success was immediate prompting Christine to enlist the help of her daughter, fashion designer, Sarah Kourim. Together they translated the label to a permanent home online and created a touchpoint for their growing community. In this episode, we're joined by Sarah to learn about her and her mother’s independent journeys, nurturing a market stall into a growing e-commerce business, and the under-representation of modest voices in fashion.

Guest: Sarah Kourim, Muse
Muse Journals with Rosie Fea

 

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]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Sarah Kourim) https://advance-copy.com/a-personal-connection-with-muse/ Family-run womenswear brand Muse demonstrates how ambition, conscious values and a personal touch can draw unexpected paths to building a fashion company. Founder, Christine Kourim is a natural self-starter and a life-long creator of fashion. When she attempted to sell her high-quality garments at a Melbourne market stall the success was immediate prompting Christine to enlist the help of her daughter, fashion designer, Sarah Kourim. Together they translated the label to a permanent home online and created a touchpoint for their growing community. In this episode, we're joined by Sarah to learn about her and her mother’s independent journeys, nurturing a market stall into a growing e-commerce business, and the under-representation of modest voices in fashion.

Guest: Sarah Kourim, Muse
Muse Journals with Rosie Fea

 

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]]> Muse on Personal Connections Sarah Kourim 00:39:21 Family-run womenswear brand Muse demonstrates how ambition, conscious values and a personal touch can draw unexpected paths to building a fashion company. Founder, Christine Kourim is a natural self-starter and a life-long creator of fashion. When she attempted to sell her high-quality garments at a Melbourne market stall the success was immediate prompting Christine to enlist the help of her daughter, fashion designer, Sarah Kourim. Together they translated the label to a permanent home online and created a touchpoint for their growing community. In this episode, we're joined by Sarah to learn about her and her mother’s independent journeys, nurturing a market stall into a growing e-commerce business, and the under-representation of modest voices in fashion. Family-run womenswear brand Muse demonstrates how ambition, conscious values and a personal touch can draw unexpected paths to building a fashion company. Founder, Christine Kourim is a natural self-starter and a life-long creator of fashion. When she attempted to sell her high-quality garments at a Melbourne market stall the success was immediate prompting Christine to enlist the help of her daughter, fashion designer, Sarah Kourim. Together they translated the label to a permanent home online and created a touchpoint for their growing community. In this episode, we're joined by Sarah to learn about her and her mother’s independent journeys, nurturing a market stall into a growing e-commerce business, and the under-representation of modest voices in fashion. melbourne fashion, muse the label, sarah kourim false full 22 011d997f-e213-4a2f-9cc5-31b2ca6762e9 Palo Studios: A Community Haven Palo Studios is a multi-division company comprising of a wholesale agency, a brand, and a creative production agency all under one ethically minded umbrella of its founder, Cassie Rose Ebner. Every collaborator of Palo Studios is driven by positivity and well-being thus creating a new template for working in fashion.

We talk to Cassie about the critical moment when the grasp of the classic wholesale model begun to loosen inspiring her to bridge the gap between conscious brands, retailers, and customers.

Guest: Cassie Rose Ebner, Palo Studios

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]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Cassie Rose Ebner) https://advance-copy.com/palo-studios:-a-community-haven/ Palo Studios is a multi-division company comprising of a wholesale agency, a brand, and a creative production agency all under one ethically minded umbrella of its founder, Cassie Rose Ebner. Every collaborator of Palo Studios is driven by positivity and well-being thus creating a new template for working in fashion.

We talk to Cassie about the critical moment when the grasp of the classic wholesale model begun to loosen inspiring her to bridge the gap between conscious brands, retailers, and customers.

Guest: Cassie Rose Ebner, Palo Studios

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]]> Palo Studios: A Community Haven Cassie Rose Ebner 00:41:24 Palo Studios is a multi-division company comprising of a wholesale agency, a brand, and a creative production agency all under one ethically minded umbrella of its founder, Cassie Rose Ebner. Every collaborator of Palo Studios is driven by positivity and well-being thus creating a new template for working in fashion. We talk to Cassie about the critical moment when the grasp of the classic wholesale model begun to loosen inspiring her to bridge the gap between conscious brands, retailers, and customers. Palo Studios is a multi-division company comprising of a wholesale agency, a brand, and a creative production agency all under one ethically minded umbrella of its founder, Cassie Rose Ebner. Every collaborator of Palo Studios is driven by positivity and well-being thus creating a new template for working in fashion. We talk to Cassie about the critical moment when the grasp of the classic wholesale model begun to loosen inspiring her to bridge the gap between conscious brands, retailers, and customers. cassie rose ebner, palo studios false full 24 4bd731ee-87b2-416e-81b5-88b7c7bad07c De-hierarchising Fashion Education With the Help of Mycelium Networks ArtEZ University teachers, Hanka van der Voet and Chet Bugter, discuss their recent open source paper: A Fruiting Body Of Collective Labour: Working Towards A De-Hierarchised System For Fashion Education. The document looks to the collaborative world of fungi and mycelium networks to find inspiration for de-hierarchised models of fashion education. We’ll learn how lichen networks influenced their approach to the management of the Critical Fashion Practices Master’s course and discuss how fashion designers, entrepreneurs and practitioners can encourage more collaborative ways of working.

  1. A Fruiting Body Of Collective Labour: Working Towards A De Hierarchized System For Fashion Education by Hanka van der Voet and Chet Bugter, Published by MA Critical Fashion Practices, ArtEZ University of the Arts Arnhem, 2022.
  2. Calling out Dutch Art Institutions
  3. Fantastic Fungi - documentary by Louie Schwartzberg and Mark Monroe available on Netflix
  4. The Mushroom at the End of the World: On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins by Anna Tsing

Guests

Hanka van der Voet and Chet Bugter, ArtEZ University of the Arts Arnhem

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]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Hanka van der Voet, Chet Bugter) https://advance-copy.com/de-hierarchising-fashion-education-with-the-help-of-mycelium-networks/ ArtEZ University teachers, Hanka van der Voet and Chet Bugter, discuss their recent open source paper: A Fruiting Body Of Collective Labour: Working Towards A De-Hierarchised System For Fashion Education. The document looks to the collaborative world of fungi and mycelium networks to find inspiration for de-hierarchised models of fashion education. We’ll learn how lichen networks influenced their approach to the management of the Critical Fashion Practices Master’s course and discuss how fashion designers, entrepreneurs and practitioners can encourage more collaborative ways of working.

  1. A Fruiting Body Of Collective Labour: Working Towards A De Hierarchized System For Fashion Education by Hanka van der Voet and Chet Bugter, Published by MA Critical Fashion Practices, ArtEZ University of the Arts Arnhem, 2022.
  2. Calling out Dutch Art Institutions
  3. Fantastic Fungi - documentary by Louie Schwartzberg and Mark Monroe available on Netflix
  4. The Mushroom at the End of the World: On the Possibility of Life in Capitalist Ruins by Anna Tsing

Guests

Hanka van der Voet and Chet Bugter, ArtEZ University of the Arts Arnhem

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]]> De-hierarchising Fashion Education With the Help of Mycelium Networks Hanka van der Voet, Chet Bugter 00:48:29 ArtEZ University teachers, Hanka van der Voet and Chet Bugter, discuss their recent open source paper: A Fruiting Body Of Collective Labour: Working Towards A De-Hierarchised System For Fashion Education. The document looks to the collaborative world of fungi and mycelium networks to find inspiration for de-hierarchised models of fashion education. We’ll learn how lichen networks influenced their approach to the management of the Critical Fashion Practices Master’s course and discuss how fashion designers, entrepreneurs and practitioners can encourage more collaborative ways of working. ArtEZ University teachers, Hanka van der Voet and Chet Bugter, discuss their recent open source paper: A Fruiting Body Of Collective Labour: Working Towards A De-Hierarchised System For Fashion Education. The document looks to the collaborative world of fungi and mycelium networks to find inspiration for de-hierarchised models of fashion education. We’ll learn how lichen networks influenced their approach to the management of the Critical Fashion Practices Master’s course and discuss how fashion designers, entrepreneurs and practitioners can encourage more collaborative ways of working. artez university of the arts arnhem, fashion education false full 23 639c6915-da4c-4b21-900f-2cce8dce3b7f Baserange on Growing a Healthy Company Baserange founders Marie-Louise Mogensen and Blandine Legait set out to provide women with underwear which didn’t dictate or restrict their bodies. Since 2012, this intention has set Baserange on an unprecedented trajectory, constantly pushing the fashion industry’s preconceptions to build one of the most authentic and courageous ready-to-wear brands.

In this two-part conversation Marie explains how Baserange aims to work in a way that resembles a healthy organism. As such it felt natural to also include the thoughts of one of the brand’s long-term collaborators, Tugba Mert Taskan, the Garment Facility Executive of the pioneering Turkish factory Mert Ipek. By intertwining these two conversations in one we hope to represent a more realistic picture of the many talented and caring individuals contributing to the development of Baserange.

Guests
Marie-Louise Mogensen, Baserange
Tugba Mert Taskan, Mert Ipek
Giovanna Flores

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]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Marie-Louise Mogensen, Tugba Mert Taskan, Giovanna Flores) https://advance-copy.com/baserange-on-growing-a-healthy-company/ Baserange founders Marie-Louise Mogensen and Blandine Legait set out to provide women with underwear which didn’t dictate or restrict their bodies. Since 2012, this intention has set Baserange on an unprecedented trajectory, constantly pushing the fashion industry’s preconceptions to build one of the most authentic and courageous ready-to-wear brands.

In this two-part conversation Marie explains how Baserange aims to work in a way that resembles a healthy organism. As such it felt natural to also include the thoughts of one of the brand’s long-term collaborators, Tugba Mert Taskan, the Garment Facility Executive of the pioneering Turkish factory Mert Ipek. By intertwining these two conversations in one we hope to represent a more realistic picture of the many talented and caring individuals contributing to the development of Baserange.

Guests
Marie-Louise Mogensen, Baserange
Tugba Mert Taskan, Mert Ipek
Giovanna Flores

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]]> Baserange on Growing a Healthy Company Marie-Louise Mogensen, Tugba Mert Taskan, Giovanna Flores 01:04:27 Baserange founders Marie-Louise Mogensen and Blandine Legait set out to provide women with underwear which didn’t dictate or restrict their bodies. Since 2012, this intention has set Baserange on an unprecedented trajectory, constantly pushing the fashion industry’s preconceptions to build one of the most authentic and courageous ready-to-wear brands. In this two-part conversation Marie explains how Baserange aims to work in a way that resembles a healthy organism. As such it felt natural to also include the thoughts of one of the brand’s long-term collaborators, Tugba Mert Taskan, the Garment Facility Executive of the pioneering Turkish factory Mert Ipek. By intertwining these two conversations in one we hope to represent a more realistic picture of the many talented and caring individuals contributing to the development of Baserange. Baserange founders Marie-Louise Mogensen and Blandine Legait set out to provide women with underwear which didn’t dictate or restrict their bodies. Since 2012, this intention has set Baserange on an unprecedented trajectory, constantly pushing the fashion industry’s preconceptions to build one of the most authentic and courageous ready-to-wear brands. In this two-part conversation Marie explains how Baserange aims to work in a way that resembles a healthy organism. As such it felt natural to also include the thoughts of one of the brand’s long-term collaborators, Tugba Mert Taskan, the Garment Facility Executive of the pioneering Turkish factory Mert Ipek. By intertwining these two conversations in one we hope to represent a more realistic picture of the many talented and caring individuals contributing to the development of Baserange. mert ipek, baserange false full 21 701e9e75-f1f0-4dfa-8822-c888efd63bce St Rose on the Art of Conscious Fragrance St Rose founder, Belinda Smith, saw a space in the fragrance market for a conscious, luxurious and long-wearing fragrance brand rooted in the art of nature, and set out to steer the industry towards a transparent and gentler future. We speak to Belinda about the realities of crafting your own brand and why giving back and looking at things holistically is key to the sustainability conversation.

Guest: Belinda Smith, St Rose

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]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 05:45:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Belinda Smith) https://advance-copy.com/st-rose-on-the-slow-art-of-growing-a-conscious-fragrance-brand/ St Rose founder, Belinda Smith, saw a space in the fragrance market for a conscious, luxurious and long-wearing fragrance brand rooted in the art of nature, and set out to steer the industry towards a transparent and gentler future. We speak to Belinda about the realities of crafting your own brand and why giving back and looking at things holistically is key to the sustainability conversation.

Guest: Belinda Smith, St Rose

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]]> St Rose on the Art of Conscious Fragrance Belinda Smith 00:32:46 St Rose founder, Belinda Smith, saw a space in the fragrance market for a conscious, luxurious and long-wearing fragrance brand rooted in the art of nature, and set out to steer the industry towards a transparent and gentler future. We speak to Belinda about the realities of crafting your own brand and why giving back and looking at things holistically is key to the sustainability conversation. St Rose founder, Belinda Smith, saw a space in the fragrance market for a conscious, luxurious and long-wearing fragrance brand rooted in the art of nature, and set out to steer the industry towards a transparent and gentler future. We speak to Belinda about the realities of crafting your own brand and why giving back and looking at things holistically is key to the sustainability conversation. ethical fragrance brand, st rose false full 20 19bd6a6f-5616-43b8-804e-4564f34868fe In Delhi, NorBlack NorWhite Explore Heritage Crafts and Identity Amrit Kumar and Mriga Kapadiya, co-founders of Delhi-based NorBlack NorWhite, discuss how India's rich textile heritage instantly caught their attention, why the trade show format didn’t work for their brand, and how they grew NorBlack NorWhite to being a cultural platform and creative studio. 

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]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 05:40:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (NorBlack NorWhite, Amrit Kumar, Mriga Kapadiya) https://advance-copy.com/in-delhi,-norblack-norwhite-explore-heritage-crafts-and-identity/ Amrit Kumar and Mriga Kapadiya, co-founders of Delhi-based NorBlack NorWhite, discuss how India's rich textile heritage instantly caught their attention, why the trade show format didn’t work for their brand, and how they grew NorBlack NorWhite to being a cultural platform and creative studio. 

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]]> In Delhi, NorBlack NorWhite Explore Heritage Crafts and Identity NorBlack NorWhite, Amrit Kumar, Mriga Kapadiya 00:46:58 Amrit Kumar and Mriga Kapadiya, co-founders of Delhi-based NorBlack NorWhite, discuss how India's rich textile heritage instantly caught their attention, why the trade show format didn’t work for their brand, and how they grew NorBlack NorWhite to being a cultural platform and creative studio.  Amrit Kumar and Mriga Kapadiya, co-founders of Delhi-based NorBlack NorWhite, discuss how India's rich textile heritage instantly caught their attention, why the trade show format didn’t work for their brand, and how they grew NorBlack NorWhite to being a cultural platform and creative studio.  amrit kumar, norblack norwhite, mriga kapadiya false full 19 35e38a6e-2b1e-4ab4-ab51-424f143bbd84 Core Principles of a Holistic E-commerce Presence With Thalia Tserevegou Strategic brand management consultant Thalia Tserevegou established TT CoLLECTIVE to share her holistic vision with a multitude of value-aligned fashion brands. She takes us through her learnings on how to build modern, conscious fashion companies in an ever-more turbulent market and shares with us the moment she decided to step back and pursue more balance and purpose. 
 

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]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 05:35:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Thalia Tserevegou, TT CoLLECTIVE) https://advance-copy.com/ Strategic brand management consultant Thalia Tserevegou established TT CoLLECTIVE to share her holistic vision with a multitude of value-aligned fashion brands. She takes us through her learnings on how to build modern, conscious fashion companies in an ever-more turbulent market and shares with us the moment she decided to step back and pursue more balance and purpose. 
 

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]]> Core Principles of a Holistic E-commerce Presence With Thalia Tserevegou Thalia Tserevegou, TT CoLLECTIVE 00:36:23 Strategic brand management consultant Thalia Tserevegou established TT Collective to share her holistic vision with a multitude of value-aligned fashion brands. She takes us through her learnings on how to build modern, conscious fashion companies in an ever-more turbulent market and shares with us the moment she decided to step back and pursue more balance and purpose. Strategic brand management consultant Thalia Tserevegou established TT Collective to share her holistic vision with a multitude of value-aligned fashion brands. She takes us through her learnings on how to build modern, conscious fashion companies in an ever-more turbulent market and shares with us the moment she decided to step back and pursue more balance and purpose. strategic brand management consultant, tt collective, thalia tserevegou false full 18 7f6e52c2-e6da-42a6-9276-30309fcb2f46 babaà on Honest Measures of Success Babaà is a family-owned knitwear brand. From organic cotton farmers in the south of Spain, the shepherds and yarn spinners in the north, and the multi-generational factory in Barcelona to the brand’s hub in Madrid; babaà’s founder Marta Bahillo is a champion of the Spanish knitwear industry. We speak with Marta about her unique value system, decision to focus on direct-to-consumer and supporting ecological innovation. 

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]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2022 05:30:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Marta Bahillo, babaà) https://advance-copy.com/babaa/ Babaà is a family-owned knitwear brand. From organic cotton farmers in the south of Spain, the shepherds and yarn spinners in the north, and the multi-generational factory in Barcelona to the brand’s hub in Madrid; babaà’s founder Marta Bahillo is a champion of the Spanish knitwear industry. We speak with Marta about her unique value system, decision to focus on direct-to-consumer and supporting ecological innovation. 

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]]> babaà on Honest Measures of Success Marta Bahillo, babaà 00:30:59 Babaà is a family-owned knitwear brand. From organic cotton farmers in the south of Spain, the shepherds and yarn spinners in the north, and the multi-generational factory in Barcelona to the brand’s hub in Madrid; babaà’s founder Marta Bahillo is a champion of the Spanish knitwear industry. We speak with Marta about her unique value system, decision to focus on direct-to-consumer and supporting ecological innovation. Babaà is a family-owned knitwear brand. From organic cotton farmers in the south of Spain, the shepherds and yarn spinners in the north, and the multi-generational factory in Barcelona to the brand’s hub in Madrid; babaà’s founder Marta Bahillo is a champion of the Spanish knitwear industry. We speak with Marta about her unique value system, decision to focus on direct-to-consumer and supporting ecological innovation. marta bahillo, babaà false full 17 9ba6c604-db0c-4001-9ce8-79f619b1dde5 Desert Vintage on Intuitive Community-Building Desert Vintage stands out with its graceful nomadic style and a contemporary point of view. Co-owners Salima Boufelfel and Roberto Cowan discuss their introduction to the world of vintage and the twist of fate that led them to inherit a much-cherished local business. Speaking from the store’s hometown Tucson, Arizona and New York, they reflect on the multitude of skills it takes to reinvent a business and the significance of supportive retail communities.

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]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:41:11 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Roberto Cowan, Salima Boufelfel) https://advance-copy.com/desert-vintage:-a-sense-of-place/ Desert Vintage stands out with its graceful nomadic style and a contemporary point of view. Co-owners Salima Boufelfel and Roberto Cowan discuss their introduction to the world of vintage and the twist of fate that led them to inherit a much-cherished local business. Speaking from the store’s hometown Tucson, Arizona and New York, they reflect on the multitude of skills it takes to reinvent a business and the significance of supportive retail communities.

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]]> Desert Vintage on Intuitive Community-Building Roberto Cowan, Salima Boufelfel 00:32:25 Desert Vintage stands out with its graceful nomadic style and a contemporary point of view. Co-owners Salima Boufelfel and Roberto Cowan discuss their introduction to the world of vintage and the twist of fate that led them to inherit a much-cherished local business. Speaking from the store’s hometown Tucson, Arizona and New York, they reflect on the multitude of skills it takes to reinvent a business and the significance of supportive retail communities. Desert Vintage stands out with its graceful nomadic style and a contemporary point of view. Co-owners Salima Boufelfel and Roberto Cowan discuss their introduction to the world of vintage and the twist of fate that led them to inherit a much-cherished local business. Speaking from the store’s hometown Tucson, Arizona and New York, they reflect on the multitude of skills it takes to reinvent a business and the significance of supportive retail communities. desert vintage false full 16 4dd2d13a-639f-4e57-876b-f39b75e8fe5e Advene on Direct to Consumer, Organic Awareness and Creating Value With precisely engineered handbags made using state-of-the-art Italian craftsmanship, Advene has grown steadily since launch thanks to close relationships with its customers and mentors. We speak to the brand's founders, Yijia Wang and Zi Xuan. 

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]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:40:50 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advene, Zi Xuan, Yijia Wang) https://advance-copy.com/advene-on-direct-to-consumer,-organic-awareness-and-creating-value/ With precisely engineered handbags made using state-of-the-art Italian craftsmanship, Advene has grown steadily since launch thanks to close relationships with its customers and mentors. We speak to the brand's founders, Yijia Wang and Zi Xuan. 

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]]> Advene on Direct to Consumer, Organic Awareness and Creating Value Advene, Zi Xuan, Yijia Wang 00:32:42 With precisely engineered handbags made using state-of-the-art Italian craftsmanship, Advene has grown steadily since launch thanks to close relationships with its customers and mentors. We speak to the brand's founders, Yijia Wang and Zi Xuan. With precisely engineered handbags made using state-of-the-art Italian craftsmanship, Advene has grown steadily since launch thanks to close relationships with its customers and mentors. We speak to the brand's founders, Yijia Wang and Zi Xuan. advene false full 15 b192eec8-344f-465b-b441-be72b3f70a80 ORRIS on Trusting Traditions Over Trends Artisanal soap brand ORRIS is rooted in holistic plant-based practices and artistic collaborations. Questioning their careers in fashion the founders, Lani Le Berre and Kenneth Koo, acted on an instinct and created a series of cold-pressed soaps that truly serve our skin. We look at how independent brands can pave the way for sustainable business models, tackle issues of waste and resist the pressure to perpetually bring out new products.

 

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]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Kenneth Koo, Lani Le Berre) https://advance-copy.com/orris-on-trusting-traditions-over-trends/ Artisanal soap brand ORRIS is rooted in holistic plant-based practices and artistic collaborations. Questioning their careers in fashion the founders, Lani Le Berre and Kenneth Koo, acted on an instinct and created a series of cold-pressed soaps that truly serve our skin. We look at how independent brands can pave the way for sustainable business models, tackle issues of waste and resist the pressure to perpetually bring out new products.

 

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]]> ORRIS on Trusting Traditions Over Trends Kenneth Koo, Lani Le Berre 00:36:47 Artisanal soap brand ORRIS is rooted in holistic plant-based practices and artistic collaborations. Questioning their careers in fashion the founders, Lani Le Berre and Kenneth Koo, acted on an instinct and created a series of cold-pressed soaps that truly serve our skin. We look at how independent brands can pave the way for sustainable business models, tackle issues of waste and resist the pressure to perpetually bring out new products. Artisanal soap brand ORRIS is rooted in holistic plant-based practices and artistic collaborations. Questioning their careers in fashion the founders, Lani Le Berre and Kenneth Koo, acted on an instinct and created a series of cold-pressed soaps that truly serve our skin. We look at how independent brands can pave the way for sustainable business models, tackle issues of waste and resist the pressure to perpetually bring out new products. orris, sustainable beauty false full 14 72792218-d04e-45ef-9e0b-de92ee159a72 Lukhanyo Mdingi’s Spirit of Abundance South Africa native Lukhanyo Mdingi started his namesake fashion label in 2015, growing a creative universe dedicated to human relationships ever since. We discuss the importance of love and patience in establishing a purposeful fashion brand.

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]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:30:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Lukhanyo Mdingi) https://advance-copy.com/lukhanyo-mdingi-spirit-of-abundance/ South Africa native Lukhanyo Mdingi started his namesake fashion label in 2015, growing a creative universe dedicated to human relationships ever since. We discuss the importance of love and patience in establishing a purposeful fashion brand.

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]]> Lukhanyo Mdingi’s Spirit of Abundance Lukhanyo Mdingi 00:29:15 South Africa native Lukhanyo Mdingi started his namesake fashion label in 2015, growing a creative universe dedicated to human relationships ever since. We discuss the importance of love and patience in establishing a purposeful fashion brand. South Africa native Lukhanyo Mdingi started his namesake fashion label in 2015, growing a creative universe dedicated to human relationships ever since. We discuss the importance of love and patience in establishing a purposeful fashion brand. lukhanyo mdingi false full 13 f919cc6e-350c-44df-a23b-6798d46579fa ROWSE on Defying Industry Standards Boutique skincare brand ROWSE deconstructs complicated lotions and unrealistic advertising to bring customers natural ingredients in their purest form. Speaking from Spain, CEO Gabriela Salord and Creative Director Nuria Val share their approach to building a dynamic beauty company and explain how entrepreneurial ambition can benefit nature, people and creativity.

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]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:27:22 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Gabriela Salord, Nuria Val) https://advance-copy.com/rowse-on-defying-industry-standards/ Boutique skincare brand ROWSE deconstructs complicated lotions and unrealistic advertising to bring customers natural ingredients in their purest form. Speaking from Spain, CEO Gabriela Salord and Creative Director Nuria Val share their approach to building a dynamic beauty company and explain how entrepreneurial ambition can benefit nature, people and creativity.

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]]> ROWSE on Defying Industry Standards Gabriela Salord, Nuria Val 00:23:06 Boutique skincare brand ROWSE deconstructs complicated lotions and unrealistic advertising to bring customers natural ingredients in their purest form. Speaking from Spain, CEO Gabriela Salord and Creative Director Nuria Val share their approach to building a dynamic beauty company and explain how entrepreneurial ambition can benefit nature, people and creativity. Boutique skincare brand ROWSE deconstructs complicated lotions and unrealistic advertising to bring customers natural ingredients in their purest form. Speaking from Spain, CEO Gabriela Salord and Creative Director Nuria Val share their approach to building a dynamic beauty company and explain how entrepreneurial ambition can benefit nature, people and creativity. organic skincare, rowse false full 12 0de1f60b-9d1a-48d2-a2f1-c2488d1b2099 CAES on Starting a Slow Fashion Brand Dutch womenswear label CAES is Helen de Kluiver's exploration of slow fashion. The brand was realised from Helen's reflection on personal values and professional experiences in fast fashion. We look back on the moment when Helen took a leap of faith to pursue her vision and how CAES strives to represent ethical standards above archaic expectations of the fashion industry.

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]]> Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:20:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/how-to-grow-a-better-brand-with-caes/ Dutch womenswear label CAES is Helen de Kluiver's exploration of slow fashion. The brand was realised from Helen's reflection on personal values and professional experiences in fast fashion. We look back on the moment when Helen took a leap of faith to pursue her vision and how CAES strives to represent ethical standards above archaic expectations of the fashion industry.

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]]> CAES on Starting a Slow Fashion Brand Advance Copy 00:17:29 Dutch womenswear label CAES is Helen de Kluiver's exploration of slow fashion. The brand was realised from Helen's reflection on personal values and professional experiences in fast fashion. We look back on the moment when Helen took a leap of faith to pursue her vision and how CAES strives to represent ethical standards above archaic expectations of the fashion industry. Dutch womenswear label CAES is Helen de Kluiver's exploration of slow fashion. The brand was realised from Helen's reflection on personal values and professional experiences in fast fashion. We look back on the moment when Helen took a leap of faith to pursue her vision and how CAES strives to represent ethical standards above archaic expectations of the fashion industry. conscious brand, slow fashion, caes false full 11 5b91cb87-bc57-45f0-8b76-873c8210e2ad Casa Balandra on Sharing Culture Claudia and Isabella del Olmo and long-time collaborator Cécile Denis imagined a modern European guest house and artist residency in Casa Balandra. We discuss multiculturalism, creativity, relationships and moments of indulgence.

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]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:05:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) advance-copy.com/casa-balandra/ Claudia and Isabella del Olmo and long-time collaborator Cécile Denis imagined a modern European guest house and artist residency in Casa Balandra. We discuss multiculturalism, creativity, relationships and moments of indulgence.

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]]> Casa Balandra on Sharing Culture Advance Copy 00:26:01 Claudia and Isabella del Olmo and long-time collaborator Cécile Denis imagined a modern European guest house and artist residency in Casa Balandra. We discuss multiculturalism, creativity, relationships and moments of indulgence. Claudia and Isabella del Olmo and long-time collaborator Cécile Denis imagined a modern European guest house and artist residency in Casa Balandra. We discuss multiculturalism, creativity, relationships and moments of indulgence. casa balandra, artist residency false full 10 6a6c6215-9fa6-480b-be55-40b83ac599a7 Embodying All Parts of Self With Priyanka Kaul Badaam is the embodiment of its founder Priyanka Kaul’s multi-faceted character and her wide-reaching interests. We talk about juggling two careers, the long-awaited rise of multi-cultural fashion designers and India's unmatched knowledge of natural fabrics.

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]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) advance-copy.com/badaam Badaam is the embodiment of its founder Priyanka Kaul’s multi-faceted character and her wide-reaching interests. We talk about juggling two careers, the long-awaited rise of multi-cultural fashion designers and India's unmatched knowledge of natural fabrics.

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]]> Embodying All Parts of Self With Priyanka Kaul Advance Copy 00:24:36 Badaam is the embodiment of its founder Priyanka Kaul’s multi-faceted character and her wide-reaching interests. We talk about juggling two careers, the long-awaited rise of multi-cultural fashion designers and India's unmatched knowledge of natural fabrics. Badaam is the embodiment of its founder Priyanka Kaul’s multi-faceted character and her wide-reaching interests. We talk about juggling two careers, the long-awaited rise of multi-cultural fashion designers and India's unmatched knowledge of natural fabrics. false full 9 5cd33f6c-ef36-4138-bead-c9d4dbca7e4f The Art of Decision-Making With Austin Austin Austin Austin is a British line of organic body care products crafted by the father and daughter duo Richard and Bessie Austin. We discuss integrity, longevity, and the value of social media in growing a thoughtful brand.

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]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/austin-austin/ Austin Austin is a British line of organic body care products crafted by the father and daughter duo Richard and Bessie Austin. We discuss integrity, longevity, and the value of social media in growing a thoughtful brand.

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]]> The Art of Decision-Making With Austin Austin Advance Copy 00:35:01 Austin Austin is a British line of organic body care products crafted by the father and daughter duo Richard and Bessie Austin. We discuss integrity, longevity, and the value of social media in growing a thoughtful brand. Austin Austin is a British line of organic body care products crafted by the father and daughter duo Richard and Bessie Austin. We discuss integrity, longevity, and the value of social media in growing a thoughtful brand. organic skincare, austin austin false full 7 dc5a149b-b32b-4b12-b826-a69cbd890d22 Arnsdorf on Relaunching With Greater Purpose Arnsdorf is a robust womenswear label comprised of an atelier, online store and bricks and mortar boutique. Founder, Jade Sarita Arnott talks about the importance of designing new processes and not being afraid to cross industry barriers.

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]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:00:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/arnsdorf/ Arnsdorf is a robust womenswear label comprised of an atelier, online store and bricks and mortar boutique. Founder, Jade Sarita Arnott talks about the importance of designing new processes and not being afraid to cross industry barriers.

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]]> Arnsdorf on Relaunching With Greater Purpose Advance Copy 00:33:31 Arnsdorf is a robust womenswear label comprised of an atelier, online store and bricks and mortar boutique. Founder, Jade Sarita Arnott talks about the importance of designing new processes and not being afraid to cross industry barriers. Arnsdorf is a robust womenswear label comprised of an atelier, online store and bricks and mortar boutique. Founder, Jade Sarita Arnott talks about the importance of designing new processes and not being afraid to cross industry barriers. sustainable fashion, arnsdorf false full 8 7646bd1d-03c2-4c37-b988-7359619c8904 Graanmarkt 13 on How to Stop Discounting Fashion Ilse Cornelissens, co-owner of lifestyle boutique and restaurant Graanmarkt 13, shares how a moral and financial decision to step away from discounting fashion freed up both physical and mental space to question how one becomes  a better retail business. 

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]]> Wed, 9 Jun 2021 20:44:30 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/graanmarkt-13/ Ilse Cornelissens, co-owner of lifestyle boutique and restaurant Graanmarkt 13, shares how a moral and financial decision to step away from discounting fashion freed up both physical and mental space to question how one becomes  a better retail business. 

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]]> Graanmarkt 13 on How to Stop Discounting Fashion Advance Copy 00:32:35 Ilse Cornelissens, co-owner of lifestyle boutique and restaurant Graanmarkt 13, shares how a moral and financial decision to step away from discounting fashion led to physical and mental space to question how one becomes a better retail business. Ilse Cornelissens, co-owner of lifestyle boutique and restaurant Graanmarkt 13, shares how a moral and financial decision to step away from discounting fashion led to physical and mental space to question how one becomes a better retail business. sustainable retail, graanmarkt 13 false full 6 68cf65c3-b288-4027-8c0c-79d990e78aad Making Sustainability Simple With Sonzai Studios Celeste Tesoriero is the ever-optimistic permaculture practitioner and Founder of the sustainability consultancy Sonzai Studios. Today, she talks about Sonzai Studios’ mission to make sustainability simple, the power of working cooperatively and setting emotive goals.

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Guest: Sonzai Studios, Celeste Tesoriero
Book: Post-Growth Living: For an Alternative Hedonism by Kate Soper

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]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 17:23:13 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) advance-copy.com/celeste-tesoriero Celeste Tesoriero is the ever-optimistic permaculture practitioner and Founder of the sustainability consultancy Sonzai Studios. Today, she talks about Sonzai Studios’ mission to make sustainability simple, the power of working cooperatively and setting emotive goals.

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]]> Making Sustainability Simple With Sonzai Studios Advance Copy 00:25:21 Celeste Tesoriero is the ever-optimistic permaculture practitioner and Founder of the sustainability consultancy Sonzai Studios. Today, she talks about Sonzai Studios’ mission to make sustainability simple, the power of working cooperatively and setting emotive goals. Celeste Tesoriero is the ever-optimistic permaculture practitioner and Founder of the sustainability consultancy Sonzai Studios. Today, she talks about Sonzai Studios’ mission to make sustainability simple, the power of working cooperatively and setting emotive goals. smart design, slow fashion, brand building, concious fashion, sustainabile fashion consultant false full 5 a3006eb7-2fd9-4186-949b-984553b688f7 Designing Against Extinction With Mitchell Joachim Architect, Urban Designer and Co-Founder of Terreform ONE Mitchell Joachim is a big-picture thinker whom we’ve invited to reflect on retail architecture, consumerism and designing against extinction.


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Website: Terreform ONE 
Book: The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard 

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]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 14:00:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/mitchell-joachim/ Architect, Urban Designer and Co-Founder of Terreform ONE Mitchell Joachim is a big-picture thinker whom we’ve invited to reflect on retail architecture, consumerism and designing against extinction.


Guest: Mitchell Joachim
Website: Terreform ONE 
Book: The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard 

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]]> Designing Against Extinction With Mitchell Joachim Advance Copy 00:31:45 Architect, Urban Designer and Co-Founder of Terreform ONE Mitchell Joachim is a big-picture thinker whom we’ve invited to reflect on retail architecture, consumerism and designing against extinction. Architect, Urban Designer and Co-Founder of Terreform ONE Mitchell Joachim is a big-picture thinker whom we’ve invited to reflect on retail architecture, consumerism and designing against extinction. #biotopemosaic, #biodiversity, #retailarchitecture, #sustainablearchitecture false full 4 79a4ea20-a1b6-4113-8e56-99bb0117dc85 The Stories We Tell With SUKU Home Founder of Melbourne-based sleepwear and leisure brand, SUKU Home, shares her down-to-earth approach to community building. Reminiscing on her childhood in Indonesia, Christine Lafian highlights the ongoing role of the country's artisans in creating her brand's distinct voice. Christine's story shows the importance of looking back to move forward. 

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]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 13:10:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/suku-home/ Founder of Melbourne-based sleepwear and leisure brand, SUKU Home, shares her down-to-earth approach to community building. Reminiscing on her childhood in Indonesia, Christine Lafian highlights the ongoing role of the country's artisans in creating her brand's distinct voice. Christine's story shows the importance of looking back to move forward. 

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]]> The Stories We Tell With SUKU Home Advance Copy 00:26:23 Founder of Melbourne-based sleepwear and leisure brand, SUKU Home, shares her down-to-earth approach to community building. Reminiscing on her childhood in Indonesia, Christine Lafian highlights the ongoing role of the country's artisans in creating her brand's distinct voice. Christine's story shows the importance of looking back to move forward. Founder of Melbourne-based sleepwear and leisure brand, SUKU Home, shares her down-to-earth approach to community building. Reminiscing on her childhood in Indonesia, Christine Lafian highlights the ongoing role of the country's artisans in creating her brand's distinct voice. Christine's story shows the importance of looking back to move forward. storytelling, suku home, australian fashion, branding, artisans of indonesia, conscious fashion false full 3 b6884e69-0f57-48cb-a858-8c55c44177d1 Partnerships and Regenerative Systems With Kristine Kim Value chain strategist Kristine Kim uses her knowledge to help fashion brands evaluate and improve their supply chains. Kristine brings clarity to nuanced topics of environmental and social justice and explains why workers' wellbeing is the next frontier in brand building.

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]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 12:03:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/kristine-kim/ Value chain strategist Kristine Kim uses her knowledge to help fashion brands evaluate and improve their supply chains. Kristine brings clarity to nuanced topics of environmental and social justice and explains why workers' wellbeing is the next frontier in brand building.

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]]> Partnerships and Regenerative Systems With Kristine Kim Advance Copy 00:34:00 Value chain strategist Kristine Kim uses her knowledge to help fashion brands evaluate and improve their supply chains. Kristine brings clarity to nuanced topics of environmental and social justice and explains why workers' wellbeing is the next frontier in brand building. Value chain strategist Kristine Kim uses her knowledge to help fashion brands evaluate and improve their supply chains. Kristine brings clarity to nuanced topics of environmental and social justice and explains why workers' wellbeing is the next frontier in brand building. sustainable fashion, workers rights, ethical fashion, fashion production, labour rights, value chain strategy, circular economy false full 2 ab5a9513-1593-4cae-abfc-47ab0ebaa6a5 Après Ski on Letting Go of Expectations In an intimate conversation, the Founder of fashion and objects studio Après Ski discusses the ups and downs of owning an independent label and how she found joy in developing the brand by listening to her creative and energetic instincts. 

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]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/apres-ski/ In an intimate conversation, the Founder of fashion and objects studio Après Ski discusses the ups and downs of owning an independent label and how she found joy in developing the brand by listening to her creative and energetic instincts. 

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]]> Après Ski on Letting Go of Expectations Advance Copy 00:28:48 In an intimate conversation, the Founder of fashion and objects studio Après Ski discusses the ups and downs of owning an independent label and how she found joy in developing the brand by listening to her creative and energetic instincts. In an intimate conversation, the Founder of fashion and objects studio Après Ski discusses the ups and downs of owning an independent label and how she found joy in developing the brand by listening to her creative and energetic instincts. slow fashion, concious fashion, apres ski false full 1 db72d0f8-50e3-4e29-8561-d7ef7b72b90a Welcome to Advance Copy Welcome to Advance Copy, a space for independent thinkers in fashion. Speaking with founders of courageous companies we’ll find out how they’re reimagining the future of fashion. We’ll go on a journey deep inside and outside the industry, to look for pragmatic ideas that will help you grow a healthy brand instinctually, in any corner of the world. 

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]]> Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:08:00 +0000 natalia@advance-copy.com (Advance Copy) https://advance-copy.com/ Welcome to Advance Copy, a space for independent thinkers in fashion. Speaking with founders of courageous companies we’ll find out how they’re reimagining the future of fashion. We’ll go on a journey deep inside and outside the industry, to look for pragmatic ideas that will help you grow a healthy brand instinctually, in any corner of the world. 

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