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In this episode, we dive into the heart of Manchester's fashion scene with Caroline Herz, Co-founder of The Yard Atelier. The Yard Atelier is a community-driven project offering a collaborative space for emerging designers to embark on their sustainable fashion journey.
We explore Caroline's background in the fashion industry, leading to her pivotal realisation of the urgent need for sustainability. This realisation spurred her to establish The Yard Atelier, a haven for budding creatives seeking support and guidance in building responsible fashion businesses.
Caroline sheds light on The Yard's mission, emphasising its commitment to fostering a supportive community and promoting sustainable practices. With a focus on collaboration and shared goals, The Yard Atelier provides a nurturing environment for both established brands and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Despite facing challenges in its inception, including securing support and navigating community involvement, The Yard Atelier officially launched earlier this year, marking a significant contribution in the regeneration of Manchester's Cheetham Hill area.
Looking ahead, Caroline envisions growth for The Yard Atelier while maintaining its core values of sustainability and community engagement. She encourages listeners to explore opportunities for involvement, regardless of their location.
You can learn how at https://theyardatelier.co.uk/
Or find out more from Caroline at https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineherz/
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In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of sustainable fashion careers with Joseph Mountain, a trailblazer who has swiftly risen in the industry.
Joseph, a graduate of Manchester Metropolitan University, shares his journey from fashion student to sustainability strategist at N Brown Group. He discusses pivotal moments, including the inception of the Future Fashion Fair (FFF), which played a crucial role in shaping his career and personal brand.
Joseph elaborates on his passion for sustainability, the challenges it presents for the fashion industry, and actionable steps the industry can take. From leveraging personal brand to securing a dream job, Joseph offers invaluable advice for aspiring students and professionals looking to make their mark in sustainable fashion.
Listen in for a wealth of insights that promise to inspire and inform students, graduates, and enthusiasts alike.
You can find out more about the Future Fashion Fair at https://www.futurefashionfair.com/
And if you’d like to chat with Joseph, you can connect with him on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-mountain/
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In this episode, we talk with Paull Skevington, founder of the start-up brand Parietti, about his goal of providing cyclists with a more sustainable option of cyclewear.
We hear of Paul’s background from his origins in the UK to his family’s relocation to Spain where he found the inspiration for Parietti.
In Paul’s words, cyclewear has a polyester problem, so we hear how Parietti is addressing the overuse of virgin polyester.
Listen in to learn more about Paul’s passion for circularity and his mission to build “a Patagonia for cycling”.
Find out more about the cycle brand at Parietti.cc
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It’s a new year and a new episode of the podcast, where we talk with Caroline Trend from the start-up creative hub, De Ronde, and Ben Atkinson, founder of start-up brand, GoofyPro.
We hear how De Ronde supports sports brands in every aspect of launching and developing, particularly, in a sustainable way. And we hear from Ben’s perspective, how De Ronde is doing that for GoofyPro.
Listen in and we hear how important UK manufacturing is to both Caroline and Ben and the benefits this has for UK brands.
We also find out that De Ronde is not just a manufacturing hub but also an educational platform to help startups learn about sustainability and what it involves to drive their brands in a responsible direction.If you’d like to learn more about sustainable, UK manufacturing from De Ronde you can do so at https://derondecreativehub.com/
And find more about Ben’s brand, GoofyPro at https://goofypro.com/ (launching soon!)
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In this episode, we learn just how much good can be put back into the world by buying a bag!
We hear from Ian Bentley, co-founder of the California-based brand, Parker Clay. Although, the Parker Clay manufacturing hub is across the globe in Ethiopia, where Ian and his family set out to create training and employment opportunities for communities there.
We learn about the Parker Clay journey and its mission to combat human trafficking and social injustices in the native home of their adopted daughter.
Ian tells us why Parker Clay is not just a brand, but a business helping to elevate the economy and people in its locality. As well as providing sustainable and ethical sourcing options for the leather goods trade.
Find out more about Parker Clay at https://www.parkerclay.com/ and if you’re interested in share opportunities with this growing and positive business, they currently have a funding round open till mid-November 2023, learn more and get in there quick at https://invest.parkerclay.com/
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In this episode, we explore the world of sustainable fashion with Marci Zaroff, a pioneer who introduced the term "eco-fashion" in the 1990s. Marci's journey began with organic food, and she later transitioned seamlessly into fashion, becoming a powerhouse in the eco-fashion scene with several green brands under her belt.
During the episode, Marci describes the mission of her brand, YESand, and shares her experience as a published author of the book "(eco)renaissance". She also emphasizes the critical role of regenerative agriculture in her work and discusses her involvement in shaping industry standards like the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTs) and leading the Textile Exchange as its Chairperson.
We also delve into YESand's approach to climate action and sustainable cotton, as well as Marci's ambitious regenerative agriculture project, "Reset Cotton." Finally, Marci shares her vision for the future of sustainable fashion, one that prioritizes the health of both people and the planet, and offers valuable advice to businesses seeking to embrace sustainability.
Explore more about Marci Zaroff and her eco-manufacturing and brands at the following links:
metawearorganic.com
Farmtohome.com
joinyesand.com
Marcizaroff.com
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In this episode, we discuss sustainability in children's footwear with Ali McAleavy, the founder of Zig + Star.
Ali shares with us the inspiration behind starting Zig + Star and how they are addressing the gap in the market for sustainable childrenswear.
We also learned about the steps Zig + Star is taking to offer a more eco-friendly option for kid's footwear, as well as hear valuable advice on starting a responsible kidswear brand.You can learn more about Zig + Star at https://zigandstar.com/
And find out more about the great work being done by Sals Shoes at https://www.salsshoes.com/
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One thing we often hear from consumers is the difficulty in finding sustainable alternatives when shopping for clothes.
In this episode, we’re talking to Fatimah El-Rashid, co-founder of Shady Club and the browser extension Shade. An app that is set to revolutionise the way we shop online but rating products and even suggesting more sustainable alternatives in real-time.
Listen in as we hear how Shade came about, how it works, and how it’s helping break down the barriers to sustainable consumerism - helping you shop and dress more sustainably.
You can try the Shade extension yourself at https://www.shadyclub.com/
And feel free to feedback or find out more from Fatimah on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatimahelrashid/
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When it comes to sports and performance wear, making products in a sustainably conscious way brings unique challenges. Not just apparel that looks good, but clothing that needs to provide functionality, meaning a specific focus on material choices, supply base, and end-of-product life considerations.
So how do activewear brands overcome the obstacle unique to this product type?
In today’s episode, we talked with Samantha Taylor, the founder of The Good Factory, a service designed exactly for the purpose of helping performancewear brands produce in more sustainable ways.
Listen in as Samantha shares the journey of The Good Factory, insight into the challenges brands face, and how The Good Factory helps move them towards more positive manufacturing.
You can learn more about The Good Factory at https://www.thegoodfactory.co.uk/
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In this episode, we speak with Stephanie Sarka, the Co-founder and CEO of 1 Atelier, a US-based designer bag company that's changing the way consumers shop.
Stephanie discusses her background in tech and fashion, and how combining her experience with her passion for sustainability led to the creation of 1 Atelier. She explains how their on-demand production platform eliminates waste and allows for custom-made bags that are both beautiful and sustainably responsible.
Stephanie also discusses their new line, Farm to Arm, which focuses on a complete product lifecycle approach, providing an insight into the importance of regenerative agriculture.
We also hear from Stephanie about their plans for global expansion and the potential of the on-demand model for other product types.
Listen in as we explore the innovative approach to luxury fashion by 1 Atelier and their commitment to responsible production.
And find out more at https://1atelier.com/
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We’re back with another interview in the Sustainability in Careers series. This time, we hear from Harriet Gardiner, Sustainable Coordinator for a luxury, British heritage brand.
Harriet shares with us what is involved in being a Sustainability Coordinator. We hear what brands and businesses can focus on in moving towards greater sustainable practices through their supply chain.
Has greenwashing damaged consumers’ perception of sustainable fashion? Hear what Harriet thinks.
We also hear advice for anyone looking to work in sustainable fashion, and how to pivot if you’re already working in a fashion job.
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As sustainability becomes more and more the expectation of consumers and businesses look to embed it in their strategies, there’s greater demand for education around the changing and complex subject.
Fortunately, many are now leading the charge in sustainability training for the fashion industry. In this episode, we talk to one such expert, Lydia Brearley. After the success of the educational resource platform, Enkel, Lydia has recently launched The Sustainable Fashion School.
Built on three objectives, “helping you be informed”, “training teams how to take action”, and “working with businesses to take action”, the school’s aim is to provide an all-encompassing training platform for sustainability in fashion.
Listen in as we learn about Lydia’s background and how the Sustainable Fashion School is supporting the fashion sector to move towards stronger social and environmental responsibility.
Find out more about the school at https://www.thisisenkel.com/sustainable-fashion-schoolAnd connect with Lydia on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-brearley-0a127737/
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We all know of organic cotton, and lately, bamboo and hemp as clothing material choices, but what about seaweed?
In this interview we speak with Adam Costello, the Founder of Inland Sea to hear of the benefits of using seaweed to make fabric and its benefits as a sustainable fibre choice.
We learn how Adam has developed and is championing the first seaweed-based fabric spun in the UK, SeaBlend®, not only for the Inland Sea label but available to other brands looking for more sustainable fibre options.
Learn more about Inland Sea and SeaBlend® at https://inlandsea.co.uk/
And reach out to Adam over on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/adam-costello-uk/
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As we pop into many an eco-popup, we meet some interesting brands implementing sustainable practices in many ways into their businesses.
One such way is by using deadstock fabric. In this episode we speak with Rebecca Roden, to hear about her luxury dress brand, eluroom. Why deadstock features heavily in eluroom products, and how different it is to the more typical method of fabric sourcing.
Rebecca has a long background in the clothing industry and provides thoughtful insight into ways brands can create more consciously.
You can meet eluroom and Rebecca at the many popups around London, so listen in to here where you see the eluroom project, or learn more at https://www.eluroom.com/ or on socials at https://www.instagram.com/eluroom_/
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One of the biggest obstacles to ethical consumerism often heard is that sustainable fashion is too expensive.
Well, in this episode we spoke to Sam Mabley, Founder of the ethical clothing brand, “Yes Friends” to hear how they are making ethical fashion affordable.
Listen in as we hear Sam tell us why he feels so passionately about ethical fashion and how the “Yes Friends” brand keeps costs low so garment workers in India are paid a fair wage.
Learn more about “Yes Friends” and shop the ethical range at https://yesfriends.co/
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Welcome to the first episode of 2023! Throughout the year we’re going to be looking at various careers within fashion and how leaders in various areas of expertise are incorporating sustainability in their roles and the businesses they work in.
Kicking off the year, we have an insightful interview with Lisa McAlinden, the Design Director for Spring Near East, a sourcing house for many well-known fashion brands across the UK.
Lisa provides invaluable insights into what the role of a Design Director involves and how she and the role have been integral in the implementation and governing of Spring’s sustainability strategy.
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Today’s episode was recorded live at the Ecological Emporium. The brainchild of Neem London’s Founder, Nick Reed, our previous episode guest. Along with Stefan Mathys, Founder and Creative Director of Vyn Sneakers, the Ecological Emporium showcases a variety of brands built on sustainably conscious principles.
Nick tells us all about the pop-up and its importance to the sustainability message.
We hear from Stefan about his sneaker brand, Vyn and how he set out to change the mindset of footwear consumption by creating a long-lasting and customisable product. In the store we got to see the high quality of the Vyn sneaker, a testament to the sentiment, “buy better, buy less”. Check out the Vyn brand online at https://www.vyn.one/
Alongside Vyn and the Neem ranges, we got to experience other items from the eco-brands, CONCRETE & WAX, Clothes Doctor, 39 Steps Coffee, Balmista, and Thread and Tonic
As it comes up to Christmas, why not pop into the pop-up for some climate-conscious gifts. Open till January 2023, you can find the Ecological Emporium at 7 Piccadilly Arcade, LondonSW1Y 6HN
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In this episode, we talked with Nick Reed, Founder of the Climate Conscious menswear brand, Neem.
As former Buying Director of established men's workwear brands, Moss Bross and Charles Tyrwhitt, Nick has a wealth of insight into men's apparel and manufacturing. Nick is now using that experience to do things differently, by building a brand designed to produce the lowest environmental impact possible.
Hear how Neem is claiming the title of climate-conscious clothing and a reputation as an antiseptic to fashion for the Gen X consumer.
We also learn why regenerative farming is an important step in a garment’s Life Cycle Assessment, and how to measure carbon emissions on a banana scale!
You can find out more about Neem and even get involved by heading over to https://neemlondon.com/ where listeners can also claim 20% off purchases with the code WINGMAN20
And if you’d like to know more about partnerships with Neem or visit the “eco-emporium” taking place from the 21st of October in the Piccadilly Arcade, you can connect with Nick on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-reed-49960b/
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How has fashion consumerism changed for the Gen-Z customer? Can Fashion reconcile the Gen-Z desire for sustainability and affordable clothing?
We had a chat with Billy Butt, the Co-founder of the FASSION marketplace aimed at providing the Gen-Z consumer with an easier way to access responsible and independent fashion.
We also hear from Billy how shopping habits have changed and the importance of social media as a channel for engaging with the younger consumer.
You can find out more about the FASSION marketplace at https://www.fassion.co.uk/
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We caught up with Liz McGreevy, one of the founders of Re_Threads to talk about circular design and sustainable workwear.
Liz provides an insight into the journey of Re_threads and how, along with Co-founder, Matt Roche, set out to address the challenges of, traditionally, one-use uniform apparel.
Becoming more than just a solution to uniform waste, Re_threads has grown into a workwear fashion brand, putting people and the planet first with circular design practices.
Learn more about Re_threads at https://re-threads.co.uk/ and why not visit the popup stand and workshops on the 21st to 23rd of September at the London Design Festival. Find out more about that at https://www.londondesignfestival.com/activities/design-for-better-2-0-product-launch and we’ll see you there
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