The Sustainable Fashion Wingman
The fashion industry has become well known for its involvement in the climate crisis and social injustices. However, with this knowledge comes action, with a growing number of brands and experts stepping up to improve industry practices. From developing circularity solutions to supporting worker communities.
On The Sustainable Fashion Wingman, we talk to the innovators, careers, and brands making a positive impact in the industry. Helping you dress, live, and work more sustainably.
Listen as we talk about their purpose-driven journeys and contributions to conscious fashion, proving that businesses can balance profit with people and the planet.
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Episodes
55 episodes
The Sustainable Nature of Vintage Fashion, with Mikey Caunter and Peekaboo Marketplace
In this episode, we explore the rich world of vintage fashion with Mikey Caunter, the founder of Peekaboo and the Peekaboo Marketplace. Mikey takes us on a journey through his early days at Portobello Road, selling vintage long before sustainab...
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Season 6
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Episode 55
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35:24
Sustainable Material Innovation with Nicole Schram from Lenzing
In this episode, we dive into the cutting-edge world of material innovation with Nicole Schram, the Global Business Development Manager at Lenzing. Known for its groundbreaking work in sustainable textiles, Lenzing is shaping the future of fash...
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Season 6
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Episode 54
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29:01
Exploring Sustainable Textiles, with Sustainable Textiles Consultant and Lecturer, Elsa May
In this episode, we talk with Elsa May, a Paris-based consultant and lecturer specialising in the subject of sustainable textiles.We hear about the challenges and potential of textiles in furthering sustainability within the fashion indu...
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Season 6
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Episode 53
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39:25
From Fashion Buying to Sustainability Specialist, Career Spotlight with Natalie Binns
In another episode in the Careers in Sustainability series, we talked with Natalie Binns, a fashion buyer turned sustainability consultant.Natalie tells us about her career journey from her first internship with a fast-fashion brand, to ...
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Season 6
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Episode 52
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46:12
A Pioneer of Second-hand Fashion, TRAID with Maria Chenoweth
Welcome to Season 6 of the podcast and we’re starting with a special episode to celebrate Second-hand September with a trailblazer of the second-hand fashion movement.In this episode we hear from Maria Chenoweth, Chief Executive of the s...
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Season 6
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Episode 51
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46:00
Creating Empathy in Circular Fashion, Revive with Teresa Carmona
In this episode, we talk with Teresa Carmona about her journey from working at the UN’s Cop 25 to establishing her circular fashion business Revive. In our conversation, we delve into Teresa's transition from fashion styling to foun...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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49:06
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A Supportive Space for Next-gen Sustainable Fashion Creatives at The Yard Atelier, with Caroline Herz
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 su...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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31:23
Developing a Sustainable Fashion Career, with Joseph Mountain and the Future Fashion Fair
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 f...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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39:25
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Bringing Circularity to Cycling, Parietti with Paul Skevington
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 famil...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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36:52
Collaboration in Sustainable Sportswear, with Caroline Trend of De Ronde and Ben Atkinson of GoofyPro
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 aspe...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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28:59
A Better Bag for a Better World, Parker Clay with Ian Bentley
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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40:14
A Sustainability Icon; an eco-conversation with Marci Zaroff from YESand
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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48:49
Kid’s Shoes Designed to Last, by Zig + Star, with Ali McAleavy
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 c...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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30:53
Find Sustainable Fashion Alternatives easier by SHADY.CLUB, with Fatimah El-Rashid
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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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22:57
Helping Brands Make Great Product, Sustainably, by The Good Factory, with Samantha Taylor
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 choi...
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Season 5
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Episode 41
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56:55
Sustainable by Design, On-demand Luxury by 1 Atelier, with Stephanie Sarka
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 exp...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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36:51
Sustainability in Careers, with Sustainable Coordinator Harriet Gardiner
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 Sustaina...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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20:56
The Sustainable Fashion School and Enkel, with Lydia Brearley
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 ...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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32:13
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Are you wearing seaweed? Inland Sea, with Adam Costello
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 fab...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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47:55
Popups and Deadstock Fabric, Consciously Made Joy by eluroom, with Rebecca Rodden
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 abou...
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35:22
Can Ethical Fashion be Affordable? by Yes Friends, with Sam Mabley
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 ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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23:31
Sustainability in Careers: with Fashion Design Director, Lisa McAlinden
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....
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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34:20
The Ecological Emporium, by Neem & Vyn, With Nick Reed and Stefan Mathys
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 S...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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29:53
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Climate Conscious Clothing for the Gen X Man by Neem, with Nick Reed
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 app...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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35:56
The Gen Z Consumer and Sustainable Fashion, by FASSION, with Billy Butt
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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30:35
