Are you a sustainable brand owner, looking to fast track your success? Or are you an ethical consumer, eager to understand how brands make and bring you their amazing products. Lucy speaks to Shannon Lohr, Founder of Ethical Fashion Accelerator Factory 45 to find out why sustainable brands are the future.
In a male dominated industry like diamonds, women were often surprisingly sidelined when it came to the stones that were marketed to them. Things have changed and now women are being appointed to head up the largest mining companies in the world. We talk diamonds and sustainability with Raluca Anghel from Natural Diamond Council.
Do you give much thought to the lifecycle of a cotton bud? Many of us didn't, but now they are banned in the UK, we are faced with the truth behind our single use plastic habit. Lucy speaks to LastObject Co Founder Isabel Aagaard to find out about the future of reusables.
Garment workers are historically underpaid and undervalued. Birdsong is doing things differently. The London based fashion label was co founded by Sophie Slater who speaks to Lucy in this episode about the role the sexism and racism play in the unfair treatment of garment workers.
There is a fine line between cultural appropriation and awareness and appreciation. Akojo Market are amplifying the voices of African artisans and ethical brands to give them access to a lucrative Western market. With one fundamental goal, to put the brands in control. We meet co founder Natasha Buchler to find out more.
Style With Substance partnered with Sustainable fashion concept store The Maiyet Collective for this panel discussion with three of their brands. Lucy speaks to Arkitaip, To The Fairest and Taylor Yates about Creating Positive Impact through their brands.
In this special bonus episode Lucy speaks to the inspiring Noëlla Coursaris Musunka, model and philanthropist and creator of the Malaika school for girls, and CEO of Hurr Victoria Prew. Their collaboration is fostering female friendships and empowering young girls.
In honour of Wool Week we spoke to a long term partner, Finisterre. The Cornish based company is proud to be a B Corp and to create long lasting, sustainable clothing. We discover the qualities of wool and Debbie tells us the story of a flock of sheep, near extinction that they helped to bring back from the brink.
Using slow production methods and sourcing locally are both ways that fashion brands can become more sustainable. Hanna Fiedler has both of these processes sewn into the DNA of her brand. We spoke to her about her considered approach, and utilising all the fabrics that the UK has to offer.
Natural fibres are arguably a very sustainable option, however in some cases this isn't always true. Linen however is grown, harvested and produced with as little impact as possible. We learnt more when we chatted to Arkitaip Co Founder Lea Wieser about the secrets of linen and why it's good for our skin as well as our planet.
Get into the spirit of Organic September with us as we explore the truths behind organic fabrics. We speak to Sarah Compson from the Soil Association about organic fabrics, why they're better for the planet and how to spot authentic fabrics.
Not all leather is bad for the environment as we found out when we spoke to Nika Diamond-Krendel, founder of London based bag brand Paradise Row. Nika aims to create long lasting pieces, whilst supporting the fashion industry in East London.
Support for Black owned businesses blew up post Black Lives Matter. However not all of it was sincerely done. Marilyne Kékéli is the founder of jewellery brand Mamater and she wants you to buy from her because her jewellery resonates with you, not because of the colour of her skin.
Living with less is a sustainable way to go, but trimming down your wardrobe can be daunting. We chat to Wardrobe Consultant Gemma McLean about creating a capsule wardrobe in the most sustainable way.
Vegan leather is usually billed as the more sustainable alternative to leather, however not all vegan leather is as eco friendly as you might hope. Ioanna is the Founder of vegan leather bag brand Mashu. She gives us the low down on plant based textiles and creating a circular company.
Audrey Migot-Adholla is flying the flag for Kenyan design. Her company Yala Jewellery is proudly made in Africa and equally proud to be a B Certified Corporation. She tells us how she has created a company that puts the supply chain first.
We're back for the 2nd Series of Style with Substance and we're kicking off by talking about plastic free living. Sophie Rist is a passionate advocate for using less plastic and uses her brand Agnes LDN to support people on their journey to a plastic free life.
Bonus Episode - We are joined by Envvironmental Science student and sustainable fashion writer Livia van Heerde to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the fashion industry and what the future might look like.
On average we keep clothes for 2 years, but if we kept them just 9 months more, we would save a lot of energy, not to mention the planet. So how do we do this? Lucy spoke to Lucinda O'Connor, Founder of Clothes Doctor about caring for our clothes to make them last.
Thanks to Gen Z, thrifting is enjoying an exciting resurgence. It also poses an exciting and accessible solution to the problem of fashion fashion. Emma Slade Edmondson joins us for this weeks chat where we discuss COVID-19, privilege and why charity shopping has become cool.
Renting our wardrobes has grown in popularity in the last few years and is hailed by some as the answer to having a more sustainable wardrobe. But is renting really the future of fashion? We talk to Hurr Collective Co Founder Victoria Prew to find out more.
It seems easy to give to charity through buying clothes but some brands do it better than others. We chat to Oliver Tomalin, Founder of Love Brand & Co. about partnering with 1% For The Planet.
In Episode two we explore the human hands behind our wardrobes and the importance of preserving artisanal heritage. We speak to Lorna Watson, whose handbag brand Stelar is created exclusively in East Bali.
Recycling your clothes isn't as easy as we are led to believe. The truth is that due to a lack of infrastructure, most of what we recycle doesn't end up making new clothes. Riley Studios are a UK based brand that pledge to only use fabric that is currently available instead of creating new. We find out about recycling's dirty secrets and why it should only be used as a last resort.
A little taster of what's to come in series one of Style With Substance. We're excited to welcome fashion industry insiders to discuss greenwashing and all things sustainable fashion.
