Explore every episode of the podcast Advance Copy
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| Casa Shop on Thoughtful Growth | 08 Mar 2024 | 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. Guests 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. Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Baserange on Growing a Healthy Company | 23 Mar 2023 | 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. Guests Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Advene on Direct to Consumer, Organic Awareness and Creating Value | 21 Apr 2022 | 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. This conversation is available to enjoy as a written piece on advance-copy.com. Share your thoughts on this story and join our community of independent thinkers in fashion on Instagram @Advance_Copy. Guest: Advene, Yijia Wang and Zi Xuan
Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| ORRIS on Trusting Traditions Over Trends | 21 Apr 2022 | 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.
Guest: Lani Le Berre and Kenneth Koo, ORRIS Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Lukhanyo Mdingi’s Spirit of Abundance | 12 Nov 2021 | 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. Guest: Lukhanyo Mdingi Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| ROWSE on Defying Industry Standards | 12 Nov 2021 | 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. Guests: Gabriela Salord and Nuria Val, ROWSE Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| CAES on Starting a Slow Fashion Brand | 12 Nov 2021 | 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. Guest: CAES, Helen de Kluiver Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Casa Balandra on Sharing Culture | 11 Aug 2021 | 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. Guest: Casa Balandra, Claudia and Isabella del Olmo, Cécile Denis Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| The Art of Decision-Making With Austin Austin | 11 Aug 2021 | 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. Guest: Austin Austin, Richard and Bessie Austin Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Arnsdorf on Relaunching With Greater Purpose | 11 Aug 2021 | 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.
Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Embodying All Parts of Self With Priyanka Kaul | 11 Aug 2021 | 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. Guest: Priyanka Kaul, Badaam Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Graanmarkt 13 on How to Stop Discounting Fashion | 09 Jun 2021 | 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 freed up both physical and mental space to question how one becomes a better retail business. Guest: Graanmarkt 13, Ilse Cornelissens Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| De-hierarchising Fashion Education With the Help of Mycelium Networks | 23 Mar 2023 | 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.
Guests Hanka van der Voet and Chet Bugter, ArtEZ University of the Arts Arnhem Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Making Sustainability Simple With Sonzai Studios | 11 Apr 2021 | 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. This conversation is available to enjoy as a written piece on advance-copy.com with specially commissioned imagery by Leif Prenzlau. Guest: Sonzai Studios, Celeste Tesoriero Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Designing Against Extinction With Mitchell Joachim | 11 Apr 2021 | 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.
Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| The Stories We Tell With SUKU Home | 11 Apr 2021 | 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. Guest: SUKU Home, Christine Lafian Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Partnerships and Regenerative Systems With Kristine Kim | 11 Apr 2021 | 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. Guest: Kristine Kim Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Après Ski on Letting Go of Expectations | 11 Apr 2021 | 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. Guest: Après Ski, Lucia Vergara Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Welcome to Advance Copy | 11 Apr 2021 | 00:01:21 | |
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. Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Palo Studios: A Community Haven | 23 Mar 2023 | 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. Guest: Cassie Rose Ebner, Palo Studios Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Muse on Personal Connections | 23 Mar 2023 | 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. Guest: Sarah Kourim, Muse
Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| St Rose on the Art of Conscious Fragrance | 01 Sep 2022 | 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. Guest: Belinda Smith, St Rose Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| In Delhi, NorBlack NorWhite Explore Heritage Crafts and Identity | 01 Sep 2022 | 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. This conversation is available to enjoy as a written piece on advance-copy.com. Share your thoughts on this story and join our community of independent thinkers in fashion on Instagram @Advance_Copy. Guest: Mriga Kapadiya and Amrit Kumar, NorBlack NorWhite Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Core Principles of a Holistic E-commerce Presence With Thalia Tserevegou | 01 Sep 2022 | 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. This conversation is available to enjoy as a written piece on advance-copy.com. Share your thoughts on this story and join our community of independent thinkers in fashion on Instagram @Advance_Copy. Guest: Thalia Tserevegou, TT CoLLECTIVE References: Advance Copy Episode 6, How to Withdraw from Discounting Fashion
Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| babaà on Honest Measures of Success | 01 Sep 2022 | 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. This conversation is available to enjoy as a written piece on advance-copy.com. Share your thoughts on this story and join our community of independent thinkers in fashion on Instagram @Advance_Copy. Guest: Marta Bahillo, babaà References: Violet Sessions podcast episode 23 with Marta Bahillo and Claire Ptak Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Desert Vintage on Intuitive Community-Building | 21 Apr 2022 | 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. Guest: Salima Boufelfel and Roberto Cowan, Desert Vintage Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Carmen Amsterdam a Fresh Perspective on Being Small | 05 Sep 2024 | 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. Welcome to Advance Copy: Post-production & editing: Mark Smith Music & post-production: Emmanuel Corre | |||
| Lee Mathews on Navigating an Independent Fashion Brand | 05 May 2025 | 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! 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 | 12 Oct 2025 | 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. Purchase the full workshop here. DESIGNED FOR:
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| Preview: Jess Hannah on Growth, Degrowth and "Honest Capitalism" | 10 Oct 2025 | 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.” Become a paid Apple Subscriber to enjoy the full conversation, Episode 28. Topics
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| P1. Natasha Mead on How Good Brands Only Reflect What’s True | 23 Oct 2025 | 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, J. Hannah, Anyone Girl, Moon Lists. In Part 1 of this conversation, we’ll learn about:
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