The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Technical and general information from the podcast's RSS feed.

The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne

Michelle Alleyne

Arts

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 35

The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne

🎙 Where fashion meets its conscience—and gets a glow-up.

Welcome to The Ethical Stitch, the unapologetically bold podcast unraveling the truth behind what we wear—and how it's made. Hosted by fashion sustainability expert and industry insider Michelle Alleyne, this weekly series exposes the hidden cost of fast fashion while spotlighting the changemakers, designers, and disruptors who are reshaping style with purpose.

From her front-row seat as a professor at Parsons and FIT to the factory floors of global production hubs, Michelle brings two decades of unfiltered insight, real talk, and solution-focused conversations. Whether you're a curious consumer or a fashion industry insider, this podcast is your go-to for smarter style choices, ethical design thinking, and jaw-dropping truths the labels won't tell you.

🔥 Expect hot takes like:

— “No more polyester.”
— “Stop calling it vegan leather.”
— “Why aren’t your fave designers doing better?”

Plus: actionable tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and interviews with the innovators making sustainability sexy.

If you care about the planet and your closet, pull up a chair.
New episodes drop every week. Follow @michellealleyneofficial and visit michellealleyne.com to learn more.

Because in the future of fashion, ethics aren’t optional—they’re iconic.

Read moreCollapse

Site

RSS

Apple

Data updated on 04/07/2026

Recent rankings

Latest chart positions across Apple Podcasts and Spotify rankings.

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

No recent rankings available

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

Links found in episode descriptions and other podcasts that share them.

See all

http://michellealleyne.com/
15 shares

RSS feed quality and score

Technical evaluation of the podcast's RSS feed quality and structure.

See all

RSS feed quality

To improve

Score global : 68%

Publication history

Monthly episode publishing history over the past years.

Year

Latest published episodes

Recent episodes with titles, durations, and descriptions.

See all

From Waste to Resource: Yayra Agbofah's Mission

Season 1 · Episode 13

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 • Duration 33:32

In this episode of Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne engages with Yayra Agbofah, founder of The Revival, a movement in Ghana focused on transforming textile waste into valuable resources. They discuss the impact of fast fashion on local communities, the importance of education and collaboration in sustainability, and share inspiring stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed through upcycling initiatives. The conversation emphasizes the need for accountability from fashion brands and encourages listeners to support sustainable practices.

Takeaways

The fashion industry is facing a significant waste crisis, particularly in Ghana.
Yayra Agbofah's work focuses on community-driven solutions to textile waste.
Education is crucial in shifting mindsets about fashion and sustainability.
Upcycling can transform discarded clothing into valuable resources.
Individual stories highlight the positive impact of sustainable practices on lives.
Collaboration is essential for creating meaningful change in the fashion industry.
Fast fashion contributes to waste colonialism, impacting local economies.
Consumers can advocate for sustainable practices and support responsible brands.
The Revival has diverted over seven million garments from landfills.
Real change in fashion starts with community involvement and responsibility.

🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

Follow us for more threads of truth:
📱 Instagram: @theethicalstitch | @michellealleyneofficial
🌍 Website: michellealleyne.com

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.
Stay smart. Stay stylish. Stay stitched in.

Read moreCollapse

Threads of Change: Tsui Yuen-Pappas on Designing a Sustainable Future

Season 1 · Episode 12

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration 32:33

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with special guest Tsui Yuen-Pappas for a thought-provoking conversation on the evolution of manufacturing and the urgent need for sustainability in fashion. Drawing on her extensive industry experience, Tsui explores the groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of eco-friendly fabrics, from biodegradable materials to scalable, responsible production methods. Together, they unpack the realities of fast fashion, the role of certifications, and the power of collaboration to drive systemic change. With clarity and candor, Tsui underscores how intentional choices in sourcing and manufacturing can create a lasting, positive impact on both the planet and the people who make our clothes.

Takeaways

Tsui Yuen-Pappas has a rich background in the fashion industry, growing up in manufacturing.
Innovations in functional fabrics can significantly impact sustainability.
Eco-friendly products like Chloris and Bolina are game changers in the industry.
Scalability remains a challenge for many sustainable innovations.
Biodegradable fibers like Smell this offer promising solutions to plastic pollution.
Public perception and demand are crucial for the success of bio-based fibers.
Transitioning from design to sourcing can enhance understanding of manufacturing processes.
Fast fashion poses significant ethical and environmental challenges.
Mechanical recycling requires investment and innovation to be effective.
Certifications are essential to combat greenwashing in the industry.

🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

Follow us for more threads of truth:
📱 Instagram: @theethicalstitch | @michellealleyneofficial
🌍 Website: michellealleyne.com

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.Stay smart. Stay stylish. Stay stitched in.

Tiny Threads, Big Impact: Rethinking Kids Fashion with Dinie Van Den Heuvel

Season 1 · Episode 11

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 • Duration 37:37

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne engages with Dinie Van Den Heuvel, co-founder of Infantium Victoria, a children's fashion brand focused on sustainability. They discuss the importance of storytelling in fashion, the challenges of creating vegan and organic clothing, and the responsibility of designers in the industry. Dinie shares insights from her experiences at the Global Fashion Summit, her approach to sustainability in kids' fashion, and the need for a comprehensive overhaul of fashion education to embed sustainability as a foundational principle. The conversation emphasizes the importance of collaboration, creativity, and ethical practices in shaping the future of fashion.

You can follow Dinie by using the links below:

www.InfantiumVictoria.com,

www.dinievandenheuvel.com

🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

Follow us for more threads of truth:
📱 Instagram: @theethicalstitch | @michellealleyneofficial
🌍 Website: michellealleyne.com

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.
Stay smart. Stay stylish. Stay stitched in.

Read moreCollapse

Tech, Truth, and Transformation: Rethinking Fashion with Muchaneta Ten Napel

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 • Duration 38:52

In this engaging conversation, Michelle Alleyne and Muchaneta Ten Napel explore the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and technology. They discuss the importance of accountability in the fashion industry, the role of policy in driving change, and the need for collaboration over competition. Muchaneta shares insights from her experiences at the Global Fashion Summit and her work with LVMH, emphasizing the importance of understanding consumer behavior and the potential of AI in fashion. The discussion also highlights the significance of educating the next generation of fashion leaders and reframing waste as an asset for the Global South.

Takeaways

The fashion industry needs to shift from a 'me' to a 'we' mentality.
Accountability is crucial for progress in sustainability.
Fashion waste should be reframed as an asset, not a burden.
Collaboration among brands is essential for industry-wide change.
Progress is more important than perfection in sustainability efforts.
Consumer behavior varies significantly across different regions.
AI and technology can enhance the fashion industry but come with ethical responsibilities.
Education is key for the next generation of fashion leaders.
Legislation can drive significant change in the fashion industry.
The Global South plays a vital role in the fashion supply chain.

Sound Bites

"We need to send better clothes."
"Waste in fashion can be an asset."
"It's about progression, not perfection."

🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

Follow us for more threads of truth:
📱 Instagram: @theethicalstitch | @michellealleyneofficial
🌍 Website: michellealleyne.com

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.
Stay smart. Stay stylish. Stay stitched in.

Unraveling the American Thread: A Stitch in Our Social Fabric

Season 1 · Episode 9

Friday, July 4, 2025 • Duration 11:56

This week on The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne speaks straight from the heart in a powerful July 4th edition that reexamines what freedom really looks like in America today.

With raw honesty, Michelle reflects on the current political climate, recent policy shifts, and how they’re impacting real people—including her own family. This isn’t about party lines—it’s about people. And in a time when division feels louder than unity, she challenges us to return to compassion as our most radical act.

Tying personal truth to professional purpose, Michelle explores how fashion—like society—must choose empathy over aesthetics. From holding sneaker giants accountable to demanding sustainability in design education, she calls on creatives and consumers alike to lead with integrity.

This episode is more than commentary—it’s a heartfelt call to action.
Because when the seams of society are splitting, compassion is the thread that can still hold us together.

Takeaways

She expresses concern over current socio-political issues affecting vulnerable communities.
The importance of sustainability in fashion is emphasized, questioning major brands' commitment.
Michelle advocates for embedding sustainability in design education for future generations.
She highlights the role of empathy in fashion design and its impact on the future.
The episode celebrates caregivers and their vital role in society.
Michelle calls for a collective effort to prioritize compassion over profit.
She stresses that life is precious and should be lived with purpose.
The conversation encourages listeners to reconnect with their values and community.
Michelle concludes with a reminder that compassion is a powerful force for change.

🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

Soft Revolution: Chloe Grant’s Mission for Ethical Intimates

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 • Duration 29:16

Soft Revolution: Chloe Grant’s Mission for Ethical Intimates

🧵 Episode Summary

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with fashion disruptor and eco-intimates designer Chloe Grant to unzip the layered world of ethical lingerie and sustainable swimwear.

Together, they thread through the real talk behind greenwashing, textile waste, and the tiny culprits—microplastics—hiding in your underwear drawer. From natural fibers to designing for disassembly, Chloe breaks down how thoughtful design can be sensual, supportive, and sustainable.

More than just a conversation about what we wear underneath, this episode challenges us to rethink the entire fashion industry from the inside out—inviting us to buy better, dress smarter, and embrace conscious design without sacrificing allure.

🧷 Episode Keywords:

sustainable fashion, ethical fashion, lingerie, swimwear, Chloe Grant, textile waste, microplastics, eco-friendly materials, fashion industry, conscious design

🔑 Takeaways

Sustainability can be both beautiful and functional.
The intimate apparel industry faces unique sustainability challenges.
Redefining fashion means focusing on personal style, not just trends.
Education is key for both consumers and designers in sustainable fashion.
Natural fibers are essential for intimate apparel.
Greenwashing is prevalent in the fashion industry; consumers must be aware.
Local initiatives can have a global impact on sustainability.
Designing for disassembly is crucial for future sustainability.
Technological advances are making sustainable materials more accessible.
Every purchase is a reflection of our values and choices.

🔊 Sound Bites:

“Sustainability can be soft and sharp.”
“Designing for disassembly is crucial.”
“We need to educate the consumer.”

Couture with a Conscience: Moon Chang’s Planet-First Aesthetic

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 • Duration 28:39

🎙️ Episode 7 – Couture with a Conscience: Moon Chang’s Planet-First Aesthetic

This week, The Ethical Stitch spotlights a truly provocative voice in sustainable luxury fashion: designer Moon Chang, the mind behind the fashion label Moon Chang NY.

From developing designs for NASA (yes, that NASA) to crafting genderless faux-fur couture that challenges everything we know about fashion, Moon is shaking up the industry with bold storytelling and a conscience-first mindset. Her work is raw, sculptural, emotional—and always rooted in sustainability.

Moon opens up about the deeper layers of her creative process, including the unexpected muse who’s been at her side for it all: her male black bulldog, a symbol of resilience, softness, and style in her evolving narrative.

In this episode, we explore:
♻️ What sustainability looks like when you don’t play it safe
🐾 How her bulldog sparked an entire luxury petwear movement
🪐 Collaborating with NASA on forward-thinking fashion innovation
🧵 The role of grief, empathy, and ethics in design
❌ Why Moon refuses to compromise between fantasy and function

Moon Chang isn’t just dressing the future—she’s designing it with radical transparency, next-gen textiles, and a commitment to pushing couture out of its comfort zone.

🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

Follow us for more threads of truth:
📱 Instagram: @theethicalstitch | @michellealleyneofficial
🌍 Website: michellealleyne.com

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.
Stay smart. Stay stylish. Stay stitched in.

Read moreCollapse

Barriers, Bridges & Bold Moves with Michelle Alleyne

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 • Duration 10:05

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne shares her excitement about attending the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen. She discusses the importance of sustainability in fashion, the themes of the summit, and her intention to bring back actionable insights for her listeners. The conversation emphasizes the need for collective action, innovation, and the urgency of addressing climate change and labor equity in the fashion industry.

Takeaways

Fashion meets integrity and style gets a conscience.
The theme of the Global Fashion Summit is Barriers and Bridges.
The tension between regulation and innovation is huge.
We want to design a new world where fashion makes a difference.
The summit is about creating roadmaps and frameworks for change.
Sustainability doesn't live in theory; it lives in our choices.
The time for transformation in fashion is now.
Collective action is essential for the future of fashion.
Barriers can become bridges in the fashion industry.
The revolution in fashion starts with awareness.

Titles

Navigating Ethical Fashion

Sound Bites

"I want action items. I want solutions."
"The time is now for transformation."

🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

Follow us for more threads of truth:
📱 Instagram: @theethicalstitch | @michellealleyneofficial
🌍 Website: michellealleyne.com

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.
Stay smart. Stay stylish. Stay stitched in.

Designing With a Conscience: Casey Dworkin Unpacks It All

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 • Duration 25:38

In this conversation of The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne, Casey Dworkin discusses the complexities of creating sustainable fashion, emphasizing the importance of material choices, transparency in design, and the need for a paradigm shift in how sustainability is perceived in the industry. Dworkin shares insights on navigating the challenges of sustainable product design, the significance of next-gen materials, and the role of transparency in building consumer trust. The discussion highlights the importance of intention in fashion and celebrates change agents who are making a difference in the industry.

Takeaways

Creating sustainable fashion involves balancing aesthetics and environmental impact.
Material choices significantly affect a product's sustainability and marketability.
Biodegradability is not the sole metric for evaluating materials in fashion.
Designing for disassembly can simplify recycling and reduce waste.
Transparency in the design process builds consumer trust and accountability.
Sustainability should be integrated into the core of a brand, not just a marketing tactic.
The fashion industry needs to shift perceptions about the value of products.
Collaboration and curiosity are essential for innovation in material science.
Next-gen materials are crucial for reducing the environmental impact of fashion.
Intention behind design choices is becoming the new luxury in fashion.

Sound Bites

"It's a stressful game."
"We need perceptions to shift."
"Intention is the new luxury."

🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

Follow us for more threads of truth:
📱 Instagram: @theethicalstitch | @michellealleyneofficial
🌍 Website: michellealleyne.com

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.
Stay smart. Stay stylish. Stay stitched in.

Vintage, Vision, and the Valenti Way: A Conversation with Keni Valenti

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 • Duration 31:32

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne sits down with fashion archivist, creative force, and vintage vanguard Keni Valenti—a man who doesn’t just wear history, he preserves it.

From thrift-store treasure hunts in his youth to becoming an unexpected fashion designer, Keni takes us on a journey through the vibrant lanes of vintage fashion, sustainability, and cultural storytelling. With raw honesty and sharp insight, he breaks down how fast fashion disconnected us from our roots—and why vintage is more than just a trend, it’s a form of resistance.

They unpack it all:
🎙️ Why your grandma’s closet might hold more wisdom than a runway
♻️ The role of storytelling in making fashion sustainable
🧵 How fashion became therapy—and why it still can be
📱 The double-edged sword of technology in fashion's future
🔥 The real talk on quality, originality, and what it means to be a designer in today’s chaotic climate

Keni doesn’t just drop names—he drops wisdom, weaving in the lessons of fashion’s greats while urging new designers to go beyond the algorithm. If you’ve ever felt like clothes were more than fabric—or that the past holds the key to the future—this one's for you.

🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

Follow us for more threads of truth:
📱 Instagram: @theethicalstitch | @michellealleyneofficial
🌍 Website: michellealleyne.com

🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.
Stay smart. Stay stylish. Stay stitched in.

🌿 The Ethical Stitch
Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Recent rankings

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

RSS feed quality and score

Publication history

Latest published episodes

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne – Details, episodes & analysis

Podcast details

Recent rankings

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Shared links between episodes and podcasts

Other1

RSS feed quality and score

Publication history

Latest published episodes

Similar podcasts and content

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Related Shows Based on Content Similarities

Other1