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The Sustainable Fashion Wingman

Jaymes Byron Talent

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Frequency: 1 episode/24d. Total Eps: 55

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.

We bring you insights from the world of responsible fashion regularly, so please subscribe, leave a review, and invite your friends.

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From Fashion Buying to Sustainability Specialist, Career Spotlight with Natalie Binns

Season 6 · Episode 52

mardi 12 novembre 2024 • Duration 46:12

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 now supporting businesses with their sustainability goals. We hear how the buying function has changed and what it needs to do to incorporate sustainable practices.

With expertise in buying and sourcing, Natalie also provides lectures in sustainable fashion and in this episode, we hear advice on how students and anyone interested, can transition into a sustainable role within the industry.

Want to learn more about Natalie's work, or engage with her to help your business’s sustainable sourcing strategy, you can connect on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliebinns/

We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen.

Connect with me on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sebastianvolney
Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/jaymesbyrontalent
Follow us for jobs and news in sustainable fashion at https://www.linkedin.com/company/jaymesbyrontalent/

A Pioneer of Second-hand Fashion, TRAID with Maria Chenoweth

Season 6 · Episode 51

dimanche 15 septembre 2024 • Duration 46:00

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 second-hand charity TRAID. With a dozen stores found on London's high streets, TRAID offers an alternative and more sustainable way to dress.

With the 25th anniversary, hear how TRAID is going from strength to strength, launching new initiatives and giving consumers even more ways to shop sustainably. Listen in an learn how you get in TRAID’s Closet Clear-out Challenge!

Learn more about TRAIDE at https://traid.org.uk/

If you’d like to pop down to the Granary Square Classic Car Boot Sale on the 28th September, 10 am to 6 pm (2024), learn more here

https://www.citizenticket.com/events/hemingwaydesign/the-classic-car-boot-sale-2/

And check out the Charity Supermarket in Brent Cross and find out more about that here https://www.hemingwaydesign.co.uk/projects/charity-super-mkt

We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen.

Find Sustainable Fashion Alternatives easier by SHADY.CLUB, with Fatimah El-Rashid

Season 5 · Episode 42

dimanche 16 juillet 2023 • Duration 22:57

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/

We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen.

Helping Brands Make Great Product, Sustainably, by The Good Factory, with Samantha Taylor

Season 5 · Episode 41

mardi 13 juin 2023 • Duration 56:55

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/

We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen.

Sustainable by Design, On-demand Luxury by 1 Atelier, with Stephanie Sarka

Season 4 · Episode 40

lundi 1 mai 2023 • Duration 36:51

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/

We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen.

Sustainability in Careers, with Sustainable Coordinator Harriet Gardiner

Season 4 · Episode 39

dimanche 23 avril 2023 • Duration 20:56

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.

We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen.

The Sustainable Fashion School and Enkel, with Lydia Brearley

Season 4 · Episode 38

mercredi 12 avril 2023 • Duration 32:13

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-school

And connect with Lydia on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-brearley-0a127737/

We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen.

Are you wearing seaweed? Inland Sea, with Adam Costello

Season 4 · Episode 37

lundi 3 avril 2023 • Duration 47:55

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/

We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen.

Popups and Deadstock Fabric, Consciously Made Joy by eluroom, with Rebecca Rodden

dimanche 5 mars 2023 • Duration 35:22

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_/

We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen.

Can Ethical Fashion be Affordable? by Yes Friends, with Sam Mabley

Season 4 · Episode 35

dimanche 5 février 2023 • Duration 23:31

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/

We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen.