The Sustainable Fashion Wingman
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The Sustainable Nature of Vintage Fashion, with Mikey Caunter and Peekaboo Marketplace
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sustainable Material Innovation with Nicole Schram from Lenzing
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the cutting-edge world of material innovation with Nicole Schram, the Global Business Development Manager at Lenzing. Kn...
Exploring Sustainable Textiles, with Sustainable Textiles Consultant and Lecturer, Elsa May
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
From Fashion Buying to Sustainability Specialist, Career Spotlight with Natalie Binns
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In another episode in the Careers in Sustainability series, we talked with Natalie Binns, a fashion buyer turned sustainability consultant.Natalie tel...
A Pioneer of Second-hand Fashion, TRAID with Maria Chenoweth
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-han...
Creating Empathy in Circular Fashion, Revive with Teresa Carmona
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
A Supportive Space for Next-gen Sustainable Fashion Creatives at The Yard Atelier, with Caroline Herz
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Developing a Sustainable Fashion Career, with Joseph Mountain and the Future Fashion Fair
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the dynamic world of sustainable fashion careers with Joseph Mountain, a trailblazer who has swiftly risen in the indus...
Bringing Circularity to Cycling, Parietti with Paul Skevington
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Collaboration in Sustainable Sportswear, with Caroline Trend of De Ronde and Ben Atkinson of GoofyPro
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, foun...
A Better Bag for a Better World, Parker Clay with Ian Bentley
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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-bas...
A Sustainability Icon; an eco-conversation with Marci Zaroff from YESand
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the world of sustainable fashion with Marci Zaroff, a pioneer who introduced the term "eco-fashion" in the 1990s...
Kid’s Shoes Designed to Last, by Zig + Star, with Ali McAleavy
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss sustainability in children's footwear with Ali McAleavy, the founder of Zig + Star.Ali shares with us the inspiration...
Find Sustainable Fashion Alternatives easier by SHADY.CLUB, with Fatimah El-Rashid
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One thing we often hear from consumers is the difficulty in finding sustainable alternatives when shopping for clothes.In this episode, we’re talkin...
Helping Brands Make Great Product, Sustainably, by The Good Factory, with Samantha Taylor
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to sports and performance wear, making products in a sustainably conscious way brings unique challenges. Not just apparel that looks goo...
Sustainable by Design, On-demand Luxury by 1 Atelier, with Stephanie Sarka
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 cons...
Sustainability in Careers, with Sustainable Coordinator Harriet Gardiner
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with another interview in the Sustainability in Careers series. This time, we hear from Harriet Gardiner, Sustainable Coordinator for a l...
The Sustainable Fashion School and Enkel, with Lydia Brearley
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As sustainability becomes more and more the expectation of consumers and businesses look to embed it in their strategies, there’s greater demand for...
Are you wearing seaweed? Inland Sea, with Adam Costello
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 C...
Popups and Deadstock Fabric, Consciously Made Joy by eluroom, with Rebecca Rodden
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Can Ethical Fashion be Affordable? by Yes Friends, with Sam Mabley
05 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Sustainability in Careers: with Fashion Design Director, Lisa McAlinden
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 are...
The Ecological Emporium, by Neem & Vyn, With Nick Reed and Stefan Mathys
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode was recorded live at the Ecological Emporium. The brainchild of Neem London’s Founder, Nick Reed, our previous episode guest. Alon...
Climate Conscious Clothing for the Gen X Man by Neem, with Nick Reed
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talked with Nick Reed, Founder of the Climate Conscious menswear brand, Neem.As former Buying Director of established men's w...
The Gen Z Consumer and Sustainable Fashion, by FASSION, with Billy Butt
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Circular Designed Workwear, by Re_threads, with Liz McGreevy
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with Liz McGreevy, one of the founders of Re_Threads to talk about circular design and sustainable workwear.Liz provides an insight into ...
Premium Fashion Resale by Positive Retail, with Anna Woods
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s often said that most sustainable clothes are those already in your wardrobe, but what about in someone else’s wardrobe?We’re talking resale...
How to Launch a Sustainable Fashion Brand, with Factory45’s Shannon Lohr
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Building a sustainable and ethical fashion brand comes with challenges that need to be carefully considered from the start.Fortunately, there is help ...
Top to Toes Ethical Clothes; Dressing Your Kids More Sustainably, by My Little Green Wardrobe, With Lucy Todd
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one thing to dress and shop sustainably as an adult, but when it comes to our little ones, it can be a little more challenging.Although there a...
London’s Go-To Sustainable Fashion Boutique, Pop London, with Shazia Saleem
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pop London is a relatively new and small, clothes boutique, yet was hailed by Conde Nast as London’s only sustainable fashion destination boutique.S...
Buy Well, Mend, and Extend Your Clothing, by Comhla, with Lucie Harrild
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We showcase a lot of brands on the podcast that help you shop more sustainably, but a large part of sustainable fashion involves extending the life of...
A Mission to End Textile Waste, a Circular Solution by The R Collective, with Christina Dean
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It may be hard to know the exact extent of textile waste produced by the fashion industry but there’s no doubt that it’s an issue of great concern...
Ethically and Sustainably Sourced Artisanal Lifestyle by Ethiqana, with Arshad Khalid
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we caught up with Arshad Khalid, the Founder of the social enterprise, Ethiqana.With the goal of supporting global artisans and commu...
How a Malawi Charity Grew into a Renowned, Responsible Fashion Brand, Mayamiko with Paola Masperi
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We caught up with Paola Masperi, CEO and Founder of the award-winning brand, Mayamiko, to find out how the brand has grown to support the Mayamiko Tru...
The Sustainable Development Goals and their relation to the Fashion Industry, with Kerry Bannigan and Helena Mansell-Stopher
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve started the New Year and Season 3’s launch with an informative look at the Sustainable Development Goals; how they can and are guiding the f...
Sustainable Transparency for the Consumer by Brand Conscience, with Carrie Lomas
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to fashion, consumers are rarely given the information they need to make responsible choices. Well, that’s changing.We talk to Carrie ...
From Seatbelts to Bags, recycled for kindness by Belo, with Charlotte Bingham-Wallis
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will you be carrying kindness in your next bag? Well, we got to talk to Charlottle Bingham-Wallis in this episode, Founder and Managing Director of ac...
Tackling Workwear Waste by Project Plan B, with Andy Moulding
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know workwear presents a significant challenge to sustainability and textile waste?We found out more about the extent of this challenge and ho...
Sustainability as Standard by Finisterre, with Product Director, Debbie Luffman
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finisterre is an outdoor lifestyle brand renowned for its sustainable and ethical approach to apparel. The brand’s Product Director, Debbie Luffman,...
Circular Fashion by Fanfare Label with Esther Knight
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talked with Esther Knight, Founder and CEO of the brand, Fanfare Label.Esther has worked in the fashion industry for over 12 years...
Buy Goods that do Good: Dayrize, The Ethical Online Marketplace, with Marta Kołodziejczak
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Great sustainable products are really difficult to find”, Marta Kołodziejczak from e-commerce marketplace, Dayrize tells us.Hear how Dayrize, a ...
Cleaning Up Fashion, with Fashion Roundtable’s Tamara Cincik
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we hear from Fashion Roundtable’s CEO, Tamar Cincik to find out more about their “Cleaning Up Fashion” report developed in conju...
Methodologies and Greenwashing in Sustainable Fashion with Laura Gibson
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a very complex subject like sustainability in fashion, we hear numerous terms and methodologies, many of which can be confusing.So, in this episode...
Empowering Womanhood, Community, and the Planet by Lora Gene, with Lora Nikolaeva
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have a fascinating and empowering talk with Lora Nikolaeva, Founder and creative mind behind Lora Gene, the label on a mission to ...
In Conversation with Sustainable Design Director, Patrick McDowell
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Launching season two, we got to talk with Patrick McDowell, the fast, growing name in Sustainable Design. Collaborating with the likes of Converse, Sw...
From Bottle to Boardshort - Rizcycling with Riz and Alistair Murrell
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Co-Founder and Sustainability Director of Riz Boardshorts, Alistair Murrell about the sustainable approach of the brand. It was interes...
Better Businesses by B-Corp Certification, with Ben Berger
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the growing trend of the consumer leaning towards responsible brands and talent seeking purpose-driven employers, B-Corp is a certification busin...
From Ireland with Love: Handmade Slow Fashion by HannahMaria Shanahan
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sebastian talks with Hannah Maria Shanahan about her move from a long family history in agriculture to her venture into fashion.Now the founder of her...
Where Does It Come From? With Jo Salter
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We got to talk with The Ethical Fashion Buddy, Jo Salter in this episode. Founder of the ethically-focused brand, “Where Does It Come From?”, Jo t...
Low-Carbon Casualwear by altid, with Josh Carpenter
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talked to the founder of a start-up brand whose mission is to tackle the climate crisis by offering a carbon-neutral alternative t...
Australian Sustainable Fashion from Pure Pod, with Kelli Donovan
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From the hustle and bustle of corporate Australian fashion to yoga teaching in Byron Bay, we caught up with now founder of the sustainably focused fas...
Circular Earth: Sustainability Coaching with Rachel Kan
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talked to Rachel Sheila Kan in today’s episode, founder of Sustainability Consultancy, Circular Earth.Many businesses have good intentions of bei...
“Are you a Love Hero?” asks Joshua Scacheri
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we got to talk with Joshua Scacheri about his new planet-positive brand, Love Hero and his entry on the Amazon fashion show, Making t...
ULU’s eco-swim and surfwear with Juliet Shepherd
30 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our second episode, we talk to Juliet Shepherd, Founder of sustainable Swim and Surfwear start-up, ULU.As difficult as it is to start a brand in fa...
Ryan Shannon and sustainable activewear Bamboo Clothing
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the launch episode of The Sustainable Fashion Wingman. In this first episode, we jump into discussion with the ever-growing sustainable-act...