“We truly believe in the power of fashion to present a pro-social message of inclusivity and positive identity." How's that for a vision statement? These are the words of Catherine Teatum and Rob Jones, AKA London fashion duo Teatum Jones.Catherine Teatum and Rob Jones, are the London creative partners behind Teatum Jones - an inclusive, though-provoking label challenging fashion’s norms. What role can fashion play in empowering women and girls? How can we modernise fashion and make it way more inclusive? How do we smash the idea that you have to look and be a certain way to qualify as beautiful, stylish, in fashion? How come fashion ignores disability - and keeps on getting away with it? Why do designers have a responsibility in this area, and how can they maximise their positive impact? How come fashion ignores disability - and keeps on getting away with it? Why do designers have a responsibility in this area, and how can they maximise their positive impact? In this lively, thought-provoking Episode, we address these thorny issues and more, and have a laugh while we're at it.Follow Clare on Instagram and Twitter. Find more podcasts and the shownotes at https://thewardrobecrisis.com/podcast/2018/12/18/podcast-ep-66-teatum-jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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