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Podcast: Conscious Chatter interviews Farai Simoyi

In this episode, Conscious Chatter has interviewed Farai Simoyi, founder of lifestyle brand The Narativ. Recognisable from her stint on Next in Fashion, Simoyi has discussed her work elevating global artisans and designers through The Narativ. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious Chatter via Libsyn Photo credit: Conscious Chatter

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Podcast: CEO of Thrilling, Shilla Kim-Parker on the digitization of secondhand

In this episode, Conscious Chatter discusses the digitization of secondhand with the CEO of online vintage marketplace Thrilling, Shilla Kim-Parker. "We put a lot of thought into - how do we present vintage and secondhand, because I don't want secondhand to be thought of as a lesser, marginalized shopping experience. The goal is to get everyone...

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Video: A conversation with Gee's Bend Quilter Mary Margaret Pettway and Greg Lauren

In this episode, Conscious Chatter has interviewed Gee's Bend Quilter Mary Margaret Pettway and designer Greg Lauren. They discussed the collaboration between the Gee's Bend Quilters and Greg Lauren, called "Beloved Patches of Orange", how the Gee's Bend Quilters have always been inherently sustainable, and the history and legacy of Gee's Bend....

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Podcast: Conscious Chatter interviews Politically In Fashion founder, Hilary Jochmans

In this episode, Conscious Chatter interviewed Hilary Jochmans and discussed her call for a fashion czar in the US government. Jochmans elaborated on the need for regulations within fashion, and how having an advocate for the fashion industry in the government can help amplify current issues. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious...

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Podcast: Conscious Chatter examines genderless fashion with Isiah Magsino

In this episode, Conscious Chatter interviewed fashion writer Isiah Magsino and examined the current trend of genderless fashion. They also discussed the importance of paying respect to the LGBTQ+ community, and the nuances within fashion's recent obsession with genderless clothing. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious Chatter via...

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Podcast: Conscious Chatter interviews CiscoSews founder Francisco Diaz

In this episode, Conscious Chatter interviewed founder of CiscoSews Francisco Diaz about non binary fashion and upcycling. Diaz discussed what non binary fashion meant to them, and also explained their upcycling process. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious Chatter via Libsyn Photo credit: Conscious Chatter

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Podcast: Conscious Chatter discusses fashion as a way to reclaim culture

In this episode, Conscious Chatter spoke to fashion and style writer at Vogue, Christian Allaire, and discussed how his Indigenous Ojibwe heritage influenced his personal aesthetic and writing. Allaire also discussed his book, 'The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures' and the history and meaning behind...

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Podcast: Conscious Chatter interviews founder Nia Thomas

In this episode, Conscious Chatter has interviewed the founder and designer of her eponymous fashion label, Nia Thomas, about her brand and being respectful of the planet. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious Chatter via LIbsyn Photo credit: Conscious Chatter

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Podcast: Conscious Chatter interviews founder Akilah Stewart

In this episode, Conscious Chatter has interviewed Akilah Stewart, the founder of the creative waste management company, Fatra, which creates luxury handbags from recycled fabrics and plastics. Listen to the podcast below.

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Podcast: Conscious Chatter speaks to sustainable fashion influencers

In this episode, Conscious Chatter speaks to sustainable fashion influencers Gabby Masuda Ambata and Jazmine Rogers about growing a following on social media. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious Chatter via Libsyn

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Podcast: Conscious Chatter discusses fashion label certifications

In this episode, Conscious Chatter has spoken to the managing director of Hohenstein Institute USA and one of the founding members of the OEKO-TEX® Association, Ben Mead, about working in chemistry and textiles to produce labels. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious Chatter via Libysn

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Podcast: Conscious Chatter speaks to designer Mikaela Clark

In this episode, Conscious Chatter speaks to visual artist and designer Mikaela Clark from the handpainted and upcycled fashion brand Hansel about the brand's recent collaboration with Urban Renewal. Listen to the podcast below. Source: Conscious Chatter via Libsyn