OEKO-TEX®, green chemistry & navigating the nuances of product labels

Ben Mead is the Managing Director of Hohenstein Institute USA. One of the founding members of the OEKO-TEX® Association, Ben serves as the company’s liaison with government agencies, industry collaborations and trade associations.

Materials, People, Transparency, Planet, Manufacturing, Season 5Kestrel JenkinsJune 1, 2021EPISODE 237Comment

Rethinking upcycling, questioning trends & reimagining what "seasons" mean

Lottie Bertello is the founder and designer of LOTI, an Upcycling Design Studio recently launched in 2021.

People, Industry Insiders, Manufacturing, Style, Waste, Circular Economy, Materials, Reuse, Season 5Kestrel JenkinsMay 11, 2021EPISODE 234Comment

Sensible shoes and resisting mindless consumption & markdowns

Katherine Theobalds is the founder and creative director at Zou Xou shoes, a slow fashion footwear brand, made in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

People, Industry Insiders, Manufacturing, Style, Waste, Craft, Season 5Kestrel JenkinsMay 4, 2021EPISODE 233Comment

The nuances of “influence” today, splashing color across ethical fashion & Living In COLOR(ISM)

Kara Fabella is an ethical fashion advocate, digital creator and stylist - known as @theFlippside on Instagram.

Planet, People, Circular Economy, Industry Insiders, Manufacturing, Materials, Style, Waste, Craft, Season 5Kestrel JenkinsApril 27, 2021EPISODE 232Comment

Modern shoe repair & reframing our understanding of the sneaker lifespan

Lauren Tanaka-Fortune and Rory Fortune are the cofounders of Goods & Services, a modern repair shop in Los Angeles, that specializes in sneaker repair.

Planet, People, Circular Economy, Industry Insiders, Manufacturing, Materials, Style, Waste, Craft, Season 5Kestrel JenkinsApril 20, 2021EPISODE 231Comment

Kindness & planting the early seeds for Conscious Chatter

Matty Hickey is the founder of Be Kind Vibes, a social impact brand that creates ethically-made goods that inspire love & compassion for each other and our natural world.

Planet, People, Style, Transparency, Storytelling, Manufacturing, Season 5Kestrel JenkinsMarch 9, 2021EPISODE 226Comment

“You Are On Native Land” & the importance of leading with storytelling

Chantel Keiko Ricks, the Distribution Manager & Sustainability Lead at Urban Native Era, who specialize in clothing design and content to increase the visibility of Indigenous Peoples.

Planet, People, Style, Transparency, Storytelling, Manufacturing, Season 5Kestrel JenkinsMarch 3, 2021EPISODE 225Comment

Approaching fashion with an environmental science lens

Gina Stovall is the founder and designer behind Two Days Off, an independently, woman-owned and operated lifestyle brand that makes garments designed for longevity.