This episode is Part Two of the mini-series, Fibers Fashioned From Nature. Today we discuss how apple and coffee based fabrics are made in granular and scientific detail. Part one of the series covered mycelium and the lotus plant. We’re also asking for help! Send a donation to help families and individuals affected in Gaza! DONATE WHAT YOU CAN. - Podcast Host: Cris Herrera

This is part one of Fibers Fashioned From Nature. Today we’ll be covering Mycellium and the Lotus Flower. While all of these materials come from nature, the way in which they arrive at the place of fashion are varied, some get there with the help of modern techology and science, while others require percise craftmenship that has been passed on through generations. So buckle up, and let’s dive into the world of Fibers Fashioned From Nature.

We're joined by Kristina Urquhart from the Vintage Seeker to discuss the pros and cons of the secondhand fashion market and how it can not only repurpose current fashion waste, but be an igniting force of innovation for the fashion industry. Listen to The Pros and Cons of Secondhand Fashion with The Vintage Seaker on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

Learn about core issues in the fashion education system that are hindering industry progress, fashion sustainability and innovation. We also cover unsustainable teaching practices, outdated teaching methods, over-packed curriculums and more. We also discuss solutions that could revolutionize the way fashion is taught and consequently produced in a way that nurtures innovation and sustainability.

Learn about the power of positivity in creating systematic change in the fashion industry. In this episode we talk about how to address the issues in fashion by inspiring action from a place of positivity, excitement and joy, and discover how we might create a fashion industry that thrives on change.

This episode covers some of the important work the Changing Markets Foundation has been doing with their latest campaign: greenwash.com. We talk about the need for legislative action and brand accountability in fashion, as well as ways you can get involved in leading this change. We also discuss major industry developments, lawsuit and discuss how campaigning is connected to legal accountability.

Join us for a joyful chat about self-expression, inclusivity and building a sustainable fashion brand using deadstock with Oge Ajibe & Cris Herrera.

In this episode, we expand on what neuromarketing/consumer neuroscience is and how it connects to fashion. We also point out why it's an important tool for shifting the fashion industry from the inside out.

In this insightful episode, Hannes Schoenegger, the CEO and Co-Founder of Bananatex® and QWSTION shares his insight on what the future of fashion could look like and what changes we need to see to get there. We also discussed the amazing capabilities of Bananatex® fabrics, the world's first biodegradable waterproof fabric made from banana plants. This fibre is not only biodegradable, but it's also fully circular. Scroll to the end for a video on the journey of this fabric, from cultivation to production and everything in between.