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19: Suta – Woven Uninterrupted Simplicity

February 18, 2020 aviyer2000 00:32:52 0 Comments

We talk with co-founders Sujata and Taniya (Su and Ta) who decided to quit their well-paying jobs and put their hearts and souls into spreading love through traditional hand-woven sarees. They have a family of 1400 weavers. The process of weaving every saree is a celebration of centuries of tradition and the authenticity of Indian arts. Suta strives to preserve the art of generational craftsman, guaranteeing them a living wage and bringing their products to the urban markets. Learn about their journey in this episode.

Impact

19: Suta - Woven Uninterrupted Simplicity

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16: Outerknown – For Earth and For Planet

January 28, 2020 aviyer2000 00:30:42 0 Comments

We talk to Megan Stoneburner Aseem, Director of Sustainability and Sourcing at Outerknown. At Outerknown every decision is made with the highest regard for the hands that build our clothes and the world we call home. From seeds to suppliers to a circular design, their mission is to protect natural resources, empower the people crafting the clothes, and inspire change within the industry and beyond. Learn how they do it.

Fashion and Beauty

16: Outerknown - For Earth and For Planet

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8: Swahili Coast – Worker-Owned, Worker-Managed, Worker-Financed Fashion

October 22, 2019 aviyer2000 00:24:15 0 Comments

Swahili Coast partners with artisans in East Africa to craft ethically handmade, fair trade, adventure-ready accessories.It connect them to global markets using principles of fairness, dignity, and respect. Swahili Coast strives to support the creation of worker-owned cooperatives and provide continuing support through fair exchange and promotion of workers rights in the East Africa region.

Africa

8: Swahili Coast - Worker-Owned, Worker-Managed, Worker-Financed Fashion

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5: Grant Blvd – Creating Employment for Formerly Incarcerated Women in Sustainable Fashion

September 7, 2019 aviyer2000 00:27:02 0 Comments

We talk with Kimberly McGlonn, a passionate founder/CEO, Grant Blvd about her mission and her vision in training returning citizens women to create clothes in West Philadelphia. Following her brand’s goal to be inclusive, she has a wide range of sizes made from clothes that she gets from thrift stores.

Fashion and Beauty

5: Grant Blvd - Creating Employment for Formerly Incarcerated Women in Sustainable Fashion

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