Crash Course Fashion

May 07 2024 23 ep. 51 mins 20
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A weekly podcast hosted by Brittany Sierra, Crash Course Fashion, explores the intricate relationship between sustainability, business, and fashion, navigating the ongoing journey and multifaceted challenges of advancing toward sustainability in an industry driven by constant change, supply chain complexities, and ever-evolving consumer demands.

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Balancing Sustainability with Profitability in Business Models and Operations.

May 07 2024 54 mins  
At the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Forum, Bridget Bauman, Senior Consultant for Sustainability of Energy and Climate Change at WSP, sat down with Amelia Eleiter, co-founder and CEO of Debrand, Ann Cantrell, FIT, Kathryn Danielsen, eBay, and Sarah Haworth, Circular Commerce Strategist, to discuss addressing the challenges and capitalizing on the opportunities. Debrand Lanyard Project

The Honest Journey of Scaling a Changemaker Brand with Adam Taubenfligel of Triarchy

Apr 25 2024 52 mins  
In today's episode, we delve into Triarchy's journey as a sustainable denim brand, exploring its commitment to ethical practices and environmental integrity, the partnerships involved in scaling sustainably, and the challenges of what it takes to walk a different path.

Cracking the Code: Why Resale Succeeds for Some and Eludes Others with Trove's Andy Ruben

Aug 02 2023 42 mins  
The resale industry is witnessing significant growth. According to thredUP's annual resale report, the global secondhand market is projected to nearly double and reach a value of $350 billion by 2027, outpacing the global apparel industry by threefold. As consumers increasingly seek more responsible ways to engage with fashion, resale platforms and secondhand marketplaces have

Circularity 23 Debrief: Waste as Resource, GenZ Leadership, Perception-Driven Demand, and the Pursuit of Sustainable Growth Over Sacrifice

Jun 15 2023 32 mins  
In this solo episode, host Brittany Sierra reflects on her learnings from the Circularity 23 conference, including the idea of waste as a valuable resource and the importance of integrating the material story into products via tech to turn anonymous waste into an asset with a known value and a clear pathway for reuse and recycling. Brittany discusses the necessity of intergeneratio

Balancing Profitability and Responsibility: Navigating the Complexities of Sustainable Fashion

Jun 01 2023 55 mins  
This week on the Crash Course Fashion podcast, SFF founder and CCF host Brittany Sierra speaks with Raz Godelnik, Assistant Professor of Strategic Design & Management at Parsons School of Design - The New School, Jan Lo, CEO of Lo & Sons, Kohl Crecelius, Co-Founder of Known Supply, and Nina Ahuja, Head of Business Development at Trove — to explore sustainable fashions pat

How the Digital Wardrobe App, Indyx is Disrupting the Future of Consumption and Resale

May 24 2023 66 mins  
In this episode of the Crash Course Fashion podcast, host Brittany Sierra sits down with Yidi Campbell, founder of the innovative tech startup, Indyx. With a background in investment banking and retail strategy, Yidi is using her intimate, behind-the-scenes knowledge of the retail industry to reshape our relationship with our wardrobes. As an avid reseller who has observed the pain

A Business Case for Sustainability: Lessons from HanesBrands Chief Sustainability Officer, Chris Fox

May 16 2023 52 mins  
In today's fast-paced world, sustainability is not just a buzzword, but a business imperative. More than ever, companies are being tasked with balancing profitability with responsibility while also considering the environmental, social, and economic impacts of their decisions. But as many of us have seen, it's all too easy for sustainability initiatives to become siloed and

Integrating Bio-Based Materials into Existing Supply Chains

May 23 2022 67 mins  
In this week’s episode of Crash Course Fashion, DuPont Biomaterials Global Business Director Mike Saltzberg; Material Innovation Initiative’s Thomasine Dolan; and Prime Movers Lab’s Gaetano Crupi discuss the challenges and opportunities of integrating bio-based materials into existing supply chains led by Glossy reporter, Zofia Zwieglinska. This discussion first aired during

What *Really* Makes a Sustainable Material? Industry Insiders Weigh In

May 19 2022 63 mins  
A large portion of a garment's environmental footprint is determined at the raw material level, so for many designers and brands, the easiest first step on their sustainability journey is to begin by replacing existing materials with sustainable alternatives. However, sustainable material sourcing is no easy task. Whether plant-based, animal-based or synthetic manmade fiber, every

Unpacking the 'Fashion Act' with New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi

May 11 2022 39 mins  
In January, the Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act (or the Fashion Act) was unveiled: a bill many are calling a "groundbreaking" and "historic" step towards bringing accountability to the fashion industry and holding the biggest brands accountable for their environmental and social impacts.  If signed into law, the Fashion Act would require all major apparel