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Sustain This! Alyssa Beltempo, Signe Hansen & Christina Mychas
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4.9 • 60 Ratings
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Welcome to Sustain This! A slow fashion podcast that's about so much more than clothes. Join us every Tuesday as your hosts Alyssa, Christina and Signe chat all things mindful consumption, personal style and the quest for building a more intentional life...and wardrobe! Alyssa Beltempo is a sustainable stylist, Christina Mychas, a shopaholic turned minimalist-ish, and Signe Hansen is a colour consultant and slow fashion style coach. Together we will unpack the nuances of what it really means be a conscious consumer & find more joy in what we have right now. Let's go!
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Are we in a slow fashion recession? The downfall of the slow fashion brand & how they are being set up to fail.
In this episode, we talk about why slow fashion brands struggle and often close down. Consumers usually go for price over sustainability, which makes it hard for ethical brands to compete with fast fashion. We discuss how advertising and social media drive our constant need for new clothes, and the allure of 'cheap dopamine'—a quick thrill that's addictive but unsustainable. We delve into how our personal mindset and actions are crucial to support slow fashion — it's about buying consciously,...
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"To be sustainable, do I need to stop shopping altogether?" The importance of nuance in the age of all-or-none thinking.
In today’s catchup, we ponder whether stopping shopping altogether is necessary for sustainability and chat about our constant craving for new things. We get into the importance of avoiding black-and-white thinking and share some tips like making space, asking why, and setting boundaries when shopping. We also chat about the challenges slow fashion content creators face and have a quick vent sesh about the dangers of oversimplified views on social media. Ultimately, this episode is about choo...
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What does it take to run a successful business in slow fashion? Ft Kristi Soomer, founder and CEO of Canadian slow fashion brand, Encircled
Listen to the full, unedited interview with Kristi on our Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/SustainThisPodcastKristi Soomer is a visionary entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, known for her work as the Founder and CEO of the slow fashion travel brand, Encircled since 2012. With a background in management consulting, retail, and supply chain management, Kristi brings a wealth of expertise to the sustainable fashion space.As a Certified B Corporation, Encircled exemplifies Kristi's commit...
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Our clothes are getting worse. Here's how to spot good quality pieces.
Why do our clothes suck these days? We have some ideas. But all is not lost! There are ways to find and choose good quality clothing no matter your shopping budget. In today’s episode, we share what we focus on when shopping for good quality clothes. We chat about fabric choice, garment construction, details, certifications and longevity. Since we can’t get enough of the topic, we also touch on what “timeless” means, and the value in re-wearing and caring for our clothes to extend their life....
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What do labour rights have to do with secondhand shopping? feat. Emily Stochl of Pre-Loved Podcast
What do labour rights have to do with secondhand fashion? It turns out, a lot. In today’s episode, we talk to Emily Stochl, host of the Pre-Loved Podcast on labour rights activism and how it informs the secondhand market and our secondhand shopping consumption habits. One of our favourite takeaways from this episode is Emily’s encouragement to see ourselves as citizens rather than just consumers to advocate for systemic change. We discuss topics like a living wage, unlearning our traditional ...
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How to use contrast to build chic outfits
What does contrast dressing mean? Is it the same thing as adding balance or tension to an outfit? Don’t worry, friends - we gotchu. In today’s episode, we de-mystify contrast dressing, the interchangeable terms behind it, and how it can be a key tool to building interesting outfits without buying more clothes. Chapters:00:00 Exploring Contrast Dressing in Outfit Creation03:23 The Interchangeability of Tension, Balance, and Contrast07:19 Personal Approaches to Creating Contrast in Outfits11:39...
Customer Reviews
Really enjoying the content!
It's a great listen when I'm feeling anxious about my closet, and am tempted to buy clothing I don't need! Plus, I find it inspiring to hear others make peace with, and enjoy, what they already have. Thank you ladies 🙏🏻
What a blast!!
My three favourite style gurus in one podcast!!!
Love this podcast!
In depth conversations, thoughtful commentary, great listen while clearing out your closet.