Trad Takes

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Jo, James and Emilie, owners and head seamstress at Leeds' first sustainable fashion store, discuss all things sustainable fashion. Expect gossip, news and insights from three industry experts. https://tradcollective.com/

Episodes

  1. 07/03/2025

    Bonus Episode! James talks business with Chris from Action Coach

    James spills the tea on building Leeds' sustainable fashion empire! Business coach Chris Fordy sits down with the co-founder who turned a failed New Year's resolution into Yorkshire's most talked-about sustainable fashion store. What happens when you realise sustainable shopping in Leeds is basically impossible? You create your own solution, obviously. Chris digs deep with James Fenwick, Director at Tråd Collective, on: Why sustainable fashion shopping was a nightmare before TrådThe market stall hustle that started it allThat time they closed Headingley and bet everything on city centreJames co-founded ⁠Tråd Collective⁠ with Jo after they both got fed up with spending hours digging through charity shop piles and researching whether brands were actually sustainable or just greenwashing. Chris Fordy is a business coach operating across Yorkshire, helping entrepreneurs build their success stories. Links:Website: ⁠https://www.tradcollective.com/⁠Want your own Business Success Story with Chris? https://actioncoach.co.uk/coaches/chris-fordy/

    24 min

  2. 06/27/2025

    Trad takes on Can men wear dresses?

    Jo and Emilie interview James (Fashion store owner hetro cis male) on how he feels about wearing dresses? Jo Wanner and James Fenwick are co-owners of ⁠⁠Tråd Collective⁠⁠, Leeds' first sustainable fashion store and Emilie is the head seamstress. Follow on IG Tråd ⁠⁠@TradCollectiveltd⁠⁠ Jo ⁠⁠@Josefin.Remakes⁠⁠ Emilie ⁠⁠@Emmy_Diaries__

    16 min

  3. 06/21/2025

    Trad Takes, our current projects

    Emilie and Jo talk about they're current projects, what they focus on and how they manage time, particularly when making trousers. Jo Wanner is the owner of ⁠⁠Tråd Collective⁠⁠, Leeds' first sustainable fashion store and Emilie is the head seamstress. Follow on IG Tråd ⁠⁠@TradCollectiveltd⁠⁠ Jo ⁠⁠@Josefin.Remakes⁠⁠ Emilie ⁠⁠@Emmy_Diaries__

    7 min

  4. 06/11/2025

    Trad Takes on Alteration Trade Secrets and Pet Peeves

    Emilie and Jo get catty! JK we're not personally attacking anyone, seriously, don't hate us What are the Secrets of Alterations? What kinds of alterations do we hate most? Jo Wanner is the owner of ⁠Tråd Collective⁠, Leeds' first sustainable fashion store and Emilie is the head seamstress. Follow on IG Tråd ⁠@TradCollectiveltd⁠ Jo ⁠@Josefin.Remakes⁠ Emilie ⁠@Emmy_Diaries__

    28 min

  5. 06/04/2025

    Trad Takes on single use fancy dress, The Otley Run and Reselling from charity shops

    Jo, James and Emilie discuss, is it ethical to resell from charity shops? and what do we think of single use fancy dress? Spoiler: not much. Also how has the Otley run shaped Headingley's high street. Jo Wanner and James Fenwick are co-owners of ⁠Tråd Collective⁠, Leeds' first sustainable fashion store and Emilie is the head seamstress. Follow on IG Tråd ⁠@TradCollectiveltd⁠ Jo ⁠@Josefin.Remakes⁠ Emilie ⁠@Emmy_Diaries__

    24 min

  6. 05/26/2025

    Is Vinted actually Sustainable? Trad takes

    Jo and Emilie discuss if Vinted is killing high street vintage? And is it helping fast fashion or sustainable fashion? Also a sustainable fabrics vs non sustainable Plus a bit about greenwashing Jo Wanner is the owner of Tråd Collective, Leeds' first sustainable fashion store and Emilie is the head seamstress. Follow on IG Tråd @TradCollectiveltd Jo @Josefin.Remakes Emilie @Emmy_Diaries__

    26 min
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Jo, James and Emilie, owners and head seamstress at Leeds' first sustainable fashion store, discuss all things sustainable fashion. Expect gossip, news and insights from three industry experts. https://tradcollective.com/

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  • Creator
    Trad Collective
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
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