Style & Sustain Amma Aburam

In this episode, we talk to Mande Mory, an entrepreneur based in Senegal and one of the founders of Africa’s first secondhand shopping app: Donkafale. But beyond a simple Depop or Vinted (no shade to those apps we love them!) this app aims to create jobs for young creatives struggling to find employment after university and allow them to connect to a community of creatives in multiple industries, online and in real life. We loved talking to Mandé because it was never just about fashion for his team. He saw a problem and created a solution which is what all great entrepreneurs do, but what was most inspiring was his heart for creating opportunities that make a difference in the everyday life of African youths while digitising and preserving cultural sustainability. Let's dig into his story.

Find out more about Donkafele here:
https://donkafele.com/en/

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Slow Fashion is a key part of the sustainable and fair fashion movement. It has claimed its space as a more realistic and wholesome approach to changing the fashion industry for the better. In this episode, I dive into the definition of Slow Fashion, and its importance for local communities around the world, while highlighting five slow fashion brands that celebrate and support Palestinian craftsmanship and textile heritage. 
The five brands: 
Nol Collective - ⁠https://nolcollective.com/⁠ 
Anat International - ⁠https://anat-international.com/⁠ 
Meera Adnan - ⁠https://meeraadnan.com/⁠
SEP Jordan - ⁠https://septhebrand.com/en-gb?scr=yes⁠ 
Paliroots - ⁠https://www.paliroots.com/⁠

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 This time around we talk to Alyssa Erin Kardos Loera and Tiffany Bopha, a fantastic duo. Alyssa is the Executive Director of Re-Made in Cambodia while Tiffany is the Designer and Global Ambassador of the organisation. We met at the GFA this year and immediately connected. They were both so authentic and truthful in the work that they do so I wanted to have them here to talk about the solution they have developed around the textile waste issue in Cambodia through their sustainable fashion enterprise. Remade In Cambodia is a fashion enterprise that transforms recovered textile waste into wearable products, empowering local designers and raising awareness about the environmental impact of the fashion industry. Elevate the next generation of Cambodian designers to become trailblazers in the global fashion industry, while championing Cambodian arts and fostering innovation.


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Featured in Magazines like Grazia UK, Sooki Sooki Vintage oozes power, joy and irreplicable style. Founder Lapoze McTribouy beautifully embodies all these qualities that reflect through her craftsmanship. From her talent in hunting down unique vintage pieces to mending and upcycling to create unique one-offs and her sheer joy, she’s definitely one to watch and support in the sustainable fashion space. In this episode, we talk about her beginnings, inspirations and her courage to pursue her talents and dreams, and how sustainability has always been embedded in her Congolese culture. Get ready to be inspired! 


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A brief insight into the future of Style & Sustain as an online magazine. In this episode, I highlight the new Style & Sustain Magazine, explain our core values, our new consultation offering and the expansive ways we are working with authentic sustainable and ethical brands we've always loved. S&S Mag is a modern-day welcoming of the future of fashion and beyond, come explore the future of fair fashion with us!


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This episode is all about Indian fashion! We interview Nivi Murthy founder and curator at IKKIVI, a Banglor-based fashion company that curates fair, artisanal fashion brands, bringing Indian craftsmanship from around the country to the world. Their beautiful pieces are created by blending the artistic cultural heritage of India with a contemporary aesthetic. We talk about all things culture and sustainability, the joys of getting clothes tailor-made, running a clothing business in India and her hopes for the future of fashion. Take a listen.

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