Hearts On Our Sleeves: Recent Episodes
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Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way.
Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way.
It's been 1 whole year of the Hearts On Our Sleeves podcast! So in this episode Charis and Paula review some of the biggest new stories to impact the slow fashion world over the past year and bring you some exciting updates of their own. They discuss what big fashion changes they've made this year, and what they're excited about moving forward. Listen to find out who's been making their own dungarees and who's needed to start a maternity wardrobe!
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Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way.
Episode 5: In this episode, Charis & Paula talk about weddings - the environmental impact, where to buy dresses, what to do with your dress after the day and the story of how they bought their own dresses.
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Email us: contacthearts.onoursleeves@gmail.com
Shops we talked about:
Wilden London: https://www.wildenlondon.com/
Indie Bride: https://indiebridelondon.co.uk/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/
Linda Thomas Eco Design: https://lindathomasecodesign.co.uk/
Brides Do Good: https://www.bridesdogood.com/about-us
Our Closet: https://ourcloset.co.uk/product-category/occasions/wedding-gown/
Bridal Reloved: https://bridalreloved.co.uk/about-us/
Heartfelt Vintage: https://www.heartfeltvintage.co.uk/vintage-wedding-dress-uk
Jane Bourvis: https://www.janebourvis.com/
Yardsmen: https://www.yardsmen.com/pages/about-us
Our Sources:
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/sustainable-and-eco-friendly-wedding-dresses
https://www.terrapass.com/wedding-carbon-offsets
https://hire.girlmeetsdress.com/collections/wedding-dresses
https://www.countryliving.com/uk/news/g33364710/wedding-dresses-sustainable/
https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/bazaar-brides/a30793075/how-to-buy-sustainable-wedding-dress/
https://www.rokit.co.uk/mens
Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way.
Episode 4: Charis & Paula talk about the environmental impact of shoes and the sustainable alternatives.
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Email us: contacthearts.onoursleeves@gmail.com
What we're wearing:
Lucy & Yak
Know the Origin
Wearth
Tropic Feel
Shoe Brands:
Pozu
Treen
Bhava
Good News
Wills Vegan Shoes
Veja
Womsh
Ethletic
Able
Indosole
Rothys
All Birds
Resources:
River Blue Documentary
Labour Behind the Label
Recycling
SMART
Better Shoe Foundation
Rothys Info
Shoe Hand Stitcher
Shoe Carbon Emissions
https://www.independent.co.uk/20-pledges/sustainable-shoes-footwear-trainers-veja-vegan-leather-a9642081.html
https://goodonyou.eco/9-casual-ethical-shoes-for-men-and-women/
https://goodonyou.eco/ethical-sustainable-shoes/
Leather vs Pleather
Leather Working Group
Amazon Fires
Alternative Fabrics
Shoe Care
Shoe Care Advice: service@the-restory.com
Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way.
Episode 3: In this episode we discuss the lastest fast fashion news, including the recent Boohoo slavery scandal. We also talk how racism and systemic oppression is an issue in the industry, in light of the Black Lives Matter Movement.
Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/hearts.onoursleeves/
Some of the things we talked about:
Charis' Embroidery: https://www.charisesther.com/
Lucy & Yak: https://lucyandyak.com/
People Tree: https://peopletree.co.uk/
Shay and Blue www.shayandblue.com
Labour Behind the label: https://labourbehindthelabel.org/report-boohoo-covid-19-the-people-behind-the-profit/
Sunday Times: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/boohoo-fashion-giant-faces-slavery-investigation-57s3hxcth
Pay Up Petition: http://chng.it/RjFmm7NPfG
Support Garment Workers: supportgarmentworkers.org
Remake Our World: https://remake.world/
Clean Clothes Campaign: https://cleanclothes.org/
Fashion Revolution: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/
Fact Sources:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/07/next-and-asos-drop-boohoo-amid-leicester-garment-factory-claims
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/07/pandemic-fast-fashion-boohoo-influencer-landfill
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/jun/11/racism-is-at-the-heart-of-fast-fashion-its-time-for-change
https://www.fastcompany.com/90226152/why-racism-is-so-entrenched-in-the-fashion-industry
https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/professional/reformation-founder-and-ceo-steps-down-after-accusations-of-racism
Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way.
Episode 2: In this episode we speak to mum-to-be, Mikaela. We discuss sustainable and ethical maternity and baby wear. There are also special features from a baby and maternity brand, and a cloth nappy using family.
Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/hearts.onoursleeves/
Some of the things we talked about:
Lucy & Yak: https://lucyandyak.com/
Bundlee: https://bundlee.co.uk/
Circos: https://circos.co/
Bob loves Landy: https://www.facebook.com/pg/bobloveslandy/posts/
Boob Design: https://www.boobdesign.com/
Frugi: https://www.welovefrugi.com/
Beaumont Organics: https://www.beaumontorganic.com/
Little Green Radicals: https://littlegreenradicals.co.uk/
Oobi: https://www.oobi.com.au/
Sense Organics: https://www.sense-organics.com/en_gb
Kit and Kin: https://kitandkin.com/collections/nappies
Rascal and Friends: https://www.rascalandfriends.co.uk/
Alva: https://www.alvababy.com/
Little Lamb: https://littlelambnappies.com/
Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way.
Episode 5: In this episode we bring on some guests to talk about sustainable and ethical fashion for men.
Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/hearts.onoursleeves/
Some of the things we talked about:
Brothers We Stand: www.brotherswestand.com/
Though Clothing: https://www.wearethought.com/
Bloo Bloom: https://www.bloobloom.com/
People Tree: https://peopletree.co.uk/
Next: https://www.nextplc.co.uk/corporate-responsibility/our-suppliers
Lost Stock: https://loststock.com/
Sajida Foundation: https://sajidafoundation.org/
Triad Craft: https://traidcraftexchange.org/fast-fashion-how-are-brands-responding
Fashion Revolution - how to support during Covid - 19: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-people-who-make-our-clothes/
Community Clothing: https://communityclothing.co.uk/
Nudie Jeans: https://www.nudiejeans.com/
Rapanui: https://rapanuiclothing.com/
Finisterre: https://finisterre.com/
Cotopaxi: https://www.cotopaxi.com/
Sanchos: https://sanchosshop.com/
Know The Origin: https://knowtheorigin.com/
Howies: www.howies.co.uk/pages/mens-home
Ethical Superstore: https://www.ethicalsuperstore.com/
Patagonia: www.patagonia.com/shop/mens
The Level Collective: https://thelevelcollective.com/shop/
Idioma: www.idioma.world/collections/he
Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way.
Episode 5: In this episode, Charis & Paula answer your questions about the effect of Covid-19 on the fashion industry.
Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/hearts.onoursleeves/
References Mentioned:
Rana Plaza & H&M's transparency claim: https://knowtheorigin.com/blogs/ktotalks/transparency-is-not-the-same-as-ethical
Covid - 19: https://knowtheorigin.com/blogs/ktotalks/covid-19-textile-factories-and-workers
Labour Behind the Label - sign a letter to brands during Covid - 19: https://labourbehindthelabel.org/covid-19-support-workers/
Fashion Revolution - how to support during Covid - 19: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-people-who-make-our-clothes/
Guardian Article 1: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/apr/02/fashion-brands-cancellations-of-24bn-orders-catastrophic-for-bangladesh
Guardian Article 2: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/apr/15/arcadia-group-cancels-over-100m-of-orders-as-garment-industry-faces-ruin
Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xdQBKhYWh/
AWAJ Foundation: http://awajfoundation.org/
The Garment Care Worker Center: https://garmentworkercenter.org/
Good Weave: https://goodweave.org/
Independent Article: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/coronavirus-charity-tshirt-stay-home-fast-fashion-garment-workers-pollution-a9482351.html
Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way.
Episode 4: In this episode, Charis & Paula answer your most asked questions about fabrics: wearing them, washing them, dyeing them. We ever test Charis' textile knowledge in a fun quiz. Can you beat her?
Resources that we mentioned:
Fashion Revolution: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/
PoZu: https://po-zu.com/
Global Organic Textile Standards: https://global-standard.org/
Guppy Bags: https://en.guppyfriend.com/
Pinatex: https://www.ananas-anam.com/
Episode 3: Charis and Paula are joined by sustainability consultant, Saja Elmishri. They try and answer your questions about fashion brands: brand transparency, UK factories vs oversea factories, green-washing, calling brands out and much more.
Here are some links to the things we discussed in this episode:
Saja Instagram: @saja_elmi
Two Thirds: https://twothirds.com/
Pesticide Against Network: www.pan-uk.org
Know the Origin: https://knowtheorigin.com/
Bangladesh Garment Workers: https://whatshemakes.oxfam.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Made-in-Poverty-the-True-Price-of-Fashion.-Oxfam-Australia..pdf
Curiously Conscious Blog: www.curiouslyconscious.com/
Lucy Siegle, journalist: https://www.instagram.com/theseagull/
Fashion Revolution: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/
Fashion Revolution email template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BTY3vX5ZdIelRIg4SqJvIEJFj_wA6Ey1/view
Better Cotton Initiative: https://bettercotton.org/
This is Episode 2 of the Hearts of Our Sleeves Podcast. Here are the links to some of the things we talked about in this episode.
Clothes we're wearing:
Lucy and Yak
People Tree
Positive Outlook
Ethical Footwear:
Vivo barefoot
Ethletic
Pozu
Sseko
Ethical Underwear:
Lara Intimates
Know the Origin
Hara Clothing
Lucy and Yak
People Tree
M&S
Other:
Good on You
Fashion Revolution
Ebay
Depop
In this episode, Charis & Paula answer your most asked questions about the issues surrounding fashion and sustainability.
Links to things we mentioned in this episode, in order of appearance:
Clothing Brands:
https://knowtheorigin.com/
https://rapanuiclothing.com/
https://mademywardrobe.com/
https://peopletree.co.uk/
Fact-bites:
Oil Facts: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2015/12/03/making-climate-change-fashionable-the-garment-industry-takes-on-global-warming/#3cd5917379e4
Water usage facts: www.worldwildlife.org/industries/cotton
Oxfam: Made in Poverty Report: https://whatshemakes.oxfam.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Made-in-Poverty-the-True-Price-of-Fashion.-Oxfam-Australia..pdf
Other things to follow:
River Blue Documentary http://riverbluethemovie.eco/
https://www.fashionrevolution.org/