Sustainability has come to the forefront of most industries and the fashion industry is no exemption. However, it can be difficult to navigate the plethora of complex information available on all things sustainability and fashion. Especially with the lack of a rulebook forcing fashion conglomerates to follow a more ethical and sustainable business model.
Simultaneously, as a consumer it becomes harder to make the right choices and implement changes when you don’t have the right information.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of our favorite podcasts covering sustainability in the fashion industry. Tune into one of these podcasts whether you’re a sustainability expert, a complete newbie, or just want to dive a little bit deeper into a specific topic. Happy listening!
Wardrobe Crisis by Clare Press
This podcast is hosted by Press who was Vogue’s first ever sustainability editor. A wide range of topics are covered and the blurb of the podcast describes it: “Each week, we bring you insightful interviews from the global fashion change makers, industry insiders, activists, artists, designers and scientists who are shaping fashion's future.” Press has also authored the book Wardrobe Crisis: How We Went from Sunday Best to Fast Fashion, which you can read more about in our Ethical reading guide: Our top 10 books to help you become more sustainable.
Conscious Chatter by Kestrel Jenkins
The podcast covers both sustainability and style through interviews with industry experts from every sector of the industry including designers, factory workers, advocates, you name it. Through the diverse diverse interviewees the narrative around sustainability is challenged by creating an inclusive conversation about consumerism, production, and more.
Pre-Loved Podcast by Emily Stochl
If you enjoy vintage and second-hand shopping and how each piece has its own story you’ll want to tune into this podcast. “We discuss style, running a fashion business, the global second-hand industry, sustainability, and – of course! – the incredible stories behind our best vintage pieces, and why we choose second-hand first.” Is how Stochl describes the podcast in the blurb. In each episode a new guest is invited to share their insights on the topic.
Fashion Revolution Podcast by Fashion Revolution
This podcast not only focuses on the production and environmental side of sustainable fashion, but also tackles the social issues. Hosted by fashion journalist, Tamsin Blanchard, each episode delves into the hidden stories behind the clothes we wear through interviews with politicians, garment workers, supply chain experts, and many more. An extra plus about this podcast is that it gives you tools so you can take action and make a positive change yourself.
Sustainable Influenced
The influencer industry is closely linked with convincing people that they frequently need new items in their wardrobes. In this podcast influencers, Bianca Foley and Charlotte Williams, delve into how they can make their lives more sustainable within their role as exactly that – influencers. They also touch on what it in fact means to lead a life making conscious choices.
All podcasts can be found on Apple podcasts or Spotify.
