Catwalk Rebel

Is Ethical Fashion Boring? On Stepping Out of Your Style Comfort Zone

Fashion comfort zones: a common trap of an ethically minded, minimalist wardrobe. A large part of ethical fashion is avoiding overconsumption - and the advice is often to find your personal style and stick to it. The downside of being too strict with this, though, is that it might be limiting and prevent you from finding new ways of express yourself through fashion.
In this episode, I will talk about:
-How I stood by skinny jeans until wide-leg did us part
-Why I am not a wardrobe minimalist
-The problem with having a "style uniform"
-How to shake things up once you decide to break out of the rut
-And of course the usual disclaimer: overconsumption is NOT the way out of a style rut
 
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Being a Vegan Fashion Stylist with Rebekah Roy

I used to dream about being a stylist, but Rebekah Roy actually became one, and an amazing one at that: she has styled countless celebrities and fashion shows. I discovered her at the Bare Fashion vegan fashion event, which she now owns and has transformed into a cutting-edge cruelty-free marketplace.
We will talk about:
- Rebekah's path to going vegan
-Her journey to becoming a stylist
-What it's actually like to be a vegan in the fashion industry
-What's next for her...and trust me, it's an exciting one!
 
Follow Rebekah: @rebekahroy_
Follow Bare Fashion: @barefashionuk
Check out the Bare Fashion platform: https://www.barefashion.co.uk
 
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Is Silk Cruel to Animals?

Where does silk come from? In this episode, I discuss a topic that many fashion consumers are unaware of. The truth about silk is that it is very much an animal-derived product - and also one that has a little-known environmental impact.
In this episode, I will talk about:
-How silk is made
-Why it might be cruel - and why it is certainly not vegan
-The environmental impact of silk production
-Why "peace silk" is not the answer
-What some actually cruelty-free options are
 
Natural silk replacements:
Ramie - derives from a nettle plant
Cupro - made from cotton linter, a cotton by-product
Tencel - wood pulp cellulose, manufactured by Lenzing
Orange silk - made from orange peel, manufactured by Orange Fiber
Microsilk - bioengineered, manufactured by Bolt Threads
 
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Slay: The Film That the Fashion Industry Doesn’t Want You to See

On this episode, I talk to Rebecca Cappelli, filmmaker behind Slay - a powerful documentary that explores the use of animals in the fashion industry. Truthfully depicting the fur, leather and wool industries, Slay is an insightful investigation into a taboo topic that the fashion industry has, until now, refused to touch.
We will talk about:
- Rebecca's journey as a filmmaker
-Her first film Let Us Be Heroes
-Her own  wardrobe evolution
-The impact of Slay and why it's so crucial for these stories to be told
 
Follow Rebecca: @letusbeheroes
More about Slay: @slay.film
Watch Slay here: https://www.slay.film/
 
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Why You’re Not Finding Anything in Second-Hand Shops

As someone who has been shopping second hand for years, I often receive reactions from acquaintances who wonder what my "secret" is to finding so many hidden gems. The truth is...there is no secret! But there are some tips I can share to reveal why you're not having much luck, and improve your chances in the future.
 
In this episode, I will discuss:
-Why I only buy second-hand
-Why I hated charity shops on my first try (yes, really)
-Location, location, location!
-Seizing the day - be a carpe diem shopper (and how that's different from shopping impulsively)
-And more!
 
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From Leather Label to Vegan Shoe Brand With Casey Dworkin of Sylven New York

Entrepreneur Casey Dworkin ran a leather label - but today, her label Sylven New York is 100% vegan. In this episode, I chat to Casey about her journey from selling animal leather footwear to going fully vegan.
We will discuss:
-Starting a fashion brand
-Waking up to sustainability and fashion's impact on the environment
-Pioneering plant-based materials
-Customer reactions to ditching leather
-Why shoes are key to an outfit!
 
Follow Casey: @roughlyplantbased
Follow Sylven New York: @sylvennewyork
Shop: Sylven New York
 
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The Perfect Vegan Wardrobe: The Essentials

The famous capsule wardrobe! While I've moved away from this way of dressing - and I will tell you why in this episode - it is a great way for new converts to vegan and sustainable fashion to get started.
In this episode, I will discuss:
-What a capsule wardrobe is
-Why I believe it works...but it's not for me
-Why I'm not a minimalist
-How to find the perfect essentials for your vegan wardrobe and what to pay attention to
-The best brands for each type of garment and accessory
 
Oh and Susie Faux' name is of course spelled FAUX.
 
Brands I mention:
Second-hand apps: Depop, Vinted, Vestiaire Collective, eBay
Coats: Matt and Nat, Jan n'June, People Tree, Shrimps, Jakke London, Culthread, Unreal Fur, Nanushka
Bags: Matt and Nat, Luxtra, Alexandra K
Ankle boots: Zette Shoes, Good Guys Don't Wear Leather, Will's Vegan Store
Jeans: MUD Jeans, Nudie, Monkee Genes, Kuyichi
Sneakers: Veja, Will's Vegan Store, Humans Are Vain, Ration.L
Knitwear: Will's Vegan Store, People Tree, Komodo, Jakke London
Biker jackets: Poetique Paris, Altiir, Dauntless, Noize
 
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Why Don’t Vegans Wear Wool?

What's wrong with wool?
Before I went vegan, I actually didn't understand why vegans were going on about wool - after all, no animals were killed while making it, right? It couldn't possibly be as bad as fur or even leather. But as I learned more about how animals are used for fashion, it became clear: if you support animals' rights to live free from oppression, wool is a no-go.
In this episode, I will discuss:
-Why wool is undeniably cruel to animals
-The environmental destruction behind wool production
-What the alternatives are and what you can wear instead
Aternatives include:
Organic cotton
Tencel: https://www.tencel.com/
Faborg's Weganool: https://www.faborg.in/
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What is Total Ethics Fashion? With Emma Håkansson of Collective Fashion Justice

How do we apply a philosophy of all-encompassing ethics to fashion? As a vegan, I started with animals - but then discovered other topics such as workers' rights, feminism, and environmental destruction.
Former model Emma Håkansson has made it her mission to spread her message of total ethics fashion - the intersection between the rights of animals, humans and the environment when it comes to the fashion industry. Her organisation Collective Fashion Justice works to promote a new fashion system which is just, solution-focused, and fair for all.
In this episode, I talk to Emma about her journey in the fashion industry, how she works to raise awareness of why we need total ethics fashion, and how mentalities are shifting when it comes to using animals for clothing. Plus, more about her book, How Veganism Can Save Us!
Follow Collective Fashion Justice: instagram.com/collectivefashionjustice
Follow Emma: instagram.com/hakamme
 
Shear Destruction report by Collective Fashion Justice: https://www.collectivefashionjustice.org/shear-destruction
Willow & Claude short film: https://www.collectivefashionjustice.org/willow-and-claude
 
Emma's book, How Veganism Can Save Us: https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/how-veganism-can-save-us-by-emma-hakansson/9781743797730#:~:text=Revealing%20hard%20truths%2C%20animal%20rights,power%20in%20our%20individual%20choices.
 
European Citizens' Initiative on fur farming: https://europa.eu/citizens-initiative/initiatives/details/2022/000002_en
 
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Why Finding Your Personal Style is Good For the Environment

Welcome back to Catwalk Rebel!
In the first episode of season 2, I talk about an important step to take if you want to create a wardrobe that's kinder to the environment: finding your personal style. I reminisce about my own journey with finding and evolving my fashion personality and give advice on how you can find your own style, which will make shopping easier and ensure that your wardrobe is kinder to the planet.
 
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Anuschka Rees The Curated Closet: https://anuschkarees.com/curatedcloset
 
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