Disrupting Fast Fashion, Body Positivity, and Working With Your Best Friend 

Disrupting Fast Fashion, Body Positivity, and Working With Your Best Friend 

Author: Venture for Canada July 22, 2024 Duration: 56:44

Join Gina Patterson as she delves into the journeys of Heather Luenza, Founder of Closet Core and Co-Founder of Core Fabrics and Tereska Gethsing, Co-Founder of Core Fabrics. These trailblazing entrepreneurs are revolutionizing the fashion industry by challenging fast fashion, embracing body positivity, and championing sustainable practices. Heather shares her transformation from a shopaholic to a sustainable fashion pioneer, revealing how a personal challenge to sew her own clothes sparked a flourishing business that rejects the traditional fashion industry's standards.

Tereska discusses the duo's latest venture, Core Fabrics, and how it seamlessly integrates with their existing business while upholding their commitment to environmental responsibility. This episode not only highlights the power of entrepreneurial spirit but also empowers listeners to think about clothing in a way that celebrates individuality and sustainability. 



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