S8 Ep11 PILY URIBE SILVA: a Chilean journalist - on sustainable fashion in a Latin American context, the Atacama Desert, and clothing and migration at the US-Mexico border.

S8 Ep11 PILY URIBE SILVA: a Chilean journalist - on sustainable fashion in a Latin American context, the Atacama Desert, and clothing and migration at the US-Mexico border.

Author: Emily Stochl April 8, 2024 Duration: 45:45

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On today's show, we're chatting with Pily, a Chilean researcher and journalist with over a decade of experience in the sustainable fashion space, working with Latin American magazines and work with sustainable brands and secondhand platforms internationally.

María Pilar, who goes by Pily, is currently doing a Masters degree in the Netherlands, and is deeply involved in creating investigative journalistic articles centered around the theme of migration and clothing. 

She shares her perspective on sustainable fashion and what she thinks is missing from the conversation. We discuss what it means that Chile is one of the biggest importers of secondhand clothing in South America and the impact it had on the local community, as well as her recent research on clothing and migration at the US-Mexico.

 —  all this and more on today's show, so dive right into it! 

DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:

  • [3:42] Growing up in Chile, Pily was never a huge fashion lover, but she has shopped secondhand most of her life. 
  • [5:44] She started reporting on – what used to be called – "green lifestyles" in the early days of her journey. 
  • [7:55] Pily's perspective on sustainable fashion and what she thinks is missing from the standard conversation. 
  • [18:15] Chile is one of the biggest importers of secondhand clothing in South America, and this has had a major impact on the community in the north of the country, in the Atacama Desert.
  •  [28:25] In her most recent research on clothing and migration, conducted at the US-Mexico border, Pily found the stories to be about human realities. 
  • [37:13] The pre-loved clothes (and Chilean designers!) that Pily values.

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Every week, Emily Stochl invites you into a conversation that goes far beyond the clothing rack. Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl is built on the idea that every second-hand garment has a past, and that exploring those histories makes our present style more meaningful. Rather than just offering shopping tips, each episode feels like sitting down with a fascinating friend who shares your passion for vintage, digging into the many layers of what it means to wear pre-owned fashion. You’ll hear from a diverse range of guests-from collectors and stylists to entrepreneurs and historians-as they explore not only personal style but also the practicalities of running a resale business, the complexities of the global second-hand market, and the environmental ethos behind choosing used over new. The heart of this podcast lives in those incredible stories: the serendipitous flea market find, the garment that carries a decade of memories, or the simple, powerful act of giving a piece a new life. Emily guides these discussions with genuine curiosity, making each topic accessible whether you're a seasoned thrifter or just curious about sustainable fashion. It’s a thoughtful, engaging look at how what we wear connects to culture, art, beauty, and the kind of mindful consumption that can reshape an industry. Tune in for a fresh perspective that celebrates the character, sustainability, and deep personal connection found in pre-loved fashion.
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