The Sustainable Fashion Wingman

The Sustainable Fashion Wingman

Author: Jaymes Byron Talent Language: English Episodes: 55
Hosted by Jaymes Byron Talent, The Sustainable Fashion Wingman is a podcast that digs into the real, often complex, work happening to change fashion for the better. It’s no secret the industry faces serious challenges, from its environmental footprint to social equity, but this series focuses squarely on the people who are actively building solutions. Each conversation moves beyond simple criticism to explore practical action, whether that’s pioneering circular business models, ensuring fair wages and safe conditions for garment workers, or rethinking design from the ground up. You’ll hear directly from innovators, the experts shaping new careers, and the brands that are integrating ethics into their core. The dialogue is grounded in the understanding that knowledge must lead to tangible change. Tuning into this podcast offers a clear-eyed look at how the landscape is shifting, providing both insight and a sense of connection to a community dedicated to meaningful progress. It’s for anyone who believes fashion can be a force for good and wants to understand how that’s being achieved, one thoughtful step at a time.
Episodes
Cleaning Up Fashion, with Fashion Roundtable’s Tamara Cincik [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:54
In this episode we hear from Fashion Roundtable’s CEO, Tamar Cincik to find out more about their “Cleaning Up Fashion” report developed in conjunction with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Ethics and Sustainability…
In Conversation with Sustainable Design Director, Patrick McDowell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:53
Launching season two, we got to talk with Patrick McDowell, the fast, growing name in Sustainable Design. Collaborating with the likes of Converse, Swarovski, Katharine Hamnett, and working as Sustainable Design Director…
From Bottle to Boardshort - Rizcycling with Riz and Alistair Murrell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:41
We talk with Co-Founder and Sustainability Director of Riz Boardshorts, Alistair Murrell about the sustainable approach of the brand. It was interesting to hear how the label embodies the founder’s love of the sea, which…
Better Businesses by B-Corp Certification, with Ben Berger [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:31
With the growing trend of the consumer leaning towards responsible brands and talent seeking purpose-driven employers, B-Corp is a certification businesses aim for to prove they are positively balancing profit with peopl…
From Ireland with Love: Handmade Slow Fashion by HannahMaria Shanahan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:24
Sebastian talks with Hannah Maria Shanahan about her move from a long family history in agriculture to her venture into fashion.Now the founder of her own label, Hannah produces made-to-measure pieces, lovingly from her…
Where Does It Come From? With Jo Salter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:58
We got to talk with The Ethical Fashion Buddy, Jo Salter in this episode. Founder of the ethically-focused brand, “Where Does It Come From?”, Jo tells us about the importance of knowing who made your clothes.We learn how…
Low-Carbon Casualwear by altid, with Josh Carpenter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:07
In this episode, we talked to the founder of a start-up brand whose mission is to tackle the climate crisis by offering a carbon-neutral alternative to fast fashion casualwear.The brand, altid clothing, founded by young…