A Pioneer of Second-hand Fashion, TRAID with Maria Chenoweth

A Pioneer of Second-hand Fashion, TRAID with Maria Chenoweth

Author: Jaymes Byron Talent September 15, 2024 Duration: 46:00

Welcome to Season 6 of the podcast and we’re starting with a special episode to celebrate Second-hand September with a trailblazer of the second-hand fashion movement.

In this episode we hear from Maria Chenoweth, Chief Executive of the second-hand charity TRAID. With a dozen stores found on London's high streets, TRAID offers an alternative and more sustainable way to dress.

With the 25th anniversary, hear how TRAID is going from strength to strength, launching new initiatives and giving consumers even more ways to shop sustainably. Listen in an learn how you get in TRAID’s Closet Clear-out Challenge!

Learn more about TRAIDE at https://traid.org.uk/

If you’d like to pop down to the Granary Square Classic Car Boot Sale on the 28th September, 10 am to 6 pm (2024), learn more here

https://www.citizenticket.com/events/hemingwaydesign/the-classic-car-boot-sale-2/

And check out the Charity Supermarket in Brent Cross and find out more about that here https://www.hemingwaydesign.co.uk/projects/charity-super-mkt


We’ll be bringing more conversations from the world of sustainable fashion regularly, so remember to follow and invite your friends for a listen.

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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.
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