Fashion To Farmer

In this last episode of Season One of  Fashion to Farmer , Vanessa Bell sits down with Angela Foong, co-founder of the slow fashion brand High Tea with Mrs Woo , a creative collaboration with her sisters, Rowena and Juliana. Established in 2004, High Tea with Mrs Woo is celebrated for its timeless, eloquent designs and its strong commitment to sustainability and ethical production. Angela sha...

In today’s Fashion To Farmer episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Nicole Bennett, the founder of Sustainable Style School, an innovative platform where she empowers individuals to blend their personal style with sustainability. Nicole Bennett’s journey into the world of sustainable fashion is nothing short of inspiring. With a background as an ESG Manager and a fierce advocate against greenwash...

Leanne Savage, founder of Acala Stem, is a designer with over 20 years experience and a lifelong appreciation for fine textiles. Her brand, Acala Stem, pioneers a new standard of holistic luxury; sophistication without compromise, driven by core values of empathy and environmental impact. Acala Stem is a luxury product vs being a luxury brand; it’s a global leader in ethical luxury, recognised as...

Today, we are joined by Ainsley Simpson, a visionary leader making a profound impact on the future of fashion in Australia. About Our Guest: Ainsley Simpson Ainsley Simpson is the CEO of Seamless, Australia’s pioneering clothing product stewardship scheme. Seamless is an independent, not-for-profit organisation holding fashion and clothing brands accountable for the entire lifecycle of their garme...

Cotton Australia with Brooke Summers and Ashley Hollis Guests : Brooke Summers and Ashley Hollis from Cotton Australia Discussion : The role of Cotton Australia in promoting sustainable cotton farming and the broader impact on the fashion industry. Guest Backgrounds Brooke Summers : Leader in the Australian cotton industry. Experience: 30 years in strategic communication, marketing, and stakeholde...

In this episode of Fashion To Farmer , we sit down with Jane Robertson, the founder of Millwoods Shoes, to explore her journey in creating practical yet stylish footwear for busy Australian women. Drawing inspiration from the rich colours and textures of the Australian landscape, Jane has built a brand that prioritises timeless, durable designs over throwaway fashion. Throughout the conversation,...

Today, I am thrilled to introduce a guest who truly embodies the values of ethical production and sustainability in fashion - Alison Lennard, the design director and owner of Philosophy Australia. Alison has been at the helm of Philosophy Australia, a Sydney-based women's fashion design house, for over two decades. With a rich background in the fashion industry, including roles at prestigious UK r...

Today, we are thrilled to introduce a remarkable guest whose work embodies our mission to tackle fashion excess and celebrate sustainable fashion. Anthony Chesler, the CEO of Thread Together, joins us to share his insights and the impactful work his organisation is doing. Thread Together is dedicated to addressing the issue of fashion excess by collecting end-of-line brand new stock from fashion r...

Today we welcome Andrew Lindner from Lindner Quality Socks to the Fashion To Farmer podcast.  Andrew is a 10th generation sock maker, continuing a remarkable family tradition that began nearly 300 years ago in Thalheim, near Chemnitz, Germany. Using vintage machinery brought to Australia by his parents, Wilfred and Gisela, Andrew expertly crafts high-quality Merino wool socks in the picturesq...

Today we welcome Jessica Kiely, the visionary Owner and Founder of SENSOR.I.AM, a luxury perfumery dedicated to 100% natural perfumes. Jessica has crafted a business that delights the senses while championing sustainability and ethical practices in the fragrance industry. SENSOR.I.AM is renowned for its discerning curation process, rejecting 80% of the brands they explore to ensure only the highes...

In this episode of Fashion To Farmer, we are delighted to welcome Fiona Schofield, a highly talented milliner known for her timeless, handcrafted hats and headpieces. Fiona began her journey in the early 1990s, training in Fashion Design and Illustration at The Whitehouse Institute in Sydney, where she discovered her true calling in millinery. Since establishing her own label in 2004 from a workro...

In this episode of Fashion To Farmer we delve into the world of Alexia Spalding. Alexia is a fashion entrepreneur, creative visionary, and business owner with over three decades of experience. From gracing the cover of Harper's Bazaar in Milan to co-founding the sustainable Made-to-Order fashion brand Good Day Girl, Alexia has always led the way in ethical fashion. Today, she runs her namesake bus...

Christian Shortland, the visionary and disruptor behind MR-CHRISTIAN has over 20 years of experience in the luxury fashion industry, Christian has worked with an impressive array of prestigious brands before creating his own UK-based company specialising in bespoke, farm-traced leather accessories. MR-CHRISTIAN is revolutionising the fashion industry with its commitment to guilt-free leather fashi...

Summary Michael Taylor, a sixth-generation farmer, manages his family farm 'Taylors Run' to produce superfine merino wool. Inspired by its unique qualities and significant role in fashion, he navigates challenges in sustainability and animal welfare, emphasising the importance of mentors and industry connections. Michael's involvement in the Australian Ethical Merino Growers Cooperative connects f...

Summary Abbie James is a sustainable clothing designer based in Melbourne, Australia. Abbie creates her own designs and educates people about the fashion industry. She is launching a new collection made from remnant fabric, emphasising slow fashion. According to Abbie, grit is the key to success in fashion, highlighting perseverance during tough times. She started her brand during lockdown to make...

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