Slow Fashion Forward

For our last episode this season, we speak with Anna Schleinkofer, co-founder of the podcast Einfachwomen and part of a fashion rental startup The Closet Lund in Sweden. From launching a podcast rooted in the female startup ecosystem to building a community-driven clothing rental platform, Anna shares her journey into entrepreneurship and what she’s learned along the way - realities behind startin...

What if the way we create and wear clothes goes beyond materials and production and into energy, intention, and personal transformation? In this episode, Daniela Caine shares her journey from working within global fashion brands to stepping into a completely different way of thinking about fashion. After a turning point in her life, she began exploring the relationship between inner transformation...

An episode dedicated to earth as guest, but filled with our own opinions. And lots of opinions on the westerns and european culture, consumption and how we are taking and taking without giving back. Can you hear the rage, the frustration? Did you miss our opinions? What would Earth say if it could speak back to us? This episode is a reflection—part conversation, part release—on the realities of co...

This episode’s guest is Matthieu Thomas, Country Coordinator at Fashion Revolution Sweden. With a background in corporate sustainability, Matthieu has moved into a volunteer-led global movement advocating for transparency and accountability in fashion. He shares what it means to rethink the industry beyond profit and growth, and why degrowth is becoming an increasingly relevant question. We also r...

Discover how sustainable fashion moves forward with the second co-creator of Materials for Future - Nina Canova In this episode, we explore life cycle assesments (LCAs), the role of interdiscplinary science communication within sustainability and the reality of EU-centric regulations within textile waste management.  Nina shares her interdisciplinary experience as a materials scientist who is...

What if textiles could be grown, not made? What if the future of fashion doesn’t start in a factory but in a lab, a kitchen, or a community workshop? In this episode, we sit down with Guoda from Materials for Future to talk bio design, algae yarn, kombucha leather, and what it really takes to build next-gen materials in today’s world. Is community just as important as innovation itself? From silkw...

What if discarded jeans could become a new material? In this episode, Lill O. Sjöberg, founder of TWOOD, who accidentally turned textile waste into a material that behaves like wood guests SFF. What started as an experiment with denim waste quickly evolved into a material innovation made from discarded jeans. Lill shares how working closely with textile waste reshaped her perspective on the fashio...

Jenny Druzhinina, co-founder and creative director of Knit to Change, shares how a personal battle with depression turned into a circular knitwear project empowering refugee women in Berlin. Using donated yarn from industrial yarn suppliers, the brand creates bold, handcrafted pieces while paying fair hourly wages that challenge fast fashion’s production model. This episode explores what it truly...

A new season begins! Ebba and Sandra catch up across continents, reflecting on the past months, self-awareness, and slow habits while navigating life, studies, and planning the new podcast season. From Costa Rica’s pesticides and earthquakes to mindful routines and fresh mindsets, this episode sets the stage for a season full of new perspectives, featuring guests from across the fashion and sustai...

In the last episode this season, we share an interview with Marco who Ebba met at Ljubljana fashion week in October 2024. Ebba asked “ What does sustainable fashion mean to you?” followed up with “Whose responsibility is it?” From personal values to the importance of systemic and mindset change, we discuss the various perspectives and opinions on what sustainability looks like and who’s holding th...

In this episode of Slow Fashion Forward , we sit down with Portugal-based fashion healer Michelle Pozon to explore her unique journey through fashion—from childhood influences to personal awakenings that shaped her signature approach to Spiritual Styling . Michelle shares how clothing can be a tool for empowerment, healing, and self-expression, and how she helps clients reconnect with themselves t...

In Part Two of this episode, we ask: Did capitalism drive population growth—or was it inevitable? We then mention theories from Marx, Bourdieu, Kawamura, and Tansy E. Hoskins to explore fashion’s role as a system of social capital, symbolism, and identity. Can fashion exist without exploitation—or is imagining a new, fairer system just a utopia? Join us as we try to untangle the 13 page research....

In Part One of this juicy two-parter, we break down the foundations of capitalism to understand how it underpins the fashion industry. We have heard that capitalism can survive without fashion—but can fashion exist without capitalism? We explore how capitalism evolved from feudalism, its core features like private ownership and profit, and how it fuels consumption, inequality, and endless producti...

In Episode Three of Slow Fashion Forward , we delve into the craftsmanship found in Indigenous communities in South America. Our dear friend and colleague from SFS, Daniela Méndez Polo , guides us through the different techniques used, what it means to preserve this heritage, and the role it plays in the broader international fashion industry. Sources mentioned and used in this episode include: Li...

What are our clothes actually made of? In this episode, Ebba and Sandra break down the basics of textile fibres—from natural to man-made. We explore where they come from, how they’re produced, and what that means for the planet. A perfect intro if you’ve ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of your wardrobe. Sources mentioned and used in this episode include: Textiles by Sara J. Kadolph Hos...

Catch up with Ebba and Sandra before heading into the new season. What have they been up to since last time and how did their Slow challenge go? Tune and and hear what fashion events and happenings they have experienced and what’s in store for this season? Thank you for listening to SFF, follow us on Instagram and join us on Patreon for exclusive bonus content <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

In the second bonus episode, we sit down with Maria Borbos, founder of Nimble Patch, to discuss her inspiring journey. From studying fashion design in Sweden and Denmark to building a company dedicated to upcycling denim apparel at an industry scale, Maria shares her vision for creating a sustainable impact on the textile and fashion industry. Join us on Patreon to listen to this episode and learn...

In our first bonus episode, Sandra shares her journey with SFS, which started as an internship through a course at the Swedish School of Textiles in Borås. As part of her coursework, she completed a report on SFS’s sustainability practices which shares insights into how the organisation approaches sustainability and why sustainability reporting has become not just essential but, in many cases, leg...

In the second part of Episode Five , Sandra introduces six practical steps for incorporating slow into your life. Can slow living be applied to every aspect of our fast-paced world? Expect to hear about key challenges to slowing down such as accepted behaviors and current habits. Plus, stay tuned for a challenge that Sandra takes us on, creating a life that prioritises sustainability and well-bein...

The slow fashion movement is gaining momentum, but what does it truly mean? In Episode Five of Slow Fashion Forward , Sandra and Ebba explore the roots, principles, and future of slow fashion. Can it be the antidote to fast fashion's environmental destruction? They discuss how slow fashion can reshape not only the industry but also our consumption habits and self-perception. This episode also feat...

In Part Two of Episode Four , we continue our journey through fashion theory. This time, we shift focus to how Bourdieu’s theories of fashion have inspired theorists like Valerie Steele and Yuniya Kawamura. Sandra and Ebba are diving into the dynamics of power and influence in the fashion world. Listen if you want a briefer understanding of fashion’s connection to identity, society, and change. Lo...

 In this first part of Episode Four of Slow Fashion Forward , we dive deep into the fascinating world of fashion theory. Guided by Ebba, we explore the sociological, cultural, and psychological layers behind why we dress the way we do and what messages our clothing communicates. We’ll unpack ideas from theorists like Veblen, Simmel, Barthes and Entwistle. This episode lays the groundwork for...

In Episode Three of Slow Fashion Forward we delve into sustainability in the fashion industry. It is indeed a big subject, and we could discuss this for hours. Maybe even a whole season! However, we try to keep it brief and in this episode we will answer some questions such as; What is the deal with our climate and what is sustainability? What does it really mean to be sustainable and how far is t...

In the second episode of Slow Fashion Forward , you will join us on a journey through the history of western fashion. Ebba and Sandra take a quick look on the various times that have shaped fashion development and how people have dressed and continue to dress, from ancient world until today. They answer questions such as; Which European countries have influenced fashion development and trends? Has...

In our debut episode, meet the voices behind Slow Fashion Forward —Ebba and Sandra.  This episode gives an introduction to the voices behind the podcast, how they met at Slow Fashion Show and the journey that led to launching this podcast. Sandra takes the lead as the main moderator and invites the additional founding members—Monika Pizur and Alex Levchenko, to share the origins of the Slow F...