Spill the sustainabili - Tea

Is your fave susty brand really even ethical…!?! In this weeks episode of  @spillthesustainabili.tea  we chat about the ethics of sustainable brands and how with so much focus on sustainability from larger brands ethics often get forgotten along the way.💌 OUT NOW on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts! Things we chat about: - How ethical are our fave small bussiness? - Would you work for an uneth...

From the iconic Anastasia Beverly Hills dip brow to Cara Delevigne’s bushy eye brows, which beauty trends are built to last, and which will we look back and regret? This weeks epsiode is a fun chatty one! In this episode we chat about: - Why all makeup brands need to have inclusive colour ranges - Is sunkissed skin worth the sun damage?! and how to get the look safely - THE IMPORTANCE OF SPF!!! -...

How is Princess Polly (a fast fashion brand) BCorp ?! We literally DO NOT understand 😭 In this episode we chat about: - Princess Polly getting BCorp Certified - Is BCorp actually any good? - Are certifications good and how do they work? - Lora Piana , another luxury brand to be found to carry out worker exploitation  - Why we should bring back British Manufacturing  Watch and Listen to the episod...

EURO SUMMER IS HERE Don’t get us wrong, we LOVE a holiday, but what does it mean in terms of sustainabaility when it comes to the outfits we wear and how we travel?   In this weeks episode the girls chat about: - can you truly mitigate the effects of flying? - is zara the euro summer uniform - hostels, hotels, airbnb?? How do you choose a stay that is more susty? Travelling and having the opportun...

Have Charity shops become bad? Why are brands catfishing us, pretending to be high-end designer?! The thoughts and feelings of two die hard charity shop lovers who miss when charity shops were CHEEEAAP!!! This week we chat about: - Are London Charity shops just overpriced and become weirdly elitist? - Why are brands trying to be high-end end - Why charity shops are all about supporting the communi...

Paris Hilton loved a mini skirt, is that because the economy was booming in the 2000s? In this episode, we chat all about recession fashion and how our shopping habits change when we are in money-saving mode! Things we chat about in this episode: - Does second hand fashion lead to creativity? - The Hemline Index - Is this the end of designer fashion as we tighten our belts? - Do our views on dress...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy, as they discuss the limits of second-hand shopping… when does it get gross and is it ever gross? They ask:  Would you wear second-hand shoes? Are people using Vinted and resale apps to cultivate their kinks…!?! What do you do when you buy a bikini and the bottoms are dirty?! Should you wash your second-hand finds? P.s If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy, as they discuss what “made in China” really means. With 80% of designer goods being manufactured in China, why do we still have a bias towards made in Italy or made in England products… They ask:  Is "made in England" really better? Why is made in China so synonymous with poor quality goods? What impact do the US tariffs have on fashion? Where is the...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy, who are joined by ethical jewellery designer, anthropologist, human rights activist and survival ambassador Pippa Small. As well as being an incredibly talented designer, Pippa holds an MA in Medical Anthropology, cultivating her interest in human rights amongst minorities, indigenous peoples and tribal groups through collaborations with grassroots organisatio...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy, who are joined by OG trinket collector extraordinaire @foreveryoursbetty. With the rise of collectables like the now viral Labubu and adult toys like Sonny’s angels, have you ever considered the environmental impact of this switch to fast toys? This week, Rosie opens up about her 20+ year bed fellow, Izzy, about her affinity for bread lamps, all while the wond...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss the ethics of The Met Gala, the celebs they’re most excited to see, Anna Wintour’s questionable taste and whether the Met Gala is literally like the Hunger Games Capitol parties. They ask:  - Is the Met Gala just massively out of touch? - What is Black dandyism? - How can non-Black celebs celebrate and showcase Black dandysim? - Will Rihanna be...

The question is, would you go to space for a HOLIDAY? Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss the rise of space tourism during the world’s current political climate. The environmental impacts of space travel, out of touch celebs and the fact that it took Katy Perry going to space to realise “we need to save mother earth”… They ask: Why is space travel bad for the environment? Why are...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss whether the clean girl minimalist aesthetic is sustainable or just another way to overconsume, Nara Smith milkmaid dresses, and Rosie going TikTok viral.  They ask:  Is minimalist fashion the same as the minimalist lifestyle? Why has fashion become more conservative? Is a capsule wardrobe realistic for most people? Is fashion political? P.s If y...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss, the ethics of fakes, dupes and counterfits from Aldi and M&S collin Vs cuthburt, Luxury brands ripping off small dsigners and the legality and tehics of buying fake bags from markets and street vednors.  They ask: Is it really a fake if its from the same factory? Should teenagers be carrying luxury bags? Is stealing designs ever okay? Are y...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss, how to spring clean your wardrobe and life in a sustainable way, manifestation, mood boarding and setting spring goals! They ask: Are we all shein shoppers in disguise? Can you heal the inner child through overconsumption? Does manifestation work? Why is Vogue sending Izzy free tote bags?! P.s If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to ra...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss,  Rosies unhinged relationship with vinted, why failing sustainability challenges is TOTALLY fine, their honest sustainability and shopping habits and how living a sustainable life looks different for everyone There is no such thing as being the perfect environmentalist and the sooner you realise that the happier and more enjoyable the journey w...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss the Pretty Little Thing rebrand, the ridiculous unicorn, and whether a fast-fashion brand can truly rebrand as sustainable and ethical. Pretty Little Thing’s infamous rebrand into 'slow fashion'... is it just a scam? They ask: Is the PLT rebrand a scam? Is luxury washing the new Greenwashing? Why are we okay with such bad-quality clothin...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss being greenwashed and the importance of citing facts in a world full of people spouting nonsense for views. They delve into how not to get brainwashed into joining a cult, Rosie’s Zaful bikini purchase and Izzy thinking that H&M is a sustainable brand…. They ask: How can we avoid being greenwashed? Does Primark really care? How can we naviga...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss diversity in the fashion industry. With US brands rolling back their diversity and inclusion policies it felt incredibly important to touch on this topic. From the first times the girls saw themselves in the media as teens, Rosie’s modeling experience and the reality of climate-induced mass migration they discuss it all! *TW: weight and ED-relat...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they discuss - They ask: Why are designer brands leaving London? Where did diversity on runways go? Are sustainability requirements fair on small emerging brands? Why is fashion week becoming so boring? P.s If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to rate us on Spotify <3 *Notes SHOWS: Coperni SS23 (Bella Hadid ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMVnjtT06...

Grab a cuppa and join Izzy and Rosie as they sit down with the first guest, Stuart Trevor, founder of the worldwide fashion brand All Saints and now sustainable upcycling name sake Stuart Trevor. From fast fashion and building an empire to choosing to create a brand that doesn't make anything new, Stuart Trevor shares his personal and professional journey. They ask Stuart: Why did you leave Al...

Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they dive into this week's episode. They break down their ins and outs for this year, how to enjoy trends sustainably, how the female body has become an unhealthy extension of fashion trends and so much more! P.s - count how many times the girls say bag charms aha! They ask; How can we take part in trends sustainably? Do all Brits need rain coats? Are we...

Welcome back to the second season of the pod, we are sooo happy to have you here! Grab a cuppa and join Rosie and Izzy as they dive into this week's episode. They chat, Copenhagen Fashion Week, the Walmart birkin, the fashion industry's impact on change and what to wear during fashion week!! and whether it is as sustainable as everyone says it is! They ask: How can we take part in trends sustainab...

Can Christmas ACTUALLY be sustainable?! In the final episode of Season 1, Izzy and Rosie chat about all things CHRISTMMASS! Whether it can be sustainable, family traditions and what we can do to mitigate the negative effects of a truly wonderful time of year! Stay tuned though as we will be back for BIGGER AND BETTER things in Season 2 next year so stick around What do you think, can Christmas be...

Overconsumption-core is NOT a vibe!! In this weeks episode Rosie and Izzy dive into the world of throwaway culture and how it has started to consume our brains! They chat, the importance of education in making sustainable choices, outfit recipes, personal wardrobe landfills, and the dangers of fast fashion marketing. They ask: Can Black Friday ever be ethical and sustainable? Is shopping a valid f...