The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne

In this conversation, Michelle Alleyne interviews Julia Dietmar, co-founder and CEO of Open Wardrobe, an AI-powered platform that aims to revolutionize the way we think about fashion and sustainability. They discuss the importance of mindful dressing, the role of technology in managing wardrobes, and how consumers can make better choices to reduce waste in the fashion industry. Julia shares insigh...

Episode Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch , host Michelle Alleyne sits down with Elena Lisman, founder of LOUÉ Studio , whose path from chemistry labs to couture ateliers is as bold as her designs. Together they dive into the power of plant-based innovation with materials like MIRUM® , the urgency of transparency and traceability in fashion, and what it really takes to redefine luxury....

Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne speaks with Alison Green, manager of operations and partnerships at Re/make, about the intersection of fashion, climate justice, and community engagement. They discuss the upcoming Wear Your Values Weekend event in New York City, the unique approach of Remake in uniting diverse voices for change, and the importance of collective...

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch , host Michelle Alleyne sits down with Puja MJ, a bold sustainability advocate and climate justice leader from Mumbai. Their conversation dives into the Slow Fashion Movement and its powerful 90-day challenge that invites people to step away from buying new clothes and reimagine their relationship with fashion. Puja brings the perspective of the Global South t...

In this episode of Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne engages with Yayra Agbofah, founder of The Revival, a movement in Ghana focused on transforming textile waste into valuable resources. They discuss the impact of fast fashion on local communities, the importance of education and collaboration in sustainability, and share inspiring stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed thro...

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch , host Michelle Alleyne sits down with special guest Tsui Yuen-Pappas for a thought-provoking conversation on the evolution of manufacturing and the urgent need for sustainability in fashion. Drawing on her extensive industry experience, Tsui explores the groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of eco-friendly fabrics, from biodegradable materials to sca...

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne engages with Dinie Van Den Heuvel, co-founder of Infantium Victoria, a children's fashion brand focused on sustainability. They discuss the importance of storytelling in fashion, the challenges of creating vegan and organic clothing, and the responsibility of designers in the industry. Dinie shares insights from her experiences at t...

In this engaging conversation, Michelle Alleyne and Muchaneta Ten Napel explore the intersection of fashion, sustainability, and technology. They discuss the importance of accountability in the fashion industry, the role of policy in driving change, and the need for collaboration over competition. Muchaneta shares insights from her experiences at the Global Fashion Summit and her work with LVMH, e...

This week on The Ethical Stitch , Michelle Alleyne speaks straight from the heart in a powerful July 4th edition that reexamines what freedom really looks like in America today. With raw honesty, Michelle reflects on the current political climate, recent policy shifts, and how they’re impacting real people—including her own family. This isn’t about party lines—it’s about people. And in a time when...

Soft Revolution: Chloe Grant’s Mission for Ethical Intimates 🧵 Episode Summary  In this episode of The Ethical Stitch , host Michelle Alleyne sits down with fashion disruptor and eco-intimates designer Chloe Grant to unzip the layered world of ethical lingerie and sustainable swimwear . Together, they thread through the real talk behind greenwashing, textile waste, and the tiny culprits— micropla...

🎙️ Episode 7 – Couture with a Conscience: Moon Chang’s Planet-First Aesthetic This week, The Ethical Stitch spotlights a truly provocative voice in sustainable luxury fashion : designer Moon Chang , the mind behind the fashion label Moon Chang NY . From developing designs for NASA (yes, that NASA) to crafting genderless faux-fur couture that challenges everything we know about fashion, Moon is sha...

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne shares her excitement about attending the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen. She discusses the importance of sustainability in fashion, the themes of the summit, and her intention to bring back actionable insights for her listeners. The conversation emphasizes the need for collective action, innovation, and the urgency of addressing cl...

In this conversation of The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne, Casey Dworkin discusses the complexities of creating sustainable fashion, emphasizing the importance of material choices, transparency in design, and the need for a paradigm shift in how sustainability is perceived in the industry. Dworkin shares insights on navigating the challenges of sustainable product design, the significance o...

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch , Michelle Alleyne sits down with fashion archivist, creative force, and vintage vanguard Keni Valenti—a man who doesn’t just wear history, he preserves it. From thrift-store treasure hunts in his youth to becoming an unexpected fashion designer, Keni takes us on a journey through the vibrant lanes of vintage fashion, sustainability, and cultural storytelling....

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch , host Michelle Alleyne steps into The Green Room with Andrea Kennedy—a powerhouse educator, curriculum builder, and longtime champion of sustainable fashion. From reimagining fashion programs at Berkeley College to pounding the pavement for the New York Fashion Act, Andrea’s work sits at the intersection of advocacy, education, and industry reform. Together,...

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch , host Michelle Alleyne sits down with Andrea Reyes—a powerhouse advocate for sustainable fashion who’s been stitching real change from the classroom to the coalition floor as Executive Director of the NYC Fair Trade Coalition. They pull no punches, diving deep into the hard truths behind fashion’s glossy surface: from the messy realities of overproduction and...

Summary In the inaugural episode of 'The Ethical Stitch', host Michelle Alleyne introduces listeners to the world of ethical fashion, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and transparency in the industry. She shares her personal journey and insights gained from her experiences, particularly highlighting the impact of factory visits on her understanding of waste in fashion. The ep...