The Fashion Translator

What does it mean to design menswear with precision, inclusivity, and intention. 🎙️ In this episode of The Fashion Translator , Claire Lys sits down with Tom Speight & Garrett Swann , co-founders of ALPHX , to unpack how they’re redefining men’s underwear by putting comfort, fit, and consciousness first . Built to fill a clear gap in the market, ALPHX was born from a simple truth: all men are...

What if building a fashion brand was less about trends — and more about lived experience, structure, and storytelling? 🎙️ In this episode of The Fashion Translator , Claire Lys sits down with Nasreen Hussain , Founder and Creative Director of NEISA (formerly known as Humans of High Fashion at the time of recording) . From styling and retail to corporate banking and entrepreneurship, Nasreen shares...

What does it really take to build apparel supply chains that last — for brands, workers, and the industry itself? 🎙️ In this episode of The Fashion Translator , Claire Lys sits down with Fatima Anwar , Founder & CEO of Ethical & Sustainable Sourcing (ESS) , to unpack the realities behind global apparel production — from factory floors to boardroom decisions. With a background spanning adve...

What does it really take to embed sustainability into fashion — not as a promise, but as an operating system? 🎙️ In this episode of The Fashion Translator , Claire Lys sits down with Romain Liot , Co-Founder of Adore Me & Advisor at Asterion , to explore how sustainability in fashion actually works when it’s built through systems, data, and long-term decision-making — rather than announcements...

What if the garments we wear closest to our skin were quietly impacting our health every day? 🎙️ In this episode of The Fashion Translator , Claire Lys sits down with Michael Drescher , Founder of Vibrant Body Company , to explore what most consumers — and even brands — overlook about intimate apparel. From toxic chemicals and wire-based construction to the role of education, clean materials, and...

🎙️ In this episode: Claire Lys sits down with Caroline Chamorro , Director of Retail at HANRO USA, to explore how a heritage brand stays relevant in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. From clienteling and CRM innovation to omnichannel strategy and team empowerment, Caroline shares how HANRO keeps human connection at the heart of luxury — even in a data-driven world. Connect with HANRO: 🌐 hanrou...

🎙️ In this episode: Claire Lys sits down with Abby Dubois, Founder of Each Jewels, to unpack how deep technical expertise, sustainable manufacturing, and fearless creativity come together to build a standout accessories brand. Abby shares how recycled metals, thoughtful engineering, and minimal-impact processes shape her production, why hair accessories became the brand’s unexpected hero category,...

🎙️ In this episode: Claire Lys sits down with Billie Whitehouse, Founder & CEO of Wearable X, to uncover how the brand blends design, haptic technology, and emerging physical-AI frameworks to create connected garments that genuinely improve people's lives. Billie shares insights on building meaningful wearables, using technology to enhance wellness, and designing with human behavior at the...

🎙️ In this episode: Claire Lys sits down with Angeline Hayling, co-founder of IslandTribe, to explore how the brand blends creativity, spiritual direction, and intentional living to build a deeply recognizable identity. Angeline opens up about the realities of producing ethically, finding inspiration while living between Bali and LA, building community around a feeling rather than a product, and t...

🎙️ In this episode: Claire Lys sits down with Junius Valentine, Head of Brand and Content at Jordan Craig, to explore how the brand builds a deeply engaged fan base through storytelling, cultural relevance, and empowering artists with true creative freedom. Junius also shares insights on integrating AI into marketing and product creation while keeping human connection at the center. Connect with J...

🎙️In this episode: Claire Lys sits down with Jessica Schisler, Founder & CEO of Sunny Cubs, a brand that is helping parents protect their children’s skin differently: functional, soft, sun-protective clothing designed for outdoor adventures. Jessica shares how her family’s personal experience with melanoma inspired her to create gear that supports safe and comfortable outdoor play for babies a...

🎙 In this episode: Claire Lys sits down with Mike Gugat, Co-Founder & CEO of jbrds, a children’s footwear brand reshaping how little feet move and grow. From stepping into the athletic-industry trenches at Mizuno and adidas to founding a startup rooted in anatomical design for kids Mike shares how he and his team are solving a gap in the market and empowering young lives, one step at a time. C...

🎙 In this episode: Claire Lys sits down with Nancy Rhodes, Founder & CEO of Alternew a platform that is helping brands and consumers treat their wardrobes differently: repair, personalize, extend lifespan. Nancy shares how she went from designing mass-volume footwear to transforming how we think about fashion care through tailoring, repair, and technology. Whether you’re shopping smart, buildi...

🎙 In this episode: Claire Lys sits down with Nisha Blackwell, Founder and CEO of Knotzland, a Pittsburgh-based sustainable accessories brand redefining what it means to create with purpose. From repurposed fabrics to handcrafted bow ties, Nisha shares how Knotzland transforms discarded textiles into timeless pieces of wearable art while empowering community, creativity, and conscious design. Conne...

🎙 In this episode: Claire Lys sits down with Anshu Malika Gupta founder of Tygr Sourcing and PureLuum , a sustainable baby essentials brand rooted in organic cotton and natural vegetable dyes. They explore how ethical manufacturing, fair trade, and conscious sourcing can transform the future of fashion and how PureLuum is leading the way by prioritizing purity, transparency, and connection to natu...

🎙 In this episode: Claire Lys sits down with Anshu Malika Gupta founder of Tygr Sourcing and PureLuum , a sustainable baby essentials brand rooted in organic cotton and natural vegetable dyes. They explore how ethical manufacturing, fair trade, and conscious sourcing can transform the future of fashion and how PureLuum is leading the way by prioritizing purity, transparency, and connection to natu...

🎙 In this episode: I sit down with Jemima, founder of a startup revolutionizing fashion design and manufacturing making it easy for anyone to design clothing without technical expertise or industry connections. We talk about accessibility, creativity, and how technology is reshaping the future of fashion. ✨ Connect with Jemima: 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 Instagram 🔗 Website 👗 Connect with Claire to discove...

In this episode, I chat with Catherine Lepetit, founder of Sundrunk, a vibrant beach lifestyle brand born on the sunny shores of Florida. After a 20-year career in beauty and leadership, Catherine took a bold leap to create a colorful, high-end beachwear label that celebrates joy, resilience, and reinvention. We dive into her incredible story of rebuilding after a hurricane and how she found purpo...

n this first episode, I sit down with Rishabh Harish , co-founder of Wellbi, a Mysore-based startup pioneering bamboo fabrics for comfort-driven, sustainable fashion. We talk about growth, supply chain, and why bamboo is a game-changer. ✨ Connect with Rishabh: LinkedIn Instagram Website 📩 Reach me on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ 🎥 Intro video by Rana Unity This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss t...

This episode explore a question that sits at the center of today’s conversation about AI: if the tools are everywhere, what truly shapes the outcome? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clairelysbastienwald.substack.com

The Fashion Translator begins with a look at why this space was created and how AI is shaping the future of fashion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clairelysbastienwald.substack.com

A quick introduction to The Fashion Translator — a podcast exploring how ideas, innovation, and AI are shaping the future of fashion. Join us as we connect visionaries, brands through conversations that bridge creativity, collaboration, and technology. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clairelysbastienwald.subs...