Trad Collective

Trad Takes

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Jo, James and Emilie, owners and head seamstress at Leeds' first sustainable fashion store, discuss all things sustainable fashion. Expect gossip, news and insights from three industry experts.https://tradcollective.com/

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Bonus Episode! James talks business with Chris from Action Coach 03.07.2025 23:42

James spills the tea on building Leeds' sustainable fashion empire! Business coach Chris Fordy sits down with the co-founder who turned a failed New Year's resolution into Yorkshire's most talked-about sustainable fashion store. What happens when you realise sustainable shopping in Leeds is basically impossible? You create your own solution, obviously. Chris digs deep with James Fenwic...

Trad takes on Can men wear dresses? 27.06.2025 15:49

Jo and Emilie interview James (Fashion store owner hetro cis male) on how he feels about wearing dresses? Jo Wanner and James Fenwick are co-owners of ⁠⁠Tråd Collective⁠⁠ , Leeds' first sustainable fashion store and Emilie is the head seamstress. Follow on IG Tråd ⁠⁠@TradCollectiveltd⁠⁠ Jo ⁠⁠@Josefin. Remakes⁠⁠ Emilie ⁠⁠@Emmy_Diaries__

Trad Takes, our current projects 21.06.2025 7:18

Emilie and Jo talk about they're current projects, what they focus on and how they manage time, particularly when making trousers. Jo Wanner is the owner of ⁠⁠Tråd Collective⁠⁠ , Leeds' first sustainable fashion store and Emilie is the head seamstress. Follow on IG Tråd ⁠⁠@TradCollectiveltd⁠⁠ Jo ⁠⁠@Josefin. Remakes⁠⁠ Emilie ⁠⁠@Emmy_Diaries__

Trad Takes on Alteration Trade Secrets and Pet Peeves 11.06.2025 28:04

Emilie and Jo get catty! JK we're not personally attacking anyone, seriously, don't hate us What are the Secrets of Alterations? What kinds of alterations do we hate most? Jo Wanner is the owner of ⁠Tråd Collective⁠ , Leeds' first sustainable fashion store and Emilie is the head seamstress. Follow on IG Tråd ⁠@TradCollectiveltd⁠ Jo ⁠@Josefin. Remakes⁠ Emilie ⁠@Emmy_Diaries__

Trad Takes on single use fancy dress, The Otley Run and Reselling from charity shops 04.06.2025 23:54

Jo, James and Emilie discuss, is it ethical to resell from charity shops? and what do we think of single use fancy dress? Spoiler: not much. Also how has the Otley run shaped Headingley's high street. Jo Wanner and James Fenwick are co-owners of ⁠Tråd Collective⁠ , Leeds' first sustainable fashion store and Emilie is the head seamstress. Follow on IG Tråd ⁠@TradCollectiveltd⁠ Jo ⁠@Josefin....

Is Vinted actually Sustainable? Trad takes 26.05.2025 26:28

Jo and Emilie discuss if Vinted is killing high street vintage? And is it helping fast fashion or sustainable fashion? Also a sustainable fabrics vs non sustainable Plus a bit about greenwashing Jo Wanner is the owner of Tråd Collective , Leeds' first sustainable fashion store and Emilie is the head seamstress. Follow on IG Tråd @TradCollectiveltd Jo @Josefin. Remakes Emilie @Emmy_Diaries__