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The topic of this episode is Fashion Business Models of the Future. 

What types of business models are doing good and having a positive impact? How important are certifications and verification of claims through third parties? What will the future of fashion bring and what business models could there be?

For this episode, we were joined by Kresse Wesling, Sol Escobar and Hasna Kourda.

You can find out more about Kresse Wesling and Elvis & Kress on https://www.elvisandkresse.com/ and on Instagram @elvisandkresse

You can find out more about Sol Escobar and Give Your Best on https://www.giveyourbest.uk/ and on Instagram @giveyourbest.uk

You can find out more about Hasna Kourda and Save Your Wardrobe on https://www.saveyourwardrobe.com/ and on Instagram @saveyourwardrobe

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Vegan Fashion. 

How is it being perceived and how sustainable is it actually? Is there any way to distinguish between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ vegan materials? What innovation exists in the space of vegan materials?

For this episode, we were joined by Megan Doyle, Lora Gene and Ann Cathrin Schönrock.

You can find out more about Megan Doyle on https://www.megantldoyle.com/ and on Instagram @megantldoyle

You can find out more about Lora Gene on https://www.loragene.com/ and on Instagram @loragene_

You can find out more about Ann Cathrin Schönrock and Chiengora on https://chiengora-official.com/ and on Instagram @chiengora_official 

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Fashion Weeks in 2023. 

Has ‘the magical lens’ that we have seen fashion weeks through lifted? Will there be a shift towards a wider range of platforms that showcases new talent?  What about digital fashion week formats? And what sort of fashion showcases will there be potentially in the future? Or maybe let’s even ask: what type of showcases do we NEED in the future. 

For this episode, we were joined by Tamara Henrikson, Beatrice Korlekie and Jasmin Manai-Huber. 

You can find out more about Tamara Henrikson and Fashion District on https://www.fashion-district.co.uk/ and on Instagram @fd_ldn

You can find out more about Beatrice Korlekie on https://korlekie.com/ and on Instagram @korlekie

You can find out more about Jasmin Manai-Huber and WeDress Collective on https://www.wedresscollective.com/de/home and on Instagram @wedresscollective 

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Digital Fashion. 

How has digital fashion evolved over the last few years? Is digital fashion more sustainable than physical fashion? What will the future of fashion hold and will it be taking place online or offline?

For this episode, we were joined by Fernanda Bernardi, Ashwini Deshpande and Leo Carlton.

You can find out more about Fernanda Bernardi and CLO Virtual Fashion on https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernanda-bernardi and on https://www.clo3d.com/en/ 

You can find out more about Ashwini Deshpande on Instagram @aforashwini and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwini-deshpande-527568143 

You can find out more about Leo Carlton and his work on https://www.leocarlton.com/ and on instagram @leocarltonworld 

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Sustainability Claims & Validations. 

How can sustainability comms be made appealing to the consumer? Which sustainability claims do customers care most about? And what can the industry do to ensure a clearer understanding of sustainability claims?

For this episode, we were joined by Jie Zhou, Bianca Foley and Liv Simpliciano.

You can find out more about Jie Zhou and the report on https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/directory/jie-zhou-programme-manager-sustainability-hub-and-accelerator-team and on https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/resources/publications/net-zero-business-transformation-framework-accelerating-change-era-turbulence 

You can find out more about Bianca Foley on https://biancaffoley.com/ or on Instagram @biancaffoley

You can find out more about Liv Simpliciano, Fashion Revolution and the Good Clothes, Fair Pay campaign on https://www.fashionrevolution.org/good-clothes-fair-pay/ or on Instagram @fash_rev

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Price Transparency in Fashion. 

How is the price of a garment determined? Why is sustainable fashion ‘expensive’ and fast fashion ‘cheap’? What is behind the cost of a garment? What responsibilities do fashion brands have for their consumers?

For this episode, we were joined by Sophie Benson, Rahemur Rahman and Stephanie Mora.

You can find out more about Sophie Benson https://sophiebenson.com/ or on Instagram @sophiebenson

You can find out more about Rahemur Rahman on Instagram @rahemurrahman

You can find out more about Stephanie Mora and Montebelo on https://montebelo.org/ or on Instagram @montebelostudio

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Post-Brexit Fashion. 

What sort of impact did Brexit have on fashion brands in the UK? We know that Brexit created a range of obstacles and challenges for the Fashion industry, but are there also any advantages that came with it? How can fashion brands navigate the new rules and regulations?

For this episode, we were joined by Tamara Cincik, Kate Hills and Toyin Laketu.

You can find out more about Tamara Cincik and Fashion Roundtable on https://www.fashionroundtable.co.uk/ or on Instagram @fashionroundtable

You can find out more about Kate Hills and Make it British on https://makeitbritish.co.uk/ or on Instagram @makeitbritish

You can find out more about Toyin Laketu and Onwards and Up on https://onwardsandup.co.uk/ or on Instagram @on_wardsandup

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Material Innovation. 

How is material innovation changing the fashion industry? What are the biggest challenges when it comes to introducing new materials to a bigger audience?  What trends are there when it comes to innovative materials?

For this episode, we were joined by Jessica Kruger, Cassie Quinn and Elaine Siu.

You can find out more about Jessica Kruger and LUXTRA on https://luxtralondon.com/ or on Instagram @luxtralondon

You can find out more about Cassie Quinn on https://cqstudio.uk/ or on Instagram @c.q.studio

You can find out more about Elaine Siu and the Material Innovation Initiative on https://www.materialinnovation.org/ or on Instagram @materialinnovation

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Sustainable Childrenswear. 

What are the biggest struggles when it comes to designing kids wear that is not only beautiful and practical but also sustainably made? How do you make ethical garments for children that grow so rapidly and are in constant need of new clothes? And how do you justify the price point of sustainable fashion to parents?

For this episode, we were joined by Eve Kekeh, Arleny Stegmaier and Arabella Turek.

You can find out more about Eve Kekeh and Bundlee on https://bundlee.co.uk/ and on Instagram at @bundleebaby

You can find out more about Arleny Stegmaier and Frankie & Lou on https://www.frankieandlou.de/ and on Instagram @frankieandlou.de

You can find out more about Arabella Turek and Petit Pli on https://shop.petitpli.com/ and on Instagram @petit.pli

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Post Covid Fashion Tech Tools. 

While the pandemic itself is still not over and we as a society are still dealing with it, it definitely changed the behaviour of customers and the way we interact with fashion. So in this episode we would like to discuss all of this. What changes did we see during the pandemic in regards to the usage of tech tools? What exciting fash tech projects are out there? And what’s in store for the future of fashion & technology?

For this episode, we were joined by Moin Roberts-Islam, Karinna Grant and Kristina Dimitrova.

You can find out more about Moin Roberts-Islam and The Fashion Innovation Agency on https://www.fialondon.com/ or on Instagram @moinrobertsislam @fashioninnovationagency

You can find out more about Karinna Grant and The Demtaerialised on http://karinnanobbs.com/ or on Instagram @karinnagrant @thedematerialised

You can find out more about Kristina Dimitrova and Interlaced on https://www.interlaced.co/ or on Instagram @krissyxkd @weareinterlaced

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Diversity in Fashion: Hair & Makeup. 

How many Hair and Makeup artists are actually qualified to work on different skin and hair types? How much discrimination is there still on fashion sets? Do hair and makeup artists get properly trained before heading out into the industry?

For this episode, we were joined by Anu Elegbede, Zakiyah Shani and Serafina Woodward.

You can find out more about Anu Elegbede on Instagram @anuelegbedee

You can find out more about Zakiyah Shani and her work on https://zakiyahshani.co.uk/ or on Instagram @zakiyahshani

You can find out more about Serafina Woodward and Maganda Hair Studio on https://maganda.co.uk/ or on Instagram @magandahairstudio @hairbyserafina 

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Fashion and the Climate Crisis. 

Who are we supposed to hold responsible for the damage the industry is doing to the environment? What can we do to drive change? How big of an impact does the fashion industry really have on people and the planet? We will try to answer all these questions with the help of our wonderful guests.

For this episode, we were joined by Bel Jacobs, Gaia Rattazzi and Phoebe Nicette.

You can find out more about Bel Jacobs and her work on https://www.beljacobs.com/ on Instagram @beljacobs_com

You can find out more about Gaia Rattazzi and her work on Instagram @ssustainably_

You can find out more about Phoebe Nicette on https://phoenomenal.com/ or on Instagram @phoenomenal_com

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com

The topic of this episode is Fashion Degrees. 

Do you really need to study fashion in order to work in this industry? Has fashion education lost its worth? How do you even start a career in fashion?  We will try to answer all these questions with the help of our wonderful guests.

For this episode we were joined by Aasia D’Vaz-Sterling, Stephanie Irwin, Asya Ter-Hovakimyan and Léna Quéant.

You can find out more about Aasia D’Vaz-Sterling and Stilettos and Shinpads on https://stilettosandshinpads.com/ or on instagram @aasiads 

You can find out more about Stephanie Irwin and the Fashion Originators Podcast on instagram @stephieirwin or @fashionoriginatorspodcast

You can find out more about Asya Ter-Hovakimyan and OMNISS on https://omnissworld.com/ or on Instagram @omniss or @asya_asi

You can find out more about Léna Quéant on LinkedIn: Léna Alexandra Quéant

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on instagram @sabinna_com

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Welcome to Consciousness Beyond The Product: A monthly podcast special discussing the fashion industry and picking apart important topics that can no longer be overlooked. Once a month we will give you an overview, share insightful conversations with industry experts and professionals as well as summarise key takeaways for you.

Hosted by Sabinna Rachimova, the founder of the fair fashion and lifestyle brand SABINNA, each episode will feature brilliant guests who will share their knowledge and expertise with us. We are excited to share this platform with a diverse selection of industry opinion leaders and are looking forward to hearing their thoughts on the topics we will discuss.

As part of this podcast special we will be discussing topics such as Sustainability beyond the product, Inclusivity and Fashion & Technology.

The topic of this episode is Cultural Appropriation. 

What is it? How can you avoid it? How can you educate yourself about it? And how do you learn from it?

For this episode we were joined by Vanessa Acosta from Wasi Clothing, Sita Sunar and Samira Mahboub from Limala and Beatrace Angut Oola from Fashion Africa Now.

You can find out more about Vanessa Acosta and Wasi Clothing on https://wasiclothing.com/ or on instagram @fromabolivian or @wasiclothing

You can find out more about Sita Sunar on instagram @sitasunar

You can find out more about Samira Mahboub and Limala on https://bylimala.com/ or on Instagram @bylimala or @samiramahboub

You can find out more about Beatrace Angut Oola and Fashion Africa Now on https://fashionafricanow.com/ or on Instagram @fashionafricanow or @beatraceangutoola 

Make sure you also check out their podcast which you can listen to here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GbJzlSFPUoFR5jLu4Tx7w as well as their Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FANpodcast 

You can find out more about SABINNA on www.sabinna.com or on Instagram @sabinna_com