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Facts, history, and stories about fashion - from sustainability to luxury to history to small business and everything in between, whether you're an industry veteran or this is your first foray into fashion, learn every Wednesday and Friday with Fash-Ed 💫 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fash-ed/support

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48: Welcome Back to the NEW Fash-Ed!

February 03, 2023 02:56 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

A re-introduction to the new format of Fash-Ed + a bit on Alec Leach's The World Is On Fire But We're Still Buying Shoes Buy The World Is On Fire But We're Still Buying Shoes by Alec Leach (print & ebook) February/March Book & Movie Club: Buy Worn Out by Alyssa Hardy Watch the Willow & Claude short film See & Buy All 2023 Book Club Picks & More on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) Contact: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed --- This episode ...

47: Book & Movie Club: Slay

November 17, 2022 18:07 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

This episode features a discussion on the documentary film Slay, which looks inside the cruelty of the fur, leather, and wool industries. (TW: animal cruelty) November/December Book & Movie Club Pick: The World Is On Fire But We're Still Buying Shoes by Alec Leach Watch Slay on Waterbear (free!) Now! Vegan Marketplaces to Shop Cruelty-Free Fashion & More: Immaculate Vegan Petit Vour Shop Like You Give A Damn Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs See & Shop More Book Re...

46: In Ancient Rome, Purple Dye was Made From The Extracts of Mediterranean ___

October 28, 2022 18:41 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MB

Do you know what natural source was used to create purple clothing dye in ancient times? Find out in this short episode! Information Source: The World Is On Fire But We're Still Buying Shoes by Alec Leach Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs See More Book Recommendations on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...

45: What Was Found in the Channel 4 SHEIN Investigation?

October 27, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MB

Journalist Iman Amrani with Channel 4 (UK) recently released an investigation into SHEIN factories, which were observed undercover with hidden cameras for the first time. Listen to learn some of the key findings. Information Sources: https://www.thecut.com/2022/10/shein-is-treating-workers-even-worse-than-you-thought.html https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/sustainability/inside-the-shein-machine https://thred.com/style/new-documentary-goes-undercover-inside-sheins-factories/ Read Fash-E...

44: Fact Friday: Producing 1 Pair of Leather Shoes Uses the Same Amount of Water as One Person Drinking 2 Liters a Day for ___ Years

October 21, 2022 14:23 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MB

If you want a small taste of what you can learn in this month's Book and Movie Club pick, this Fact Friday episode is for you! Information Source & October Book & Movie Club Pick: Watch Slay on Waterbear Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Learn More About Fashion With These Book Picks on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot...

43: Book & Movie Club: Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell (Part 2)

October 19, 2022 14:22 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

In part 2 of our discussion on Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell, hear about the progression of Anna Wintour's career at Vogue, Vogue culture, the Met Gala, and more! Purchase Anna: The Biography on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) or Amazon October Book & Movie Club Pick: Slay Watch free on Waterbear Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Get more book recommendations on Boo...

42: Fact Friday: French Designer, ___, Was The First to Host Fashion Week After Parties in The Early 1900s

October 07, 2022 17:44 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MB

Can you guess which designer started the trend of lavish after parties? Find out in this week's Fact Friday! Information Source: https://crfashionbook.com/fashion-g34162146-paris-fashion-week-facts/ October Book & Movie Club Pick: Slay (TW: animal cruelty) Watch Free on Waterbear Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Get more fashion book recommendations on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: [email protected] ...

41: Book & Movie Club: Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell (Part 1)

October 06, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

This is part 1 of 2 (part 2 coming next week!) of the September Book and Movie Club pick, Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell. We discuss some of the things I found most interesting about the early years of Anna's career. October Book & Movie Club Pick: Slay (TW: animal cruelty) Watch Free on Waterbear Buy Anna: The Biography on Bookshop (supports independent bookstores & Fash-Ed!) or Amazon Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Get more fashion book recommendations on Booksh...

40: Fact Friday: Many Clothing Items Are Worn Only ___ Times Before Being Discarded

September 30, 2022 16:32 - 3 minutes - 2.9 MB

With a 35% decrease in the past 15 years alone, clothing is being worn less than ever. Listen to this week's Fact Friday to learn just how little the average clothing item is worn before being discarded. Information Source: https://earth.org/statistics-about-fast-fashion-waste/ Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Find Further Book Recommendations on Bookshop (supports both independent bookstores & Fash-Ed!) Fash-Ed Contact Information: Email: [email protected]...

39: All About Materials: Have Your Wine & Wear It, Too, With Vegea

September 29, 2022 15:17 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MB

Bio-based leathers are not only better for the environment but keep animals from suffering under the traditional leather industry, and with Vegea, a material made from waste from the wine industry, you can have your wine and wear it, too! Information Sources: https://www.vegeacompany.com/company/ https://www.collectivefashionjustice.org/leather-alternatives https://pangaia.com/pages/leather-alternatives-grape-leather Pangaia Grape Leather Sneakers: Shop Here Read Fash-Ed on Substack J...

39: All About Materials: Have Your Wine & Wear It, Too with Vegea

September 29, 2022 15:17 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MB

Bio-based leathers are not only better for the environment but keep animals from suffering under the traditional leather industry, and with Vegea, a material made from waste from the wine industry, you can have your wine and wear it, too! Information Sources: https://www.vegeacompany.com/company/ https://www.collectivefashionjustice.org/leather-alternatives https://pangaia.com/pages/leather-alternatives-grape-leather Pangaia Grape Leather Sneakers: Shop Here Read Fash-Ed on Substack J...

Fact Friday: The Very First Issue of American Vogue Was Released in New York on ___ & Cost ___

September 23, 2022 13:13 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MB

Do you know when the very first issue of Vogue was published?! Learn something new in just 2 minutes this Fact Friday! Information Source: https://en.vogue.me/culture/living/15-vogue-magazine-facts/ Purchase this month's Book & Movie Club Pick, Anna The Biography by Amy Odell: Bookshop (supports independent bookstores & Fash-Ed!) Amazon Fash-Ed Contact Info: Instagram: Fash.Ed Email: [email protected] Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Get More Fashion B...

38: Fact Friday: The Very First Issue of American Vogue Was Released in New York on ___ & Cost ___

September 23, 2022 13:13 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MB

Do you know when the very first issue of Vogue was published?! Learn something new in just 2 minutes this Fact Friday! Information Source: https://en.vogue.me/culture/living/15-vogue-magazine-facts/ Purchase this month's Book & Movie Club Pick, Anna The Biography by Amy Odell: Bookshop (supports independent bookstores & Fash-Ed!) Amazon Fash-Ed Contact Info: Instagram: Fash.Ed Email: [email protected] Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Get More Fashion B...

Why is Everyone Talking About Kourtney Kardashian & Boohoo?

September 15, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

Find out in this episode just what's happening with Boohoo naming Kourtney Kardashian their "sustainability advisor" Information Sources: https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/sustainability/boohoo-kourtney-kardashian-barker-sustainability-ambassador-influencer-greenwashing/ https://www.insider.com/kourtney-kardashian-criticized-for-sustainable-boohoo-collab-2022-9 Contact Fash-Ed: Instagram: Fash.Ed Email: [email protected] Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bo...

37: Why is Everyone Talking About Kourtney Kardashian & Boohoo?

September 15, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Find out in this episode just what's happening with Boohoo naming Kourtney Kardashian their "sustainability advisor" Information Sources: https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/sustainability/boohoo-kourtney-kardashian-barker-sustainability-ambassador-influencer-greenwashing/ https://www.insider.com/kourtney-kardashian-criticized-for-sustainable-boohoo-collab-2022-9 Contact Fash-Ed: Instagram: Fash.Ed Email: [email protected] Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bo...

36: Fact Friday: Over ___ Million Animals are Killed for Fur & ___ Billion Animals are Skinned for Leather Every Year

September 09, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MB

After watching the documentary film, Slay, which was released on Waterbear Network yesterday, I had to share these disturbing facts on leather and fur production. Information Source: Watch Slay here for free Fash-Ed Contact Info: Instagram: Fash.Ed Email: [email protected] Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Shop Book & Movie Club Picks & More Fashion Books on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste...

Fact Friday: Over ___ Million Animals are Killed for Fur & ___ Billion Animals are Skinned for Leather Every Year

September 09, 2022 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MB

After watching the documentary film, Slay, which was released on Waterbear Network yesterday, I had to share these disturbing facts on leather and fur production. Information Source: Watch Slay here for free Fash-Ed Contact Info: Instagram: Fash.Ed Email: [email protected] Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Shop Book & Movie Club Picks & More Fashion Books on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.f...

35: Book & Movie Club: The September Issue

September 07, 2022 17:59 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

Let's discuss the movie, The September Issue, and some of the things we can learn about Vogue, Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, and more! September Book & Movie Club Pick: Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell Purchase Hardback/Audiobook on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores) Purchase Hardback/Kindle on Amazon Watch The September Issue Extra Info Sources: https://www.thecut.com/2022/05/anna-wintour-biography-author-amy-odell.html https://www.amyodell.com/ Fash-Ed Contact I...

Book & Movie Club: The September Issue

September 07, 2022 17:59 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Let's discuss the movie, The September Issue, and some of the things we can learn about Vogue, Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, and more! September Book & Movie Club Pick: Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell Purchase Hardback/Audiobook on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores) Purchase Hardback/Kindle on Amazon Watch The September Issue Extra Info Sources: https://www.thecut.com/2022/05/anna-wintour-biography-author-amy-odell.html https://www.amyodell.com/ Fash-Ed Contact I...

Fact Friday: ___ % of The Waste In Our Landfills Are Textiles

August 26, 2022 13:15 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MB

Can you guess what percentage of landfill waste comes from our discarded clothing? Find out in this short episode! Information Source: https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/en/whats-wrong-with-the-fashion-industry#anchor-environmental-impact Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Shop Fash-Ed Bookclub Picks & More Fashion-Focused Books on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) Fash-Ed Contact Info: Instagram: Fash.Ed Email: [email protected] --- Su...

34: Fact Friday: ___ % of The Waste In Our Landfills Are Textiles

August 26, 2022 13:15 - 3 minutes - 3.15 MB

Can you guess what percentage of landfill waste comes from our discarded clothing? Find out in this short episode! Information Source: https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/en/whats-wrong-with-the-fashion-industry#anchor-environmental-impact Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Shop Fash-Ed Bookclub Picks & More Fashion-Focused Books on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) Fash-Ed Contact Info: Instagram: Fash.Ed Email: [email protected] --- Su...

33: Plazacore/Plaza Princess

August 25, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MB

Learn all about the Eloise at the Plaza/Blair Waldorf-inspired transitional fall trend - Plazacore / Plaza Princess! Information Sources: https://www.byrdie.com/plazacore-fashion-aesthetic-6281345 https://theeverygirl.com/plazacore-trend/ https://www.purewow.com/fashion/tiktok-fashion-aesthetics My Plazacore Picks: Reformation Taren Set Cult Gaia Cora Beaded Top Handle Bag Schutz Pearl Pumps Tasha Large Bow Headband Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Buy Fash-Ed B...

Plazacore/Plaza Princess

August 25, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MB

Learn all about the Eloise at the Plaza/Blair Waldorf-inspired transitional fall trend - Plazacore / Plaza Princess! Information Sources: https://www.byrdie.com/plazacore-fashion-aesthetic-6281345 https://theeverygirl.com/plazacore-trend/ https://www.purewow.com/fashion/tiktok-fashion-aesthetics My Plazacore Picks: Reformation Taren Set Cult Gaia Cora Beaded Top Handle Bag Schutz Pearl Pumps Tasha Large Bow Headband Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Buy Fash-Ed B...

32: Fact Friday: ___ Is/Was The Longest Standing Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue

August 20, 2022 01:12 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MB

At a 38-year tenure, do you know who holds this title?! Find out in this short & sweet fact Friday episode! Information source: https://en.vogue.me/culture/living/15-vogue-magazine-facts/ Fash-Ed Contact Info: Instagram: Fash.Ed Email: [email protected] Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Buy Bookclub Picks & Other Fashion-Focused books (& e-books!) on Bookshop (purchases support both Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) --- Support this podcast: https://po...

Fact Friday: ___ Is/Was The Longest Standing Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue

August 20, 2022 01:12 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MB

At a 38-year tenure, do you know who holds this title?! Find out in this short & sweet fact Friday episode! Information source: https://en.vogue.me/culture/living/15-vogue-magazine-facts/ Fash-Ed Contact Info: Instagram: Fash.Ed Email: [email protected] Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Buy Bookclub Picks & Other Fashion-Focused books (& e-books!) on Bookshop (purchases support both Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) --- Support this podcast: https://an...

___ Is/Was The Longest Standing Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue

August 20, 2022 01:12 - 2 minutes - 2.49 MB

At a 38-year tenure, do you know who holds this title?! Find out in this short & sweet fact Friday episode! Information source: https://en.vogue.me/culture/living/15-vogue-magazine-facts/ Fash-Ed Contact Info: Instagram: Fash.Ed Email: [email protected] Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Buy Bookclub Picks & Other Fashion-Focused books (& e-books!) on Bookshop (purchases support both Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) --- Support this podcast: https://an...

Brand Deep Dive: Nike ⭐️

August 17, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

In this episode, explore several ethical issues that make Nike a brand I avoid shopping from. Information Sources: https://kangaroosarenotshoes.org/nikes-supply-chain-creates-mayhem-and-misery-for-kangaroos/ https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/nike https://directory.remake.world/#/item/nike https://remake.world/stories/news/nike-lululmeon-and-adidas-quit-feigning-the-humanitarian-ethos/ https://www.nike.com/sustainability (example of a pair of kangaroo leather shoes) https://www.nike.com/t...

31: Brand Deep Dive: Nike ⭐️

August 17, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

In this episode, explore several ethical issues that make Nike a brand I avoid shopping from. Information Sources: https://kangaroosarenotshoes.org/nikes-supply-chain-creates-mayhem-and-misery-for-kangaroos/ https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/nike https://directory.remake.world/#/item/nike https://remake.world/stories/news/nike-lululmeon-and-adidas-quit-feigning-the-humanitarian-ethos/ https://www.nike.com/sustainability (example of a pair of kangaroo leather shoes) https://www.nike.com/t...

Fact Friday: Literary Figure, ___ , Invented the Bra Clasp

August 12, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MB

Can you guess which literary figure filed the patent for an "elastic strap with a clasp"?! Find out in this super short Fact Friday episode! Information Sources: https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/71-mind-blowing-facts-about-the-clothes-youre-wearing https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/07/celebrity-invention-mark-twains-elastic-clasp-brassiere-strap/241267/ Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Shop Book Club Picks & More Fashion Books on Bookshop (supp...

30: Fact Friday: Literary Figure, ___ , Invented the Bra Clasp

August 12, 2022 10:00 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MB

Can you guess which literary figure filed the patent for an "elastic strap with a clasp"?! Find out in this super short Fact Friday episode! Information Sources: https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/71-mind-blowing-facts-about-the-clothes-youre-wearing https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/07/celebrity-invention-mark-twains-elastic-clasp-brassiere-strap/241267/ Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Shop Book Club Picks & More Fashion Books on Bookshop (supp...

29: Ethical Shopping Resources (part 2)

August 10, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MB

This episode features the ethical shopping resources Made Trade (for all lifestyle shopping & gifting!), along with Cruelty-Free Kitty & Ethical Elephant for everything you need to know about cruelty-free beauty shopping! Resources: Made Trade Cruelty-Free Kitty Ethical Elephant Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Shop Fash-Ed Book Club Picks on Bookshop Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed --- Support this podcast: https://...

Ethical Shopping Resources (part 2)

August 10, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

This episode features the ethical shopping resources Made Trade (for all lifestyle shopping & gifting!), along with Cruelty-Free Kitty & Ethical Elephant for everything you need to know about cruelty-free beauty shopping! Resources: Made Trade Cruelty-Free Kitty Ethical Elephant Read Fash-Ed on Substack Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Shop Fash-Ed Book Club Picks on Bookshop Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed --- This episode is sponsored by ...

Fact Friday: In The 19th Century, Some Men Wore Detachable Collars That Were Starched So Much They Could Be ___

August 05, 2022 19:12 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MB

A little bit of grim fashion history for you awaits in this short episode! Information Sources: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jamedjackson/fashion-beauty-weird-facts https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150624-when-fashion-kills Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Read Book Club Picks & More on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) Fash-Ed Contact Info Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fash-ed/support

In The 19th Century, Some Men Wore Detachable Collars That Were Starched So Much They Could Be ___

August 05, 2022 19:12 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MB

A little bit of grim fashion history for you awaits in this short episode! Information Sources: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jamedjackson/fashion-beauty-weird-facts https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150624-when-fashion-kills Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Read Book Club Picks & More on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) Fash-Ed Contact Info Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fash-ed/support

28: Fact Friday: In The 19th Century, Some Men Wore Detachable Collars That Were Starched So Much They Could Be ___

August 05, 2022 19:12 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MB

A little bit of grim fashion history for you awaits in this short episode! Information Sources: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jamedjackson/fashion-beauty-weird-facts https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150624-when-fashion-kills Join Fash-Ed on Bookclubs Read Book Club Picks & More on Bookshop (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) Fash-Ed Contact Info Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fash-ed...

Book & Movie Club: Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas & Fash-Ed Updates!

August 03, 2022 16:53 - 19 minutes - 18.4 MB

Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas has so much valuable information that it would be impossible to cover everything in just one episode! So for this one, I've picked out 10 of the top things I learned from the book and shared some updates on the podcast's second season! (Apologies for the parts where you can hear my dog growling in the background 😂) August Book & Movie Club Pick: The September Issue (movie), available to rent for $3.99 on Amazon Information Source: Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas: B...

27: Book & Movie Club: Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas & Fash-Ed Updates!

August 03, 2022 16:53 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas has so much valuable information that it would be impossible to cover everything in just one episode! So for this one, I've picked out 10 of the top things I learned from the book and shared some updates on the podcast's second season! (Apologies for the parts where you can hear my dog growling in the background 😂) August Book & Movie Club Pick: The September Issue (movie), available to rent for $3.99 on Amazon Information Source: Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas: B...

Surprise Episode! Fact Tuesday: ___% of Microfibers Released by Synthetic Fabrics End Up in Rivers, Lakes, & Oceans

August 02, 2022 12:52 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MB

This is an extra little surprise fact episode to start off this season of Fash-Ed!  Listen to find out how our food chain is affected by microfibers released from synthetic fabrics (like polyester, nylon, PVC, and more). Information Sources: Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas: Bookshop paperback & e-book (supports independent bookstores & Fash-Ed!); Kindle version https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/24/microplastics-found-in-human-blood-for-first-time Fash-Ed Contact: Email: nata...

26: Surprise Episode! Fact Tuesday: ___% of Microfibers Released by Synthetic Fabrics End Up in Rivers, Lakes, & Oceans

August 02, 2022 12:52 - 2 minutes - 2.64 MB

This is an extra little surprise fact episode to start off this season of Fash-Ed!  Listen to find out how our food chain is affected by microfibers released from synthetic fabrics (like polyester, nylon, PVC, and more). Information Sources: Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas: Bookshop paperback & e-book (supports independent bookstores & Fash-Ed!); Kindle version https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/24/microplastics-found-in-human-blood-for-first-time Fash-Ed Contact: Email: nata...

Book & Movie Club: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel

July 07, 2022 23:50 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MB

This episode discusses Fash-Ed's June Book & Movie Club pick, the film, Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel July Book & Movie Club Pick: Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas Buy on Bookshop: Paperback & E-Book (supports Fash-Ed & local bookshops!) Buy on Amazon: Kindle/Audiobook/Hardback/Paperback Watch here: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel Examples of Diana Vreeland's Why Don't You...: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a2620/diana-vreeland-why-dont-you/ Fash-Ed Contact:...

25: Book & Movie Club: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel

July 07, 2022 23:50 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

This episode discusses Fash-Ed's June Book & Movie Club pick, the film, Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel July Book & Movie Club Pick: Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas Buy on Bookshop: Paperback & E-Book (supports Fash-Ed & local bookshops!) Buy on Amazon: Kindle/Audiobook/Hardback/Paperback Watch here: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel Examples of Diana Vreeland's Why Don't You...: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a2620/diana-vreeland-why-dont-you/ Fash-Ed Contact:...

Fact Friday: The ___ Was Created As a Result of Wartime Fabric Rationing

July 01, 2022 19:18 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MB

Do you know which summertime clothing item was designed as a result of WWII fabric rations?  Find out in this Fact Friday episode! Information Source: https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion-by-the-decade/slide4 Fash-Ed Contact: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed Twitter: nat_labarbera_ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fash-ed/support

24: Fact Friday: The ___ Was Created As a Result of Wartime Fabric Rationing

July 01, 2022 19:18 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MB

Do you know which summertime clothing item was designed as a result of WWII fabric rations?  Find out in this Fact Friday episode! Information Source: https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion-by-the-decade/slide4 Fash-Ed Contact: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed Twitter: nat_labarbera_ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fash-ed/support

The ___ Was Created As a Result of Wartime Fabric Rationing

July 01, 2022 19:18 - 3 minutes - 3.54 MB

Do you know which summertime clothing item was designed as a result of WWII fabric rations?  Find out in this Fact Friday episode! Information Source: https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion-by-the-decade/slide4 Fash-Ed Contact: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed Twitter: nat_labarbera_ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fash-ed/support

23: Responsible Ways to Clean Out Your Closet

June 30, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Keep your clothes from being burnt or ending up in a landfill with these responsible recycling brands! thredUP clean out ($10 off secondhand shopping on thredUP) For Days Take Back Bag Knickey (15% off your first eco-friendly undergarment purchase at Knickey) Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: fash.ed Twitter: nat_labarbera_ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fash-ed/support

Responsible Ways to Clean Out Your Closet

June 30, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Keep your clothes from being burnt or ending up in a landfill with these responsible recycling brands! thredUP clean out ($10 off secondhand shopping on thredUP) For Days Take Back Bag Knickey (15% off your first eco-friendly undergarment purchase at Knickey) Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: fash.ed Twitter: nat_labarbera_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast...

Fact Friday: The First Official Paris Fashion Week Took Place on ___ & Kicked Off ___

June 24, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MB

Learn when the first Paris Fashion Week which included haute couture, ready-to-wear, & menswear happened & a bit about the intriguing competition it kicked off! Information Source: FACTS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT PARIS FASHION WEEK Further Reading: The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into the Spotlight and Made History - Robin Givhan (Purchasing through Bookshop will support Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) Amazon link Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: natalie.labar...

22: Fact Friday: The First Official Paris Fashion Week Took Place on ___ & Kicked Off ___

June 24, 2022 14:25 - 4 minutes - 3.98 MB

Learn when the first Paris Fashion Week which included haute couture, ready-to-wear, & menswear happened & a bit about the intriguing competition it kicked off! Information Source: FACTS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT PARIS FASHION WEEK Further Reading: The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into the Spotlight and Made History - Robin Givhan (Purchasing through Bookshop will support Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!) Amazon link Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: natalie.labar...

What is the International Accord & Why Should I Care About It?

June 23, 2022 21:27 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MB

Learn why it's important for garment worker safety to know about & encourage brands to sign on to the International Accord! International Accord: How the International Accord Helps Worker Safety FAQ's Signatories  If you want to learn more about Re/Make, which often supports the International Accord, visit here: Re/Make Website; Instagram Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed Twitter: nat_labarbera_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor...

21: What is the International Accord & Why Should I Care About It?

June 23, 2022 21:27 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Learn why it's important for garment worker safety to know about & encourage brands to sign on to the International Accord! International Accord: How the International Accord Helps Worker Safety FAQ's Signatories  If you want to learn more about Re/Make, which often supports the International Accord, visit here: Re/Make Website; Instagram Fash-Ed Contact Info: Email: [email protected] Instagram: Fash.Ed Twitter: nat_labarbera_ --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste...

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