How might exposures to cultures different from our own allow us to see our own blind spots when it comes to our common lifestyle habits (and those of other people's)? How has our current fashion industry come to be so wasteful, and what can we do as individuals to help the industry move in a healthier direction?

 

Sharing her wisdom here is Sarah-Jayne Smith, Founder of Magpies and Peacocks—the only nonprofit design house in the United States. Let's dive in!

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

[3:01] Kaméa: "Do you think the amount of space that Americans have compared to other countries in the world has, in part, inspired this culture of disposability?" 

[14:18] Sarah-Jayne talks about what she thinks it was that allowed the fashion industry to become so disposable and wasteful.

[18:50] Kaméa: "What do you think acting as a nonprofit has allowed you to do that operating as a business may not have?"

[20:58] Sarah-Jayne talks about the recyclability of different types of fabrics. 

[23:50] Kaméa: "How can we best encourage a less disposable culture going forward?"