Chevere Means Cool

On today's episode, we caught up with Cami, founder of Banzo—a Mexico City-based brand that creates pieces by deconstructing pre-existing garments to give them a new life. Cami will share what inspired her concept and how she built it, as well as why she chose to use upcycled materials and pay homage to her roots. Each piece is carefully handmade and one-of-a-kind. There's really nothing like it—hope you enjoy it! 

You can follow her creations @banzo__, and shop IRL in the following cities: 

CDMX @hibye.world

On today's episode, Dani chats with Mona, one of the three founders of GEMSUN. This brand is the ultimate homage to the beauty in our planet—everything they do is inspired by nature, by the hidden gems that can be found all around us. GEMSUN ethically produces and sources clothing with the health of our planet in mind. These three lifelong friends joined forces to put together their skills and passions and create something beautiful, and it's only the beginning for GEMSUN. 

Their latest collection, WANDERUNG, just went live and features incredible vintage, hats, and bags made out of deadstock fabrics and 100% recycled yarn, amongst other things—or as they like to call them, gems! Check out GEMSUN here and follow them for more @gemsun_now <3

We're back! And we're so excited to have Paz on today's episode to tell us all about her brand, NIM. This project is really special to us because it's a Peruvian brand that is really redefining what new brands look like, especially those based in Peru. NIM is all about working with what we already have, rather than creating from scratch. It's about finding beauty in giving pieces another chance—whether that's by swapping out a pocket or printing on existing materials, Paz and her sister, Maria Fe, have created something truly unique and we're thrilled to share their story on today's episode. 

You can check out NIM @_nimoficial on Instagram and browse their creations on their website, www.nim.pe/, and yes they do ship worldwide! For those of you in NYC, you can also find some of their pieces at Jill Lindsey. 

Hello! Today's episode features Sebas, the founder of SASTRE. This Peruvian brand is redefining the way we shop by offering tailor-made pieces that tell a story. SASTRE is all about the conversation between the producer and the user of these beautifully crafted garments. We'll learn more about the tight-knit community that has formed around the SASTRE ethos, and how this has truly made all the difference while launching during a pandemic. Sebas will share more about how he came up with the idea, how it evolved to what it is today, and what's next! Ultimately, SASTRE is an experience unlike any when it comes to shopping, creating one-of-a-kind pieces that you'll love. Check out their work @sastre.pe and keep an eye out for upcoming episodes @cheveremeanscool, thank you for listening :)

The thought of Memorial Day literally makes me smile so just imagine me with the biggest smile on my face while recording this episode! Beyond happy to have Delsy, founder of Memorial Day, on the podcast today to talk all about her incredible hand crochet brand that has truly changed the meaning of entertainment. Her energy is as bright as her work so it's not surprising to see so many people loving what she creates (including Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner...) We'll go over how this pandemic project grew and turned into her full-time job, what the process looks like, and all the fun things that are coming up for Memorial Day. Keep up with her incredible work @its_memorialday, enjoy!

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Loti has created the dreamiest pieces all from upcycled cotton shirts in their newly launched collection, Primera Primavera. In today's episode, we'll be chatting with Lottie, the founder of this incredible upcycling design studio. As a fellow Peruvian, I'm so happy and proud to see what she's built, keeping sustainability in mind and working with people in Peru throughout the entire production process. Her pieces are the perfect example of giving clothes a second life, helping us #rethinkupcycling. Listen to her story and follow @shoploti_ for more on how to pre-order!

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We're thrilled to feature ACK in today's episode of CMC! We'll be talking to Axel, one of the founders of this contemporary swimwear brand that is doing so much to have a positive impact on today's world. ACK is 100% made in Italy with ethical work values, and the mission to convey what it means to be a woman today: freedom of expression focussing on different bodies, different cultures, and no boundaries. Their bathing suits are meant to fit every body type and are made with very low impact, made to last you a lifetime. I've been a fan of theirs for a while so I was extremely excited to hear more about how it all started, more about their mission, and why it's so important to support independent brands. Listen to the episode and let us know what you think @cheveremeanscool. You can follow ACK @ack_work for more, enjoy! 👙

This is a bit of a different episode than the ones you’ve heard before because we won’t be talking about fashion but instead, I'm excited to introduce you to Playhouse! We'll chat with Sofia and Ilaria, who have worked to build a holistic creative, design, and technology studio for the next generation of artists. They help others build unique digital identities to stay competitive in today's world, especially when it comes to entertainment. Their global vision sets them apart, and in this episode, we'll get to take a look at how this all came to be! For more of their incredible work, be sure to follow them @playhouse___, and you can also take a look at their site here. 

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