By Date of Birth, Inc.
The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.
D.O.B talks with SEPTEMBER founder Erika Togashi, a designer from New York City with a love and passion for surfing. Erika shares her inspiration, the ups and down of starting a brand from scratch, and some of the amazing collaborations she's having as the brand grows.
SEPTEMBER swimsuits are designed for functionality and durability with a focus on fit, color, & quality. Sustainability is at the core of SEPTEMBER. They run small batch production at a female owned factory in Bali. Their swimsuits are hand-made using signature luxury recycled fabrics, supporting the vision of a circular fashion industry.
D.O.B talks with Kimberly and Rebecca, the Co-Founders of YUNIZON EYEWEAR, about the challenges of building a successful brand with a unique design and voice within an already established, big corporate industry, and how gender and inclusivity are at the heart of their brand DNA.
YUNIZOB is an all-inclusive, gender-neutral sunglass brand, created with everyone in mind. “One size does not fit all” and Yunizon is revolutionizing the way you shop for shades through their proprietary fit. Utilizing great design, sustainable & durable materials, Yunizon celebrates individuality with design enhancements for every face shape and size.
YUNIZON is dedicated to inclusion & sustainability, and advocates for mental health awareness. Yunizon donates 5% of profits to mental health charities, NAMI and Beyond Blue.
D.O.B talks with Oxana De Castro, the Founder and Creative Director of FOXYLAB NY.
FOXYLAB NY introduces art into fashion. Focused on creating streetwear fashion, their mission is to support artists and make real art wearable, while putting sustainability at the center of their production practices. Their urban aesthetic comes through in relaxed and oversized silhouettes, reflecting a form of wearable art and street culture attitude. Unisex pieces add fluidity of genders.
FOXYLAB NY gives back 10% of all sales to the Free Arts NYC organization that empowers underserved youth through art.
D.O.B talks with Parth, the CEO and Founder of VUSTRA.
Vustra is a sustainable mens fashion brand created in California that uses GOTS certified organic cotton & fair-trade certified factories. Vustra's vision is to create a sustainable apparel that is timeless, versatile and has a low socio-environmental footprint.
Vustra contributes 5% of all sales to charities focused on environment, education and social impact.
D.O.B talks with brothers Brandon and Jonathan, the founders of For Others, a purpose-driven sustainable brand that reinvests a portion of every item sold directly to local food banks, based on delivery address.
Their mission is to provide real relief to real people, one local community at a time.
D.O.B founders Noah Treshnell and Wes McCaw talk with Howard Tiersky, an innovative entrepreneur and bestselling author who has been named as one of the "Ten Digital Transformation Influencers to follow today”
DOB talks with Megan, the founder of CLOVO brand, and creator of revolutionary sustainable tights, based on physics and designed to be environmentally conscious by women scientists and engineers.
Today we hear the story behind the HarperSage Brand from founders Megan Herman and Leah Grossart, who have created a purpose-driven brand celebrating duality, empowering women, producing ethically, and championing human rights.
D.O.B talks with Ecopreneur and Visionary Marci Zaroff, who first coined the phrase “EcoFashion” and has been a leader in sustainable fashion, organic and regenerative agriculture, social innovation and green business. She was a key driver in developing GOTS and the world’s first Fair Trade Certification. She has worked with some of the world's largest companies to evolve their practices and has started her own earth and people positive companies and initiatives. Marci’s new book "EcoRenaissance," takes us on a rebirth of thinking of human and environmental wellness, a consciousness revolution where creativity, collaboration, community and connection are transforming popular culture.
In this episode we meet the founders of calinY, Vinnie Buehler, Jahkil Nelson and Wess Montalvo. calinY is a brand inspired by the street and dance cultures of California and New York, where they now call home. calinY has a unique take on streetwear apparel inspired by the love of dance and supports local community by sponsoring dance studios and classes that bring people together.
The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.