The Free Her Spirit Podcast

Ethics and Privilege in Fashion and Beyond with Aja Barber


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Aja Barber is a fashion writer, consultant, and stylist living in London. Aja's work pertains to ethical fashion, privilege, race, inclusiveness, and feminism. 

Things we talk about in this episode:

How Aja's desire to fit in led her to fashion which led her to being a fashion consultant and stylist

Aja's love affair with London, how much we love public transportation, and Aja's recent trip to Japan

How living outside of the USA changes your perspective and why Aja chooses to describe herself as an immigrant

Why it's important to have uncomfortable conversations daily and how the word "ally" is a verb

Aja's experience in the fashion industry, the privilege found there, and the rise of fast fashion

How we have outsourced our problems to developing countries and what we can do to start making a change in our lives

Aja's fashion tips for people looking to be more ethical and sustainable in their wardrobe choices

Avoiding the "sustainability train" and being truly ethical in your purchases

How and why we can change fast fashion and how our choices as consumers make an impact

You can find resources mentioned in the show at www.freeherspirit.com.

 

 

 

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