There are a lot of struggles that a solo slow fashion founder can encounter along the way, and it can be quite tough! In this episode, Selina interviews Jessica Kruger, the Founder of LUXTRA — a vegan accessories brand. She talks about dealing with overproduction, the challenges she encountered as a slow fashion founder, her tips on choosing the right business partner, and so much more.

• Dealing with overproduction

Additional Resources:

• Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training

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Corporations are guilty of inefficient sustainability practices and a lot of them are also involved in rampant greenwashing. But, there are stakeholders that hold them accountable. In this episode, Selina sits down with George Harding-Rolls from Changing Markets Foundation. He talks about his Fossil Fuel Campaign, exposes irresponsible corporate behaviours, exciting upcoming policies in the fashion industry, the role of consumers in the battle of fast fashion, and more.

Additional Resources:

• Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
• Recloseted's YouTube Channel

In celebration of the recently concluded Global Fashion Summit, we are reminded of how we really need to act with urgency when it comes to sustainability and climate change. This year's theme, "Alliances For A New Era," emphasizes how everyone needs to be a part of this journey.

In this episode, we take a look at the state of the fashion industry, my sustainability takeaways from the summit, brand and supply chain power dynamics, the metaverse, colonialism of the fashion industry, and other topics covered in the Global Fashion Summit.

Additional Resources:

• Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
• Recloseted's YouTube Channel

Sourcing alternative and sustainable materials can be overwhelming. That’s why in this episode, Selina shares tips on how to source sustainable materials and the factors you should consider.

Specifically, she covers:

• The technical and performance attributes of materials that you should consider
• Picking your sustainability priorities
• Tips on how to do quality control
• And so much more

Additional Resources:

• Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
• Recloseted's YouTube Channel

In this episode, Selina interviews the co-founder and CEO of the Material Innovation Initiative — Nicole Rawling. She talks about the recently concluded Material Innovation Conference and overviews the opportunities in the next-gen materials space.

Nicole also elaborates on the relevant trends and statistics in the next-gen materials industry. She also discusses the parallels between the food and fashion industries. On top of that, she also gave out tips for startup brands who want to use next-gen materials with limited budget and resources and advice for companies who want to incorporate next-gen materials onto their brands.

If you missed the Material Innovation Conference, you can watch the recorded sessions.

Additional Resources:

• Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
• Recloseted's YouTube Channel

• Material Innovation Initiative website⁠
• ⁠Material Innovation Resources

In a world where big fast fashion brands are shouting from their rooftops that they're sustainable, it's scary for genuinely conscious brands to communicate their efforts since there's a threat of coming across as greenwashing. In this episode, Selina gives tips on how to incorporate sustainability into your brand without being labelled as greenwashing.

Additional Resources:

• Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
• Recloseted's YouTube Channel

Welcome to our very first CEO Confessions episode! In this new series, Selina will share the real behind-the-scenes of running a company. In this first episode, she shares some exciting Recloseted updates, her latest lessons, growing pains, and more. 

Links Mentioned:

• Revamped Recloseted Website

Additional Resources:

• Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training

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Frustrated that the company that you're working for doesn't see the value in sustainability? In this episode Selina Ho, shares her tips on how you can enact change in the company that you're currently working for. She also shares her 4-step plan to convince your company to move forward and take the next step toward sustainability.

Additional Resources:

• Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
• Recloseted's YouTube Channel

In this episode, Selina interviews the Queen of Raw herself — Stephanie Benedetto. She explains how her company diverts textile waste from landfills, shares tips on how she raised $1.5M in funding, discusses how founders can thrive during the pandemic, and what it's like being a working mom.

Additional Resources:

• Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training
• Recloseted's YouTube Channel
• Queen of Raw’s Website⁠
• ⁠Queen of Raw on Instagram

In this podcast episode, Selina sits down with Jordana Guimarães — the Co-Founder of FASHINNOVATION. Jordana discusses the opportunities and challenges that the fashion industry faces to incorporate sustainability. She also shares tips on how smaller brands can leverage innovative technology, being a working mother, and maintaining a work-life balance as an entrepreneur.

Links Mentioned:

Recloseted’s Sustainability Consulting Services

FASHINNOVATION's Tech Directory

FASHINNOVATION on Instagram

Jordana Guimarães on Instagram

Additional Resources:

• Free Fund Your Fashion Line Training

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