Fashion Our Future

We sat down with Katrin Ley, Head of Fashion for Good, to unpack the complexities of the fashion supply chain and the growing push for global transparency.

From the environmental and social impacts of the industry to the need for international standards, Katrin highlights key milestones like the European Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence directive and its potential to drive change.

Hear how Fashion for Good supports innovative startups and accelerates the transition from a linear to a circular fashion model. Understand how sustainability, durability, and repair are shaping the future of fashion, and how a new generation of designers is leading the charge.

Fashion our Future is a podcast hosted by Andrea Cheong, brought to you by Kering and produced by Kikina Studio. Check out the website to know more : https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/ Share the podcast on social media with #fashionourfuture and follow Kering on Instagram (@kering_official) / Twitter (@KeringGroup) / Facebook (@keringgroup) / Linkedin (@Kering) and Andrea Cheong on Instagram (@andreacheong_) and TikTok (@andreachong_) for more content and updates!

Production: Kikina Studio

Host: Andrea Cheong

Writer: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Laetitia Berthier), Andrea Cheong

Illustration: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Jeremie Guez)

Music: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Tomer Lavie)

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Curious about the new era of fashion supply chains?

In this three-part series, we examine the innovative solutions transforming the industry’s supply chains. First, Katrin Ley, head of Fashion for Good, discusses the complexities of global supply chains and the growing focus on circularity. Then, Steven Kurutz, author of *American Flannel*, talks about the revival of American textile manufacturing and the shift toward locally made, sustainable garments. Finally, Anna Foster, founder of E.L.V Denim, shares her creative process for upcycling vintage denim and advocating for local, sustainable production.

Don’t miss how these innovators are challenging traditional models and driving real change in fashion.

Fashion our Future is a podcast hosted by Andrea Cheong, brought to you by Kering and produced by Kikina Studio. Check out the website to know more : https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/ Share the podcast on social media with #fashionourfuture and follow Kering on Instagram (@kering_official) / Twitter (@KeringGroup) / Facebook (@keringgroup) / Linkedin (@Kering) and Andrea Cheong on Instagram (@andreacheong_) and TikTok (@andreachong_) for more content and updates!

Production: Kikina Studio

Host: Andrea Cheong

Writer: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Laetitia Berthier), Andrea Cheong

Illustration: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Jeremie Guez)

Music: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Tomer Lavie)

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Be ready to hear the vibrant Hillary Taymour of Collina Strada, a pioneering designer reshaping sustainability in fashion.

Hillary shares her candid perspective on the industry's ethical challenges and her approach to conscious design, emphasizing the importance of transparency and longevity in garment production.

In this episode, she discusses the complexities of applying durable practices and reveals the ongoing learning journey that fuels her innovative design philosophy, encouraging listeners to rethink their relationship with fashion and its impact on the planet.

Fashion our Future is a podcast hosted by Andrea Cheong, brought to you by Kering and produced by Kikina Studio. Check out the website to know more : https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/ Share the podcast on social media with #fashionourfuture and follow Kering on Instagram (@kering_official) / Twitter (@KeringGroup) / Facebook (@keringgroup) / Linkedin (@Kering) and Andrea Cheong on Instagram (@andreacheong_) and TikTok (@andreachong_) for more content and updates!

Production: Kikina Studio

Host: Andrea Cheong

Writer: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Laetitia Berthier), Andrea Cheong

Illustration: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Jeremie Guez)

Music: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Tomer Lavie)

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Aditi Mayer is a sustainable fashion advocate, photographer, and writer based in California, always on a mission to explore the intricate relationship between fashion and social justice.

Join us for an enlightening episode where she highlights the importance of ethical practices in the industry while empowering marginalized communities, especially women, in garment production. 

Fashion our Future is a podcast hosted by Andrea Cheong, brought to you by Kering and produced by Kikina Studio. Check out the website to know more : https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/ Share the podcast on social media with #fashionourfuture and follow Kering on Instagram (@kering_official) / Twitter (@KeringGroup) / Facebook (@keringgroup) / Linkedin (@Kering) and Andrea Cheong on Instagram (@andreacheong_) and TikTok (@andreachong_) for more content and updates!

Production: Kikina Studio

Host: Andrea Cheong

Writer: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Laetitia Berthier), Andrea Cheong

Illustration: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Jeremie Guez)

Music: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Tomer Lavie)

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Who made your clothes? 

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Orsola de Castro, a pioneer in ethical fashion and co-founder of Fashion Revolution. In the wake of the Rana Plaza tragedy, Orsola has been a powerful voice addressing the industry's ethical dilemmas.

Discover her holistic approach to tackling complex issues, encouraging us to move beyond isolated problems. Learn how simple acts like mending and repurposing garments can foster sustainability and personal growth.

Fashion our Future is a podcast hosted by Andrea Cheong, brought to you by Kering and produced by Kikina Studio. Check out the website to know more : https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/ Share the podcast on social media with #fashionourfuture and follow Kering on Instagram (@kering_official) / Twitter (@KeringGroup) / Facebook (@keringgroup) / Linkedin (@Kering) and Andrea Cheong on Instagram (@andreacheong_) and TikTok (@andreachong_) for more content and updates!

Production: Kikina Studio

Host: Andrea Cheong

Writer: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Laetitia Berthier), Andrea Cheong

Illustration: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Jeremie Guez)

Music: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Tomer Lavie)

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Ever wondered who made your clothes?

In this three-episode series, meet the voices revolutionizing the fashion industry and challenging its ethical practices.

Hear from Orsola de Castro, co-founder of Fashion Revolution, sustainability advocate Aditi Mayer, and Hillary Taymour, creative director of Collina Strada, as they share their bold visions for a more transparent, inclusive, and sustainable future.

These pioneers are reshaping how we think about fashion, from empowering workers to reimagining design. Join us to discover their game-changing ideas—and how you can be part of the movement pushing fashion forward.

Fashion our Future is a podcast hosted by Andrea Cheong, brought to you by Kering and produced by Kikina Studio. Check out the website to know more : https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/ Share the podcast on social media with #fashionourfuture and follow Kering on Instagram (@kering_official) / Twitter (@KeringGroup) / Facebook (@keringgroup) / Linkedin (@Kering) and Andrea Cheong on Instagram (@andreacheong_) and TikTok (@andreachong_) for more content and updates!

Production: Kikina Studio

Host: Andrea Cheong

Writer: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Laetitia Berthier), Andrea Cheong

Illustration: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Jeremie Guez)

Music: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Tomer Lavie)

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If true craftsmanship does exist today, what does that look like and what does the future hold for it?

Ksenia Schnaider hails from Ukraine and was upcycling even before it became a thing, because it was the only way she knew how to create a brand. Learn the truth about what it really takes to be a pioneer of contemporary artisanal fashion, putting ethos, creativity and the love of fashion above all else. This is one designer that does not hold back and one of the rare chances to understand how the fashion industry really works. 

Fashion our Future is a podcast hosted by Andrea Cheong, brought to you by Kering and produced by Kikina Studio. Check out the website to know more : https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/ Share the podcast on social media with #fashionourfuture and follow Kering on Instagram (@kering_official) / Twitter (@KeringGroup) / Facebook (@keringgroup) / Linkedin (@Kering) and Andrea Cheong on Instagram (@andreacheong_) and TikTok (@andreachong_) for more content and updates!

Production: Kikina Studio

Host: Andrea Cheong

Writer: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Laetitia Berthier), Andrea Cheong

Illustration: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Jeremie Guez)

Music: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Tomer Lavie)

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Does a high price tag really guarantee quality? 

Emily Adams Bode Aujla, the Creative Director of Bode, fights for the preservation of heritage and craftsmanship, in an industry that has seemingly turned its back on tradition. You won’t want to miss this discussion with one of fashion’s most sensitive visionary.

Fashion our Future is a podcast hosted by Andrea Cheong, brought to you by Kering and produced by Kikina Studio. Check out the website to know more : https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/ Share the podcast on social media with #fashionourfuture and follow Kering on Instagram (@kering_official) / Twitter (@KeringGroup) / Facebook (@keringgroup) / Linkedin (@Kering) and Andrea Cheong on Instagram (@andreacheong_) and TikTok (@andreachong_) for more content and updates!

Production: Kikina Studio

Host: Andrea Cheong

Writer: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Laetitia Berthier), Andrea Cheong

Illustration: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Jeremie Guez)

Music: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Tomer Lavie)

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Is it true that Gen Z doesn't know what quality fashion looks like? The word 'luxury' holds more contention than ever, as prices rise and what we believe to be of value is an arena for fiery debate.

Can we simplify what luxury really means? Andrea Cheong meets the renowned fashion historian, Valerie Steele, Director of The Fashion Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, in New York. 

Fashion our Future is a podcast hosted by Andrea Cheong, brought to you by Kering and produced by Kikina Studio. Check out the website to know more : https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/ Share the podcast on social media with #fashionourfuture and follow Kering on Instagram (@kering_official) / Twitter (@KeringGroup) / Facebook (@keringgroup) / Linkedin (@Kering) and Andrea Cheong on Instagram (@andreacheong_) and TikTok (@andreachong_) for more content and updates!

Production: Kikina Studio

Host: Andrea Cheong

Writer: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Laetitia Berthier), Andrea Cheong

Illustration: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Jeremie Guez)

Music: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Tomer Lavie)

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Ever wondered why you don't have anything to wear? Or asked yourself, how you can actually buy less but better?

Fashion Our Future is your crash course in how the fashion industry really works and how it's handling demands for better ethical practices... and better quality clothing. Knowledge is power and you're about to hear from some of the most revolutionary leaders in sustainability to the most innovative designers that are challenging the status quo.

Across five series, Craftsmanship and Luxury, Untangling The Supply Chain, Empowering Fashion Workers, The Next Generation of Influence and Cultivating a Regenerative Future, we're getting candid on the largest sustainability challenges that fashion faces today and how that impacts us.

Fashion Our Future is hosted by Andrea Cheong, the fashion creator known as "the care-label queen" and the author of Why Don't I Have Anything To Wear. Her viral approach to fashion, "The Mindful Monday Method", was created when she discovered the missing link between mental health, our wardrobesand how we connect with nature. She has been named a fashion critic to watch by Vogue Business and one the UK's Top 50 Unsung Fashion Heroes by Grazia. Listen to a new series dropping every month.

Fashion our Future is a podcast hosted by Andrea Cheong, brought to you by Kering and produced by Kikina Studio. Check out the website to know more : https://www.kering.com/en/sustainability/ Share the podcast on social media with #fashionourfuture and follow Kering on Instagram (@kering_official) / Twitter (@KeringGroup) / Facebook (@keringgroup) / Linkedin (@Kering) and Andrea Cheong on Instagram (@andreacheong_) and TikTok (@andreachong_) for more content and updates!

Production: Kikina Studio

Host: Andrea Cheong

Writer: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Laetitia Berthier), Andrea Cheong

Illustration: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Jeremie Guez)

Music: Kikina Studio (special thanks to Tomer Lavie)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.