Today I talk about the three mistakes that held me back in my own label. Listen in to learn what not to do.

For all the shownotes, including any links to resources mentioned, head over to www.belindahumphrey.com. You can also download the new FREE Map your Supply Chain  here, book a 1:1 coaching session here, or connect with Belinda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/belindahumphrey_ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-humphrey-99749043/

 Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate at the time of recording, much like the fashion industry itself, this information may change. 
 
TOPICS:

Marketing, sustainability, fashion research, audience, wholesale, pricing

Today we talk about Circular Design and some of the limitations that mean businesses still need to be producing responsibly and examining their impact.

For all the shownotes, including any links to resources mentioned, head over to www.belindahumphrey.com. You can also download the new FREE Map your Supply Chain  here, or connect with Belinda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/belindahumphrey_ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-humphrey-99749043/

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate at the time of recording, much like the fashion industry itself, this information may change. 
 
TOPICS:

Circular Economy, Circular Design, Circularity, fashion design, Repair Cafes, Polyester, Cotton

Are you getting stuck on where to start with your fashion collection? Listen in for four tips I use all the time and will make getting started easier.

For all the shownotes, including any links to resources mentioned, head over to www.belindahumphrey.com. You can also download the new FREE Map your Supply Chain  here, or connect with Belinda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/belindahumphrey_ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-humphrey-99749043/

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate at the time of recording, much like the fashion industry itself, this information may change. 
 
TOPICS:

Fashion collection, designing, start-ups, critical path, specification sheet, costing sheet, coaching

Paying living wages is often said to increase product prices too much, but what if businesses are already doing this and benefiting from it in a range of ways? Listen in learn the difference between a minimum and living wages, the current gaps in garment producing countries and some of the ways businesses are benefitting by paying more.

TOPICS:

Minimum wage, living wage, sustainable sourcing, ethical sourcing, supply chain.

For all the shownotes, including any links to resources mentioned, head over to www.belindahumphrey.com. You can also download the new FREE Map your Supply Chain  here, or connect with Belinda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/belindahumphrey_ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-humphrey-99749043/

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate at the time of recording, much like the fashion industry itself, this information may change. 
 

This episode I explain the difference between pre and post consumer waste and give some tips on minimising waste to improve your design process.

For all the shownotes, including any links to resources mentioned, head over to www.belindahumphrey.com. You can also download the new FREE Map your Supply Chain  here, or connect with Belinda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/belindahumphrey_ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-humphrey-99749043/

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate at the time of recording, much like the fashion industry itself, this information may change. 
 
TOPICS:

Pre-consumer waste, Post-consumer waste, zero waste, fashion supply chain, circular design, design process, garment production, sustainability, recycling.

With demand for organic cotton outstripping supply, today I look at a material that supports farmers and their sustainable journey away from conventional farming. 

For all the shownotes, including any links to resources mentioned, head over to www.belindahumphrey.com. You can also download the new FREE Map your Supply Chain  here, or connect with Belinda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/belindahumphrey_ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-humphrey-99749043/
 

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate at the time of recording, much like the fashion industry itself, this information may change. 
 
TOPICS:

Organic cotton, in-conversion cotton, transitional cotton, organic farming, sustainable sourcing, biodiversity

International Women’s day invites us to “Break the Bias”, but first we must be aware of what our biases are. Listen in to learn some of the areas that biases might exist in your business and how they could be holding you back.

For all the shownotes, including any links to resources mentioned, head over to www.belindahumphrey.com. You can also download the new FREE Map your Supply Chain  here, or connect with Belinda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/belindahumphrey_ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-humphrey-99749043/

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate at the time of recording, much like the fashion industry itself, this information may change. 
 
TOPICS:

International Women’s day, Biases, Breaking the bias, Supply chain, Australian fashion industry.

What comes to mind when you think of gender neutral clothing? floral ruffle blouses? Beige oversized sweats? In todays episode I explore the concept of gender neutral, what some of our inherent biases in society might be and 3 areas where you can assess your own gender neutral range to truly make it inclusive.

For all the shownotes, including any links to resources mentioned, head over to www.belindahumphrey.com. You can also download the new FREE Map your Supply Chain  here, or connect with Belinda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/belindahumphrey_ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-humphrey-99749043/

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate at the time of recording, much like the fashion industry itself, this information may change. 
 
TOPICS:

Gender Neutral, Sustainable product, colours, neutral colours, Unisex

We all know that companies want to do the right thing, but do you think this self policing has been working? In today’s episode I talk about some of the exciting legislation being proposed and how it might fast track the changes we, and the planet, desperately need. 

For all the shownotes, including any links to resources mentioned, head over to www.belindahumphrey.com. You can also download the new FREE Map your Supply Chain  here, or connect with Belinda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/belindahumphrey_ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-humphrey-99749043/

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate at the time of recording, much like the fashion industry itself, this information may change. 
 
TOPICS:

fashion legislation, circularity, supply chain, sustainable product, greenwashing

In today’s episode I talk through some of the newest developments in sustainable fabric dyes as well as two common certifications that you can use when auditing your supply chain and dye processes. You will want to listen to see what alternatives there might be to your current process.

For all the shownotes, including any links to resources mentioned, head over to www.belindahumphrey.com. You can also download the new FREE Map your Supply Chain  here, or connect with Belinda on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/belindahumphrey_ or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-humphrey-99749043/

Disclaimer: Whilst every effort is made to ensure that information is accurate at the time of recording, much like the fashion industry itself, this information may change. 
 
TOPICS:

Fabric Dye, Colour, natural dyes, botanicals, mushrooms, certifications.