Gabby Neal is a fashion designer and entrepreneur, who was born into a wool-growing family in Condobolin. She eventually moved to Sydney to attend high school, where she stayed to study fashion before moving to New York to advance her career. In 2017, she returned home to the farm in the middle of a drought and was inspired to create INTACT — a fashion label focused on ethically and sustainably sourced products that celebrate the versatility of wool.

In this episode, Gabby explains how helping her family feed sheep during the recent drought inspired her to create change for her family, and the wool industry as a whole, beyond the farm gates. She shares her realisation of the wool-shaped gap in the market, as a sustainable response to fast fashion. Finally, Gabby breaks down the outdated perceptions of wool and explains how she's showcasing the fibre in a whole new light.

 

Resources and links:

• INTACT Website
• INTACT Instagram

 

Connect:

• Central West LLS website
• Central West LLS on Facebook
• Central West LLS on Twitter
• Central West LLS on YouTube

 

The views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.

This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.