Meg Black is the founder of Robe & Crown, a beautifully curated collection of high-quality, pre-loved clothing, that's among a growing number of businesses offering fashion lovers an eco-friendly alternative.If you've ever spent a lazy day in Brunswick Heads, just north of Byron Bay in NSW, you may have found yourself scouting Meg's wares at the secondhand treasure trove known as Clem's Cargo. Her pieces are also stocked at Vend Marketplace in Brisbane, which is the city where she now lives with her beloved cat, Vinnie.Meg started her career as a jewellery designer, making bespoke pieces for well-known jewellers in Australia and New Zealand, before the company she worked for - for more than 18 years - decided to close down its bespoke offerings in 2017.With an opportunity for change suddenly on the cards, Meg decided to take the leap and follow her passion for style and sustainability - and she's now a proud advocate for the 'slow fashion' movement to reduce our carbon footprint and be a little gentler to our planet.In this episode, Meg talks about:· her pathway into a long and successful career as a jewellery designer· the turning point that saw her step away from that career and the company where she'd spent nearly two decades of her working life· how she found the courage to make such a big change and what she's learned from the process· the government assistance program she used to help launch her business· why sustainability is so important to her and the benefits of buying pre-loved piecesCREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Meg Black, the founder of Robe & Crown, a curated collection of modern, pre-loved fashion made from natural fibres. Stockists include Clem's Cargo in Brunswick Heads and Vend Marketplace in Brisbane. Visit robeandcrown.com.au or instagram.com/robeandcrown.Meg recommends Jane Milburn's book 'Slow Clothing', which is available online: textilebeat.com/product/slow-clothing-book-jane-milburn/

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