Unreal Times

Fast fashion and overconsumption are two big issues that have plagued the fashion industry for years. We are joined by the incredible Dana Thomas, she shares her expertise and unique insight as a journalist and consumer on the fast fashion crisis.

Is fashion rental the future? Shanya thinks so. Shanya is the co-founder of Rntr, an all-in-one platform and logistics solutions for brands and retailers to offer a rental service directly to their consumers. Hear her take on the rental market and how Rntr will help to create a more sustainable fashion industry.

Joined by Emma Håkansson, this episode discusses the ways in which we can create a kinder world for all beings. Emma's work within the Animal Rights realm is truly inspiring, she has dedicated her life and career to veganism and finding equality for animals and she is here to tell us all about It.

Joined by Alice Gras, a brilliant entrepreneur who saw a gap in the Parisian market, trusted her instinct and established her amazing co-working fashion space Hall Couture. Marketed as Fashion Residence for creators and craftsmen, this innovative concept and offering is a creatives dream. Providing a dynamic space that residents can call their own and immerse themselves in their craft. 

Joined by Anna Salewski, CEO of FashionTech Startup, Scroble, we chat about removing limitations and closing the gap between online and offline shopping. Scroble is Anna's clever invention that aims to deliver a united, sustainable and wholistic retail experience to the customer.

Piñatex is changing the world one pineapple at a time. Pinatex, from the company Ananas Anam is a sustainable fibre made from pineapple leaf waste and used as a leather alternative. Pinatex is truly transforming the leather landscape, and we are chatting with creator and founder of the company Dr. Carmen Hijosa on all things sustainable fashion and alternative fibres.

Circular Fashion is a concept that at times feels impossible to achieve. The Fashion industry has for so long existed with their unsustainable, damaging, and ineffective practices. The Australian Circular Fashion Conference is an initiative founded by Camille Reed that is creating conversation to help us head in the right direction. There is no perfect solution right now, but the ACFC is working to enable the connections needed to create meaningful and productive sustainable fashion practices. 

World Animal Protection has dedicated the last 55 years to fighting against the exploitation of animals. Through education and clever campaigning they continue to push for a world free from animal cruelty and suffering. Hear from Ben Pearson Head of Campaigns at World Animal Protection about his work towards creating a world where animals and humans can live in harmony.

We love the concept of accessible luxury. Providing customers with high quality products that are reasonably priced can be a rarity is the Fashion industry, but fellow small Aussie business, Pacifico Optical is doing this perfectly. Hear from founder Alain, on how he established the brand, the impact the global health crisis has had on his 2020 plans and what’s next for the brand.

When culture and fashion come together, they can create the most incredible and meaningful art. One brand who has united the two is Australian brand Magpie Goose. Magpie Goose’s mission is twofold, to create opportunities for non-Indigenous people to connect with Aboriginal art, culture, and stories through fashion. But also, to generate new economic opportunities for Aboriginal people living in remote Australia. We are speaking to co-founder Maggie about the incredible role they are playing in educating Australians on indigenous culture and putting out some stunning fashion designs at the same time.