Visionaries

During this month, we’ve touched on the many different aspects of sustainability when it comes to fashion brands. However, the way businesses experiment with sustainability varies depending on their resources, size, and expertise.

Today’s episode is an epic masterclass on how to start, source, and even pivot a sustainable fashion business.

Our guest, Edoardo Iannuzzi is the founder and Creative Director of the low-impact shoe brand, ACBC. This talented designer is the embodiment of resilience and innovation, and he is here today to share his story as well as to impart advice on how to start a sustainable brand from the ground up.

Undoubtedly, Edoardo has mastered the art of adapting to change. Not only did he open his own consulting business with the goal of helping other fashion brands, among them is Chanel, but is also constantly seeking to improve his processes when it comes to the technology utilized in his production process.

From his early days as a fashion business owner to where he produces his sneakers, to how he pivoted when the pandemic hit, this conversation will inspire you to both start and advance in your journey with a sustainable fashion model.

Thank you for tuning in! If you haven't listened to episode 5 where Neri interviews Tina Bhojwani on becoming a sustainable fashion entrepreneur, then go back and check it out!

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Raise your hand if starting a sustainable fashion brand is something you would like to know more about!

Years ago, before the internet became so widespread, thinking about sustainability in fashion was hard to imagine and even harder to be considered as the foundation of your brand.

Nowadays, however, it is unthinkable not to run a fashion brand without the sustainable aspect as the essential part of its core.

Now you may be wondering how you can actually achieve this, or what tools you would have to have access to in order to become a sustainable fashion brand, which is exactly what Neri shares with us in today's episode.

Though short, this episode is loaded with lessons on how to identify resources and capabilities unique to you, the steps you should take prior to starting your brand, and examples on how you can find suppliers and manufacturers that align with the purpose of your brand.

Thank you for tuning in! If you haven't listened to episode 5 where Neri interviews Tina Bhojwani, the founder of Aera shoes, then go back and check it out!

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When you think about a sustainable fashion entrepreneur, your mind might go straight to a creative, luxurious place. Maybe you wonder how they got there, what connections they had to make, or maybe you are already on this path and wonder how you can continue to grow your business without risking its integrity.

No matter what stage of the business you're in, we are sure today’s enriching conversation will encourage you to keep moving forward on your entrepreneurial journey.

Please help us welcome the great Tina Bhojwani to the Moda Métiers Visionaries Podcast.

Tina is the CEO and co-founder of New York-based vegan footwear brand, AERA.

Throughout this conversation, our positive impact-driven guest shares how working in business development forged her entrepreneurial soul and why after all those years collaborating with other fashion companies, starting her own shoe brand felt like the right thing to do.

Tina also shares great advice for those wanting to create a positive and sustainable impact through fashion. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

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Vivienne Westwood once said, ¨Buy less. Choose Well. Make it Last.¨

How many times have you gone shopping and bought things just because you can?

If your answer includes more than one digit, it may be time to start considering consuming sustainable fashion.

Today we welcome to the show the co-founder and CEO of Positive Luxury, Diana Verde Nieto.

This episode is full of inspiring loads of food for thought as Diana delves into the meaning of sustainability and how we, as a humanity, can achieve it. She is optimistic at heart and believes this is completely doable as long as we prioritize accountability, make smart decisions about the future of the planet, and work as a team with governments and institutions.

Thank you for tuning in! If you haven't listened to episode 3 where Neri interviews Alison Mary Ching Yeung on Building a Fashion Chingdom, then go back and check it out!

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How can luxury brands embrace sustainable practices and be agents of change while staying profitable?

In today's episode, Neri references the article LuxCo 2030: A Vision of Sustainable Luxury, written by Bain & Company in collaboration with Positive Luxury, and shares three takeaways that stood out to her from the report.

To give you a taste of what these are, sustainability has more to do with surviving as humanity than we could expect. Having said that, becoming a sustainable fashion brand isn't achieved overnight. However, it is possible as we can adapt to new business models and adopt honesty and transparency as a competitive advantage.

Neri has more on this subject to come next week during her interview with Diana Verde Nieto, co-founder of Positive Luxury. Stay tuned and don't miss this incredible episode.

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According to the Smart Guide to Climate Change the BBC released in March of 2020, ¨the fashion industry accounts for about 10% of global carbon emissions, and nearly 20% of wastewater. And while the environmental impact of flying is now well known, fashion sucks up more energy than both aviation and shipping combined.¨

So, can fashion brands be sustainable?

This week, Neri brings an episode about starting a sustainable fashion business.

Also, don't forget to listen to our coming episodes in September as Neri will be interviewing Diana Verde Nieto, founder of Positive Luxury, and Edoardo Iannuzzi, the founder of ACBC Sustainable Sneakers on their lessons on sustainability.

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Have you ever wondered how iconic fashion entrepreneurs have created the successful brands that we know today?

In today's episode, Neri shares with us 3 must-have characteristics necessary not only to thrive but to successfully prosper over time in the fashion industry.

Being an entrepreneur is an adventure itself! But what better than having Neri's expertise and research lay out the foundation of what you'll need to succeed in your career.

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to start a shoe brand?

Our guest today is global citizen and fashion entrepreneur, Alison Mary Ching Yeung.

Alison started her iconic designer shoe and luxury accessories brand in Shanghai back in 2009 after stepping out of her comfort zone by leaving her job and shortly after diving straight into the entrepreneurial world.

Her story shows how even what you could consider minor events in life, have the capacity of turning into great business opportunities.

Alison is truly passionate about fashion and demonstrates her business abilities by listening to her clients and market demand, which has led her to find her uniqueness within the industry, be featured in China Vogue, and also become part of the permanent collection of Chinese shoe designers for the infamous Victoria & Albert Museum in London.

Listen until the end of this candid conversation and let us know your main takeaways!

Thank you for tuning in! If you haven't listened to episode 2 where Neri interviews the fashion director of Tatler Russia, Renata Kharkova, then go back and check it out!

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Undoubtedly, starting a fashion brand is fun and exciting. However, it takes more than gut feeling and good intentions.

In previous episodes, you have heard Neri talk about the importance of showing up authentically and having a clear vision of who you want to serve with your brand.

But, what else is there to know before starting a fashion business?

So, if you want to set yourself up for success from the beginning of your career, listen to her tips, and don't forget to come back next week for another inspirational conversation with Alison Mary Ching on how she started her shoe and luxury accessories brand.

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Do you ever wonder how the iconic brands that we love and follow today were created? What is it that makes them so special and allows them to remain relevant even after the creator is gone?

Today's episode is an analysis of what makes these brands stand out. From what their competitive advantage is to their capability for creating trends, in this solocast you'll learn the 3 main principles of an iconic brand.

Are you a fellow fashion designer looking to leave your mark for times to come? If so, listen until the end of this episode, and don't forget to share your main takeaways with Neri via Instagram or visit her website at www.modametiers.com where you will find more fashion resources and podcast episodes.

Stay tuned for next week's episode and if you haven't listened to last week's where Neri discusses Christian Dior's point of view of the fashion industry, then go back and check it out!

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