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What does it take to build a fashion business that truly values people, heritage and the planet? In this inspiring episode, Kathy Marshall, founder of Sabahar, shares how she pioneered eri silk production and helped transform Ethiopia's handloom weaving sector. Discover how this woman-owned social enterprise has spent more than two decades preserving traditional craftsmanship while creating fair, sustainable employment and empowering hundreds of artisans. It's a powerful conversation about ethical fashion, cultural preservation and the lasting impact of conscious business.

Koryo Badeweyo Campbell is the founder and curator behind The Distance Travelled, a Brixton-based store and storytelling platform. The stunning treasure-trove of artefacts from around the world also celebrates the founder’s British-African heritage and love of craft through thoughtfully curated collectable objects. Inspired by journeys across the world with a focus on the African continent, The Distance Travelled is a concept store, exhibition space, and curated accommodation that shares the stories, cultures, and connections woven into every object. The Distance Travelled Instagram Get in touch with Koryo here

Listen to Michelle Hadebe’s hope for the Africa Together 2026 conference taking place at the Cambridge Union from 22 to 24 May. A special conversation with Michelle Hadebe, Conference Chair for Africa Together 2026. Hosted by the Africa Association at Cambridge University. Over two days, the ATC 2026 has created a space for lively discussion, describing the conference as an opportunity for students, academics, policymakers, entrepreneurs, creatives, professionals, business leaders, heads of state, and businesspeople to engage on Africa’s evolving role in the world. This year's theme is  “Africa in the Age of Disruption”. Listen to Michelle unpack why this is a not-to-be-missed event for anyone curious about the continent, working in culture, politics and development. Find out more about the African Cambridge Society here Book Tickets for the conference from 22 to 24 May here Get in touch with Michelle Hadebe on LinkedIn Follow whats happening at the African Cambridge Society @CamAfricaday

Learn how a dream opportunity at Eco Fashion Weekend Singapore put two Tanzanian designers on the global stage Meet Comfort Shangali Kenneth, who left corporate life behind to follow her passion for weaving. Inspired by a six-week course in Germany, she founded Weaving Point—a social enterprise producing traceable, zero-CO₂, 100% cotton handwoven garments while creating opportunities for marginalised youth through skills training and community reinvestment. Tune in to hear how traditional craftsmanship, sustainability, and social impact come together to prove that sustainable fashion can change lives. Also featured in this episode, Julieth Msofe, whose background spans finance and marketing, shares how she transformed Dream Designs from a small thrift store into a thriving atelier in Dar es Salaam. Today, the brand creates both ready-to-wear and bespoke collections designed to celebrate women of all shapes and sizes. Driven by a commitment to reducing fashion waste, Julieth upcycles second-hand garments and gives them new life by combining them with traditional East African kanga fabrics and handcrafted batik, creating distinctive pieces that blend sustainability with cultural heritage. Julieth Msofe, Founder, Dream Designs Atelier: House No. 6, Plot No. KAW/MMJ853, Kitalu Street, Mbezi Juu, Kawe Ward, Dar es Salaam Dream Designs I Instagram Comfort Shangali Kenneth, Founder, Weaving Point Weaving Point I Instagram Stores: Hotel Slipway, Slipway Road Dar es Salaam I Sable Square Shopping Village, Dodoma Road, Near Elewana Arusha Coffee, Arusha I Darajani Souk Zanzibar I Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam

Learn how ethical fashion can support both people and the planet with Indilisi. This episode is a collaboration between Eco Fashion Weekend Singapore and Eco Fashion Hub. I urge you to listen in to my conversation with Sustainable Fashion Pioneer Safia Minney MBE, as we explore Indilisi’s approach to transparency, social impact, and community and ecosystem regeneration. The brand, a slow fashion collective, works with Fair Trade partners in Bangladesh, India, and Kenya, creating timeless pieces using certified organic cotton, grounded in traditional craftsmanship. Listen to Safia's wisdom on what we need to approach the oncoming climate crisis and a just transition. Website Indilisi Instagram Indilisi Fashion Declares

Learn how to connect with sustainable fashion through community-led initiatives with Nyana Nyana Eco Collective.  Based in Singapore, Nyana Nyana Eco Collective is a physical store and social enterprise curating like-minded brands and working with artisans to support traditional craft. The store that has a wide range of product categories focuses on brands that use natural dyes, plant-based fabrics, and ethical production.  In this episode, a collaboration between Eco Fashion Weekend Singapore and Eco Fashion Hub, we explore how Nyana Nyana fosters community through workshops, pop-ups, and a shared approach to slow fashion.

Learn how to incorporate slow fashion into everyday dressing with SUI. Based in India and Singapore, SUI is a conscious fashion label focused on comfortable, versatile silhouettes. SUI means needle in Hindi. The collections are inspired by the connection between craft and nature, with designs to suit a wide range of women. In this episode, a collaboration between Eco Fashion Weekend Singapore and Eco Fashion Hub, we discuss how SUI is making thoughtful, timeless fashion more accessible. Website SUI Instagram SUI

Learn how fashion can create both environmental and social impact with Concur Patchwork. In this episode, a collaboration between Eco Fashion Weekend Singapore and Eco Fashion Hub, I speak to Ju Husnee, the designer behind Concur Patchwork, to understand their community-focused model, including employing women, providing skills training, and supporting livelihoods in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces. The brand transforms discarded textiles into high-quality pieces through upcycling, combining traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design. Each item is unique, extending the life of materials that would otherwise go to waste. Concur Patchwork Instagram

The episode, a collaboration between Eco Fashion Weekend Singapore and Eco Fashion Hub, explores the studio’s approach to craftsmanship, longevity, and more considered fashion choices. Learn how to build a more thoughtful, long-lasting wardrobe with Angeline Oei, designer and founder of A.Oei Studio.  This bespoke atelier is known for original, nature-inspired textile prints, paired with clean lines and soft drapes to create versatile silhouettes. Each piece is designed to integrate easily into a modern wardrobe while maintaining a distinct identity. Website A.Oei Studio Instagram A.Oei Studio

Raye Padit is a Singapore-based fashion designer and circular fashion advocate dedicated to transforming how we produce, consume, and value clothing. The founder of The Fashion Pulpit, Raye, is a sustainable fashion pioneer, developing Singapore’s first retail space focused on clothing swapping and upcycling, which empowers communities to embrace more conscious fashion choices. Raye also co-founded two non-profit initiatives promoting sustainable fashion and textile waste reduction in Singapore and across Asia: Connected Threads Asia and Swapaholic. The latest venture is a 6,000 square foot space in the hip Jalan Besar district of Singapore, bringing together other sustainable businesses under one roof, branding the shared space and ethical network as The Circular Hub. Through talks, workshops, and mentorship, he champions circular fashion, entrepreneurship, and conscious consumerism while helping individuals and businesses rethink their relationship with clothing.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Jacqueline Shaw, an entrepreneur, author, and sustainability trailblazer. Listen in to hear her powerful insights on ethical fashion, entrepreneurship, sustainability, and building global impact from Africa to the world. This is a conversation you won’t want to miss. As Director of Africa Fashion Guide and founder of Fashion Africa Trade Expo, Jacqueline has spent over a decade connecting global brands to ethical African manufacturing, earning recognition from Vogue Italia, The Guardian, and the African Power List. She’s also the CEO of The Canerow Company, creators of innovative plant-based braiding hair extensions, Plantain for Hair™, featured by the BBC and recognised by Virgin StartUp’s Empower100 (2025). From ethical fashion to groundbreaking beauty innovation, this is a powerful conversation you won’t want to miss.

Keith Recker is an eloquent speaker and colour expert. When Pantone announced the colour of the year as white, there was only one opinion I wanted to hear. He doesn’t pull punches. Listen to the episode that outlines Keith’s call to action to the design & colour community. Keith Recker is a renowned expert in colour, culture, and textiles with a distinguished background spanning luxury retail (Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s), global forecasting (Pantone, WGSN), and artisan advocacy (Aid for Artisans). An accomplished author of three books, his work, True Colours, is highly regarded by the sustainable fashion community for its focus on natural dyes. Keith currently serves as the owner and publisher of TABLE Magazine in the United States. www.chromosapien.com @thechromospaien Find Keith Recaker’s Books on Amazon here Image Credit: Keith Recker

Kay Liu is a Lecturer in Sustainable Fashion on the MA Business and Practices at Kingston University, and a consultant specialising in sustainability and circularity in fashion. Her work focuses on developing practical, scalable solutions to textile waste for private clients. With a background in woven textile design, her career spans work with women-led artisan organisations in Nepal. HerMasters degree focused on researching sustainability, cotton supply chains and consumer communication, and Kay has spent nearly a decade with an environmental NGO in Hong Kong, where she has led circular fashion education, multi-stakeholder programmes, and take-back initiatives with global fashion brands.

A designer & educator with global experience, Dr Brown developed and leads the Masters in Sustainable Fashion: Business & Practices at Kingston School of Art (Kingston University, UK). A pioneer of sustainable fashion. She describes herself as a writer, researcher, educator, activist, nomad, and designer writing about true luxury and artisan-made clothing and textiles. Her PhD is a seminal work outlining the global artisan landscape. Listen to her insights on where she sees sustainability today, how the industry needs to change, and the solutions we should prioritise. For full disclosure, I was lucky to be part of her 2024/2025 Masters cohort. Get in touch with Dr Brown here Follow Dr Sass Brown here Find her PhD here Find out more about her book Eco Fashion here

Aarushi Mittal founded Parali By Aarushi as part of her Master’s programme an innovative waste-reducing idea that has captured global attention. Her project debuted at Milan Design Week and won the Isola Design Award (Sustainable Category). Today, her India-based enterprise transforms agricultural waste into exquisite textiles for luxury interiors, all while tackling CO₂ emissions from stubble burning and improving air quality. Listen now and hear the surprising origins of her idea, the urgency of India’s air-quality crisis, and why design-led innovation might be part of the solution. www.parali.co @parali.co Image Credit: Aarushi Mittal