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Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way.

Hearts On Our Sleeves


    • Mar 7, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Our Year In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 59:41


    Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way. It's been 1 whole year of the Hearts On Our Sleeves podcast! So in this episode Charis and Paula review some of the biggest new stories to impact the slow fashion world over the past year and bring you some exciting updates of their own. They discuss what big fashion changes they've made this year, and what they're excited about moving forward. Listen to find out who's been making their own dungarees and who's needed to start a maternity wardrobe! Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/hearts.onoursleeves/ Email us: contacthearts.onoursleeves@gmail.com

    A Sustainable Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 53:01


    Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way. Episode 5: In this episode, Charis & Paula talk about weddings - the environmental impact, where to buy dresses, what to do with your dress after the day and the story of how they bought their own dresses. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/hearts.onoursleeves/ Email us: contacthearts.onoursleeves@gmail.com Shops we talked about: Wilden London: https://www.wildenlondon.com/ Indie Bride: https://indiebridelondon.co.uk/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ Linda Thomas Eco Design: https://lindathomasecodesign.co.uk/ Brides Do Good: https://www.bridesdogood.com/about-us Our Closet: https://ourcloset.co.uk/product-category/occasions/wedding-gown/ Bridal Reloved: https://bridalreloved.co.uk/about-us/ Heartfelt Vintage: https://www.heartfeltvintage.co.uk/vintage-wedding-dress-uk Jane Bourvis: https://www.janebourvis.com/ Yardsmen: https://www.yardsmen.com/pages/about-us Our Sources: https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/sustainable-and-eco-friendly-wedding-dresses https://www.terrapass.com/wedding-carbon-offsets https://hire.girlmeetsdress.com/collections/wedding-dresses https://www.countryliving.com/uk/news/g33364710/wedding-dresses-sustainable/ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/bazaar-brides/a30793075/how-to-buy-sustainable-wedding-dress/ https://www.rokit.co.uk/mens

    Fair Fashion For My Feet

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 63:46


    Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way. Episode 4: Charis & Paula talk about the environmental impact of shoes and the sustainable alternatives. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/hearts.onoursleeves/ Email us: contacthearts.onoursleeves@gmail.com What we're wearing: Lucy & Yak Know the Origin Wearth Tropic Feel Shoe Brands: Pozu Treen Bhava Good News Wills Vegan Shoes Veja Womsh Ethletic Able Indosole Rothys All Birds Resources: River Blue Documentary Labour Behind the Label Recycling SMART Better Shoe Foundation Rothys Info Shoe Hand Stitcher Shoe Carbon Emissions https://www.independent.co.uk/20-pledges/sustainable-shoes-footwear-trainers-veja-vegan-leather-a9642081.html https://goodonyou.eco/9-casual-ethical-shoes-for-men-and-women/ https://goodonyou.eco/ethical-sustainable-shoes/ Leather vs Pleather Leather Working Group Amazon Fires Alternative Fabrics Shoe Care Shoe Care Advice: service@the-restory.com

    UK Fashion Exposed: It's a Race Issue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 74:42


    Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way. Episode 3: In this episode we discuss the lastest fast fashion news, including the recent Boohoo slavery scandal. We also talk how racism and systemic oppression is an issue in the industry, in light of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/hearts.onoursleeves/ Some of the things we talked about: Charis' Embroidery: https://www.charisesther.com/ Lucy & Yak: https://lucyandyak.com/ People Tree: https://peopletree.co.uk/ Shay and Blue www.shayandblue.com Labour Behind the label: https://labourbehindthelabel.org/report-boohoo-covid-19-the-people-behind-the-profit/ Sunday Times: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/boohoo-fashion-giant-faces-slavery-investigation-57s3hxcth Pay Up Petition: http://chng.it/RjFmm7NPfG Support Garment Workers: supportgarmentworkers.org Remake Our World: https://remake.world/ Clean Clothes Campaign: https://cleanclothes.org/ Fashion Revolution: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ Fact Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/jul/07/next-and-asos-drop-boohoo-amid-leicester-garment-factory-claims https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/07/pandemic-fast-fashion-boohoo-influencer-landfill https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/jun/11/racism-is-at-the-heart-of-fast-fashion-its-time-for-change https://www.fastcompany.com/90226152/why-racism-is-so-entrenched-in-the-fashion-industry https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/professional/reformation-founder-and-ceo-steps-down-after-accusations-of-racism

    Conscious Clothes For Mum and Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 33:20


    Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way. Episode 2: In this episode we speak to mum-to-be, Mikaela. We discuss sustainable and ethical maternity and baby wear. There are also special features from a baby and maternity brand, and a cloth nappy using family. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/hearts.onoursleeves/ Some of the things we talked about: Lucy & Yak: https://lucyandyak.com/ Bundlee: https://bundlee.co.uk/ Circos: https://circos.co/ Bob loves Landy: https://www.facebook.com/pg/bobloveslandy/posts/ Boob Design: https://www.boobdesign.com/ Frugi: https://www.welovefrugi.com/ Beaumont Organics: https://www.beaumontorganic.com/ Little Green Radicals: https://littlegreenradicals.co.uk/ Oobi: https://www.oobi.com.au/ Sense Organics: https://www.sense-organics.com/en_gb Kit and Kin: https://kitandkin.com/collections/nappies Rascal and Friends: https://www.rascalandfriends.co.uk/ Alva: https://www.alvababy.com/ Little Lamb: https://littlelambnappies.com/

    Sustainable Fashion For Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 32:43


    Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way. Episode 5: In this episode we bring on some guests to talk about sustainable and ethical fashion for men. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/hearts.onoursleeves/ Some of the things we talked about: Brothers We Stand: www.brotherswestand.com/ Though Clothing: https://www.wearethought.com/ Bloo Bloom: https://www.bloobloom.com/ People Tree: https://peopletree.co.uk/ Next: https://www.nextplc.co.uk/corporate-responsibility/our-suppliers Lost Stock: https://loststock.com/ Sajida Foundation: https://sajidafoundation.org/ Triad Craft: https://traidcraftexchange.org/fast-fashion-how-are-brands-responding Fashion Revolution - how to support during Covid - 19: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-people-who-make-our-clothes/ Community Clothing: https://communityclothing.co.uk/ Nudie Jeans: https://www.nudiejeans.com/ Rapanui: https://rapanuiclothing.com/ Finisterre: https://finisterre.com/ Cotopaxi: https://www.cotopaxi.com/ Sanchos: https://sanchosshop.com/ Know The Origin: https://knowtheorigin.com/ Howies: www.howies.co.uk/pages/mens-home Ethical Superstore: https://www.ethicalsuperstore.com/ Patagonia: www.patagonia.com/shop/mens The Level Collective: https://thelevelcollective.com/shop/ Idioma: www.idioma.world/collections/he

    Fashion In Lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 59:14


    Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way. Episode 5: In this episode, Charis & Paula answer your questions about the effect of Covid-19 on the fashion industry. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/hearts.onoursleeves/ References Mentioned: Rana Plaza & H&M's transparency claim: https://knowtheorigin.com/blogs/ktotalks/transparency-is-not-the-same-as-ethical Covid - 19: https://knowtheorigin.com/blogs/ktotalks/covid-19-textile-factories-and-workers Labour Behind the Label - sign a letter to brands during Covid - 19: https://labourbehindthelabel.org/covid-19-support-workers/ Fashion Revolution - how to support during Covid - 19: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-people-who-make-our-clothes/ Guardian Article 1: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/apr/02/fashion-brands-cancellations-of-24bn-orders-catastrophic-for-bangladesh Guardian Article 2: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/apr/15/arcadia-group-cancels-over-100m-of-orders-as-garment-industry-faces-ruin Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xdQBKhYWh/ AWAJ Foundation: http://awajfoundation.org/ The Garment Care Worker Center: https://garmentworkercenter.org/ Good Weave: https://goodweave.org/ Independent Article: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/coronavirus-charity-tshirt-stay-home-fast-fashion-garment-workers-pollution-a9482351.html

    Fabrics: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 43:25


    Hosted by Charis Kibble and Paula Griffiths. Hearts On Our Sleeves takes a looks into the the complex issues of fashion. It looks at where our clothes come from, where they are headed and how to change the fashion industry for the better. In this series, Charis and Paula tackle some big questions about fast fashion, sustainability and social justice, getting advice from industry experts along the way. Episode 4: In this episode, Charis & Paula answer your most asked questions about fabrics: wearing them, washing them, dyeing them. We ever test Charis' textile knowledge in a fun quiz. Can you beat her? Resources that we mentioned: Fashion Revolution: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ PoZu: https://po-zu.com/ Global Organic Textile Standards: https://global-standard.org/ Guppy Bags: https://en.guppyfriend.com/ Pinatex: https://www.ananas-anam.com/

    The Truth About Your Favourite Brands

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 53:12


    Episode 3: Charis and Paula are joined by sustainability consultant, Saja Elmishri. They try and answer your questions about fashion brands: brand transparency, UK factories vs oversea factories, green-washing, calling brands out and much more. Here are some links to the things we discussed in this episode: Saja Instagram: @saja_elmi Two Thirds: https://twothirds.com/ Pesticide Against Network: www.pan-uk.org Know the Origin: https://knowtheorigin.com/ Bangladesh Garment Workers: https://whatshemakes.oxfam.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Made-in-Poverty-the-True-Price-of-Fashion.-Oxfam-Australia..pdf Curiously Conscious Blog: www.curiouslyconscious.com/ Lucy Siegle, journalist: https://www.instagram.com/theseagull/ Fashion Revolution: https://www.fashionrevolution.org/ Fashion Revolution email template: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BTY3vX5ZdIelRIg4SqJvIEJFj_wA6Ey1/view Better Cotton Initiative: https://bettercotton.org/

    How Can I Dress More Sustainably?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 38:06


    This is Episode 2 of the Hearts of Our Sleeves Podcast. Here are the links to some of the things we talked about in this episode. Clothes we're wearing: Lucy and Yak People Tree Positive Outlook Ethical Footwear: Vivo barefoot Ethletic Pozu Sseko Ethical Underwear: Lara Intimates Know the Origin Hara Clothing Lucy and Yak People Tree M&S Other: Good on You Fashion Revolution Ebay Depop

    Is Fashion Sustainable?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 46:13


    In this episode, Charis & Paula answer your most asked questions about the issues surrounding fashion and sustainability. Links to things we mentioned in this episode, in order of appearance: Clothing Brands: https://knowtheorigin.com/ https://rapanuiclothing.com/ https://mademywardrobe.com/ https://peopletree.co.uk/ Fact-bites: Oil Facts: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2015/12/03/making-climate-change-fashionable-the-garment-industry-takes-on-global-warming/#3cd5917379e4 Water usage facts: www.worldwildlife.org/industries/cotton Oxfam: Made in Poverty Report: https://whatshemakes.oxfam.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Made-in-Poverty-the-True-Price-of-Fashion.-Oxfam-Australia..pdf Other things to follow: River Blue Documentary http://riverbluethemovie.eco/ https://www.fashionrevolution.org/

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