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Facts, history, and stories about fashion - from sustainability to luxury to history to small business and everything in between, whether you're an industry veteran or this is your first foray into fashion, learn every Wednesday and Friday with Fash-Ed 💫
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This episode features a discussion on the documentary film Slay, which looks inside the cruelty of the fur, leather, and wool industries. (TW: animal cruelty)
November/December Book & Movie Club Pick:
The World Is On Fire But We're Still Buying Shoes by Alec Leach
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Do you know what natural source was used to create purple clothing dye in ancient times? Find out in this short episode!
Information Source:
The World Is On Fire But We're Still Buying Shoes by Alec Leach
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Journalist Iman Amrani with Channel 4 (UK) recently released an investigation into SHEIN factories, which were observed undercover with hidden cameras for the first time. Listen to learn some of the key findings.
Information Sources:
https://www.thecut.com/2022/10/shein-is-treating-workers-even-worse-than-you-thought.html
https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/life/sustainability/inside-the-shein-machine
https://thred.com/style/new-documentary-goes-undercover-inside-sheins-factories/
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If you want a small taste of what you can learn in this month's Book and Movie Club pick, this Fact Friday episode is for you!
Information Source & October Book & Movie Club Pick:
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In part 2 of our discussion on Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell, hear about the progression of Anna Wintour's career at Vogue, Vogue culture, the Met Gala, and more!
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October Book & Movie Club Pick: Slay
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Can you guess which designer started the trend of lavish after parties? Find out in this week's Fact Friday!
Information Source:
https://crfashionbook.com/fashion-g34162146-paris-fashion-week-facts/
October Book & Movie Club Pick: Slay (TW: animal cruelty)
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This is part 1 of 2 (part 2 coming next week!) of the September Book and Movie Club pick, Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell. We discuss some of the things I found most interesting about the early years of Anna's career.
October Book & Movie Club Pick: Slay (TW: animal cruelty)
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With a 35% decrease in the past 15 years alone, clothing is being worn less than ever. Listen to this week's Fact Friday to learn just how little the average clothing item is worn before being discarded.
Information Source:
https://earth.org/statistics-about-fast-fashion-waste/
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Bio-based leathers are not only better for the environment but keep animals from suffering under the traditional leather industry, and with Vegea, a material made from waste from the wine industry, you can have your wine and wear it, too!
Information Sources:
https://www.vegeacompany.com/company/
https://www.collectivefashionjustice.org/leather-alternatives
https://pangaia.com/pages/leather-alternatives-grape-leather
Pangaia Grape Leather Sneakers: Shop Here
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Do you know when the very first issue of Vogue was published?! Learn something new in just 2 minutes this Fact Friday!
Information Source:
https://en.vogue.me/culture/living/15-vogue-magazine-facts/
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Find out in this episode just what's happening with Boohoo naming Kourtney Kardashian their "sustainability advisor"
Information Sources:
https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/sustainability/boohoo-kourtney-kardashian-barker-sustainability-ambassador-influencer-greenwashing/
https://www.insider.com/kourtney-kardashian-criticized-for-sustainable-boohoo-collab-2022-9
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After watching the documentary film, Slay, which was released on Waterbear Network yesterday, I had to share these disturbing facts on leather and fur production.
Information Source:
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Let's discuss the movie, The September Issue, and some of the things we can learn about Vogue, Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington, and more!
September Book & Movie Club Pick: Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell
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Extra Info Sources:
https://www.thecut.com/2022/05/anna-wintour-biography-author-amy-odell.html
https://www.amyodell.com/
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Can you guess what percentage of landfill waste comes from our discarded clothing? Find out in this short episode!
Information Source:
https://www.sustainyourstyle.org/en/whats-wrong-with-the-fashion-industry#anchor-environmental-impact
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Learn all about the Eloise at the Plaza/Blair Waldorf-inspired transitional fall trend - Plazacore / Plaza Princess!
Information Sources:
https://www.byrdie.com/plazacore-fashion-aesthetic-6281345
https://theeverygirl.com/plazacore-trend/
https://www.purewow.com/fashion/tiktok-fashion-aesthetics
My Plazacore Picks:
Reformation Taren Set
Cult Gaia Cora Beaded Top Handle Bag
Schutz Pearl Pumps
Tasha Large Bow Headband
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In this episode, explore several ethical issues that make Nike a brand I avoid shopping from.
Information Sources:
https://kangaroosarenotshoes.org/nikes-supply-chain-creates-mayhem-and-misery-for-kangaroos/
https://directory.goodonyou.eco/brand/nike
https://directory.remake.world/#/item/nike
https://remake.world/stories/news/nike-lululmeon-and-adidas-quit-feigning-the-humanitarian-ethos/
https://www.nike.com/sustainability
(example of a pair of kangaroo leather shoes) https://www.nike.com/t/premier-3-fg-firm-ground-soccer-cleats-SZHrPF/AT5889-010
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Can you guess which literary figure filed the patent for an "elastic strap with a clasp"?! Find out in this super short Fact Friday episode!
Information Sources:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliegerstein/71-mind-blowing-facts-about-the-clothes-youre-wearing
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2011/07/celebrity-invention-mark-twains-elastic-clasp-brassiere-strap/241267/
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A little bit of grim fashion history for you awaits in this short episode!
Information Sources:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/jamedjackson/fashion-beauty-weird-facts
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20150624-when-fashion-kills
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Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas has so much valuable information that it would be impossible to cover everything in just one episode! So for this one, I've picked out 10 of the top things I learned from the book and shared some updates on the podcast's second season! (Apologies for the parts where you can hear my dog growling in the background 😂)
August Book & Movie Club Pick:
The September Issue (movie), available to rent for $3.99 on Amazon
Information Source:
Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas: Bookshop paperback & ebook (supports Fash-Ed & independent bookstores!), Kindle version
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This is an extra little surprise fact episode to start off this season of Fash-Ed! Listen to find out how our food chain is affected by microfibers released from synthetic fabrics (like polyester, nylon, PVC, and more).
Information Sources:
Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas: Bookshop paperback & e-book (supports independent bookstores & Fash-Ed!); Kindle version
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/24/microplastics-found-in-human-blood-for-first-time
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