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The Ethical Stitch with Michelle Alleyne
🎙 Where fashion meets its conscience—and gets a glow-up.
Welcome to The Ethical Stitch, the unapologetically bold podcast unraveling the truth behind what we wear—and how it's made. Hosted by fashion sustainability expert and industry insider Michelle Alleyne, this weekly series exposes the hidden cost of fast fashion while spotlighting the changemakers, designers, and disruptors who are reshaping style with purpose.
From her front-row seat as a professor at Parsons and FIT to the factory floors of global production hubs, Michelle brings two decades of unfiltered insight, real talk, and solution-focused conversations. Whether you're a curious consumer or a fashion industry insider, this podcast is your go-to for smarter style choices, ethical design thinking, and jaw-dropping truths the labels won't tell you.
🔥 Expect hot takes like:
— “No more polyester.”
— “Stop calling it vegan leather.”
— “Why aren’t your fave designers doing better?”
Plus: actionable tips, behind-the-scenes stories, and interviews with the innovators making sustainability sexy.
If you care about the planet and your closet, pull up a chair.
New episodes drop every week. Follow @michellealleyneofficial and visit michellealleyne.com to learn more.
Because in the future of fashion, ethics aren’t optional—they’re iconic.
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This week, we’re joined by the powerhouse duo behind Our Fashion Fix, Jo Ingham and Jo Ward, two industry veterans with the insight, candor, and credibility to say what others won’t. Together, they unpack the realities of fashion’s sustainability crisis, the limits of performative progress, and the kind of bold, responsible thinking required to move the industry forward. It’s an honest, intelligent conversation about circular fashion, transparency, and what real change actually looks like. 🌿 ...
In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne sits down with Stefano Mazzetti, co founder of Ohoskin, to explore what happens when waste becomes material, not just for fashion, but for shoes, automotive interiors, furniture, and more. From Sicilian orange byproducts to resilient cactus fibers, Stefano breaks down how Oskin is building a bio based alternative to leather designed to perform in the real world, not just sound good in a pitch deck. Together, they get into the unglamorous...
Fashion weeks are loud. Flashy. Hypnotic. But behind the lights, the industry is being forced to answer a much quieter question. What is sustainability when the cameras are gone? In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne breaks down what she’s seeing across recent fashion weeks in Europe, and what she’s watching for as New York Fashion Week approaches. We’re talking about the shift from sustainability as a buzzword to sustainability as a business practice. The kind that sh...
In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne pulls the curtain back on the “AI is neutral” narrative and asks the question nobody wants to sit with. If AI is powering the future of fashion, what is it costing the planet and the people who make the work? Sparked by a classroom moment where students challenged the assumptions behind AI, Michelle digs into AI’s environmental footprint, the ethics behind rapid adoption, and the quiet reshaping of creative labor. From design and imagery...
In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne takes us all the way back to the beginning of the fashion supply chain. The place most people skip. The land. She’s joined by Michael Taylor of Taylor’s Run, a legacy agricultural operation producing superfine merino wool, for a grounded conversation about what it really means to call a material “ethical.” Because before a garment becomes a garment, it’s a farm. It’s weather. It’s animals. It’s stewardship. It’s people doing physical wor...
In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne sits down with artist Carl Pascuzzi to unpack his new collection, Shadow Forms. Together, they explore the emotional engine behind the work and what it looks like to create with intention in a world obsessed with speed and trend cycles. They also dig into the evolving overlap between fashion and interiors, and the responsibility creatives carry when it comes to sustainability, materials, and thoughtful production. The episode closes with...
In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne takes a sharp, unfiltered look back at the conversations that shaped 2025, not just in fashion, but across the systems that influence how we design, produce, consume, and dispose of what we make. From industry disruptors and sustainability strategists to voices challenging business as usual, these conversations go far beyond trend cycles, digging into accountability, transparency, and the uncomfortable truths behind global supply ch...
In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne interviews Wendy Waugh, a pioneer in sustainable fashion. Wendy shares her journey from building the sustainability department at Theory to launching her own consulting firm, Golden Collective Incorated. The conversation delves into the importance of understanding the supply chain, the role of education in sustainability, and the need for a culture of care within the fashion industry. Wendy emphasizes the significance of traceability, ...
In this conversation, Michelle Alleyne and Kym Canter explore the evolution of sustainable fashion, focusing on the transition from traditional fur to innovative materials like BioFur. Kim shares her personal journey in the fashion industry, the challenges of creating sustainable alternatives, and the importance of collaboration and education in driving change. The discussion highlights the emotional connections people have with fur, the need for transparency in fashion, and the future of mat...
In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne engages with Julia Souder, CEO of the Long Duration Energy Storage Council, to explore the critical role of clean energy in sustainability. They discuss Julia's journey into the clean energy sector, the importance of long duration energy storage, and its impact on climate goals. The conversation highlights innovative collaborations, challenges in sustainable energy solutions, and the need for equity in energy storage. Julia shares...
In this episode, Michelle Alleyne sits down with Kate Williams for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about what real sustainability looks like when businesses choose to lead with intention. Together, they trace the origins and evolution of 1% For The Planet and unpack how a simple commitment to giving back has grown into a global model for collective responsibility. Michelle and Kate dig into the brands that are doing it right, the ones proving that ethics and aesthetics don’t have to comp...
Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne welcomes Rachel Ceruti, the community director at FABSCRAP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating pre-consumer textile waste. They discuss the importance of community in sustainability, the challenges of circular fashion, and how Fab Scrap is redefining the narrative around textile waste. Rachel shares her journey from grassroots initiatives to leading a movement that emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and th...
In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne explores the revolutionary impact of Patagonia on the fashion industry and corporate responsibility. She delves into the brand's origins, its commitment to sustainability, and its bold marketing strategies that challenge consumerism. The conversation highlights Patagonia's activism, including its recent ownership change aimed at prioritizing environmental values. Alleyne emphasizes the importance of accountability and the need for...
In this milestone 20th episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne invites listeners to join her for a Sustainable Study Hall, a milestone moment filled with real solutions in action. Michelle reflects on the show’s journey from simply raising awareness to inspiring meaningful change across the fashion world. She shines a light on innovators who are making sustainability part of everyday practice and reminds us that real progress happens when community, creativity, and commitment com...
In this solo episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne takes you right into the pulse of Climate Week NYC. Her first experience of the week was nothing short of transformative. From intimate panels to bold art activations spilling into the streets, Michelle reflects on the energy, urgency, and vision that defined the Green Apple. She unpacks why climate action cannot wait, why inclusivity must remain at the center, and how corporations are being pressed to lead with real accountability....
In this episode of the Ethical Stitch podcast, host Michelle Alleyne reflects on the vibrant atmosphere of New York City, transitioning from the excitement of New York Fashion Week to the upcoming Climate Week NYC 2025. She emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in sustainability efforts, highlighting various events and discussions that cater to a wide audience. Alleyne encourages listeners to engage with the climate movement, stressing that it is not just a global initiative but also a per...
In this conversation, Michelle Alleyne interviews Julia Dietmar, co-founder and CEO of Open Wardrobe, an AI-powered platform that aims to revolutionize the way we think about fashion and sustainability. They discuss the importance of mindful dressing, the role of technology in managing wardrobes, and how consumers can make better choices to reduce waste in the fashion industry. Julia shares insights on user demographics, the impact of AI on personal styling, and the significance of user testi...
Episode Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with Elena Lisman, founder of LOUÉ Studio, whose path from chemistry labs to couture ateliers is as bold as her designs. Together they dive into the power of plant-based innovation with materials like MIRUM®, the urgency of transparency and traceability in fashion, and what it really takes to redefine luxury. Elena shares how LOUÉ is setting a new standard for handbags that are equal parts exquisite and et...
Summary In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne speaks with Alison Green, manager of operations and partnerships at Re/make, about the intersection of fashion, climate justice, and community engagement. They discuss the upcoming Wear Your Values Weekend event in New York City, the unique approach of Remake in uniting diverse voices for change, and the importance of collective action in transforming the fashion industry. Alison shares insights on the impact of grassroots o...
In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with Puja MJ, a bold sustainability advocate and climate justice leader from Mumbai. Their conversation dives into the Slow Fashion Movement and its powerful 90-day challenge that invites people to step away from buying new clothes and reimagine their relationship with fashion. Puja brings the perspective of the Global South to the forefront, reminding us that the sustainability conversation is incomplete without the voice...
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