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Hi, and welcome to Refashioned - a Sustainable Fashion Podcast!!

🫶 ABOUT ME:
I'm a sustainable fashion journalist, content creator & campaigner based in London.

I talk about how to sustainably shop fashion trends, evolve your style journey and deep dive into related topics both here and on my other platforms:
youtube: @katierobinson
tiktok / insta / twitter: @katieerobinson_
website: katierobinson.substack.com

For business inquiries, please message: katie.susfashion@gmail.com
(please note I only work with sustainable-focused brands)
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topic today is the new (weird? fun?) luxury fashion trend of collaborating with a classic board game. Honourable mention to the Bottega Veneta's £4,600 Jenga Set bc WHO is buying that?things mentioned:1. ⁠'It's all fun and games till someone pulls out the Miu Miu Uno' Highsnobiety article2. 'The Psychology of Board Games' research paperVOICENOTES is a new series I'm trialling exclusively on the podcast, let me know if you like these mini updates to keep u informed on the go!!!
on today's episode of refashioned we're talking about::- the backlash to the Valentino AI advert AND vogue business' weird article covering it- Chanel show giving recession core??? discuss- the viral GAP hoodie causing absolute chaos- Stella McCartney partnering with H&M again... oh boy....- the "uncool girl" trend and 2026 trend predictions- cigarette fast fashion .... :/- Spotify wrapped celebrations and other random extras!!🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💭 patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii00:53 outfit repeater 4 life03:15 Spotify wrapped for refashioned!!04:58 Valentino controversy explained13:02 digital vs analogue archives15:47 Chanel show & branding thoughts19:50 upcycling and shopping update!!!21:52 BRIEF cigarette update24:28 the "uncool girl" trend26:33 Stella McCartney x H&M28:55 GAP hoodie fiasco33:17 final thoughts & bye for 2025!!!
full conversation with the lovely Anyanna / @fashunadict on tiktok about how trend predicting works in fashion, what makes a trend and her thoughts on whether AI could do her job!!!watch the YouTube vid on this topic here!!!👇https://youtu.be/Lhdi2cVJ2bcfollow Anya here!!!👇https://www.tiktok.com/@fashunadictwww.substack.com/@fashunadict
topic today is liveshopping and we're mentioning Kim Kardashian's "Kimsmas" tiktok live and the rise of the secondhand live-streamer as indicators this will be a big trend in 2026things mentioned:1. the tiktok from Kim 2. M&S week long livestream3. Janelle (bleumi) on whatnotVOICENOTES is a new series I'm trialling exclusively on the podcast, let me know if you like these mini updates to keep u informed on the go!!!
on today's episode of refashioned we're yapping about:::- the viral vogue diary - it-girl accessory or consumerism?- fashion girlies bringing personal style into the gym- Jeff Bezos buying the met gala & whether it's dead now- CIGARETTE TREND UPDATE inc that one nyc gathering????- hitting the balenciaga fw25 walk- the new tiktok trend - cute or performative?🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💭 patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii00:51 twilight rave core01:26 vogue it girl accessory03:52 gymwear personal style trend08:31 met gala is dead14:06 balenciaga fw walk15:39 MORE ciggie updates17:10 cigarette community trend19:27 ciggie analogue trend22:22 analogue bags?????? 26:44 follow me on insta ok bye love u :)))
on today's episode of refashioned we're dissecting:::- Zara's high fashion pivot and big names legitimising fast fashion- having to record ur consumption- Phoebe philo showers???- rhode is no longer in the skincare business- CIGARETTE TREND CONFIRMED- wtf is going on at the row- vogue might be over...- shein fails in Paris (we LOVE to see it!!!)🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💭 patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii00:59 zara09:29 consumption tiktok10:54 Phoebe philo showers11:57 rhode15:49 cigarettes19:44 the row25:28 vogue28:22 shein29:14 byeee#2025 #2025fashion #fashiontrends #fashionnews #fashiontrends #antihaul #shopping #whattobuy #sustainablefashion #fashionnews #fashiontiktok #trending #trendingvideo #fyoupage #smallcreator #fashioninfluencer #fashionblogger #socialmedia #socialcommentary #fashioncommentary #londoncreator #therow #vogue #rhode #zara #shein #cigarette
on today's episode of refashioned we're discussing:-miu miu declared DEAD, wisdom Kaye found holding knife-I admit defeat on Coach-the cutting room floor internship scandal missed a key point-fashion watch parties confirm ALL my predictions-&&& more!!!🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💭 patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com🎧 podcast: refashioned (all major platforms) https://open.spotify.com/show/04EWQpOzuf200iOzdZoiyq?si=130c940dae464960📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii00:49 coachgate 202501:35 wisdom vs miu miu08:03 the BoF issue09:59 watch parties at LFW13:00 cutting room floor controversy15:53 AI is scamming Vinted17:51 insta dropshipping sucks20:58 COS-playing luxury23:11 ok love u byeee
wake up babe new fashion industry analysis just dropped xxfashion is bringing back gatekeeping - and being in the know about something is not only going to become a status symbol, keeping it to urself (or a select few only) won’t get you cancelled on tiktok anymore 🕵🏻‍♀️🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💭 patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 gatekeep girlboss00:42 the 180 turnaround online02:17 social media 2.0 & curators03:17 the influencer closet sale04:28 curators & tastemakers06:35 fashion is ALL IN on gatekeeping07:48 irl examples09:37 online examples11:49 WHY THIS MATTERS12:46 ok love u subscribe byeeee
upcycling is emerging as the cool girl alternative to buying fast fashion - or wearing the same basic trend as everyone else - so I figured who better to talk to about it than Daisy, founder of the upcycling app Loom...this is the full version of the interview I mentioned on my recent upcycling YouTube vid: https://youtu.be/VNU0gaDxh1Mtysm to Daisy for chatting to me for this vid ((and Jen for lending us her studio!))you can check out loom here: @theloomappyou can use code KATIEROBINSON to get 10% off Loom!!!!find me other places here:::♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💭 patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com
on today's episode of Refashioned::::- brands are weaponising our emotions- Brandy Melville stealing allegations- fashion show watch parties- anti-AI ads are taking over fashion- why Y0utuℬ3 $uck$ &&& more!!!🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katierobinson♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💭 patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com
MAJOR trump tariff update and how everything has played out for fashion: let's talk about the way brands, consumers and the industry as a whole has reacted to all this sweeping change - including Anna Wintour marching into the White House, American's truly saying bye to Shein (?), and all the questionable moves brands made 🥴also talking about my predictions for longer term impact and I wanna hear urs too so make sure to comment xxlink to the original tariff vid:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqhzzIc4veg&t=1100s🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katierobinson♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💭 patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 tariffs, trump & fashion01:15 recapping earlier predictions01:53 pt1 - HOW DID FASHION REACT?02:22 major changes to business models03:33 Anna storms the white house04:16 tariff pricing strategies05:10 stock issues & chasing orders06:47 Made in China tiktok trend07:08 pt2 - THE FALLOUT OF TARIFFS07:34 our shopping has changed08:32 have tariffs killed Shein?09:34 tariffs changed what we buy10:19 a wave of new lawsuits?????10:52 have tariffs caused profits to fall?12:10 pt3 - PREDICTIONS FOR TARIFF IMPACTS LONG TERM15:21 missing information15:50 pt4 - THE BIGGEST FALLOUT FOR FASHION17:27 final thoughts & byeeee x
what do Kylie Jenner's boob job and Steve Madden's design duping have in common? Both were moments of rare honesty from a celebrity or fashion industry, both caused an increase in loyalty & clout on the internet, and both creators have now been labelled as "for the girls". Radical honesty is the new fashion trend, but before we start celebrating let's talk about the motives & failings of brands jumping on the honesty express 🤨🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💭 patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com🎧 podcast: refashioned (all major platforms) https://open.spotify.com/show/04EWQpOzuf200iOzdZoiyq?si=130c940dae464960📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii01:10 the business case of being honest02:38 Kaia Gerber's mango campaign04:27 Steve Madden cutting room floor06:34 the community pipeline07:01 Bella Hadid chicken shop date07:56 live streaming is BIG rn08:54 why it matters10:32 see ya byeeeee
community is the most overused word of 2025. fashion has decided instead of bringing down their prices or increasing the quality of their products, they're instead gonna focus on more events and pop-ups designed to create the illusion of a strong 'community' focus. let's talk about how community trips, coffee cart popups and sports collabs are increasingly featuring in fashion's marketing strategies, and what this means for us as consumers...🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com🎧 podcast: refashioned (all major platforms) https://open.spotify.com/show/04EWQpOzuf200iOzdZoiyq?si=130c940dae464960📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii01:09 PT1: fashion has a BIG problem rn03:18 the rise of community06:40 PT2: y fashion is pushing IRL08:01 value thru identity & exclusivity09:09 value thru authenticity & understanding10:27 the OTHER reason for IRL11:39 PT3: the fallout for consumers13:43 how should we react?14:38 BONUS fun thing & final thoughts!!!
on today's episode of Refashioned::::- Kim's PERFECT cover and the rise of edgelords- Counterfeiting is getting worse in resale - &  ⁨@VestiaireCollective⁩  is trying to stop it- fangirling over two MAJOR career highlights- the rise of sk*nnytok and how worrying it is- fashion bingo play along!!!!🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💬 patreon: https://patreon.com/katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com🎧 podcast: refashioned (all major platforms) https://open.spotify.com/show/04EWQpOzuf200iOzdZoiyq?si=130c940dae464960📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii00:53 FANGIRLING TIME03:39 news about upcoming stuff05:27 BIG issue in fashion resale10:58 the rise of skinnytok (TW: eating disorder)18:01 The New Americana Edge Lord Aesthetic22:02 fashion bingo play along!!!29:06 ok love you all bye xxx
i don’t always do a theme for the podcast but this episode the theme is about online trends and how brands are already using or will use them as specific marketing tools to capture us, meet us in the middle, make us think they’re on our level and engaging with us but u can just tell it's all to sell us more 😮‍💨🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katierobinson📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii00:56 important updates!!02:22 1: messy aesthetics06:55 2: new trend trend12:33 3: fashion propaganda15:45 4: fashion's new playground20:43 final thoughts byeeeee x
so many of us want to shop secondhand, but bagging a quality thrift find is getting harder and harder as fast fashion takes over the rails. is this stopping more people from shopping preloved? and is there a way we can fix the lack of quality donations at the thrift - and provide a cheaper option to thrifting at the same time? let's dive into it, and talk to the company who thinks the solution lies in an alternative thrifting model!!thanks so much to Jess and the team at Verte!!!! you can follow them on insta or check out their website below:https://www.instagram.com/verte.london/https://verte.londonlisten to the full podcast interview with Jess here::: 🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com🎧 podcast: refashioned (all major platforms) https://open.spotify.com/show/04EWQpOzuf200iOzdZoiyq?si=130c940dae464960📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii02:06 the problem with thrifting03:17 why is secondhand quality declining?04:22 why is thrifting getting more expensive??04:54 the potential solution06:00 introducing: a swap shop08:17 are swap shops better than thrifting?11:14 a flawed solution?14:36 is this an industry fix?15:36 swapping vs thrifting17:08 channel news & byeee
Full chat with the wonderful Jess Brunt from Verte, a UK business aiming to make swap shops more accessible to everyone! We dive into topics like the work that goes into running a swap shop, how the declining quality of fashion in the UK is impacting the business and where Jess sees swapping fitting into the future of sustainable fashion. also just a note to say sorry for the audio, we had to film this episode outside so there's a couple of interruptions 😅 👏 thanks so much to Jess and the team at Verte!!!! you can follow them on insta or check out their website below:https://www.instagram.com/verte.london/https://verte.london/ / / 🫶 thanks sm for listening - please make sure to follow and rate Refashioned if you enjoyed this episode!!🤍 follow me on tiktok / insta / threads: katieerobinson_🎧 podcast: refashioned (Spotify & Apple)💌 substack: katierobinson.substack.com🖇 or go to my linktree: linktr.ee/Katieerobinson_
gonna need you to walk with me here bc we're discussing not only whether the fast fashion industry is a subscription BUT if it's one that the consumer might not be aware they’re participating in, or paying A LOT for the convenience of ‼️🫶 thanks sm for watching can't wait to hear ur thoughts lol xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com🎧 podcast: refashioned (all major platforms) https://open.spotify.com/show/04EWQpOzuf200iOzdZoiyq?si=130c940dae464960📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii00:44 briefly explaining the subscription economy01:42 fashion VS netflix02:32 fashion is built to replace04:11 the cycle of trends and clearouts06:29 what are we paying for??07:41 the lies of "affordable" fashion09:29 BNPL and paying monthly 10:40 wider context12:35 takeaways from this mindset14:09 the final message
on today's episode of Refashioned::::- another issue with AI content has cropped up- Shein and Temu are pivoting after tariffs- luxury fashion is (kinda) pushing back on fake chinese suppliers- hair as a sustainable styling tool?? &&& more!!!🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com🎧 podcast: refashioned (all major platforms) https://open.spotify.com/show/04EWQpOzuf200iOzdZoiyq?si=130c940dae464960📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii02:01 AI adverts are giving black mirror05:57 house of CB is romanticising housework10:08 the fallout of the Chinese fake luxury supplier drama13:59 Ssense have a counterfeit problem16:44 hair as a sustainable styling tool??18:43 fashion's obsession with space21:49 shein and Temu tariff price increase & pivot26:11 Shein's new French campaign28:00 byeee ily ty for watching
fashion has been making a LOT of sneaky moves and pivots lately and we need to talk about itbasically, we’re trying to determine WHAT ultra fast fashion, fast fashion, influencer and mid tier brands, and luxury fashion have been up to recently, WHY they’re doing it and HOW it fits into a wider pictureand yes I already know my chess metaphor stinks but it made me giggle xx🫶 thanks sm for watching xx♡ insta: https://www.instagram.com/katieerobinson_/♡ tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katieerobinson_♡ threads: https://www.threads.net/@katieerobinson_💌 substack: https://katierobinson.substack.com🎧 podcast: refashioned (all major platforms) https://open.spotify.com/show/04EWQpOzuf200iOzdZoiyq?si=130c940dae464960📮 business email only - katie.susfashion [@] gmail [dot com](pls note i only work with sustainability-focused brands!!)⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 hiii01:14 intro03:48 ultra fast fashion's play for market share06:10 fast fashion's move to luxury11:28 little change in the middle14:31 luxury widening their gap18:27 WHAT DOES THIS MEAN
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