We sit down with Andréanne Mulaire, co-founder of Anne Mulaire, a Winnipeg-based fashion company that has spent 20 years proving that ethical production, cultural heritage, and sustainability aren't just buzzwords – they're the foundation of a thriving business.Andréanne shares how she built a fashion brand that refuses to compromise, maintaining local production in Winnipeg, creating zero-waste collections, and offering sizes from double extra small to 6X – because sustainability should be for everyone.

We're discussing:

• How watching manufacturers throw away 4-5 garbage bins of fabric daily sparked her commitment to zero-waste fashion
• Why she chose to keep production in Winnipeg despite the financial challenges
• The six sustainability programs she's created, from refreshing worn garments to turning production waste into new yarn for socks
• How Métis heritage and family entrepreneurship spanning generations influences her design philosophy
• Why she believes every piece of clothing has a story – and why we should care about those stories

Andréanne reminds us that sustainable fashion isn't about perfection – it's about making conscious choices: "We're all responsible for our own waste. Not doing something is worse. You just have to test, try, do something."Anne Mulaire's sustainability programs include:

1. Refresh: Repairing and reinforcing garments to extend life
2. Resale: Creating entry points for new customers through pre-loved pieces
3. Revive: Upcycling and transforming existing garments
4. Zero Waste Collection: Creating 100 one-of-a-kind pieces twice yearly from production remnants
5. Downcycle: Donating fabric remnants to community members for their projects
6. Fiber Lab: Transforming production waste into new yarn for "Wasted Socks" and future fabrics

Connect with Anne Mulaire at annemulaire.ca 

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