Unpacking Sustainability Basics: Materials, People and Fashion Systems

In this episode of Responsible Fashion Lab, I’m speaking with Professor Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas about what sustainability in fashion really means, and how we can begin to understand it more clearly.

We look at the key pillars of responsible fashion: materials, people, production, business models, education, regulation, and the role of shoppers.

What does it mean for a garment to be “sustainable”?
How should we think about natural fibres, synthetic materials, overproduction, labour, circularity and care?
And what questions can we ask before we buy?

This is a thoughtful and practical conversation about fashion as a system — and how greater awareness can help us make more informed choices.

You can find Natascha here:

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LinkedIn: Natascha Radclyffe-Thomas