The Lou Stokes Podcast

On this episode I’m joined by the wonderful Bruna Rigato, a Milan-based project manager and fashion culture specialist with over a decade of experience across luxury, education, and cultural heritage.We explore:How heritage shapes the identity of luxury in today’s fast-paced worldThe balance between tradition and digital innovationGaps in fashion education and how to address themThe future of craftsmanship in a digital ageWhy culture matters now more than ever in fashion.This is a conversation for anyone interested in meaningful fashion, cultural preservation, and reshaping the industry from the inside out..Thank you Bruna for being my guest and sharing your insights and experiences 🙏🏽.You can learn more about BrunaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruna-rigato/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fashion.for.future.On The Lou Stokes podcast you'll hear inspirational conversations with fascinating guests from all over the globe sharing their thoughts & insights on sustainable and responsible fashion, conscious consumerism and empowerment. .Now is the time to take action and be the change you want to see in the world..Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, Educator, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on her website www.loustokes.com

On this episode I’m joined by the brilliant Marjorie Biawa, Resale Consultant and visionary in the circular fashion space. What started in an 8m² room during lockdown selling her and her mum’s clothes on Vinted has grown into a thriving career. Marjorie now consults consumers on how to resell mindfully and advises brands on how to integrate resale into their business models. She also mentors resellers on scaling their businesses. In this episode, we dive into: why resale is becoming a movement, not just a trend, the two distinct customer types in resale: the buyer vs. the seller, how younger generations are emotionally disconnected from their clothes, the convenience of resale, especially for remote shoppers, why more people are seeing fashion as investment pieces and so much more.Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, Educator, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on her website www.loustokes.com

On this episode I’m talking to the incredible Tatiana Alexa Founder of Sangrove, a NY-based climate tech startup supported by Columbia Tech Ventures, focused on solving overproduction in fashion and apparel. .Sustainability in retail is evolving, and Impact Shopping™ is at the forefront of this change. In this episode, we dive deep into:.🛍️ What is Impact Shopping™? How it’s reshaping sustainable retail. Unsold Goods Crisis: How Sangrove is tackling waste with real solutions. Shifting Consumer Behaviour: What truly inspires people to shop more sustainably? The Road Ahead: What will fashion look like in the future?.Sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s the future. .You can learn more about Tatiana & Sangrove Website: https://sangrove.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiana-alexa/.On The Lou Stokes podcast you'll hear inspirational conversations with fascinating guests from all over the globe sharing their thoughts & insights on sustainable and responsible fashion, conscious consumerism and empowerment. .Now is the time to take action and be the change you want to see in the world..Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, Educator, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on her website www.loustokes.com

On this episode I’m talking to the incredible Daisy Harvey, Founder of Loom, an interactive app which connects users with designers to create bespoke and upcycled clothing  . Daisy shares how Loom was born from a passion for reducing fashion waste while offering unique, personalised garments. . She explained the seamless process: users submit their style preferences, collaborate with designers, and receive custom-made, sustainable fashion pieces. This approach challenges traditional retail by promoting slow fashion and conscious consumption. . Daisy emphasises how upcycling through Loom helps reduce waste while celebrating creativity. She also highlighted the app’s personalised experience, ensuring accessibility and enjoyment for all users. . Launching Loom hasn’t been without its hurdles, but Daisy’s determination and love for sustainable fashion keeps her going. Looking ahead, she envisions Loom shaping the future of fashion-tech by redefining how we shop and engage with clothing 👗 . Tune in for an inspiring conversation about fashion’s future through the lens of sustainability and technology! ✨ . On The Lou Stokes podcast you'll hear inspirational conversations with fascinating guests from all over the globe sharing their thoughts & insights on sustainable fashion, conscious consumerism and empowerment. Now is the time to take action and be the change you want to see in the world. . Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, Educator, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on www.loustokes.com

We are back with a new series of “The Lou Stokes Podcast”. In this episode I am talking to the incredible Lauren Fay, business development expert based in Seattle and is known for her work in sustainability, circularity, and strategic partnerships . Lauren talks about her own personal journey with fashion, how she experimented with not buying anything for a year and how it shifted her mindset and the way she see’s shopping and her clothes.  . We talk about going beyond the scarcity mindset, as an individual and also as a brand. We discuss overproduction, hyper consumerism and how social media plays into our emotions. . We discuss true luxury and the value of craftsmanship and artisans and why it is important to value and look after our clothes, plus so much more... . On The Lou Stokes podcast you'll hear inspirational conversations with fascinating guests from all over the globe sharing their thoughts & insights on sustainable fashion, conscious consumerism and empowerment. Now is the time to take action and be the change you want to see in the world. . Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, Educator, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on www.loustokes.com

On this episode of “The Lou Stokes Podcast” I am talking to Mira Mikosic, who works in the field of leading organisational strategy, transition and systems change to sustainable and Circular Economy business models to support future business prosperity for all stakeholders, people, planet, and economy. . Mira talks about her own personal journey with sustainable fashion and the industry. We discuss her business: Simple Chic, clothing on demand, made out of natural materials for the individual needs. . We talk about how we need to turn the tap off on overproduction and consumption. and get to the root cause of the issues in the industry, rather than just cleaning up. . We talk about inclusion and sizing in the fashion industry and the actual needs of consumers and how there is an opportunity to look at product life time value and how can we extend life of clothing. . How fashion can be joyous and empowering and her hope is to reconnect women with other women who make their clothes and to protect our local communities, from seamstresses to artisans, to designers and small businesses. Mira's vision for the future of fashion and so much more…. . Mira’s professional experience is grounded in leading Business Strategy, Marketing, Product & Digital Transformation across multi-national markets in different industry sectors. In the last six years having undertaken a career transition to the field of leading organisational strategy, transition and systems change to sustainable and Circular Economy business models to support future business prosperity for all stakeholders (people, planet, and economy). . On The Lou Stokes podcast you'll hear inspirational conversations with fascinating guests from all over the globe sharing their thoughts & insights on sustainable fashion, conscious consumerism and empowerment. Now is the time to take action and be the change you want to see in the world. . Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, Educator, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on her website www.loustokes.com

On this episode of “The Lou Stokes Podcast” I am talking to Katia Dayan Vladimirova, Fashion & Degrowth Thinker, Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Geneva👗 . Katia shares her personal journey with sustainable fashion and her background in sustainable fashion. She talks about her research in Sustainable fashion influenced by her background in ethics and political science. . We discuss different consumer behaviour and the pressure put on consumers to know more and do more and how difficult it is for consumers to engage in sustainable practises when the infrastructure is not there. Katia talks about how social media affects and influences the consumer and how sustainable fashion is promoted by brands and influencers on these channels. We discuss the shift in consumer behaviour during and after covid and Katia talks about her research on minimalism and how living with less contributes to our wellbeing, plus so much more… ✨ . Dr. Katia Dayan Vladimirova is a researcher and lecturer at the University of Geneva. She works on fashion consumption, degrowth, and sufficiency. She is also a founder of Well Rounded, a disruptive pilot circular underwear brand. . On The Lou Stokes podcast you'll hear inspirational conversations with fascinating guests from all over the globe sharing their thoughts & insights on sustainable fashion, conscious consumerism and empowerment. Now is the time to take action and be the change you want to see in the world. . Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, Educator, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on her website www.loustokes.com

On this episode of The Lou Stokes Podcast I am talking to Sascha Camilli, a writer and speaker specialising in Vegan Fashion. . Sascha shares her personal journey with sustainable & ethical fashion and a vegan lifestyle. She talks about the process of her going vegan and seeking more ethical fashion, her love for animals and animal rights and how she began working in PETA (People for the ethical treatment of animals). . We discuss how mindsets are shifting towards ethical & vegan fashion and the use of fur, how many new materials are emerging in the industry and how vegan fashion is growing globally. Sascha talks about how to create a more ethical & vegan wardrobe, how important it is to shop second hand and where to shop for vegan fashion plus so much more... . Sascha Camilli is a writer and speaker specialising in vegan fashion and luxury. She is the author of Vegan Style: Your Plant-Based Guide to Fashion, Beauty, Home and Travel. She founded digital vegan fashion magazine Vilda and is the host of ethical fashion podcast Catwalk Rebel. . To learn more about Sascha Camilli: Website: www.saschacamilli.com Instagram: @saschacamilli . On The Lou Stokes podcast you'll hear inspirational conversations with fascinating guests from all over the globe sharing their thoughts & insights on sustainable fashion, conscious consumerism and empowerment. Now is the time to take action and be the change you want to see in the world. . Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, Educator, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on www.loustokes.com

On this episode of The Lou Stokes Podcast I am talking to the wonderful Cynthia Power, an expert at helping apparel brands navigate and operationalise resale and reuse. We discuss Cynthia personal journey with sustainable and circular fashion plus her professional background. We chat about thrifting and vintage shopping as consumers and why quality is more important than quantity. Cynthia talks about why a circular business model is so powerful for businesses to incorporate into their strategy and why not just brands should be adapting to it, but also consumers want to be considering the circular economy. We discuss how brands can navigate and position themselves in this space and the different challenges and benefits from creating resale/reuse programs plus her vision for the future of fashion and so much more.... . To learn more about Cynthia Power check out her website: www.moltevolte.com . On The Lou Stokes podcast you'll hear inspirational conversations with fascinating guests from all over the globe sharing their thoughts & insights on sustainable fashion, conscious consumerism and empowerment. Now is the time to take action and be the change you want to see in the world. . Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, Educator, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on her website www.loustokes.com

On this episode of “The Lou Stokes Podcast” I am talking to the incredible Rachel Sheila Kann, an Ecosystem Architect. The founder of The Ecosystem Incubator, Circular Earth & Real Circularity . Rachel talks about her background and own sustainable fashion journey. How and why Circular Earth was born and what’s the purpose, how she help brands to become more circular. We discuss the challenges for brands when it comes to sustainability and adapting to circular and regenerative processes, why a circular economy is so important right now. We also discuss living systems and her upcoming book “Try it on” which is all about creating a living system in fashion and beyond, plus so much more. . To learn more about Rachel, Circular Earth & The Ecosystem Incubator Website: www.rskan.com  Instagram: @rachel sheila Kan @CircularEarth @Ecosystem_incubator . On The Lou Stokes podcast you'll hear inspirational conversations with fascinating guests from all over the globe sharing their thoughts & insights on sustainable fashion, conscious consumerism and empowerment. Now is the time to take action and be the change you want to see in the world. . Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, Educator, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on www.loustokes.com