Too often we tend to think that for something to be sustainable, it must have a novel touch to it. But why have we forgotten about our traditional African wear and the years of history, elegance, culture, and yes - sustainability embedded in each thread?
Bethelia George, a young Nigerian fashion creative reminds us of this through her work at the Zerah Fashion Institute and her passion to empower women and support livelihoods. Check out her work:
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Zerahculture/
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE_bqRG-Rrf6t_2bY5o0khA
Today we pick up on our previous episode with Khui Karanja, the Founder, and Head Designer at Stylish With Adira; and speak more about the future of fashion sustainability within Kenya and beyond as well as why the second-hand clothing industry is not as detrimental as many of us tend to think of it. I hope you enjoy it. If you'd like to connect with Khui, visit her online platforms:
On Instagram: @khui_karanja or @stylishwithadira
On Facebook: Stylish With Adira
On Her Blog: www.stylishwithadira.com
In today's part 1 episode, we speak to Wangui 'Khui' Karanja, the Founder and Head Designer at Stylish With Adira; a social enterprise and an upcycle fashion brand that is advocating and bringing a more sustainable approach within the Kenyan fashion industry. Despite the minor and technical issues we experienced during the call - apologies for any odd sounds you hear! - I had a lot of fun speaking to Khui and hearing more about her enterprise and how her passion led her to pursue a journey within fashion and sustainability. I hope you enjoy it! Tune in next week for Part 2 of this exciting conversation :)
You can connect with Khui:
On Instagram: @khui_karanja or @stylishwithadira
On Facebook: Stylish With Adira
On Her Blog: www.stylishwithadira.com
In this episode, I give a small re-introduction about myself and this podcast. I also share a bit more on what you can expect in the upcoming episodes moving forward.
As with my previous episode, the link below provides the full feature of the segment included in this podcast which sheds a bit more light on Cheap Clothing:
Why Is Clothing So Cheap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLcCjS6bsZw
Enjoy it, share with a friend, and keep staying sustainable!
Why should we care about what we wear?
Today we talk about sustainable consumption and why it matters.