5 podcast episodes every fashion professional needs to kickstart 2025

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Sustainable Shot of 2025! If one of your resolutions is to stay ahead in fashion and sustainability, you’re in the right place. In this issue, we’ve curated 5 must-listen podcast episodes to help every fashion professional gear up for the months ahead.?

Whether you’re one of the lucky ones still enjoying your Christmas break or already back at work, these episodes are a great way to learn on the go. So, grab your headphones, hit play, and get ready to take notes!

2024 in review: A year exploring the circular economy | The Circular Economy Show Podcast

If you're passionate about the circular economy, the latest episode of the Circular Economy Show by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is a perfect listen. Finley Phillips , Lou Waldegrave , and Pippa Shawley reflect on the past year, covering key topics like building nature-positive economies, exploring innovative industrial collaborations, and even creating sustainable solutions from unexpected sources.

What happens when it’s too hot to make fashion? | The Business of Fashion Podcast

Extreme heat is becoming an increasingly critical issue for countries that are key players in global fashion supply chains. In this episode, The Business of Fashion ’s chief sustainability correspondent, Sarah Kent , leads a discussion with global experts Laurie Parsons from 英国伦敦大学 - 皇家霍洛威学院 , Beto Bina from FarFarm , and Abiramy Sivalogananthan from Asia Floor Wage Alliance (AFWA) . They explore how extreme weather events are impacting the future of fashion.

What’s going on in Bangladesh? A must-listen convo with fashion manufacturer Shafiq Hassan | Wardrobe Crisis

If you want to hear a powerful story of resilience and transformation in the fashion industry, don’t miss this episode of Wardrobe Crisis with Clare Press where she interviews Quais Shafiq Hassan , a key figure behind the ECHOTEX LIMITED manufacturing facility in Gazipur, Bangladesh. This episode explores Bangladesh's progress since the Rana Plaza tragedy, the impact of recent political unrest, and how the garment industry can continue to be a force for positive change.?

Shame won’t stop people from buying Shein, but this will | Green Behavior

For anyone interested in the intersection of fashion, sustainability and consumer behavior, in this episode, Brittany Sierra sits down with Danielle L. Vermeer , Co-founder and CEO of Teleport. With over a decade of experience in fashion, tech, and sustainability, Danielle shares valuable insights into the challenges of changing consumer behavior, particularly among Gen Z, and how brands can drive real, lasting change in the fashion industry.

Balancing sustainability with profitability in business models and operations | Crash Course Fashion

At the 2024 Sustainable Fashion Forum, Bridget Bauman , Social Impact and Sustainability Manager at W. S. Badger , brought together industry experts Amelia Eleiter from Debrand , Ann Cantrell from Fashion Institute of Technology , Kate Danielsen from eBay , and Sarah Haworth, MBA , Circular Commerce Strategist, to explore how the fashion industry can address sustainability issues while capitalizing on emerging opportunities for growth and transformation.

Don’t wait until tomorrow to start working on your resolutions, kick off the year by diving into the best insights on fashion and sustainability. At BCome, we’ve got you covered. Check out our latest content:

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