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Fashion is such a fascinating industry, isn't it? It's not just about clothes, but about so much more. It reflects our identity, showing the world who we are and what we value. It's also a way to express our hopes and dreams, showcasing our aspirations to the world. Every decision we make in the fashion industry is like sending a message, a message that speaks volumes about us as individuals and as a society. It's incredible to think about the impact we can have on the future of fashion, and the potential to redefine its purpose and make it even more meaningful. So let's embrace fashion as a powerful tool, a tool that enables us to express ourselves, our values, and our aspirations. Let's be conscious of the messages we're sending and use fashion to shape a better future for all. Together, we can make a real difference in this ever-evolving world of fashion. 💚 #bigmoves #businessgrowth #sustainablelife #smallbusiness #ecofriendly #recycling #entrepreneurlife #cleanearth #trendsetter #sustainablebusiness #sustainabletravel #entrepreneurship #sustainablefashion #sustainableclothes #cottonclothes #sustainablefood #hustle #sustainableproducts #zerowaste #sustainablecommunity #clothes

In a world dominated by fast fashion, the environmental and social impacts are undeniable 🌱 We recognize the urgent need for change in the fashion industry. That's why we're on a mission to redefine the way we shop, wear, and think about clothing. 2 ways we're tackling that are prioritizing: • Waste Reduction: We promote mindful consumption by helping you find the perfect fit — your Feel Good Fit — reducing the need for returns and unnecessary purchases. • Ethical Production: We aim to ensure our retail integration is powering brands that prioritize fair labor practices and ethical production methods, so that every garment is made with care and respect for the people who make them. Together, we can rewrite the narrative of fashion and create a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come. Join us in our journey towards a world where fashion is not only beautiful but also kind to the planet and its people 🌍 #fashion #sustainability #sustainablefashion #sdg11 #sdg12 #sdg13 #entrepreneurship #startup #easyfits #thefeelgoodfit

Parent: You can't. 🚫 Child: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁? 🤔 Somewhere along the way, we lose our childlike nature to question things, our youthful desire to push boundaries. Instead, we start accepting systems and processes, without a further thought. Take our current "linear economy" of buying goods, watching them break or be superseded, only for those same items to be thrown away in favour of the next new thing that comes along. Buy, throw away, buy again... over and over. 🔁 What if there was a better way to enjoy the items we love, for longer? That's exactly what Agnes Weber, co-founder of MENDED and pioneer in the circular fashion space, had in mind when she built her innovative clothing repair, resale and alteration service. Since then, MENDED has been a smash hit, connecting leading European fashion brands, a growing network of high-quality tailors and countless happy customers who can now enjoy more life out of their favourite pieces of clothing. 🧵 And it all started with by reconnecting with that inner childlike inquisition, of challenging the status quo, and embracing the power of playfulness. Agnes's inspirational story is a testament to what can happen when vision, passion and effort all come together perfectly, and the end result is one of true positive impact. 👌 We also spoke about: 🔸 Her unlikely path to entrepreneurship 🔸 Connecting with people and inspiring change 🔸 Adopting playfulness as a strategy for success 🔸 The importance of circular economies 🔸 Why a “perfect storm” is on the horizon 🔸 Make lasting relationships between people & brands 🔸 Finding and leveraging data goldmines And much more... 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gvkkwMWR #changemaker #fashion #circulareconomy #repair #reuse #newways

Today’s guest is a changemaker in the sustainability space and a pioneer who is looking to round off the traditional 'linear model' of the fashion industry. Agnes Weber is the co-founder of MENDED, a startup that is at the forefront of this new era of circularity, providing an innovative, fun and convenient clothing repair, alteration and resale service. It’s what the company calls, “a better way to keep clothes in play”. After forging partnerships with several clothing companies, MENDED is also helping to knit together a closer relationship between brands and customers by offering dedicated services for some of Europe’s favourite denim brands, including Kings Of Indigo and MUD Jeans. 🧵 During our conversation we also talked about Agnes's unlikely path to becoming an entrepreneur, the benefit of accessing childlike inquiry and challenging the status quo, why the business adopted playfulness as a core value, the emotional connections we have to clothing and much more. Agnes is striving to make circularity, a reality, bringing new life to some of your old favourites and ensuring there's plenty of fun to be had along the way. 🎧 Listen to this: https://lnkd.in/gmE5Guvm #newways #sustainability #circular #fashion #techstartup #repair #reuse #circulareconomy #technology

Every action we do, no matter how small, has an impact on the world, and the first thing we affect is the environment. This is why many entrepreneurs have moved their focus to minimizing these effects. Mashael Al Naimi, for example, has set out on a new path to create and produce sustainable clothing. She now exclusively uses natural and environmentally friendly materials and encourages customers to reconsider their next fashion buy.👗🛒 🔗Learn more about her initiative on the #SCIportal and let's discuss what action you take to maximise impact: https://lnkd.in/ebKemkBd #Impact #Fashion #TedTalk

Every action we do, no matter how small, has an impact on the world, and the first thing we affect is the environment. This is why many entrepreneurs have moved their focus to minimizing these effects. Mashael Al Naimi, for example, has set out on a new path to create and produce sustainable clothing. She now exclusively uses natural and environmentally friendly materials and encourages customers to reconsider their next fashion buy.👗🛒 🔗Learn more about her initiative on the #SCIportal and let's discuss what action you take to maximise impact: https://lnkd.in/ebKemkBd #Impact #Fashion #TedTalk

“There’s a disconnect” between some companies’ stated sustainability ambitions and what they actually do, said Tricia Carey, Renewcell’s chief commercial officer. “Fashion brands have the intention,” Carey said, “but many are lacking the road map to make it happen.” We all need to do our part. Do not just talk about it, we need to go into action. Renewcell, was on a the right path toward a more sustainable future, but "misjudged how quickly the fashion industry would switch to more sustainable sourcing." FUZE Technologies allows you to drastically cut the amount of chemistry and eliminating chemicals being used in the apparel and hospitality textile industry. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, "100 billion garments are produced annually". Did you know that on average, your athletic shirt contains over 200mg of antimicrobial chemistry?! Did you also know that on average, a Fuze treated athletic shirt contains only 1mg?!! Do the crazy math!!!! I know fashion brands have the intention, let FUZE Technologies help you on the road map to make it happen!

THE DISCONNECT. WHAT [FASHION] BRANDS SAY VS. WHAT THEY DO. As Jenny Ploeger rightly points out: These are often two different things. Most fashion brands see the need to market sustainable products. Demanded by consumers across the globe. And also by the regulators. Owning an anti-odor textile product? Maybe from a big famous US outdoor brand or yoga brand? Then go ahead and look at the label of their technology used. We are extremely proud to wok with the greenest anti-odor tech invented to date. And it is not just about the product innovation itself. It is also about the quantity of product that is put onto each of our portance textiles. portance X FUZE Technologies #fashiontechnology #brand #d2c #awareness #sustainablefashion

Mind blowing startup 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 "𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲"? 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! ♻️ Who remembers the struggle of finding that perfect dress for a one-time event? Rent the Runway changed the game with their designer dress rental service, and now they're PAVING THE WAY for sustainable fashion with their unlimited clothing subscription service! I recently signed up and I'm HOOKED! It's like having a personal stylist on call, with a constantly refreshing closet full of high-quality pieces. Plus, the environmental impact is incredible – less waste, more conscious consumption! 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥: 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲: No more buyer's remorse! Say goodbye to clothes collecting dust in your closet. 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞: Look good, feel good, do good! It's a win-win for fashion and the planet. ♻️ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝: Get your clothes delivered right to your door, and returns are a breeze! 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐧-𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝: Stay ahead of the fashion curve with access to the latest styles. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭! What are your thoughts on the future of sustainable fashion? Let's chat in the comments! #RentTheRunway #SustainableFashion #SubscriptionRevolution #FashionTech #Disruption #ConsciousConsumerism #OOTD #StyleInspo #LoveMySubscription #Marketing #MBA #TAPMI

Fast fashion made with virgin fabrics is contributing to the significant amount of clothing waste that ends up in landfills worldwide. It's a sad reality that needs to be addressed. Check out this article on how one startup promised to help fashion go green, but brands were hesitant to pay for it. Let's make a change and prioritize using recycled fabrics in the fashion industry. #fashion #recycledfabrics https://lnkd.in/gu7vk4VZ