Ethical Fashion
Ethical fashion and what that name-and-shame survey doesn't tell you
Tearfund's annual name-and-shame of unethical fashion chains leaves out some important factors - such as clothing manufactured in New Zealand. Audio
Ethical fashion and what that name-and-shame survey doesn't tell you
Tearfund's annual name-and-shame of unethical fashion chains leaves out some important factors - such as clothing manufactured in New Zealand.
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In this episode of My Heels are Killing Me, Sonia Sly talks to three fashion designers… Audio
Trelise Cooper responds to Tearfund Ethical Fashion Report
The Trelise Cooper fashion brand has responded, after getting an "F" in the annual Tearfund Ethical Fashion Report yesterday.The "F" was awarded for non-participation. Trelise Cooper says the company… Audio
Tearfund Ethical Fashion report
The Tearfund ethical fashion report came out today. It lists the heroes and the villains of New Zealand clothing brands, judging them on things like workers rights and environmental factors. On the… Audio
Karen Walker - 'The gatekeepers have gone.'
In this final episode of My Heels Are Killing Me for Season 4, Karen Walker talks to Sonia Sly in front of a live audience at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery about nurturing new talent, the… Audio
The garment that changed the fashion landscape
Jeans are a ubiquitous staple in many wardrobes. And today, jeans are big business with street wear denim brands competing against premium labels. Audio
How to get the most out of op-shopping
Young New Zealand women would better embrace op-shopping if it was less difficult to do and cheaper, a new study suggests. Audio
Allbirds - The right amount of nothing
Former World Cup soccer player Tim Brown on finding the right amount of nothing in an overcrowded market and why launching his sustainable footwear label, Allbirds wouldn't have been made possible in… Audio
Defusing fashion's ticking time bomb
Today there are a multitude of pressures placed on designers in the fashion industry as consumers increasingly demand transparency in the manufacturing process. But there are many ways to approach… Audio
Fashion industry graded for first time on ethics
For the first time New Zealand's fashion industry has been been graded on how transparent they are about who is making their clothes. The guide, compiled by aid agency Tearfund, can be downloaded from… Audio
Icebreaker defends its commitment to ethical manufacturing
The New Zealand clothing maker Icebreaker is defending its commitment to ethical manufacturing after being ranked one of the worst in an industry survey. Icebreaker's chief executive, Rob Fyfe, says… Audio
Young visionaries and the future of fashion
If you want to know what the future of fashion looks like it pays to keep an eye on emerging designers who create without boundaries. Sonia Sly meets emerging designers from around the world to find… Audio
Emerging designers and the changing face of fashion
This year iD Fashion Week is in its 17th year. Thirty-nine emerging designers from 15 countries will have the opportunity to show their work before a panel of local and international judges. The… Audio
