The Greenstyle Podcast

Allie Cameron founded Hara the Label in 2016 after her travels led her to new insights on the fashion industry today. After seeing the the environmental devastation that the production and distribution of clothing has on our people and planet, she knew a change had to be made. Hara mostly creates intimates as well as many other products - all of which are produced with extreme care and thoughtfulness. Allie and her team also are paving the way for brand voice and identity on social media. They use their platform to sell their clothes, but also to spread positive messages to their audience. We talk lockdown, finding your passion...and sticking with it.  Music and sound effects: Zapsplat.com

Hello everybody! So grateful you're here and tuning in to another episode of The Greenstyle Podcast. In this special episode, Nicola Tsiolis interviews Ricki Hersburgh the executive director of Plastic Oceans Australiasia, an organisation that is a part of a global network of independent not-for-profits and charitable organisations, they're united in their aims to change the world’s attitude towards plastic within a generation. Within this episode we have a conversation about the impact of our consumption habits on our Ocean, on our society and also exploring the public campaign of 'Picnics Unwrapped'. Which allows you guys (YES YOU) to get involved and host a plastic-free picnic wherever you may be! To raise awareness on the impact of plastic on our ocean whilst raising money for Plastic Oceans Australiasia's Education Program (https://www.plasticoceans.org.au/education )! What an amazing episode, we'd love for you to tag us and Plastic Oceans Australiasia in your photos of the picnic events and all the efforts! Be sure to check out POA's website and the campaign itself to get involved. Thanks for tuning in once again! How to get involved: https://picnicsunwrapped.org.au Greenstyles website: http://greenstyle.life/about/ Instagrams: @Plasticoceansaustralasia , @greenstylle (be sure to tag us in your pics!)

Sisters Jess and Stef Dadon are the founders of Twoobs, an Australian sustainable footwear brand. Having started sneaking into fashion week and finding themselves uncomfortable in their heels, an idea was born; shoes that fight the patriarchy and climate crisis in one! Lucy asks about making a name for yourself and building their way up through the industry.  What does it mean to run a "vegan" business? How does one uphold their values through each step of the production line? More importantly, what do you do when you're unhappy with current practice, or the way you're living your life? The Dadon sisters considered even closing their brand for the good of the planet. Thankfully, the girls were empowered to stop, think and, reshape the way they approached design, manufacturing and all the rest of it.  Icons, for sure. xo

Welcome back everyone!  This week , Nicola Tsiolis is interviewing founder and much more of the Melbourne based label A.BCH, Courtney Holm. Article By Courtney Holm is nothing short of incredible. A circular fashion label that has every process thought through from growing, to cutting and creating to when the life of the garment may be on its last thread (sorry about the pun)! As they state, "A.BCH is a circular fashion label. We're transforming the way people buy, wear and discard clothing." and they are doing just that. Through this episode you'll gain such a great appreciation for every aspect within this circular label and just how passionate Courtney is! Thank you for speaking to us Courtney, we all learnt so much, it was truly incredible! Enjoy this episode! The link below is a materials list which explores in-depth, different materials A.BCH does/doesn’t love and why that is! Check it out. https://abch.world/pages/about-materials-list Link to A.BCH website: https://abch.world/

From writing up impressive transparency reports, to staff planting trees in their own backyards, the Melbourne based brand, ELK is experimenting on a journey towards a happier and healthier planet. This week Lucy chats with Erika Martin, who is the Ethics and Sustainability Manager at ELK. They touch on how they go about choosing fabrics, suppliers, the future of sustainable fashion and a few of the outstanding achievements of the brand. Co-founded by Marnie and Adam, Elk is a brand to keep a close eye on in these years to come. Sound effects and Music: https://www.zapsplat.com

In this episode, Maha talks to Stacey Horton based in the beautifulPapamoa, New Zealand. She's the 27-year-old woman behind the new surfboard bag business, Billy Bags. From taking old materials at op-shops and used coffee bags from a food truck, with the help of her mum, the grooviest surfboard bags are created. Each Billy Bag that is sold helps give $5 to Sheldrick Trust.  Maha and Stacey have an in depth conversation about upcycling and the connection a surfer feels to preserving our oceans. They talk about the recent shark sightings in New Zealand as well as marine conservation.  Have a listen to this great episode with Stacey to find out what Billy Bags and their kaupapa (mission) is all about.  To purchase one of their bags, you can check out their Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/_billybags/  Enjoy!

Dare to scrape at the edges of some of the biggest companies in the fashion industry today? The Greenstyle Girls bring you a new series, Down n’ Dirty; in the Fashion Industry. We observe the best and the worst in the game - looking at environmental impact, ethical considerations and social impact.  Today, we look into brands Princess Polly, I.AM.GIA and Kathmandu. We discuss our thoughts on the brands from research conducted by readily available information online (and the worrying information that is not readily available), having a decent yarn about mega labels which have taken over the Pacific.  Enjoy this first episode to our new series, Down n' Dirty; in the Fashion Industry.

This week , Nicola Tsiolis is interviewing founder and CEO of Outland Denim, James Bartle! Outland Denim was founded with a vision to enable freedom for vulnerable women in Cambodia. The company itself has a unique business model that proves that the fashion industry can be the solution to some of the world’s most pressing global, social and environmental issues. Throughout this episode you will become familiar with Outland Denims mission to not only empower communities within Cambodia, but to be consistently progressive, innovative and transparent in providing timeless denim garments with people and planet in mind. Outland Denim is using  'fashion as a force for good' and we at Greenstyle are all here for it! We are also pleased to announce that Outland Denim has also offered YOU (our listeners) 10% off using code Greenstyle10 at checkout. Link: www.outlanddenim.com.au?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_term=greenstyle We really hope you enjoy this episode! 

Co-founder of the Australian outdoor brand, Cam Greenwood and his wife, started Zorali in 2019. After a rocky start in business, Cam came out the other side and created Zorali. He advocates for the power of nature and what its offers in terms of sustainability and our greater wellbeing.  It's been a tricky year for businesses, particularly Zorali as their mission is to get the world outside! Yet...this year it has been mostly illegal to do that in Australia. Cam talks about how they tried to work around these barriers, and stay true to their brand values (with their customers and suppliers). Lucy and Cam talk about practices being undertaken within the business to ensure minimal damage to the environment. But, they also discuss consumers, and how they are-or are not-engaged in issues such as sustainability. Approaches to communicating fast fashion as an issue are evolving and Zorali is creating a narrative around their brand that invites all people to be apart of a more sustainable lifestyle. 

We are thrilled to share with you the conversation that Maha had with Founder and Business Director of ReCreate Clothing, Erica Gadsby. ReCreate Clothing is  a sustainable and ethical New Zealand clothing brand, describing themselves as a 'social enterprise.' This brand does more than create stylish clothes from sustainably sourced materials - it also provides employment for women in a rural Cambodian community known as Dey Tmey. In this episode, Maha talks to Erica about her profound love for Cambodia and it's community, the programmes they have in place to empower Cambodian women and how COVID-19 has impacted this community. Further, we discuss Erica's sustainable values in her hopes for a better world.  You don't want to miss hearing this inspiring story!  ReCreate Clothing Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recreateclothing/  Website: https://recreateclothing.co.nz/

Welcome back to our second season of the Greenstyle podcast!  In this episode you get to know a little more about the Greenstyle hosts - Nicola Tsiolis, Maha Fier and our newest Aussie co-host Lucy Roff. We dive into what brought us to be passionate about aiding our planet, our ambitions for Greenstyle, and some interesting facts about the fashion industry which has blown our minds.  Tune into us Greenstyle gals laying our thoughts out and getting deep into issues which has brought us together. We are so excited to be back and to see you tuning in, to interact with us and more of what Greenstyle has to offer. Check out our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/greenstylle/  Sound effects: https://www.zapsplat.com Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Welcome back to another episode of The Greenstyle! This week Nicola Tsiolis interviews passionate surfer, adventurer and founder of needessentials, Ryan Scanlon. needessentials  is a local Australian owned and operated wetsuit company that is based in Torquay and 'was born on the desire to consume less and live simply'. As stated by Ryan himself,  the needessentials team 'are all dedicated surfers who choose to live simple, humble surfing lives and remain connected to nature, travel and community.' Throughout this episode it becomes clear the importance of understanding about what is actually needed and essential in your life and how that allows you to take control of your consumption. needessentials is more than a progressive, responsible and conscious wetsuit company; it humbly leads for authenticity, honesty and advocates for true connection, love and respect  for community and especially nature. Enjoy this swell episode.

Pania Greenaway  is the Founder and Creative Director behind PANIA Label. A Wellington local, she grew up surrounded by indigenous artists and craftspeople. These experiences and more fostered her love of design, art, artisanship, and conservation.  Maha and Pania discuss the importance of slow fashion and adopting Māori concepts within a mainstream industry that doesn’t usually actively make space for Māori and Pasifika. Her clothing collections aim to be as zero waste as possible while also rejecting the usage of animal products. We dive into the topics of veganism, supporting local business as well as the issue of tokenism.  Website: www.pania.co.nz Instagram: www.instagram.com/pania.label

In our new episode, Nicola Tsiolis is interviewing Aussie born Founder of Somerside, Gabby Samkova!  Gabby (25) is an active soul who has travelled around the world experiencing all walks of life. Through her voyages an idea stemmed from the need for all-rounded  versatile and practical towel! Directly quoting from the Australian Parliament, Somerside  is "paving the way for innovation and a more sustainable future"… and honestly I couldn’t describe it better then that! In this episode we go into the mammoth issue of microfibres, rubbish and the problems recently highlighted  by Australia' s recycling & rubbish conundrum. Sit back and enjoy this laid back yet incredibly interesting interview!

Today, Maha Fier talks to fitness label TALA. TALA is an active wear brand based in the UK founded by a young woman named Grace Beverley. Grace is 22 years old, a graduate from Oxford University and was listed in the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2020.  The brand describes themselves as a sustainable style, inclusive of everyone, being affordable, transparent and innovative with their styles. They describe their mission to create products that are 100% upcycled and they are 92% of the way there. Their packaging is recycled and recyclable, where their tags are made from 100% plantable paper. Meaning that you simply plant these tags, love and care for them, and watch them grow!   In this episode, Maha talks to TALA's brand manager, Sarah Gillepsie, where she details the creation process of TALA. She also shares her story on how working at TALA has introduced her to the importance of the ethical fashion movement, including discussion around shifts in  consumer attitude towards retail businesses. A must listen to episode featuring a business that is turning out to be one of the most influential in the active wear scene.  TALA MEDIA  Website: wearetala.com  Instagram: www.instagram.com/wearetala

In this episode, Nicola talks to Danny Clayton, Founder of Salt Gypsy. Danny is a New Zealand born ocean gal who has created a Women's Sustainable Surf wear company that celebrates female surf athleticism, diversity and style! Salt Gypsy is an all women owned and run company that totally gets it! Danny explores the innovative textiles and responsible manufacturing that makes Salt Gypsy sustainable and ethical. Salt Gypsy is by Ocean Women for Ocean women and a business that commits to supporting  the slow fashion movement and environmental sustainability. Website: https://us.saltgypsy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltgypsy/ or @saltgypsy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saltgypsysurfwear

This week, Maha Fier is interviewing CEO and Founder of New Zealand underwear brand Nisa Women, Elisha Watson. Nisa is an underwear label which aims to help refugee women by integrating them into the workforce within New Zealand. The mission of Nisa is to provide these women with interesting paid work while producing 'kick-ass' underwear.  Elisha was inspired to help these women while she was a lawyer, volunteering at the Red Cross part time. Her role was to help resettle refugee families that were moving into Wellington. She found that main thing that these families wanted was a place to work, therefore decided to create a social enterprise for them to have a safe space to do so. Going behind the scenes of the Nisa Women workshop, Maha talks to Elisha about why she decided to create an ethical fashion business as the type of social enterprise to create while diving into the methods that Nisa use to make their clothing sustainable. MEDIA:  Nisa:  https://nisa.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/nisawomen/ Maha Fier : https://www.instagram.com/mahafierr/  World Oceans Day: https://www.instagram.com/worldoceansday/ https://www.facebook.com/WorldOceansDay/ https://worldoceansday.org/

The first episode of the Green Style, introducing your hosts Nicola Tsiolis and Maha Fier. Today's episode features Clare Press, a hearty ethical fashion advocate who has been in this space for years. Clare is the founder of THE WARDROBE CRISIS. A Sydney-based, British journalist, she created the Wardrobe Crisis podcast in July 2017. In February 2018, she was named the first ever VOGUE  Sustainability Editor - a pioneering role in international media. Clare is a Global Ambassador for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Make Fashion Circular initiative, and is part of the Fashion Roundtable team in the UK. She has been a member of Australian advisory board of Fashion Revolution since 2014. She sits on Copenhagen Fashion Week’s Sustainability Advisory Board and is one of Global Fashion Agenda’s Content Experts. In 2019, she was named one of the Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence and won the Green Globe Sustainability Champion Award. In this episode, Clare introduces the key vision of the ethical fashion movement, discussing the issues of the fast fashion industry, how fashion links to our blue planet, as well as the hopes she has for the future.  MEDIA:  Clare Press:  https://www.instagram.com/mrspress/ https://thewardrobecrisis.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wardrobecrisis  Maha FIer https://www.instagram.com/mahafierr/  Nicola Tsilois  https://www.instagram.com/n.tsiolis/ https://www.instagram.com/seachange.network/ World Oceans Day  https://www.instagram.com/worldoceansday/ https://www.facebook.com/WorldOceansDay/  https://worldoceansday.org/