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Sustain This!

Welcome to Sustain This! A slow fashion podcast  that's about so much more than clothes.

Join us every Tuesday as your hosts Alyssa, Christina and Signe chat all things mindful consumption, personal style and the quest for building a more intentional life...and wardrobe!

Alyssa Beltempo is a sustainable stylist, Christina Mychas, a shopaholic turned minimalist-ish, and Signe Hansen is a colour consultant and slow fashion style coach. Together we will unpack the nuances of what it really means be a conscious consumer & find more joy in what we have right now. Let's go!



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Average duration
37 minutes
Episodes
101
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Are we in a slow fashion recession? The downfall of the slow fashion brand & how they are being set up to fail.

Are we in a slow fashion recession? The downfall of the slow fashion brand & how they are being set up to fail.

In this episode, we talk about why slow fashion brands struggle and often close down. Consumers usually go for price over sustainability, which makes it hard for ethical brands to compete with fast f…

00:33:59  |   Tue 23 Jul 2024

"To be sustainable, do I need to stop shopping altogether?" The importance of nuance in the age of all-or-none thinking.

In today’s catchup, we ponder whether stopping shopping altogether is necessary for sustainability and chat about our constant craving for new things. We get into the importance of avoiding black-and…

00:31:52  |   Tue 16 Jul 2024
What does it take to run a successful business in slow fashion? Ft Kristi Soomer, founder and CEO of Canadian slow fashion brand, Encircled

What does it take to run a successful business in slow fashion? Ft Kristi Soomer, founder and CEO of Canadian slow fashion brand, Encircled

Listen to the full, unedited interview with Kristi on our Patreon ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/SustainThisPodcast

Kristi Soomer is a visionary entrepreneur and sustainability advocate, known for her wor…

00:36:21  |   Tue 09 Jul 2024
Our clothes are getting worse. Here's how to spot good quality pieces.

Our clothes are getting worse. Here's how to spot good quality pieces.

Why do our clothes suck these days? We have some ideas. But all is not lost! There are ways to find and choose good quality clothing no matter your shopping budget. In today’s episode, we share what …

00:35:39  |   Tue 02 Jul 2024
What do labour rights have to do with secondhand shopping? feat. Emily Stochl of Pre-Loved Podcast

What do labour rights have to do with secondhand shopping? feat. Emily Stochl of Pre-Loved Podcast

What do labour rights have to do with secondhand fashion? It turns out, a lot. In today’s episode, we talk to Emily Stochl, host of the Pre-Loved Podcast on labour rights activism and how it informs …

00:33:35  |   Tue 25 Jun 2024
How to use contrast to build chic outfits

How to use contrast to build chic outfits

What does contrast dressing mean? Is it the same thing as adding balance or tension to an outfit? Don’t worry, friends - we gotchu. In today’s episode, we de-mystify contrast dressing, the interchang…

00:35:39  |   Tue 18 Jun 2024
You won't find your personal style if you don't learn THIS first

You won't find your personal style if you don't learn THIS first

Is there a silver bullet to finding your personal style? We don’t think so. But there is one style tip that will help you find your personal style if you’re struggling. Today’s conversation covers th…

00:30:56  |   Tue 11 Jun 2024
Has the algorithm destroyed personal style?

Has the algorithm destroyed personal style?

Has social media ruined personal style? This was a tough one to answer - and our discussion may surprise you! Today’s conversation was sparked from an article in GQ magazine. We share our take and ta…

00:31:47  |   Tue 04 Jun 2024
Easy habits you can start today to level up your personal style

Easy habits you can start today to level up your personal style

Is good style discovered through our daily habits? We think so. In today’s episode, we share all the tips to level up your style without shopping. Slow fashion and sustainable fashion is a mindset, a…

00:36:38  |   Tue 28 May 2024
Listen to this before you buy luxury secondhand | Ft. The Handbag Clinic

Listen to this before you buy luxury secondhand | Ft. The Handbag Clinic

So you bought a luxury handbag, now what? Do you treat it as precious cargo, or wear it out? We believe in the latter. Especially when companies like the Handbag Clinic offer exceptional repair and r…

00:48:04  |   Tue 21 May 2024
How to find your without fail wardrobe essentials (and our top 3 staples)

How to find your without fail wardrobe essentials (and our top 3 staples)

What's a hero piece in your closet? More importantly; how does it make you feel? In today's episode, we're sharing tips on how to determine which are the hero pieces in your closet, how to use them a…

00:28:36  |   Tue 14 May 2024
Why Emotional Intelligence is the Secret to Smart Shopping

Why Emotional Intelligence is the Secret to Smart Shopping

How would you rate yourself on a test of emotional intelligence? And do you think it has anything to do with shopping? In today's podcast episode, we're discussing emotional intelligence and how it c…

00:37:34  |   Tue 07 May 2024
Thinking of buying (more) new clothes? Ask yourself these questions first.

Thinking of buying (more) new clothes? Ask yourself these questions first.

Why am I buying this? How often do we ask ourselves this question before we make a purchase, and is it the only one that will help us make a more considered purchase? From fit, to comfort, to values,…

00:39:22  |   Tue 30 Apr 2024
Is it a 'fit' or is it just Pinterest? Why your outfits never look like the inspo photo

Is it a 'fit' or is it just Pinterest? Why your outfits never look like the inspo photo

Is it a "fit" or do we just like the vibes they're giving? In today's episode, we break down why carbon copying a fit from the gram or Pinterest can be detrimental to personal style, and how to use o…

00:35:08  |   Tue 23 Apr 2024
Why the trifurcated closet sucks & how to REALLY maximize the potential of your closet

Why the trifurcated closet sucks & how to REALLY maximize the potential of your closet

Have you heard of the term the trifurcated closet? The more we seek out versatility in our clothes, the more important this term becomes. Essentially, the trifurcated closet is a closet that is heavi…

00:32:23  |   Tue 16 Apr 2024
Our BEST Secondhand Shopping Tips So You Can Thrift Like A Pro

Our BEST Secondhand Shopping Tips So You Can Thrift Like A Pro

Do you shop secondhand? Do you know the difference between consignment, thrift, and vintage? We’re sharing everything we know and love about secondhand shopping in today’s episode - whether you’re a …

00:44:12  |   Tue 09 Apr 2024
Why don't we wear our clothes to death anymore?

Why don't we wear our clothes to death anymore?

Have you ever felt like you had to "save" an outfit for a special moment? Or that you couldn't wear the same dress to a different occasion? We've all been there. In today's episode, we discuss the jo…

00:41:17  |   Tue 02 Apr 2024
Ask Us Anything! Maximizing your closet, life & style transitions & how much is enough? | Episode 44

Ask Us Anything! Maximizing your closet, life & style transitions & how much is enough? | Episode 44

We love answering your questions and got some amazing ones while on our recent trip to London and Copenhagen! In today's episode we are answering your questions around the nuances of shopping "sustai…

00:49:53  |   Tue 26 Mar 2024
If you want style inspiration, get off social media!

If you want style inspiration, get off social media!

Where do you get your style inspiration from? While the default may be to look to our phones, we talk about all the places that aren't on the internet that you can discover inspiration for your next …

00:39:20  |   Tue 19 Mar 2024
Are we overcomplicating colour analysis?

Are we overcomplicating colour analysis?

Is there a right way to get dressed? Not necessarily, but there are tools that can help you feel your best in what you wear and choose to add to your closet, and today's episode dives into one of the…

00:33:09  |   Tue 12 Mar 2024
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