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!
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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 …
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…