NATURSPIRED® PODCAST BY CRIS HERRERA
SUSTAINABLE FASHION
The Naturspired® Podcast is driven by a passion to educate and inspire individuals, industry professionals and fashion brands alike to rethink what fashion is supposed to mean and how we connect with it as a society. It’s built to help you learn, engage and act with curiosity. Episodes come out monthly and show notes can be found here! You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible, Amazon Music or wherever you get your daily dose of tunes.
EP.32: Fabrics Made From Apple and Coffee: Fibers From Nature Part Two ✻ DONATE FOR GAZA✻
This episode is Part Two of the mini-series, Fibers Fashioned From Nature. Today we discuss how apple and coffee based fabrics are made in granular and scientific detail. Part one of the series covered mycelium and the lotus plant. We’re also asking for help! Send a donation to help families and individuals affected in Gaza! DONATE WHAT YOU CAN. - Podcast Host: Cris Herrera
✼ Season 2 ✼ EP.31: Fabrics Made From Mycellium + Lotus: Fibers From Nature Part One
This is part one of Fibers Fashioned From Nature. Today we’ll be covering Mycellium and the Lotus Flower. While all of these materials come from nature, the way in which they arrive at the place of fashion are varied, some get there with the help of modern techology and science, while others require percise craftmenship that has been passed on through generations. So buckle up, and let’s dive into the world of Fibers Fashioned From Nature.
EP.29/ What The Fashion Education System Is Gravely Lacking
Learn about core issues in the fashion education system that are hindering industry progress, fashion sustainability and innovation. We also cover unsustainable teaching practices, outdated teaching methods, over-packed curriculums and more. We also discuss solutions that could revolutionize the way fashion is taught and consequently produced in a way that nurtures innovation and sustainability.
EP.28/ The Power of Positivity In Creating Systemic Change
Learn about the power of positivity in creating systematic change in the fashion industry. In this episode we talk about how to address the issues in fashion by inspiring action from a place of positivity, excitement and joy, and discover how we might create a fashion industry that thrives on change.
EP.25/ What Is Neuromarketing And How Does It Affect Our Fashion Purchases?
In this episode, we expand on what neuromarketing/consumer neuroscience is and how it connects to fashion. We also point out why it's an important tool for shifting the fashion industry from the inside out.
EP.01/ Important Greenwashing Signs To Avoid
This article provides examples of what greenwashing looks like and how to avoid it. After this read, you will understand the true difference between actionable change and altering how a brand “looks and feels” to increase the likelihood of a purchase, with no actual substance.
The Pros & Cons of Sustainable Fashion
With the topic of sustainability in different industries beginning to trend, greenwashing and misleading claims on "eco-conscious" and "sustainable" practices are becoming more mainstream, and for the common consumer, increasingly difficult to understand. This article explores the true meaning of sustainability and the pros and cons of so-called "sustainable" products. Host: Cris Herrera