Has conflicting information about made in the USA apparel left your head spinning? There are so many varied opinions and arguments for and against the true feasibility of domestic apparel production and what it means for emerging brands that I knew it was time to bring on…
Laws of fashion? So not on our radar. But legal basics for FEST founders? Gimme a seat at that table. In the latest Knowledge Drop episode of the Spirit of 608 podcast, we get the rundown on the legal concerns every FEST founder should know about as…
We see it all the time, but how many of us really know how clothing ends up on TV? For emerging and ethical designers, landing a piece of clothing or an accessory on a hit television show can be a major media moment, but how to…
When a story calling conscious consumerism “a lie” appeared on Quartz earlier this spring, it soon went viral – and not just because of its deep research into the movement’s impact. The other reason it turned heads: the myth-busting article was written by none other than one of ethical fashion’s…
Do you know how to conference? In a sea of options for professional development and making connections, the annual ShopTalk conference is a Spirit of 608 favorite for the quality of its programming, yes, but also for having a damn fun vibe. On this week’s show:…
So this happened: it’s the 100th episode of the Spirit of 608 podcast. As you might guess, this show is a little different from the rest. There are multiple guest voices, some you’ll recognize and others you won’t. Plus, for the first time, some random…
With days to go before Fashion Revolution Week, who better to spotlight on the Spirit of 608 podcast than a fashion industry veteran who co-founded the now-global movement after the Rana Plaza disaster left 1,138 dead and more than 2,500 injured in a devastating garment industry…
It doesn’t get more FEST-ive than this week’s conversation with an entrepreneur who started out as a maker with a namesake jewelry brand and went on to found what’s fast becoming the go-to place for girls to learn about 3D design and printed products. Meet this week’s…
Sometimes you know you’re destined to go out on your own – and sometimes, it’s a total surprise when you wake up one day and watch yourself leaving an insanely good job for adventures in startuplandia. Meet this week’s guest, Jennie Baik, co-founder of Orchard Mile. This female founder…
What could be a better fit for the Spirit of 608: a women-owned denim company committed to socially-responsible manufacturing and curve-flattering styles made from eco-friendly and high-tech textiles that have won fans in upscale boutiques across the country and, most recently, distribution in Bloomingdale’s? When you find…
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