I recently had the pleasure of speaking with UK artist Molly Labourn about her line of quirky jewelry made with recycled plastic. Speaking with her made my heart sing: Molly isn’t only into recycled materials, but she’s also into vintage shopping, second hand finds and promoting women’s rights and businesses too. This one of my passions and life missions: to promote brands and labels making a difference on the planet and Molly definitely does just that!
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I’m thrilled to share my latest podcast interview with Kelly Drennan, Executive Director of Fashion Takes Action, an NGO based in Toronto. Most importantly, on Monday, the 6th annual World Ethical Apparel Roundtable (WEAR) will be taking place in Toronto! WEAR is the only Canadian produced conference that address sustainability in the fashion industry and that brings together local brands, retailers and fashion players with global experts and thought leaders therefore making it an impactful event.
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Alpaca Knits, locally made with flair and a touch of refined elegance. A rich heritage of inherited skills and passion. A devoted yogi and a resident of the Eastern Townships. Sophie Marino is a woman worth knowing and visiting.
I’ve written about Sophie Marino, the founder of La Fibre et Moi before. More than anything, I respect and admire women who’ve had the courage to follow their intuition and their dreams. That’s exactly what Sophie has done, beginning with a modest production in her own home and now offering her creations in forty-three points of sale across Quebec and the rest of Canada.
