Welcome to Conscious Cut—A New Take on Sustainability
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The Conscious Cut Podcast Is Live—Meet Our First Guest
We’ve kept our readers waiting after teasing that The Conscious Cut podcast would launch in February, focusing on sustainability in fashion. The wait is over—we’re finally live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!
For our very first episode, we’re joined by Jane Scaffidi Abbate, a professor at IED specializing in eco-design. Jane has spent years researching and teaching the principles of sustainable fashion, from material sourcing to circular design. She’s passionate about equipping future designers with the knowledge to rethink how we create and consume clothing—challenging the waste-heavy norms of the industry.
In our conversation, we break down what sustainability actually means beyond marketing buzzwords. Jane shares insights on eco-design, the challenges of working with existing materials, and why the industry needs to shift toward circular fashion—where garments are designed not just for wear, but for reuse and regeneration.
She also talks about the power of education in shaping a more responsible industry. From workshops with children that introduce upcycling in fun, hands-on ways to training designers to consider the full lifecycle of their creations, Jane believes that knowledge is key to real change.
And of course, we couldn’t skip over greenwashing. With so many brands marketing themselves as “sustainable,” how can we tell what’s real and what’s just good branding? Jane gives us her take on what to look for and why transparency matters more than ever.
This episode is packed with practical insights, whether you’re a designer, a conscious shopper, or just someone curious about what’s really happening behind the scenes in fashion.
But that’s not all—Jane has also just launched a new children’s book, The Adventures of Jamie Jeans! This fun and educational story helps kids learn about sustainable fashion, how to take care of their clothes, and the importance of protecting our planet. If you’re looking for a way to introduce sustainability to young readers, check it out here:
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Let’s rethink fashion—one conversation at a time.