Episode 19 - Sustainable fashion – why we need to care about what we wear with Celeste Tesoriero from Sonzai Studios
Introduction to the episode.
In this episode we chat with Celeste Tesorerio to share a really important message on shopping sustainability and taking greater care of what we buy and wear.
Celeste is a name well known in luxury fashion industry both within Australia and abroad. As Sustainability Manager of Roland Mouret and a member of the British Fashion Council’s Positive Fashion Committee, Celeste has worked with brands including Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga as well as big retailers such as Net-a-Porter, Matches and Selfridges.
Celeste also spent five years directing her own namesake label with her direct experience in the industry as a designer giving her a wealth of first-hand knowledge about the nuances of sustainability and ethical production. She is now the founder of Sonzai Studios - a sustainable fashion consulting business where she helps brands better their environmental presence with a move toward a brighter future of fashion.
What we talk about.
What sustainable fashion actually is and if it’s even possible
The shocking unsustainable parts of the fashion industry
The process of how a plain cotton t-shirt is made
The true cost of fashion
Is sustainable fashion a privilege?
Celeste's top ways to become more sustainable in the way we shop
Ways fashion brands can become more sustainable and take greater responsibility
The 1 thing you can start doing right to empower yourself with knowledge to make better decisions when it comes to buying clothes
Connect with Celeste.
celeste@sonzaistudios.com
Resources.
Books
RIISE Climate Credentials - article written by Celeste with the pillars of sustainable fashion
Sonzai Studio’s Journal - articles on all things sustainable fashion
Sustainable swimwear guide by Celeste Tesoriero
Zero Waste Fashion Design by Timo Rissanen and Holly McQuillan
Other
RIISE.Shop - all sustainable brands curated by Celeste
The Real Real - hiring clothing
Depop - hiring clothing
