Ep 75 Lalita Lowe: Every piece of clothing has a story

In this episode of For Love & Money, Carolyn Butler-Madden dives into the transformative world of ethical fashion with Lalita Lowe—TEDx speaker, author, fashion designer and advocate for sustainable practices in the fashion industry.

Lalita shares her journey from working with leading designers in Paris and New York to becoming a champion of slow fashion and ethical production in Australia. Drawing from her must-watch TEDx Talk, Every Piece of Clothing Has a Story, Lalita unpacks the hidden costs of fast fashion, the ripple effects of our purchasing decisions, and the power of storytelling in fostering behavior change.

Discover how Lalita is inspiring a shift in the fashion industry and learn how even small, thoughtful choices can create a big impact for the planet and its people.

What You'll Learn:

• The economic and environmental consequences of fast fashion.
• How every piece of clothing tells a story—from the fibres to the people behind its creation.
• The role of love and care in building purpose-driven businesses.
• Practical tips for making more conscious fashion choices.
• How Lalita is redefining sustainability through collaboration and transparency.
• How Australians are one of the world's biggest fashion consumers (actually the world's BIGGEST, as of May 2024)

 

About Lalita Lowe:

Lalita Lowe, author of "It’s Time to Rethink Your Fashion - Creating a Better Future," emphasises examining our values and understanding the impact of our clothing choices on the planet. She believes education is crucial for advancing a more considered and responsible fashion future. As a trained fashion designer and sustainability educator, Lalita has worked globally, from Australia to New York and Paris, and has served on the Fashion Advisory Board of RMIT. With a global perspective and a deep understanding of the fashion industry, Lalita is attuned to its current state and future direction. Her fascination with fabrics and textures, along with her appreciation for traditional techniques used by artisans worldwide, underscores her commitment to sustainable fashion

Lalita runs her own eponymous fashion brand, known for the "From Farm to Fibre to Fashion" campaign, featuring ethical, sustainable wool from Tasmania. This campaign has garnered significant media and industry attention. . Lalita’s TEDx talk 'Every Piece of Clothing Has a Story’ focuses around this campaign. Lalita weaves her talk around a picture of a good story and a bad story asking us to consider the part we all play in the story of the clothes we wear. 

Links & Resources:

• Lalita Lowe’s Website
• Lalita’s TEDx Talk: Every Piece of Clothing Has a Story 
• Book: It’s Time to Rethink Your Fashion
• Lalita's Linkedin Profile
• Learn more about the Tasmanian Fashion Festival

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