The Conscious Cut

In this vibrant episode of The Conscious Cut, host Hoiki Liu welcomes Louisa Dearlove, founder of Fenxiang, Hong Kong’s first peer-to-peer fashion rental and resale platform. With a dynamic background in fashion and tech, Louisa shares her journey from working with brands like Vivienne Tam to launching a solution for the city’s fast-fashion overload. Fenxiang empowers users to share wardrobes, renting high-quality pieces for events...

In this inspiring episode of The Conscious Cut, host Hoiki Liu welcomes Nassim Secci, founder of The Happy Space Co. and Hong Kong’s expert in mindful organization. Transitioning from a high-stakes career as a corporate lawyer, Nassim now empowers families to create calm, functional spaces that spark mental clarity and sustainable habits. She shares practical strategies for decluttering, rehoming preloved items through secondhand s...

In this inspiring episode of The Conscious Cut, host Hoiki Liu dives into the innovative world of sustainable packaging with Devana Ng and Flavien Chaussegros, co-founders of Invisible Company. Sparked by their frustration with plastic waste littering Hong Kong’s hiking trails, they created #INVISIBLEBAG, a water-soluble, biodegradable alternative to traditional plastic bags. Through candid discussions, they reveal how their sustai...

In this exciting episode of The Conscious Cut, host Hoiki Liu sits down with Olivia Lee, founder of Livvium and a trailblazer in digital fashion and metaverse consultancy. With 15 years of expertise in brand strategy, Olivia unravels the transformative potential of the metaverse, AI tools, and digital retail for sustainable fashion. From debunking myths about virtual platforms to exploring the three types of digital fashion—real-li...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Conscious Cut, intuitive energy practitioner Joyce shares her journey from the U.S. to Hong Kong, where she has reconnected with ancient practices like astrology and crystals to inspire modern sustainable living. Joyce delves into the mathematical precision of astrology, ethical crystal sourcing, and the importance of mindful choices that extend beyond Earth Month. From creating sacred space...

In this episode of The Conscious Cut, we speak with Nissa Cornish, a former model turned sustainability advocate and Executive Director at Redress, Hong Kong’s leading sustainable fashion nonprofit. Drawing on her firsthand experience with the fashion industry’s waste problem, Nissa shares how Redress is driving change through initiatives like the Redress Design Award, partnerships with schools and government bodies, and citywide c...

In this episode of The Conscious Cut, we explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Christina Dean, a former dentist who became a leading advocate for sustainable fashion as the founder of Redress, a pioneering NGO combatting textile waste in China and beyond. Christina sheds light on the hidden environmental impact of design decisions, the rise of "green hushing," and the wasteful practices of fast fashion, including the stagg...

In this episode, we explore the inspiring journey of Karen Ho, WWF Hong Kong's Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability, who transitioned from the disposable packaging industry to leading environmental change. Karen shares insights on the critical role of employee engagement in corporate sustainability, Hong Kong’s challenges with renewable energy and waste management, and innovative solutions for clean transportation. F...

Thanks for tuning in to The Conscious Cut. In this pilot episode, we explore the transformative world of sustainable fashion with Milan-based professor Jane Scaffidi Abbate, an expert in eco-design and circular fashion. From the environmental impact of clothing to tackling waste, greenwashing, and consumer accountability, Jane shares insights on reshaping the industry through education, upcycling, and collaboration. Discover how ci...