EP 11: Confidence, Consumerism, and Corporate Accountability in Fashion with Author Alec Leach

In the days between New York Fashion Week and Climate Week NYC, consumption, sustainability and the wide gap between them are on our minds. In this week’s episode, guest Alec Leach, a fashion and sustainability writer, offers his insight into the complicated world of so-called sustainable fashion. Alec shares his journey from fashion writer with a burgeoning interest in sustainability to author of The World is on Fire but We’re Still Buying Shoes, an insightful and beautifully written critique of consumerism and the corporations that fuel it.

Alec highlights the reality that many consumerist markets have yet to truly feel the effects of climate change and how important it is to effectively communicate about climate change in order to inspire real change. With this communication also comes the need to truly understand what is happening within industry in order to advocate for change. Alec introduces listeners to the complexity and duplicity within the fashion industry by detailing the many steps of the supply chain and the intense levels of alienation and exploitation within it. This leads Alec and Madeleine into a fascinating conversation about the question of responsibility in a system so widespread and global. 

Alec’s realistic and thoughtful approach is incredibly refreshing, and as he concludes, he encourages listeners on their own journey, reminding us of the importance of cultivating a strong personal style and a mindful relationship with fashion.   

Alec's Socials
Instagram: @alecleach_
Substack: alecleach.substack.com

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Website: www.seedingsovereignty.org

Madeleine's Socials
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Website: www.madeleinemacgillivray.com