EP. 36 Fashion as a Social Enterprise with Birdsong

Published: Nov. 1, 2021, 5 a.m.

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What does being a game changer in fashion really look like? For the final episode of series three, we\\u2019re chatting to the founders of sustainable brand Birdsong, about their social enterprise model and how fashion can be a force for good.

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As well as our conversation with Birdsong\\u2019s founders Susanna Wen and Sophie Slater, we also chat to their embroiderer, Mona, about what fashion social enterprises provide for local communities.

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Follow Birdsong on Instagram, shop the latest collection here, and sign up to Birdsong\\u2019s Patreon for the latest behind-the-scenes content.

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Common Threads is an ethical fashion podcast from stylist Alice Cruickshank and writer Ruth MacGilp. If you liked this episode and you want to support our work, you can buy us a Ko-Fi here.

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For more updates on the ethical fashion conversation, follow Common Threads on Instagram, like us on Facebook, and join the conversation on Twitter.

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You\\u2019ll find Ruth on Instagram: @ruthmacgilp_ and Twitter @ruthmacgilp

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You\\u2019ll find Alice on Instagram: @styledbyalicex and Twitter: @styledbyalice

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Common Threads artwork was created by \\u200b\\u200bMadeleine Welsch. Music produced by Feena McKinnell.

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