In this episode of The Thread Report, Jackie sits down with Phoebe Tan, one of the founders of Taelor, a menswear fashion company that exemplifies sustainability through its 2 sided circular fashion business model. Taelor allows clothing brands to rent and resell clothing to users. The 2 discuss the rental and resale market, the true value of attending educational institutions, and what it truly means to be sustainable in the current climate. This episode pulls back the curtain and gives listeners a glimpse into something very unique and meaningful. Listen to the episode, and then click the links below to connect with Phoebe and explore Taelor for yourself!

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[1:40] The Origin Story: How did Taelor come into existence, and what inspired its creation?

[4:30] In what way did getting a formal education in business benefit Phoebe and what part did it play in the creation of Taelor?

[11:20] How does the process of using Taelor work as a customer?

[20:20] How does Taelor maintain its sustainability and integrity as a company in the fashion world?

[33:20] What does the trajectory of the rental market in fashion look like, and who is renting clothing?

[47:00] What advice does Phoebe have for aspiring entrepreneurs?

Check out Taelor!

https://taelor.style

Connect with Phoebe
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-tan-b6a3166?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Check out the website!
https://www.thesafepodcast.com

Are you being brainwashed? Is it possible that you are being misled by major players in the fast fashion world into believing that their practices are more sustainable than they actually are? Are you being lied to or having facts omitted about the environmental impact and the ethics of fashion companies? This is exactly what Jackie Zha is talking about on episode 9 of The Thread Report. Listen in to find out how to figure out who is doing it, and what you can do to become more aware of greenwashing.

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[0:54] What is the definition of greenwashing, and why should it concern you?

[2:08] What major organizations such as The United Nations, Earth.org, Investopedia, and the World Wildlife Fund, consider to be greenwashing tactics.

[3:07] What you can do as a consumer to become more aware of greenwashing and help make more informed purchasing decisions.

[4:45] What role can you play in forcing these companies to make positive changes?

Check out the website!

https://www.thesafepodcast.com

Welcome to episode 8 of The Thread Report! In this episode, Jackie sits down with student,, and vintage fashion enthusiast and business owner Mathea to discuss all things vintage fashion, sustainability, FIT and New York Fashion Week. The two get into a deep discussion about dreams, goals, moving to the big city and what avenues opened up for Mathea as a result of the choices she made and risks she's taken.

Time Stamps

[1:40] How did Mathea find herself at the Fashion Institute of Technology, how does it align with her goals, and how does it differ from her experience in Minnesota

[5:30] Mathea shares how she got started selling vintage fashion, what sets it apart from current fashion trends, what challenges are present, and how she curates and decides what she"s going to sell and focus on. She also shares some stories about a few of her favorite finds.

[19:00] Jackie and Mathea discuss her time at New York Fashion Week and how she got involved with 3 different shows and had 3 very different experiences, including finding designers that she loves and continues to work with.

[24:30] Mathea talks about working with Current Affair and how it expanded her horizons within the fashion industry and exposed her to a different perspective within fashion, and allowed her to get up close to a few celebrities.

[30:10] Jackie asks Mathea to elaborate on her experience at FIT and what role the school has played in her journey so far. She also shares what she's learned from being in New York and being surrounded by goal oriented and success driven people, and where she wants to go from here.

Learn more about Mathea!

https://www.instagram.com/cyb3rkillchain?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

https://www.instagram.com/math.sh0p?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Check out Mathea's online shop!

https://www.depop.com/mathshop/?moduleOrigin=homepage_women_tile&campaignTitle=women

Check out the website!

https://www.thesafepodcast.com