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Artistic Homage with Gala Octuvre ︎ Today's episode is all about art, heritage, culture, and fashion. Ana joins us to talk about her brand, Gala Octuvre—known for its unique interpretation of the traditional linen Guayabera. This made-to-order concept is the result of viewing Cuban roots through the eyes of our modern world. Ana celebrates everyone involved in the process of making these happen and shares her story and how Gala came to be.

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Playful Ceramics with Claudia Frovola ︎ On today's episode we have Claudia Frolova, a ceramicist with an eye for colorful, unique designs that have made us fall in love with her work. From olive bowls to checkered jars, and even a flower-shaped crudités platter, she creates playful objects that are sure to lighten up our homes. She's quickly grown a loyal community in NYC, where she's based, so we wanted to sit down and learn all about how this journey started, what inspired her, and where it's going next.

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Curated Collections with Ending Soon ︎ We have Houman Farahmand, founder of Ending Soon, on today's episode of CMC. Houman curates the most beautiful collections with pieces from all over the world, whether that's Paris, Milan, or the wonderful world of eBay, he's bound to have something you'll love. His ability to anticipate trends really makes Ending Soon stand out and gives us yet another reason to support independent brands like his when it comes to shopping for contemporary classics.

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Deconstructed Treasures with Banzo ︎ On today's episode, we caught up with Cami, founder of Banzo—a Mexico City-based brand that creates pieces by deconstructing pre-existing garments to give them a new life. Cami will share what inspired her concept and how she built it, as well as why she chose to use upcycled materials and pay homage to her roots. Each piece is carefully handmade and one-of-a-kind. There's really nothing like it—hope you enjoy it!

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Hidden Gems with GEMSUN ︎ On this episode, Dani chats with Mona, one of the three founders of GEMSUN. This brand is the ultimate homage to the beauty in our planet—everything they do is inspired by nature, by the hidden gems that can be found all around us. GEMSUN ethically produces and sources clothing with the health of our planet in mind. These three lifelong friends joined forces to put together their skills and passions and create something beautiful, and it's only the beginning for GEMSUN.

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Reworked Heritage with NIM ︎We're back! And we're so excited to have Paz on today's episode to tell us all about her brand, NIM. This project is really special to us because it's a Peruvian brand that is really redefining what new brands look like, especially those based in Peru. NIM is all about working with what we already have, rather than creating from scratch. It's about finding beauty in giving pieces another chance—whether that's by swapping out a pocket or printing on existing materials, Paz and her sister, Maria Fe, have created something truly unique and we're thrilled to share their story on today's episode.

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Intentional Jewelry with Pia ︎Pia is an independent jewelry brand made in New York, now based in Madrid. Marta, the creator behind the brand, started Pia as a personal project that has grown to be a go-to for many when it comes to jewelry. As she likes to refer to her pieces, they're symbols cut out of rocks, made with great respect for the sources and people manufacturing them. She puts in the effort to make sure that each piece has a positive impact on everybody involved in its production so that you receive a mindfully crafted product...

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Tailer-Made with Sastre ︎Hello! Today's episode features Sebas, the founder of SASTRE. This Peruvian brand is redefining the way we shop by offering tailor-made pieces that tell a story. SASTRE is all about the conversation between the producer and the user of these beautifully crafted garments. We'll learn more about the tight-knit community that has formed around the SASTRE ethos, and how this has truly made all the difference while launching during a pandemic. Sebas will share more about how he came up with the idea, how it evolved to what it is today, and what's next!

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Handmade Crochet with Memorial Day ︎The thought of Memorial Day literally makes me smile so just imagine me with the biggest smile on my face while recording this episode! Beyond happy to have Delsy, founder of Memorial Day, on the podcast today to talk all about her incredible hand crochet brand that has truly changed the meaning of entertainment. Her energy is as bright as her work so it's not surprising to see so many people loving what she creates (including Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner...) We'll go over how this pandemic project grew and turned into her full-time job, what the process looks like, and all the fun things that are coming up for Memorial Day.

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Upcycled Primavera with Loti ︎Loti has created the dreamiest pieces all from upcycled cotton shirts in their newly launched collection, Primera Primavera. In today's episode, we'll be chatting with Lottie, the founder of this incredible upcycling design studio. As a fellow Peruvian, I'm so happy and proud to see what she's built, keeping sustainability in mind and working with people in Peru throughout the entire production process.

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Shoes for a Lifetime with Labucq ︎In this episode of CMC we’ll be chatting with Lauren Bucquet, who is the founder of Labucq one of my personal favorite footwear brands. Labucq is a contemporary women's footwear brand based in LA, and handcrafted in Italy. Their designs are timeless yet bold, making it the most fun purchase when it comes to footwear. We'll talk to Lauren about her experience building this incredible DTC brand after leaving her role as Director of Footwear and Accessories at Rag & Bone.

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Ethical Swimwear with ACK ︎We're thrilled to feature ACK in today's episode of CMC! We'll be talking to Axel, one of the founders of this contemporary swimwear brand that is doing so much to have a positive impact on today's world. ACK is 100% made in Italy with ethical work values, and the mission to convey what it means to be a woman today: freedom of expression focussing on different bodies, different cultures, and no boundaries. Their bathing suits are meant to fit every body type and are made with very low impact, made to last you a lifetime.

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Digital Art with Playhouse ︎This is a bit of a different episode than the ones you’ve heard before because we won’t be talking about fashion but instead, I'm excited to introduce you to Playhouse! We'll chat with Sofia and Ilaria, who have worked to build a holistic creative, design, and technology studio for the next generation of artists. They help others build unique digital identities to stay competitive in today's world, especially when it comes to entertainment. Their global vision sets them apart, and in this episode, we'll get to take a look at how this all came to be!

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Second Life with Liv from By Liv ︎Today's episode features Liv and her brand, By Liv—a sustainable clothing brand based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Liv's approach is unique in that every material she uses is recycled, with the goal of giving textiles the chance to continue to live full lives as new handmade garments. In this episode, an arts educator turned fashion designer, Liv inspires us with her ability to completely reimagine pieces like kitchen linens, blankets, bedsheets, and other fabrics, turning them into the most beautiful jackets, dresses, masks, and more! With sustainability at the forefront of her process, she's created magical clothes with an even more beautiful mission.

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Zero Waste with Janelle Abbott ︎Janelle Abbott is the founder of JRAT—a brand that focuses on creating Zero Waste garments. Her work goes beyond zero waste and is truly an example of what it's like to live with intention. In this episode, we’ll talk about how she got involved with sustainability from a very young age, why this is so important in the fashion industry, the problems that currently exist in the industry, and what we can all do to make this better. Janelle also has "Wardrobe Therapy" as another project where she helps clients reimagine clothes that they haven't worn in a while (for different reasons!). Her insights and commitment to making this a better place for us and future generations is incredibly inspiring so I truly hope you enjoy this episode!

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Sustainable Sportswear with Planet Nusa ︎Planet Nusa is changing the game when it comes to sportswear. In today's episode, we'll be catching up with Mille, co-founder of Planet Nusa, about all things sustainability and becoming an entrepreneur. When starting the Copenhagen-based brand, Mille and Kristine, her co-founder, had the goal of building a community for anyone and everyone who wanted to feel great. Being active is for everyone, and that's what their brand is all about. We talk about building and growing this community and how their focus on sustainable materials and ethical production processes have allowed them to stand out.

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Giving back with Jenny Drew from all the babies ︎Today's episode features my dear friend, Jenny Drew, co-founder of all the babies. All the babies is a baby clothing brand born from the idea of giving back to babies in need. Jenny Drew and her co-founder, who happens to be her mom, are on a mission to change the way we shop for babies—and more recently have added adult sweatsuits that you'll want to check out. From the sourcing and production of their pieces to their mom to mom model, the mother-daughter duo is really changing the game with sustainability in mind across the board.

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Vintage with Anna Gray from Object Limited ︎In this episode, we catch up with Anna Gray, co-founder of Object Limited—an app that makes buying and selling vintage fun! With hundreds of amazing vendors to choose from, all in one place, @object.limited is redefining the traditional vintage experience. We learn more about how the project started and we also discuss Anna's styling tips, how she learned to fully embrace vintage, and how you can apply some of these tips to your own efforts of being a more mindful consumer. Happy (vintage) shopping, and enjoy the episode!

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Upcycling with Alex from aNYbag ︎Today we’re catching up with Alex, founder of the aNYbag. The aNYbag project is an initiative to clean New York City one plastic bag at a time. This reusable tote is made up of different types of upcycled plastic bags that are turned into a durable and unique textile. Each aNYbag saves 95 plastic bags from NYC's landfills and waterways. We’ll talk to Alex about how this project started, the production process behind an aNYbag, and what recycling is really all about.

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Secondhand with The Consistency Project ︎
Natasha, the founder of The Consistency Project, joins us for this episode to go over all things secondhand and the importance of having conversations around sustainability in fashion. The Consistency Project's mission revolves around breaking the stigma of secondhand and celebrating unique style and mindful consumption—all while having fun!

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Human Connection with Bianca Valle ︎In this episode, you get to know a bit more about myself and this new podcast—why I’m doing this and what’s to come! My friend, Bianca Valle, joins us for this one—we'll talk about her own journey and why it’s important to form real connections.

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