Fashion plays a huge part in climate change and staggering amounts of textile waste are created every year. It can be difficult to know where to start, and what will really make a difference, when trying to break out of the cycle of fast fashion and poorly made, disposable clothes. So, on this episode, Meghann is joined by two guests approaching sustainable fashion from different angles. Aoife McNamara is the founder of her own hugely successful fashion label, which was Ireland's first B Corp certified fashion house. Aoife’s clothes are made to last and sustainability is at the centre of what she’s doing. Cian Charlton runs 35 Vintage, a vintage clothes shop on Fade Street in Dublin. Cian’s business has grown from selling his own clothes online, to a shop in a former nightclub in Mayo, to his current premises in the centre of Dublin. Meghann chats to Aoife and Cian about their businesses, the future of the fashion industry, and steps we can all take to tackle textile waste and make fashion a far more circular industry.

Re:Fashion (Vintage Style and Future Thinking)

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Fashion plays a huge part in climate change and staggering amounts of textile waste are created every year. It can be difficult to know where to start, and what will really make a difference, when trying to break out of the cycle of fast fashion and poorly made, disposable clothes. So, on this episode, Meghann is joined by two guests approaching sustainable fashion from different angles.  Aoife McNamara is the founder of her own hugely successful fashion label, which was Ireland's first B Corp certified fashion house. Aoife’s clothes are made to last and sustainability is at the centre of what she’s doing. Cian Charlton runs 35 Vintage, a vintage clothes shop on Fade Street in Dublin. Cian’s business has grown from selling his own clothes online, to a shop in a former nightclub in Mayo, to his current premises in the centre of Dublin.  Meghann chats to Aoife and Cian about their businesses, the future of the fashion industry, and steps we can all take to tackle textile waste and make fashion a far more circular industry. 

Re:Energise is an Irish sustainability podcast from ESB, exploring how we can shape a cleaner, more sustainable energy future, one conversation at a time.Hosted by broadcaster Meghann Scully, this first season brings you voices from all across Ireland, from farmers and fashion designers to chefs, academics, comedians, and publicans, each sharing their unique perspective on sustainability in Ireland.We don’t shy away from the hard questions:– What would it take for you to ditch your car?– Where do your clothes and tech really come from?– How much food are we wasting every day?From architecture to agriculture, tech to transport, Re:Energise dives into the everyday impact of our choices and the power of small, practical changes. Whether you're looking for expert insights or actionable advice, this Irish podcast on sustainability will inspire you to rethink the world around you.Re:Energise is produced by ESB, one of Ireland’s leading energy companies, as part of its mission to lead the transition to a low-carbon future.

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