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What if your wardrobe could become a source for creativity AND sustainability?
Theme: Take action on climate
Topic: Circular economy
Language: English
In this episode of Sustainability Matters, Anna sits down with Tori, a passionate startup entrepreneur who is reshaping the way we think about fashion. Tori is developing an innovative app and podcast series designed to help people step away from fast fashion, make the most of their existing wardrobe, and shop more sustainably. Imagine having your own fashion designer, assistant, and stylist right in your pocket!
You'll learn:
How to step away from fast fashion and make the most of the clothes you already own
Why rethinking your existing wardrobe can transform both your style and your impact on the planet
Practical tips and fresh perspectives on creativity, sustainability, and conscious fashion choices
Guest Bio:
Viktoriia Simakova, Founder, Les Ensembles
Viktoriia, Tori, is a bright spark of creativity and purpose, someone who doesn’t just talk about change, she lives it. She is the founder of Les Ensembles, a project born from her love of fashion and her concern for the planet, helping people reconnect with their wardrobes in ways that feel meaningful, not wasteful. Based in Austria, Viktoriia is studying informatics, with an eye for how AI and smart design can shape a better future. She sees clothes as more than fabric. They are stories, memories, possibilities. She’s warm, curious, quietly persistent, always asking: how can we consume kindly, dress mindfully, and treat our environment with respect? Beyond code and algorithms, she cares deeply about people–the ones wearing the clothes, the ones making them, and the bigger world in which it all unfolds.
Podcast "Curious by Design": https://open.spotify.com/show/37UX08AloKtvCjSNgLbDSP
Host Bio:
Anna Katrīna Elme, Master’s Student, Latvian Academy of Arts
Anna is pursuing a master's degree at the Art Academy of Latvia while also engaging high school students in the diverse facets of culture through teaching the subject Fundamentals of Culture. She actively participates in projects related to creativity and media—together with friends, she creates social media content and co-hosts the podcast Iedzersim tēju (Let’s Have Some Tea), and collaborates with like-minded individuals on the storytelling podcast Muša (The Fly).
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_akelme_/