96. Crossover Moments: Kim van der Weerd on How Racism Shapes Sustainable Fashion

Episode 96 December 05, 2023 00:17:11
96. Crossover Moments: Kim van der Weerd on How Racism Shapes Sustainable Fashion
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96. Crossover Moments: Kim van der Weerd on How Racism Shapes Sustainable Fashion

Dec 05 2023 | 00:17:11

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Kim van der Weerd

Show Notes

In this episode, Kim reads an article she wrote and published in July 2020 titled, ‘How Racism Shapes Fashion’s Approach to Sustainability’ where she talks about her personal relationship with the title ‘Garment Factory Manager.’ From feeling the need to qualify her role to a straightforward self-introduction, Kim’s transformation emerges from the shadows of racism […]

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