The Cycle of Your Clothes

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The idea of consumerism is becoming a part of our society. That's something that people feel uncomfortable with moving away from. We value luxury fashion differently than we do the $5 t-shirt, which changes the life cycle of the garment. I think ultimately if brands were paying more for their clothing, no one's going to be able to over produce and exploit in the same way. The fair payment part is what's missing.

Welcome to the Wintering Sessions with Katherine May.

This week, Katherine asks Aja Barber how we can change the way we buy clothes.

Many of us have an uneasy feeling about the clothes we buy and wear. Although we know that there are ethical issues with their production, few of us understand how to change our behaviour, and make better choices. As a stylist and fashion consultant, Aja makes it her business to understand the whole supply chain, from raw materials to disposal. There are some dark stories to absorb, but there’s also plenty of hope: Aja shows that the change starts with us, and with the joy we find in the garments we love.

We also talk about Aja’s path to the work she does now, and her beautiful practice of getting dressed on Instagram. She can teach us so much about about learning to love our own bodies, and to cherish our old clothes.

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