This chapter explores the headquarters of the clothing brand 'Two Thirds' located in Barcelona, emphasizing its casual yet quality-focused work environment. It tells the story of its founder's journey from academia to entrepreneurship, with a mission to tackle sustainability challenges in the fashion industry. The chapter also critiques fast fashion practices and introduces a pre-order system aimed at minimizing waste.
In the first of two episodes looking at responses to capitalism’s failings, we explore reforms aimed at making the current economic system more humane, fair, effective, and sustainable.
By John Biewen with co-host Ellen McGirt. Interviews with Lutz Schwenke, Jordi Llatje i Espinal, Marjorie Kelly, Oren Cass, Jayati Ghosh, John Fullerton, and Rick Alexander. Story editor: Loretta Williams. Music by Michelle Osis, Lilli Haydn, Chris Westlake, Alex Symcox, and Goodnight, Lucas. Music consulting by Joe Augustine of Narrative Music.
"Capitalism” is a production of the Kenan Institute for Ethics at Duke University, in partnership with Imperative 21.