Theory and Practice 32 | Cindy Castro, Founder & CEO of Cindy Castro New York: Bringing Sustainability & Humanity to Fashion
Hi friends!
Today’s conversation is the second episode in honor of sustainability and Earth Day. I chatted with my good friend and fellow Latina, Cindy Castro, founder & CEO of sustainable fashion line Cindy Castro New York!
I learned so much from this conversation and I hope you do too.
P.S. -- Stay tuned for the end. We inspected the labels of my clothing items to see what they were made out of. Disclaimer: PLASTIC... Yikes.
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Topics Discussed:
- How Cindy's job loss led her to create her own fashion line
- Cindy's financial journey as a fashion designer
- Understanding the cost of fashion
- Why Cindy Castro New York is focused on sustainability
- The importance of thinking about WHO makes your living and whether they’re making a living out of it
- What circular fashion is
- Cindy's saying "buy less, buy better"
- Cindy’s story: From Ecuador to the USA
- Why community and family has always been integral to Cindy’s WHY
- Cindy’s tips for young fashion designers
- Why you shouldn't be afraid to ask for help
- A mini rapid-fire section of "What are Ana's clothing made of?"
& more!
Cindy's recos:
- Look at your clothing labels
- Latina to Latina Podcast
- Business of Fashion
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Connect with Cindy:
Learn More about Cindy Castro New York
IG: @cindycastro_nyc
Tik Tok: @cindycastronewyork
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Connect with me:
Learn more about Theory & Practice.
IG - @theoryxpractice_ & @anacordera
Tik Tok - @theorynpractice
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Thanks so much for listening! <3