S01 Episode 26 | KNITTING IS COOL AGAIN

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S01 Episode 26 | KNITTING IS COOL AGAIN

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Aug 27, 2016

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Episode 26 | KNITTING IS COOL AGAIN

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Aug 27, 2016

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An inclusive audio space, Conscious Chatter opens the door to conversations about our clothing + the layers of stories, meaning and potential impact connected to what we wear. Hosted by conscious fashion freak Kestrel Jenkins, Conscious Chatter is a venue that allows us to continue to learn more about the garment industry and how we can all be a bigger part of positive change in the industry.

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S01 Episode 26 | KNITTING IS COOL AGAIN

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