The fashion industry feels split right now - it's either promoting Shein or woman-owned brands that are making a difference. We think that the more people that know about the issues in fashion, the more people will shop in accordance to their values. What like it's hard? Even Kourtney Kardashian is advocating for responsible materials. Shannon Lohr is the founder of Factory45, the online business school trusted by over 500 fashion entrepreneurs since 2014. Over the years she's worked with aspiring designers, all over the globe, to launch or grow their brands in a way that’s better for people and planet. Shannon got her start in 2010 when she co-founded {r}evolution apparel, a sustainable clothing brand for female travelers and minimalists that was featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Forbes.com.

Check out www.factory45.co and makeclimatecool.com for more info.

PRODUCTION TEAM:
Music: Jake Huffman
Artwork: Groove Street
Editing: Ivy Moore

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