We Know Better Now. What Will We Do in 2026?

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne takes a sharp, unfiltered look back at the conversations that shaped 2025, not just in fashion, but across the systems that influence how we design, produce, consume, and dispose of what we make.

From industry disruptors and sustainability strategists to voices challenging business as usual, these conversations go far beyond trend cycles, digging into accountability, transparency, and the uncomfortable truths behind global supply chains, labor, materials, and scale.

Michelle does not simply reflect. She draws a clear line in the sand. As we move into 2026, this episode pushes past awareness and into action, calling for real progress in recycling, circularity, and system level change that reaches fashion, manufacturing, policy, and culture at large.

The message is clear. Ethical practice is not a buzzword or a brand strategy. It is a responsibility. And the choices we make next will define what comes after sustainability as we know it.

Takeaways

The Ethical Stitch aims to create change in the fashion industry.
Conversations with guests have highlighted the importance of accountability.
Sustainability requires long-term thinking and endurance.
Ethics should be reflected in daily business decisions.
Community and mindfulness are essential in the slow fashion movement.
Transparency in sourcing is crucial for consumer trust.
Innovation in materials can redefine luxury in fashion.
Recycling must evolve as a core system in sustainability.
Listeners are encouraged to ask questions and experiment with ethical practices.
The future of fashion depends on bold experimentation and ethical courage.

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