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Hosted by: Ian Peterman, CEO and founder of the Peterman Design Firm Max starts off by a little introduction to what he does and what his company does. Max then describes the need to fight against fast fashion and what he utilizes to make his products more sustainable and attractive for the broader audience. Max then describes how he also managed to modernize his supply chain and make it less harmful and more transparent. Max and Ian talk about the Laces Program and what it is doing that it makes it so unique and special. Ian and Max discuss another...

Traditionally, the most highly sought after clothing and footwear has always been made from fabrics such as leather, silk, and suede. One thing that all of these materials have in common is their reliance on animal cruelty. Designers who are passionate about the fair treatment of animals are constantly searching for high-quality materials that mimic those made from animal byproducts. Among the most popular is of course, vegan leather. A well-made piece of vegan leather material can look and feel almost identical to the real thing, offering the same design appeal and longevity. When you see a fabric like this,...

With online shopping, rapid worldwide shipping, and countless big box clothing stores, fast fashion has become incredibly destructive to the earth, along with the people and animals living on it. In most large-scale manufacturing facilities, you will find underpaid workers, machinery that relies on the consumption of natural resources, and materials made from animal byproducts. All of these factors contribute to today’s fashion industry and its reputation for unethical practices. To help combat these prevalent issues, more and more clothing and footwear companies are opting for a more sustainable approach. This unique industry is known as ethical fashion. Buying from...

Because who doesn’t love a versatile lace-up sneaker? Just because something is vegan, doesn’t necessarily mean it is sustainably and ethically made. This applies to everything from food and drinks to furniture and fashion. When you start to take note of this, shopping becomes a bit more challenging. But if you’re on the search for shoes, we have the perfect brand for you! Grounded People takes a sustainable approach to fashionable vegan sneakers. Read More...