Season 2 Episode 003 - Lydia Bolton: From Small Brand to Big Collaborations in the World of Sustainable Fashion

The Fashion Brand Clinic Podcast

In today's episode, we have the talented and inspiring Lydia Bolton, a fashion designer and founder of her own brand. Lydia's journey in the fashion industry has been nothing short of remarkable, filled with twists and turns that have led her to where she is today.

Lydia Bolton is a sustainability creator and a slow fashion designer who founded her namesake brand in 2019. A zero-waste advocate, she works meticulously with sleeping stock, deadstock fabrics and thrifted items to create luxury but accessible womenswear apparel and homeware that doesn’t cost the earth.

With her collections consciously small, Lydia has also turned to helping brands find new ways to fight fashion waste, reduce landfill through brand partnerships and teaching workshops. She has collaborated with brands such as Lime, Nike, Ecover, River Island, Channel 4, Manchester United and Westfield.

A core part of her work involves creating and hosting upcycling workshops to empower more people with the skills to tackle textile waste themselves. Lydia shows how, with skills and creativity, we can extend the lifetime of each garment so it becomes a treasured wardrobe staple for years to come.

In this episode, we'll get an inside look into Lydia's career, from her humble beginnings as an intern to launching her own brand focused on upcycling and sustainability. Lydia will share the challenges she faced, the lessons she's learned, and her insights into the intersection of creativity, business, and sustainability.

So grab a cup of tea, sit back, and get ready to be inspired by Lydia Bolton on The Fashion Brand Clinic. Let's dive in!

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In this episode we discuss :

• How embracing a slow start to your career and trusting in serendipitous opportunities can help you find your path.

• The importance of making sustainable choices when it comes to fashion and how this became the foundation to Lydia’s fashion brand.

• The power of collaborations to build strong relationships & help amplify your brands message and reach a wider audience.

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