On this episode of “The Lou Stokes Podcast” I am talking to Katia Dayan Vladimirova, Fashion & Degrowth Thinker, Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Geneva👗 . Katia shares her personal journey with sustainable fashion and her background in sustainable fashion. She talks about her research in Sustainable fashion influenced by her background in ethics and political science. . We discuss different consumer behaviour and the pressure put on consumers to know more and do more and how difficult it is for consumers to engage in sustainable practises when the infrastructure is not there. Katia talks about how social media affects and influences the consumer and how sustainable fashion is promoted by brands and influencers on these channels. We discuss the shift in consumer behaviour during and after covid and Katia talks about her research on minimalism and how living with less contributes to our wellbeing, plus so much more… ✨ . Dr. Katia Dayan Vladimirova is a researcher and lecturer at the University of Geneva. She works on fashion consumption, degrowth, and sufficiency. She is also a founder of Well Rounded, a disruptive pilot circular underwear brand. .

On The Lou Stokes podcast you'll hear inspirational conversations with fascinating guests from all over the globe sharing their thoughts & insights on sustainable fashion, conscious consumerism and empowerment. Now is the time to take action and be the change you want to see in the world. .

Lou Stokes is a Sustainable Fashion expert, Educator, author and international speaker, yoga and meditation teacher. Find out more about Lou at instagram @byloustokes or on her website www.loustokes.com