{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60ee3a8f1f9831001383bf3e/60ee3a9b89a35e0014893e96?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How To Make A Handbag the Old-Fashioned Way With Slow Fashion Craftswoman Simone Agius","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60ee3a8f1f9831001383bf3e/60ee3a9b89a35e0014893e96.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>While you were distracted by the latest luxury It-whatever (and the shiny, ridiculously expensive global marketing behind it) slow local fashion makers were carefully, quietly crafting their wares regardless - on a fraction of the budgets of the big fashion names.</p><p>It's time to take more notice of them! Because if we don't support the independents, how will they thrive? <strong>Can small local makers compete with the big guys today, and should they try? Or is it time to build new networks that create a totally different playing field?</strong></p><p>Meet one woman going her own way - and sharing what she's learned along it.</p><p><strong>Simone Agius</strong> is the Melbourne maker behind <strong>Simetrie</strong> - a disruptive, hand-crafted accessories brand that's challenging norms.</p><p>Thank you for listening to our \"pass the podcast mic\" series. We've loved making it for you. If you can help us spread the word, please do (we're indie too). A nice rate &amp; review in Apple goes down a treat.</p><p>Head over to <a href=\"https://thewardrobecrisis.com/podcast/2021/4/29/simone-agius-simetrie-how-to-handcraft-a-handbag\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thewardrobecrisis.com/podcast/2021/4/29/simone-agius-simetrie-how-to-handcraft-a-handbag</a> to read yours and #bethechange</p><p>Follow us on Instagram<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mrspress/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> here</a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thewardrobecrisis/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here.</a></p>","author_name":"Clare Press"}