In this thought-provoking episode of Start Somewhere, I had the pleasure of speaking to James Bartle, founding CEO of Outland Denim, the denim brand founded to end poverty.
Driven by the desire to curb the trafficking of women and girls into the $99 billion illicit commercial sex industry, James created Outland to generate training and employment opportunities for women vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. Each of his seamstresses gains a valuable skill set in tailoring while earning a living wage, receiving ongoing support and life-enhancing education. A shining example of what fair fashion can achieve.
In this episode, James tells us about the film that changed his life and compelled him to start Outland Denim, why it’s important to pay garment workers a living wage and why people and planet must both be addressed when it comes to creating a sustainable industry.
The ask: One of the lies we’ve learned growing up is that failure is failure. Failure is actually necessary, it’s what forges humility.
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