Reconnection: The Sustainable Fashion Week Podcast

Welsh, Witty and Wearing SecondhandLouise Gookey chats to comedian Kiri Pritchard‑McLean about second-hand style, sequins and the stories behind the clothes we love. Proof that sustainable fashion can be funny, fabulous and full of personality.In this first episode Louise interviews the fabulous Kiri, a multi-award-winning comedian, Broadcaster and writer. Her recent credits include hosting Live at the Apollo and appearances on HIGNFY, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and QI. She's a passionate advocate for sustainable fashion and a lover of all things second-hand, especially if they're shiny.Presenter Louise Gookey returns to the Reconnection podcast for a second series, exploring our relationship with fashion and how we can positively reconnect with how we buy, wear, care and dispose of our clothing. This year our theme is... "if you could only pick 3 items from your wardrobe to wear for the rest of your life, what would they be and why?”.Louise is a lifestyle presenter and journalist who is passionate about sustainability and conscious consumerism. Her journey into sustainability began after discovering the environmental impact of fast fashion, which sparked a deeper curiosity about consumerism and how we can make more thoughtful choices without harming the planet. Louise has presented for BBC Good Food, The Ideal Home Show, The Natural and Organic Beauty Expo, Global Radio and Move IQ, and has hosted a wide range of events, including the World Fashion Awards, The European Natural Beauty Awards, The National Reality TV Awards and The National Film Awards. Alongside her presenting work, Louise writes and creates monthly content for Candis Magazine, sharing practical green living tips and sustainable swaps, and contributes features on sustainable travel destinations for The Luxury Report. She is a textile ambassador for the Soil Association and is thrilled to be working with Sustainable Fashion Week on Season 2 of Reconnection, continuing her mission to discover more conscious, planet-friendly living.Sustainable Fashion Week is one of the key annual programmes for A Single Thread CIC. We creatively campaign across the year for easy changes to citizen fashion habits, moving from damaging fast fashion to sustainable fashion choices - including swapping, mending, buying secondhand and repurposing existing garments.

How to Charity Shop Like a ProfessionalThink charity shops are old and stuffy? Think again. This episode reveals the secrets to spotting hidden gems, building a unique wardrobe and making second-hand shopping a joy.In this episode Louise interviews Jennifer Graham, known as Charity Shop Girl – a name she earned after regularly frequenting charity shops across the country, rummaging for hidden gems and picking up charming bric-a-brac and fashion finds in her now-infamous basket. Jen has become a trusted voice on social media and television, helping to remove the stigma surrounding charity shops and encouraging people to discover their style while embracing second-hand shopping. She’s been featured on ITV's This Morning, in OK! Magazine and Vogue Business, and partnered with brands including eBay, Max Factor, Propress, Co-op and Garnier. She’s an ambassador for The Air Ambulance Service and works regularly with charities across the country to raise awareness of their charity retail shops.Presenter Louise Gookey returns to the Reconnection podcast for a second series, exploring our relationship with fashion and how we can positively reconnect with how we buy, wear, care and dispose of our clothing. This year our theme is... "if you could only pick 3 items from your wardrobe to wear for the rest of your life, what would they be and why?”.Louise is a lifestyle presenter and journalist who is passionate about sustainability and conscious consumerism. Her journey into sustainability began after discovering the environmental impact of fast fashion, which sparked a deeper curiosity about consumerism and how we can make more thoughtful choices without harming the planet. Louise has presented for BBC Good Food, The Ideal Home Show, The Natural and Organic Beauty Expo, Global Radio and Move IQ, and has hosted a wide range of events, including the World Fashion Awards, The European Natural Beauty Awards, The National Reality TV Awards and The National Film Awards. Alongside her presenting work, Louise writes and creates monthly content for Candis Magazine, sharing practical green living tips and sustainable swaps, and contributes features on sustainable travel destinations for The Luxury Report. She is a textile ambassador for the Soil Association and is thrilled to be working with Sustainable Fashion Week on Season 2 of Reconnection, continuing her mission to discover more conscious, planet-friendly living.Sustainable Fashion Week is one of the key annual programmes for A Single Thread CIC. We creatively campaign across the year for easy changes to citizen fashion habits, moving from damaging fast fashion to sustainable fashion choices - including swapping, mending, buying secondhand and repurposing existing garments.

Climate Change and ClothesLouise speaks to Oxford climate researcher Katie Lois Hutchinson about her two passions climate science and fashion – and how our wardrobes connect to the future of the planetIn this episode Louise interviews the inspiring Katie, a DPhil student in Biology at the University of Oxford, specialising in Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation (NbS-CCA). Her professional experience spans both grassroots and global scales. She has consulted for major organisations such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), contributing to projects focused on sustainable development and climate resilience.Presenter Louise Gookey returns to the Reconnection podcast for a second series, exploring our relationship with fashion and how we can positively reconnect with how we buy, wear, care and dispose of our clothing. This year our theme is... "if you could only pick 3 items from your wardrobe to wear for the rest of your life, what would they be and why?”.Louise is a lifestyle presenter and journalist who is passionate about sustainability and conscious consumerism. Her journey into sustainability began after discovering the environmental impact of fast fashion, which sparked a deeper curiosity about consumerism and how we can make more thoughtful choices without harming the planet. Louise has presented for BBC Good Food, The Ideal Home Show, The Natural and Organic Beauty Expo, Global Radio and Move IQ, and has hosted a wide range of events, including the World Fashion Awards, The European Natural Beauty Awards, The National Reality TV Awards and The National Film Awards. Alongside her presenting work, Louise writes and creates monthly content for Candis Magazine, sharing practical green living tips and sustainable swaps, and contributes features on sustainable travel destinations for The Luxury Report. She is a textile ambassador for the Soil Association and is thrilled to be working with Sustainable Fashion Week on Season 2 of Reconnection, continuing her mission to discover more conscious, planet-friendly living.Sustainable Fashion Week is one of the key annual programmes for A Single Thread CIC. We creatively campaign across the year for easy changes to citizen fashion habits, moving from damaging fast fashion to sustainable fashion choices - including swapping, mending, buying secondhand and repurposing existing garments.

Sustainable Fashion on ScreenTV presenter Sabrina Grant joins Louise Gookey to talk about bringing sustainable living to mainstream TV – and how storytelling can inspire a more conscious way of dressing.In this episode, Louise is chatting to Sabrina, an RTS Award-winning TV presenter and leading voice in sustainable living, eco-fashion, and conscious consumerism. Best known for fronting programmes such as Second Hand Showdown (E4, in partnership with Vinted), Second Hand Home (Channel 4), and Saved and Remade (BBC Two), Sabrina has built a reputation for championing creativity, reuse, and mindful living on screen. With a background as a professional stylist, she brings a sharp eye for design and a genuine passion for helping audiences embrace a more sustainable way of life.Presenter Louise Gookey returns to the Reconnection podcast for a second series, exploring our relationship with fashion and how we can positively reconnect with how we buy, wear, care and dispose of our clothing. This year our theme is... "if you could only pick 3 items from your wardrobe to wear for the rest of your life, what would they be and why?”.Louise is a lifestyle presenter and journalist who is passionate about sustainability and conscious consumerism. Her journey into sustainability began after discovering the environmental impact of fast fashion, which sparked a deeper curiosity about consumerism and how we can make more thoughtful choices without harming the planet. Louise has presented for BBC Good Food, The Ideal Home Show, The Natural and Organic Beauty Expo, Global Radio and Move IQ, and has hosted a wide range of events, including the World Fashion Awards, The European Natural Beauty Awards, The National Reality TV Awards and The National Film Awards. Alongside her presenting work, Louise writes and creates monthly content for Candis Magazine, sharing practical green living tips and sustainable swaps, and contributes features on sustainable travel destinations for The Luxury Report. She is a textile ambassador for the Soil Association and is thrilled to be working with Sustainable Fashion Week on Season 2 of Reconnection, continuing her mission to discover more conscious, planet-friendly living.Sustainable Fashion Week is one of the key annual programmes for A Single Thread CIC. We creatively campaign across the year for easy changes to citizen fashion habits, moving from damaging fast fashion to sustainable fashion choices - including swapping, mending, buying secondhand and repurposing existing garments.

Threading the FutureWhat happens when craft meets creativity? Luke‑Matthew Iveson, winner of The Great British Sewing Bee in 2024, joins Louise Gookey to celebrate sewing, self-expression and the power of making clothes that truly mean something.Luke is one of the UK’s leading new voices in sewing, craft and design. With a rapidly growing social following and strong engagement, they are regularly featured across national media, with several TV projects in development, and a guest spot on a much-loved prime-time show returning this Christmas. Brand collaborations include Brother Sewing Machines, Premier Inn, Mimiquins and Manchester Printworks, and they have appeared at The Stitch Festival, The Knitting & Stitching Show and Good Housekeeping Live.Presenter Louise Gookey returns to the Reconnection podcast for a second series, exploring our relationship with fashion and how we can positively reconnect with how we buy, wear, care and dispose of our clothing. This year our theme is... "if you could only pick 3 items from your wardrobe to wear for the rest of your life, what would they be and why?”. Louise is a lifestyle presenter and journalist who is passionate about sustainability and conscious consumerism. Her journey into sustainability began after discovering the environmental impact of fast fashion, which sparked a deeper curiosity about consumerism and how we can make more thoughtful choices without harming the planet. Louise has presented for BBC Good Food, The Ideal Home Show, The Natural and Organic Beauty Expo, Global Radio and Move IQ, and has hosted a wide range of events, including the World Fashion Awards, The European Natural Beauty Awards, The National Reality TV Awards and The National Film Awards. Alongside her presenting work, Louise writes and creates monthly content for Candis Magazine, sharing practical green living tips and sustainable swaps, and contributes features on sustainable travel destinations for The Luxury Report. She is a textile ambassador for the Soil Association and is thrilled to be working with Sustainable Fashion Week on Season 2 of Reconnection, continuing her mission to discover more conscious, planet-friendly living.Sustainable Fashion Week is one of the key annual programmes for A Single Thread CIC. We creatively campaign across the year for easy changes to citizen fashion habits, moving from damaging fast fashion to sustainable fashion choices - including swapping, mending, buying secondhand and repurposing existing garments.

Greener GlamourFashion is more than clothes – it’s identity. Louise Gookey chats to fellow Soil Association ambassador Scott Wimsett about how style helps us explore who we are and express every side of ourselves… plus the surreal moment he found himself in a room with Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne.Scott Wimsett is a presenter, social media beauty and fashion director and sustainability expert. Having started leading content agency bespokebanter.com in 2006, Scott and his team fast became the go to digital agency for global talent and brands to create the portfolio of social assets in film and still imagery for launch to international markets. Scott has held reporting positions at multiple media platforms as their fashion/beauty correspondent from British Vogue, Hello Magazine, Evening Standard and London Live and in 2020 he launched feelgoodfellowship.com, a new-age documentary platform celebrating content with a conscience.  Presenter Louise Gookey returns to the Reconnection podcast for a second series, exploring our relationship with fashion and how we can positively reconnect with how we buy, wear, care and dispose of our clothing. This year our theme is... "if you could only pick 3 items from your wardrobe to wear for the rest of your life, what would they be and why?”.Louise is a lifestyle presenter and journalist who is passionate about sustainability and conscious consumerism. Her journey into sustainability began after discovering the environmental impact of fast fashion, which sparked a deeper curiosity about consumerism and how we can make more thoughtful choices without harming the planet. Louise has presented for BBC Good Food, The Ideal Home Show, The Natural and Organic Beauty Expo, Global Radio and Move IQ, and has hosted a wide range of events, including the World Fashion Awards, The European Natural Beauty Awards, The National Reality TV Awards and The National Film Awards. Alongside her presenting work, Louise writes and creates monthly content for Candis Magazine, sharing practical green living tips and sustainable swaps, and contributes features on sustainable travel destinations for The Luxury Report. She is a textile ambassador for the Soil Association and is thrilled to be working with Sustainable Fashion Week on Season 2 of Reconnection, continuing her mission to discover more conscious, planet-friendly living.Sustainable Fashion Week is one of the key annual programmes for A Single Thread CIC. We creatively campaign across the year for easy changes to citizen fashion habits, moving from damaging fast fashion to sustainable fashion choices - including swapping, mending, buying secondhand and repurposing existing garments.

LIVE! – The Value of VintageIn a special live recording, Louise Gookey hosts a panel with Amelia Twine, Tasha Nickson and Nicole Akong exploring why vintage fashion might be one of the easiest ways to transform our wardrobes – and our impact.Sustainable Fashion Week has teamed up with presenter Louise Gookey to launch a podcast series exploring our relationship with fashion and how we can positively reconnect with how we buy, wear, care and dispose of our clothing.Louise explored how switching to secondhand can be the easiest and most meaningful way of making our personal fashion habits more sustainable. In the session Louise was in conversation with Amelia Twine (Founder, Sustainable Fashion Week), Tasha Nickson (Soil Association Certification) and Nicole Akong (upcycling advocate and Great British Sewing Bee finalist).Louise Gookey is TV and radio presenter, reporter and sustainability advocate. Sustainability became a passion of Louise’s after learning how fast fashion impacted the environment. This led to a curiosity in consumerism and exploring ways we can spend without destroying our planet. Louise has presented for the likes of BBC Good Food, Spotlight TV, Showcase TV and Property TV, and hosted award shows like The National Film Awards, World Fashion Awards, Digital Education Awards and National Reality TV Awards. 

In this episode Louise is chatting to Bianca-Francesca Foley, founder & editor-in-chief of the platform Sustainably Influenced, presenter, podcast host and sustainability consultant. She has worked with many brands including PUMA, COACH and Monica Vinader; and hosts Sustainably Influenced the podcast, where she discusses how we can all do more to include more ethical practices in all aspects of daily life.Sustainable Fashion Week has teamed up with presenter Louise Gookey to launch a podcast series exploring our relationship with fashion and how we can positively reconnect with how we buy, wear, care and dispose of our clothing.Louise Gookey is TV and radio presenter, reporter and sustainability advocate. Sustainability became a passion of Louise’s after learning how fast fashion impacted the environment. This led to a curiosity in consumerism and exploring ways we can spend without destroying our planet. Louise has presented for the likes of BBC Good Food, Spotlight TV, Showcase TV and Property TV, and hosted award shows like The National Film Awards, World Fashion Awards, Digital Education Awards and National Reality TV Awards.