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Gabriela Hearst on Why Making Things That Stand the Test of Time Matters

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Gabriela Hearst on Why Making Things That Stand the Test of Time Matters

Time Sensitive

2020/03/04
Time Sensitive

Time Sensitive

2020/03/04
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Since launching her eponymous label in 2015, the Uruguayan-born, New York–based designer Gabriela Hearst has become known for her sincere, forward-thinking approach to sustainability; her slow-growth business ethos; the long waiting lists for her limited-p...

Highlights

Gabriela Hearst, founder of her eponymous sustainable fashion label, shares her journey from a Uruguayan ranch to becoming a leader in eco-conscious luxury. She discusses how her upbringing instilled a deep respect for nature and utility, which now drives her brand's commitment to accountability, slow growth, and actionable sustainability practices like carbon-neutral shows and biodegradable packaging.
00:01
First carbon-neutral runway show
09:55
Slowly through the stones.
12:19
My mother was a force of nature.
17:55
Adversity taught me not to panic.
40:52
Sustainability requires accountability, not marketing.
48:13
She critiques Western commercialization of Eastern practices

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Intro
00:00
The Ranch
03:36
Mother Superior
12:16
Global Outlook
17:55
Luxury Equals Sustainability
30:57
A Giving Mindset
45:02

Transcript

Spencer Bailey: Hi, I'm Spencer. And I'm Andrew. And we're here at The Slowdown's New York headquarters. You're listening to Time Sensitive, a podcast where we profile curious and courageous people in business, the arts, and beyond, who have found a distin...