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Why Jesse Kamm Finds the Phrase “Global Expansion” Nauseating

Time Sensitive

2019/10/02
Time Sensitive

Time Sensitive

2019/10/02
In this episode, fashion designer Jesse Kamm discusses her minimalist lifestyle and business philosophy, emphasizing the importance of time, freedom, and sustainable practices over traditional industry demands.
Jesse Kamm, known for her iconic Kamm pants, splits her time between Los Angeles and an off-grid home in Panama, where surfing and family life reinforce her minimalist ethos. After a modeling career that left her feeling out of control, she learned to sew and launched her own label, prioritizing autonomy and ethical production. Kamm commits to local manufacturing in Los Angeles and environmentally conscious materials, rejecting global expansion to preserve personal freedom. She defines luxury as slow, thoughtful craftsmanship and finds joy in creating practical, everyday clothing, viewing fashion as a circus. Her upbringing in a passive solar house taught her the value of simplicity and strict boundaries, which she applies rigorously to her life and business.
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Valuing time over money
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08:21
Accountability inspires others to adopt sustainable practices.
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18:30
She remains rigorous and unwavering in setting boundaries.
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Praised for looking deathly ill, she quit modeling.
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Less work and more time leads to greater happiness.
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Luxury is slow, thoughtful craftsmanship.