S01 Episode 47 | TIMO RISSANEN + ZERO WASTE DESIGN

In episode 47, Kestrel welcomes designer Timo Rissanen to the show, to discuss his zero waste approach to fashion design. The Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Sustainability at Parsons School of Design in New York City, Timo is known for his creative approaches to pattern cutting and zero waste design. 

Kestrel & Timo discuss the impact zero waste design can actually have, ideas around "teaching zero waste design", and some of the innovators in the space who are currently bringing inspiring ideas to the table. Timo also provides insight on the importance of exploring systems and reimagining them to influence the future of the industry. Timo's philosophical approach to the way we make clothing and how our garments have the potential to reflect our values is exceptionally thought-provoking.