31) The Reality of the Secondhand Clothing Trade with Nikissi Serumaga of VINTAGE OR VIOLENCE

When we think about sustainable fashion, we often think about the supply chain of a garment: the fabrics, dyes, and worker rights along the way. But increasingly, the reverse supply chain of clothes — i.e. the secondhand supply chain — is also becoming part of the sustainable fashion conversation. To dive deeper into this topic, I interviewed Kampala-based filmmaker Nikissi Serumaga, who I have been wanting to speak to for months, and I was so humbled and excited that she agreed to come on this show.  Nikissi is the creator, director, and co-host — along with Bobby Kolade — of VINTAGE OR VIOLENCE, a six part limited podcast series that explores the world of secondhand clothing from a Ugandan perspective. In this episode, you'll hear Nikissi share:+ The complex reverse supply chain that donated or recycled clothes go through,+ The social and economic impacts of secondhand clothing imports in Uganda,+ Who is really benefiting from this so-called circular fashion system or secondhand trade,+ Why Uganda — or other countries in East Africa — don't just ban the import of secondhand clothes, as is often suggested.   FULL SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:https://www.consciouslifeandstyle.com/secondhand-clothing-trade-vintage-or-violence/  LINKS MENTIONED:“Charity has become commerce.”, a quote by Andrew BrooksVintage or Violence PodcastAGOA Act(Article) Secondhand fashion: Is it really good for Africa?(Article) This Is Not Your Goldmine. This Is Our Mess. by Liz Ricketts  CONNECT WITH NIKISSI & VINTAGE OR VIOLENCE: Vintage or Violence PodcastVintage or Violence Instagram: @2ndhandviolenceInstagram: @thisiskissi CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH & CONSCIOUS STYLE:WebsiteInstagramPinterestConscious Edit NewsletterYouTube