Born Again: Bridget Artise on Fashion, Purpose, and Building a Movement

What happens when you see possibility in what fashion has already thrown away?In this intimate episode of The Ethical Stitch, Michelle Alleyne sits down with sustainable fashion pioneer, educator, and entrepreneur Bridget Artise, founder of Born Again Vintage, House of BAV, and Sustainable Fashion Week US.Bridget shares how discarded garments became the foundation of a career spanning more than two decades, and how reinvention, personal loss, teaching, and community shaped the work she continues to build.The conversation explores the evolution of Born Again Vintage, the growth of Sustainable Fashion Week US, its expansion to Los Angeles, and the importance of creating access for emerging designers.This is not simply a conversation about giving clothing a second life.It is about believing in an idea before the industry understands it, staying connected to your purpose, and creating the room you once wished existed. In this episode, we explore:✨ How Bridget found possibility in discarded garments ✨ The personal journey behind Born Again Vintage ✨ What more than 20 years of entrepreneurship taught her ✨ The creation and growth of Sustainable Fashion Week US ✨ Why education, mentorship, and community matter ✨ Creating greater access for emerging designers ✨ Consumer responsibility and greenwashing ✨ Staying connected to purpose as the work grows🌿 The Ethical Stitch Hosted by Michelle AlleyneFollow us for more threads of truth: 📱 Instagram: @theethicalstitch | @michellealleyneofficial 🌍 Website: michellealleyne.com🎙️ New episodes drop weekly. Stay smart. Stay stylish. Stay stitched in.🌿 The Ethical StitchHosted by Michelle AlleyneFollow us for more threads of truth:📱 Instagram: @theethicalstitch | @michellealleyneofficial🌍 Website: michellealleyne.com🎙️ New episodes drop weekly.Stay smart. Stay stylish. Stay stitched in.