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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 4 MIN

Can Fashion Be High-Performance And Truly Sustainable?

from ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes · host Tafreed Butt

Sustainable fashion sounds inspiring… until you try building it.This conversation reveals what ethical fashion really takes behind the scenes.In this episode of ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, Tafreed Butt sits down with Liza Kozakova, founder of Vault Urban, for an in-depth conversation on sustainable fashion innovation, entrepreneurship, and the real challenges of building an ethical brand.Liza shares her powerful transition from a career in IT into sustainable fashion entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to create smarter, more responsible clothing. The discussion explores one of the fashion industry’s toughest problems: finding materials that deliver performance, comfort, durability, and functionality without harming the planet.From sustainable fabric sourcing and circular design to personal branding, founder visibility, conscious consumer behavior, and making sustainable fashion more accessible, this episode offers a real look at what ethical entrepreneurship demands.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction02:15 Liza’s Journey From IT To Fashion06:50 Why Sustainable Fashion Became Essential11:40 The Challenge Of Sustainable Fabric Innovation17:20 High-Performance Fashion vs Environmental Responsibility23:05 Circular Design & Ethical Product Development28:40 Personal Branding & Founder Visibility34:10 Conscious Consumer Choices & Fashion Responsibility39:25 Making Sustainable Fashion More Accessible🔗 Connect & FollowHost – Tafreed Butt | ZÁY SHEENInstagram: @tafreed / https://www.instagram.com/_tafreed/Guest – Liza Kozakova | Vault UrbanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/liz.kazakova/sustainable fashion startup, ethical fashion business, sustainable materials, circular design, conscious consumerism, founder journey, fashion innovation, personal branding, entrepreneurship, slow fashionIf you're passionate about sustainable fashion, entrepreneurship, or ethical innovation, subscribe for more powerful conversations through ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes.What matters more to you in fashion: performance, sustainability, or both?

Sustainable fashion sounds inspiring… until you try building it.This conversation reveals what ethical fashion really takes behind the scenes.In this episode of ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes, Tafreed Butt sits down with Liza Kozakova, founder of Vault Urban, for an in-depth conversation on sustainable fashion innovation, entrepreneurship, and the real challenges of building an ethical brand.Liza shares her powerful transition from a career in IT into sustainable fashion entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to create smarter, more responsible clothing. The discussion explores one of the fashion industry’s toughest problems: finding materials that deliver performance, comfort, durability, and functionality without harming the planet.From sustainable fabric sourcing and circular design to personal branding, founder visibility, conscious consumer behavior, and making sustainable fashion more accessible, this episode offers a real look at what ethical entrepreneurship demands.⏱ Timestamps00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction02:15 Liza’s Journey From IT To Fashion06:50 Why Sustainable Fashion Became Essential11:40 The Challenge Of Sustainable Fabric Innovation17:20 High-Performance Fashion vs Environmental Responsibility23:05 Circular Design & Ethical Product Development28:40 Personal Branding & Founder Visibility34:10 Conscious Consumer Choices & Fashion Responsibility39:25 Making Sustainable Fashion More Accessible🔗 Connect & FollowHost – Tafreed Butt | ZÁY SHEENInstagram: @tafreed / https://www.instagram.com/_tafreed/Guest – Liza Kozakova | Vault UrbanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/liz.kazakova/sustainable fashion startup, ethical fashion business, sustainable materials, circular design, conscious consumerism, founder journey, fashion innovation, personal branding, entrepreneurship, slow fashionIf you're passionate about sustainable fashion, entrepreneurship, or ethical innovation, subscribe for more powerful conversations through ZÁY SHEEN Webisodes.What matters more to you in fashion: performance, sustainability, or both?

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