E4: Runway to Revolution: Alexia Spalding

In this episode of Fashion To Farmer we delve into the world of Alexia Spalding. Alexia is a fashion entrepreneur, creative visionary, and business owner with over three decades of experience. From gracing the cover of Harper's Bazaar in Milan to co-founding the sustainable Made-to-Order fashion brand Good Day Girl, Alexia has always led the way in ethical fashion.Today, she runs her namesake business, Alexia Spalding, offering expertise in brand strategy, product development, and founder resilience-building. As a strong advocate for B Corp principles and slow fashion, Alexia collaborates with purpose-driven brands and entrepreneurs, prioritisng people, the planet, and prosperity. Alexia's modelling background and deep connection to Italy profoundly influence her fashion and life approach. Join us as we explore Alexia's fascinating career, her insights on sustainable fashion, and her vision for a more ethical and beautiful future. Alexia embodies the philosophy that "we are not our age, we are our energy," inspiring others to live well at every age.TakeawaysThe influence of childhood experiences on career choices and values.The importance of personal values in guiding business decisions.The shift towards a circular economy in the fashion industry.The need for a ban on single-use plastic and the adoption of compostable materials.The impact of Italian culture on design, aesthetics, and the joy of living.The power of collaboration and collective energy in driving positive change in the fashion industry.Connect with Alexia:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexia-l-spalding/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexia.spalding/reels/ Connect with Vanessa Bell:Website:  www.vanessa-bell.comSign up to the Vanessa Bell Newsletter: Join The FlockEmail:  [email protected]: @fashiontofarmerLinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/vjbell/X: @FashionToFarmerSubscribe: Help build our community, subscribe and leave a lovely review. ✨Credits:Host: Vanessa Bell, Eco-Entrepreneur, Sustainability Advocate & Champion of Australian Merino WoolProducer: Bogdan Bratis, Saspod Productions UKFashion To Farmer acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast, the Kamilaroi people of the Kamilaroi Nation in New South Wales, Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. We further extend our respect to the people of the Biripi Nation on which we live and work.