Episode 19 – Megan Krajco • PAKA | Designing with intention: Craft, Community, and the Life of a Garment

What if clothing wasn’t designed around speed — but around connection, care, and longevity?🎙️ In this episode of The Fashion Translator, Claire Lys sits down with Megan Krajco, apparel designer and former Design Director at PAKA, to explore what it truly means to design apparel from source to story.From time spent with Peruvian weaving communities to material-first design decisions, Megan shares how PAKA approaches creation through relationships — not trends — and why slowing down the process is essential to making garments that last.This conversation dives into:• Designing in direct relationship with weaving communities in Peru• Why material choice and construction define longevity• Moving away from trend-driven design toward cultural continuity• The role of collaboration inside brands and across suppliers• How structure and process protect creative space• Why clothing carries memory, meaning, and soul over timeIf you’re interested in thoughtful design, responsible production, and the human systems behind what we wear, this episode offers a grounded perspective on building apparel with integrity.Guest:👤 Megan Krajco🔗 LinkedInBrand:🌐 https://www.pakaapparel.com🔗 Instagram🔗 LinkedIn✨ Connect with Claire Lys to explore how AI and intelligent systems can support fashion brands — or to be featured on The Fashion Translator.🎥 Intro video by Rana Unity Get full access to The Fashion Translator Edit at clairelysbastienwald.substack.com/subscribe