THE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba
by Jessica Ramoshaba
Hosted by the talented South African based fashion editor, stylist and fashion speaker Jessica Ramoshaba. Following her extensive experience in the fashion industry locally and internationally. She shares her thought provoking views on embracing sustainable living. We have authentic conversations around sustainable fashion and clean beauty in the areas of style, wardrobe management and wellness.Follow us on socials:Instagram page - @Fouura_lifestyleFouura.comFacebook- @FouuralifestylePodcast guest request email @[email protected]
Episodes
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#Ep 45: Behind the scenes with founder of Wear Buyiswa jewelry brand :Amanda Kandawire Khoza
In this episode, the host of the wardrobe shift Jessica Ramoshaba had the pleasure of conversing with the founder of her favourite jewelry brand, Amanda Kandawire Khoza. Amanda is a pilot and multifaceted artist. Here is behind the scenes of the making of wearbuyiswa. An inspiring take and divine...
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#44. Making circularity in fashion a reality with CEO & Creative Director of LUNAR
It takes a village to change the fashion industry for good. In this episode, we are honored to speak to the CEO and creative director of womenswear ( LUNAR on their newly launched service where you can bring back your old LUNAR pieces as preloved fashion. Follow LUNAR on www.lunarlife.co.za Get…
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#43. In conversation with Fashion Revolution South Africa
In conversation with Fashion Revolution South Africa, Liandra van Staden and Safiyya Karin, country coordinators. With the upcoming fashion revolution week 15-24 April 2024, we thought it would be great to catch up with the South African office. We delved into who is fashion revolution for, the...
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#42: 100 days of sustianable living
Our latest segment has started and its called 100 days of sustainable living. The intention is to illustrate how sustinable living can be practiced daily without being a burden. Follow us all tips on our socials Fouura_lifestyle Join our neswletter on fouura.com
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# 41: Food for thought: Are your must-haves nice-to-have?
Food for thought: How to Determine Your Must-Haves and Nice-to-Haves as a First. Here is something to think about. Stay in touch: [email protected] Be a guest on the show: [email protected]
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#40. 13 motivations that may be driving you to make unneccessary purchases....good or bad.
What are some of the motivations that may be driving you to make unnecessary purchases... if at all? Do you believe that all purchases are worth buying as long as they are good? Or only bad purchases are not necessary? In this episode, Jessica created a list of reasons and emotional state of why...
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#39. How to be more sustainable in 2024
What are your plans to be more sustainable in 2024? This might help.
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#38 Starting a sustainable clothing e-commerce brand with Cadrestyle.com: Founder Tania Ali
In conversation with Tania Ali the Founder of Cadrestyle.com. This conversation is for anyone wanting to start a sustainable brand in any form. So much insight on her journey and the manifestation of cadrestyle.com. Mentions in the podcast: *To be Magnetic podcast *Lala Delia...
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#37 Wardrobe decluttering: To keep or discard?
How do you know what to keep or discard when decluttering your wardrobe? What is your system when it comes to separating with your favourite pieces? The latest environmentally stainable fashion research states that people are wearing less of their clothes than ever before . Why is this the case?...
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#36 Style vision boards: Why your wardrobe needs one.
Do you want to focus on rebooting your style this year? Have you set a style goal? Do you know how to activate your style goal into action? Most of us use vision boards for other areas of our lives. Fashion is one of the areas that is always overlooked. We are convinced eveyone needs a style…
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#35 What is healthy fashion with Author Alyssa Couture.
Fashion and wellness have become very topical since covid. This episode is explores what is healthy fashion and how does it link with fashion and wellness with Author Alyssa Couture on her latest book called Healthy Fashion. "We all want more ways to feel and look healthy. Fashion can do just…
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#34 Behind The Scenes: Style lessons I learned from my recent holiday.
This episode Jess reflects on some of the style lessons she learned from her recent holiday in Mauritius. She reteriates the importance of not shopping for every occasion such as travel to the power of packing on time and that, it all starts with being open minded to the process. What style…
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#33 Part 1: In conversation with Belinda Smetana on the role her foundation,Pumua Mzazi ,is playing to distribute reusable diapers
In this episode Jessica chats to Belinda Smetana founder of Pumua mzazi, who distribute reusable diapers within her community in Kenya. Her foundation also plays a role in creating income opportunities for families in slums & rural parts of Kenya. Through her personal experience, Belinda decided…
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#32 Why comfortable clothes matter
Jessica talks about the importance of comfort when selecting and buying clothes. "The pandemic reminded us of the importance of comfortable clothing" she states. Does comfort matter to you? Going forward what styles of clothing would you be seeking? Does comfort mean less stylish to you? Share…
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#31 Styling Class: Where You Shop and Why You Shop There
In this episode, Jess the question; “if there was only one retail store – what would it be?” Jess challenges listeners in this episode to only shop at once place. She tells listeners how to choose their shop and also highlights the benefits of this exercise and how it has helped her over the…
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#30 Styling class: Need Vs Want: Are you shopping smart?
Do you buy fashion based on need or want? What is your criteria when? How do you know when something is worth buying, what do you base that on? This episode, Jessica explores the notion of need vs want when it comes to shopping. For us to be able to shop smart in order for our wardrobes to be...
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#29 Fashion Repeats Itself
Because fashion does indeed repeat itself, in this episode Jess talks about how to navigate your wardrobe and style in a sustainable and conscious manner. She describes the importance of buying quality pieces. This episode highlights which specific pieces you need to be buying (because they…
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#28 Shopping smart: Are you shopping according to your personal style image?
What is your personal style image? Have you thought about what do clothes you buy say about you? Is what you are wearing aligned with who you are inside? This episode focuses on the link between sustainable mindset towards shopping according to your personal image. We believe that if you were to...
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#27 In conversation with Lyst: 2021 Conscious Fashion Report
Lyst is a fashion technology company, and premium shopping app. For over 160 million annual shoppers, they offer the most comprehensive range of products from 17,000 of the world’s leading brands and stores. In this episode Jessica discusses the Lyst's 2021 Conscious Fashion Report with...
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#26 In conversation with South African Stylist: Chloe Andrea Welgemoed
This espisode is dedicated to the women who have shaped the fashion industry in South Africa. We normally give praise to fashion designers but tend to forget about the stylist who in our view are just as powerful in shaping culture. Today Jessica speaks with Chloe Andrea Welgemoed. She is a...
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#25 The power of repositioning: Catching up with Mozambique based Fashion Designer, Shaazia Adams
If there is ever one fashion designer who knows how weddings have been interrupted and impacted by covid 19 is Shaazia Adams. She is the talented, fashion designer based in Mozambique. Shaazia, specializes in designing wedding gowns but has since launched a sustainable brand called Mina. Jessica...
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#24 Interview with South African Influencer, Textile Designer Keneilwe Mothoa
Today's episode we are live streaming a mentorship chat. Our special guest is designer and fashion influencer, textile designer Keneilwe Mothoa. Keneilwe talks to students from Stadion fashion school in Johannesburg who are interning at Fouura about her life and creative work she has done.Jessica...
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#23 The Impact of social media on your wardrobe
Welcome back to the wardrobe shift. In today's episode, we are looking at the impacts that social media has on your wardrobe. Let's take a deeper look and see if we are using social media to shop more or use it to update our style. Social media has taken over the magazine space and now shows us…
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#22 Challenge 5: Shopping consciously
Welcome to the last challenge where we will be looking at shopping conscious. For this episode, let's reflect on the things we want. This final step will help determine whether you've spent enough time reflecting on the things you want, on the things you'd like to bring into your life and the...
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#21 Flip the Trend: Traditional button-up shirts
Welcome to the wardrobe shift style class. On today's style class episode, Jess will be talking about some styling tricks such as ways to flip current trends and turn it into a more sustainable trend. For this episode, the traditional button-up shirt will be discussed. Why hire a stylist when you...
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#20 Challenge 4: Are you ready for a conscious wardrobe?
In today's challenge, let's talk about a conscious wardrobe. When it comes to creating a conscious wardrobe, this focuses on how we shop, what we shop for, how we wear it and how we dispose of it. The fast fashion industry is growing and has become the second largest polluter in the world which…
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#19 Challenge 3: What's your dream wardrobe?
It's time for a change! For challenge 3, let's talk about what your dream wardrobe would look like. In this weeks episode, lets discuss the garments you have in your wardrobe and ways in which you would like to change it up a bit, whether that means you'd like to buy better quality garments…
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#18 Challenge 2: Checking in with your wardrobe.
It is important to check in with your wardrobe before you start shopping all over again. We are all going through fatigue and are yearning for a release through shopping, travelling etc. This challenge is all about checking in with your wardrobe and familiarising yourself with what you have and...
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#17 Challenge 1: Fashion Detox
Creating a conscious wardrobe challenge Did you know you were in a fashion detox? Covid 19 forced all of us into a fashion detox. Little did we know the pandemic would turn our wardrobe upside down. The idea of shopping every weekend instantly became foreign. This challenge is about reflecting on...
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#16 : Intro: Creating a conscious wardrobe challenge
Welcome to our 5 days challenge in creating a conscious wardrobe challenge. This is a reflective challenge on the state of your wardrobe currently. Covid took us by surprise but yet it was good for us. How has covid helped your wardrobe for the better? Do you know how you would like to dress like...
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#15: Ask Jess: How to buy oversized clothing?
In today's episode, Jess talks to us about her recent trip to the Drakensburg for a COVID getaway with friends. While on the trip, one friend had a jersey that she planned to wear to offer an oversized, comfy holiday feel but did not work out as it kept cutting across the wait causing her to...
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Trailer: Ask Jess
Wondering what Ask Jess is about? Jess is answering all your style questions. This segment is all about how we can help you with your wardrobe dilemmas. Have a question? Send an email on [email protected]
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#13. Living Consciously with Nomaza Nongunqa Coupez
Nomaza was born in Ngqeleni, a village within the Eastern Cape, of South Africa - the third child in a family of five. After studying Biomodical Technology in the Free State at the Central University of Technology, she worked in private laboratories like Pathcare and Ampath between 2003 – 2007…
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#12: Sustainable Fashion Goes for a Night Swim with Diana Ganem
Jessica is in conversation with Diana Ganem. Diana Ganem’s early life saw her moving from Mexico, to the American Southwest, and ultimately to Los Angeles, where, discovering her life’s passion, she attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). After over a decade in various...
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#11. The Season of Wearing
How we shop and wear has certainly changed since the pandemic. Our podcast host, Jessica Ramoshaba, calls this period the season of wearing. In this episode she shares her reflections on how covid19 has impacted this season with regards to shopping. Tune in!
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#10: Styling class: How To Maximise on Your Entire Wardrobe: Part 2
In this episode @ramoshaba_jessica, wraps up styling tips on how to make sure you wear your entire wardrobe. Make sure to listen to episode 8 before you listen to this episode, so that you follow. Benefits of this episode: 1. How to streamline your wardrobe 2. What to do with your old clothes. 3....
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#9: Sustainable Fashion: Lara Klawikowski her SS21 collection, upcycling, recycling & her journey in design.
On this episode Jessica is chatting to Lara Klawikowski She is a South African fashion designer and illustrator of Polish and Russian heritage, based in Cape Town. She launched her eponymous label in 2010 with a focus on avant-garde design, after graduating from CTCFD and winning the SACTWU…
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#8 Styling Class: How To Wear Your Entire Wardrobe.
This styling class focuses on style solutions for wearing all your clothes in your wardrobe. We all have so much stuff and we hardly get to wear what we all of it. The intention is to really get you reacquainted with what you have, to avoid over shopping or duplication. Shop your closet, Explore...
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Ep 7: Finding Ikigai with Bertha Wensah, Founder of Yal Art
She is a prolific fabric artist, born in Ghana, raised and based in London.Her roots are set in the rich soil of West Africa, a continent that boast of beauty, culture, and tradition, where textiles speak of the versatility of its people, and the vibrancy of the heritage, she puts it....
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Ep 5: Share The Mic: Shopping habits post lockdown: What is the one thing you will avoid.
On this episode we share the mic with our favourite FOUURA women to share their thoughts on the one thing they will be not doing post lockdown when it comes to shopping or their wardrobe. Enjoy!
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Ep 4: Styling Class: How to plan your wardrobe like a Fashion Editor
On this Episode: This episode looks into one of the ways to solve for "I have nothing to wear syndrome". We all experience it. Here is a fashion editor hack that will assist you to plan your wardrobe better. As a fashion editor, Jessica explains how you can use "editorial photo shoots planning"…
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Ep 3: What's in your wardrobe: 5 favourite items in Candice Jooste's wardrobe, brand strategist
We chat to Candice Jooste about her favourite items currently in her wardrobe.
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Ep 2: Styling Class: How to set style goals for 2021
In this episode, we share the importance of setting style goals in January. As well as, ideas on how to set holistic goals whilst being true to yourself.
About this show
Hosted by the talented South African based fashion editor, stylist and fashion speaker Jessica Ramoshaba. Following her extensive experience in the fashion industry locally and internationally. She shares her thought provoking views on embracing sustainable living. We have authentic conversations around sustainable fashion and clean beauty in the areas of style, wardrobe management and wellness.Follow us on socials:Instagram page - @Fouura_lifestyleFouura.comFacebook- @FouuralifestylePodcast guest request email @[email protected]
Hosted by
Jessica Ramoshaba