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Wearing Quality (and colourful!) Clothes - Virtue, Emerald and Wax
October 14, 2024 · 35 min

Virtue is the maker behind sustainable fashion brand Emerald and Wax. She is passionate about creating quality clothes that can become heirloom pieces, while also incorporating the colourful designs from her home country of Ghana. Keep an eye on her socials for upcoming markets via Instagram @emeraldandwax or Facebook.

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[02:45] Virtue’s experience of the fast fashion exports to Ghana and how Emerald and Wax came about

[15:15] What goes into the creation process of Virtue’s pieces

[19:05] How the fabrics are sourced and ensured to be sustainable

[22:30] The psychological importance of wearing colour

[28:00] Other tips Virtue has for living lightly on the planet

[32:00] Imagining the future

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