In This Episode…

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a conscious, ethical, or otherwise sustainable apparel, accessory, or fashion-related company, this episode is for you! Emily is joined by Shannon Lohr, the founder of Factory45, who has worked with over 200 entrepreneurs in the sustainable fashion space, and who co-founded {r}evolution apparel in 2010, a sustainable clothing company for female travelers and minimalists that was featured in The New York Times, Forbes.com and Yahoo! News. The two discuss the need for apparel companies and emerging fashion brands to think ethically + sustainably, the benefits of localizing your supply chain as a startup founder, the perils of fast fashion on everything from our environment to our buying behaviors, and how to get started if you feel called to bring your product idea to market.

About Shannon

As the founder of Factory45, Shannon Lohr works with early-stage entrepreneurs to launch fashion & accessories companies that are sustainably and ethically made.

She got her start in 2010 when she co-founded {r}evolution apparel, a sustainable clothing company for female travelers and minimalists that was featured in The New York Times, Forbes.com and Yahoo! News.

To date, she’s worked with over 200 entrepreneurs in the sustainable fashion space, many of whom have gone on to launch some of the most transparent supply chains in the fashion industry.

She’s worked as a consultant for crowdfunding projects that have surpassed their goal amounts by as much as 300%, and has worked closely with startup apparel companies from all over the world to create ethically-made products with a focus on environmentally-friendly materials and transparent supply chains.

Her free weekly fashion startup advice is read by thousands across the globe.

Show Notes

Connect with Shannon:

Website: factory45.co
Instagram: instagram.com/factory45co
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9v4Eu9MGvxouz12YFkQQFg
Facebook: facebook.com/factory45co
Twitter: twitter.com/factory45co