RECONNECTION
podcast
If you could only pick 3 items from your wardrobe to wear for the rest of your life, what would they be and why?!
We’ve teamed up with presenter Louise Gookey for our RECONNECTION podcast. This will be like the Desert Island Discs for sustainable fashion... we invite guests to rummage through their drawers and closets to find the garments which mean the most to them and their bodies. We'll be exploring the stories behind these pieces... why they're important, what memories they provoke, who they connect the guest to, what they feel like on the body and what identity they help shape for the wearer.
Series 2
Episode one
Welsh, Witty and Wearing Secondhand
Louise chats to comedian Kiri Pritchard‑McLean about second-hand style, sequins and the stories behind the clothes we love. Proof that sustainable fashion can be funny, fabulous and full of personality.
Episode two
How to Charity Shop Like a Professional
Think charity shops are old and stuffy? Think again. This episode reveals the secrets to spotting hidden gems, building a unique wardrobe and making second-hand shopping a joy.
Episode three
Climate Change and Clothes
Louise speaks to Oxford climate researcher Katie Lois Hutchinson about her two passions climate science and fashion – and how our wardrobes connect to the future of the planet
Episode four
Sustainable Fashion on Screen
TV presenter Sabrina Grant joins Louise to talk about bringing sustainable living to mainstream TV – and how storytelling can inspire a more conscious way of dressing.
Episode five
Threading the Future
What happens when craft meets creativity? Luke‑Matthew Iveson, winner of The Great British Sewing Bee, joins Louise to celebrate sewing, self-expression and the power of making clothes that truly mean something.
Episode six
Greener Glamour
Fashion is more than clothes – it’s identity. Louise chats to fellow Soil Association ambassador Scott Wimsett about how style helps us explore who we are and express every side of ourselves… plus the surreal moment he found himself in a room with Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne.
Series 1
Episode one
Dr Brett Staniland
Model turned sustainable fashion campaigner Brett Staniland joins Louise to talk about challenging fast fashion, changing the industry from the inside, and why clothes should never cost the earth.
Episode two
Besma Whayeb
Writer and ethical fashion advocate Besma Whayeb shares how curiosity can transform the way we dress – from conscious shopping to building a wardrobe that reflects your values.
Episode three
Patrick Grant
This week we are joined by designer, author and Community Clothing founder Patrick Grant… yes, THE Patrick from The Great British Sewing Bee. He speaks with Louise about the true cost of clothes – and why buying less, but better, might be fashion’s most radical act.
Episode four
Dr Dion Terrelonge
Fashion psychologist Dion Terrelonge explores the emotional connection we have with clothes – and how understanding our relationship with fashion could change the way we consume.
Episode five
Tasha Nickson
What does true sustainable fashion look like behind the scenes? Tasha Nickson from Soil Association Certification breaks down the standards shaping a more responsible industry.
Episode six
Bianca Foley
Sustainability expert and founder of The SHFT magazine Bianca Foley joins Louise to explore fashion culture, consumer habits and why our wardrobes deserve a rethink.
LIVE Episode
LIVE! – The Value of Vintage
In a special live recording, Louise hosts a panel with Amelia Twine, Tasha Nickson and Nicole Akong exploring why vintage fashion might be one of the easiest ways to transform our wardrobes – and our impact.
about louise gookey
Louise Gookey is a presenter, journalist and broadcaster working across live events, TV, radio, print and digital platforms.
With a specialist interest in sustainability and conscious consumerism, Louise is passionate about sharing stories and ideas that encourage more thoughtful ways of living and consuming. She is a trusted host and communicator, and Louise regularly presents at major consumer and industry events, moderates panel discussions, and interviews experts and changemakers across the sustainability and lifestyle sectors.