The Truth Behind Fast Fashion | Podcast (EP 016)

Founder of Munimuni, Lara Rapanan, sheds light on the true cost fast fashion and echoes the value of being an intentional consumer to help save the environment. In building her own sustainable clothing brand, she demonstrates how to live more sustainably by turning recycled materials into fashionable pieces. _ Follow DROSS: ➤ Instagram:   / dross.initiative   ➤ Facebook:   / dross.initiative   ➤ TikTok:   / dross.initiative   Follow Lara Rapanan: ➤ Instagram:   / lrapanan   — In this video: 0:00 — Podcast Snippet 0:05 — Introduction 2:05 — Ice Breaker 3:37— Slow Fashion v.s Fast fashion 6:03— What Made Her Shift to Slow Fashion? 8:39 — Lara's First Brand 9:35 — What is Munimuni Studios? 11:26 — Where Her Passion Comes From 12:04 — How to Contact Local Artisans 13:26 — The Creative Process of Munimuni 14:27 — Inspirations & Materials Used for Design 16:38 — How Munimuni Designs Come to Life 17:19 — Biggest Challenge with Slow Fashion 18:24 — Pros & Cons of Owning a Sustainable Brand 20:11 — The Priority of a For-profit Organization? 21:31 — Why Is It Called "Munimuni"? 22:54 — Target Market 23:42 — The Role of Munimuni 25:01 —  Is Munimuni Enough To Make A Change? 27:00 — Her Greatest Pain with the Environment 29:14 — Tips to Live More Sustainably 31:26 — The Truth Behind Building A Brand 33:09 — What Would She Do In Another Life? 34:00 — Why She Loves Nature 35:50 — How To Love Earth Better 36:41 — Outro — Director/Host: Maqui Castelo Executive Producer: Richard Gemora Creative Producer: Chloe Rodriguez Editor: Isabella Manzano Camera Operators: Isabella Manzano, David Ryan Aguilar, & Chloe Rodriguez Production Managers: Notch Zenarosa & Hannah Victoria Production Assistant: David Ryan Aguilar Copywriters: Notch Zenarosa & Hannah Victoria Dross is a creative initiative that showcases stories that redefine and redeem what it means to be broken. #Dross #DrossInitiative #LaraRapanan #MunimuniStudio #LocalBrand #FilipinoBrand