In this Founder Series episode, Kat sits down with Brittany Rogelstad, co-founder of Isla and Saige, a sustainable fashion brand she launched with her mom. Brittany shares how her early experience running an online boutique opened her eyes to the problems of fast fashion—from toxic fabrics to poor quality—and inspired her to create a brand rooted in clean, timeless design. They dive into what “clean fashion” means, why natural fabrics matter for both health and the planet, and how Isla and Saige is building sustainability into every step of their process. Brittany also opens up about the realities of bootstrapping a fashion brand, the lessons she’s learned from pivoting, and what it’s like running a business with her mom.
Key Takeaways
Why Isla and Saige focus on “clean fashion” and how toxic fabrics like polyester impact both our health and the environment.
How timeless, classic design supports sustainability by encouraging investment in pieces meant to last.
What Brittany learned from pivoting away from fast fashion and how those lessons shaped Isla and Saige.
How she and her mom balance entrepreneurship and family while building a purpose-led brand together.
Why small-batch production and natural fabrics like linen and cotton are central to Isla and Saige’s slow fashion approach.
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