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Episode Summary

In this episode of The Ethical Stitch, host Michelle Alleyne sits down with Elena Lisman, founder of LOUÉ Studio, whose path from chemistry labs to couture ateliers is as bold as her designs. Together they dive into the power of plant-based innovation with materials like MIRUM®, the urgency of transparency and traceability in fashion, and what it really takes to redefine luxury. Elena shares how LOUÉ is setting a new standard for handbags that are equal parts exquisite and ethical, and why activism, collaboration, and community are stitched into the brand’s DNA.

What You’ll Learn

• How Elena pivoted from science to sustainable design
• Why sustainable fashion doesn’t mean sacrificing luxury
• MIRUM®: the plant-based material that’s rewriting the rules of leather
• Why transparency and traceability matter more than ever
• How pricing, community, and activism fuel brand longevity
• The role of collaboration in building the next generation of ethical fashion leaders

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Hosted by Michelle Alleyne

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