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THE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#38 Starting a sustainable clothing e-commerce brand with Cadrestyle.com: Founder Tania AliIn conversation with Tania Ali the Founder of Cadrestyle.com. This conversation is for anyone wanting to start a sustainable brand in any form. So much insight on her journey and the manifestation of cadrestyle.com.
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2023-04-0341 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#37 Wardrobe decluttering: To keep or discard?How do you know what to keep or discard when decluttering your wardrobe?
What is your system when it comes to separating with your favourite pieces? The latest environmentally stainable fashion research states that people are wearing less of their clothes than ever before . Why is this the case? Could it be that we are in a rush to clear our wardrobes and bring in something new without first considering what we have. Perhaps we are throwing things that still carry life.
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2023-03-0715 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#36 Style vision boards: Why your wardrobe needs one.Do you want to focus on rebooting your style this year? Have you set a style goal? Do you know how to activate your style goal into action?
Most of us use vision boards for other areas of our lives. Fashion is one of the areas that is always overlooked. We are convinced eveyone needs a style vision boards for their wardrobe. Once you have set your style goal for the year, you need to use a style vision board as a tool to advance your goal.
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2023-02-1719 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#35 What is healthy fashion with Author Alyssa Couture.Fashion and wellness have become very topical since covid. This episode is explores what is healthy fashion and how does it link with fashion and wellness with Author Alyssa Couture on her latest book called Healthy Fashion.
"We all want more ways to feel and look healthy. Fashion can do just that, and Alyssa Couture is here to show you how. There's so much pain and suffering in the world, but fashion can be the tool to promote and create healing, health, and overall balance and harmony". Amazon
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2022-10-1043 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#34 Behind The Scenes: Style lessons I learned from my recent holiday.This episode Jess reflects on some of the style lessons she learned from her recent holiday in Mauritius. She reteriates the importance of not shopping for every occasion such as travel to the power of packing on time and that, it all starts with being open minded to the process.
What style lessons have you learned recently? Share with us on Fouura_lifestyle
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2022-09-0528 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#33 Part 1: In conversation with Belinda Smetana on the role her foundation,Pumua Mzazi ,is playing to distribute reusable diapersIn this episode Jessica chats to Belinda Smetana founder of Pumua mzazi, who distribute reusable diapers within her community in Kenya. Her foundation also plays a role in creating income opportunities for families in slums & rural parts of Kenya. Through her personal experience, Belinda decided to bridge the gap and make a difference to alleviate the pressure for other mothers. Belinda describes how tough it is for mothers within her community to afford commercial diapers and how this impacts negatively on the environment.
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2022-08-0311 min
THE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#32 Why comfortable clothes matterJessica talks about the importance of comfort when selecting and buying clothes. "The pandemic reminded us of the importance of comfortable clothing" she states. Does comfort matter to you? Going forward what styles of clothing would you be seeking? Does comfort mean less stylish to you?
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2022-05-3107 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#31 Styling Class: Where You Shop and Why You Shop ThereIn this episode, Jess the question; “if there was only one retail store – what would it be?” Jess challenges listeners in this episode to only shop at once place. She tells listeners how to choose their shop and also highlights the benefits of this exercise and how it has helped her over the years.
Tune in and try out this new way of shopping smart.
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2022-05-0312 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#30 Styling class: Need Vs Want: Are you shopping smart?Do you buy fashion based on need or want? What is your criteria when? How do you know when something is worth buying, what do you base that on?
This episode, Jessica explores the notion of need vs want when it comes to shopping.
For us to be able to shop smart in order for our wardrobes to be sustainable we need to make certain that we understand our intentions.
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2022-03-2808 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#29 Fashion Repeats ItselfBecause fashion does indeed repeat itself, in this episode Jess talks about how to navigate your wardrobe and style in a sustainable and conscious manner.
She describes the importance of buying quality pieces. This episode highlights which specific pieces you need to be buying (because they always come back into fashion), and how to make the gap that we women have in our minds of “I need more clothes because I have nothing to wear” smaller — by offering more smart shopping tips.
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2022-03-2810 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#28 Shopping smart: Are you shopping according to your personal style image?What is your personal style image? Have you thought about what do clothes you buy say about you? Is what you are wearing aligned with who you are inside?
This episode focuses on the link between sustainable mindset towards shopping according to your personal image. We believe that if you were to align these two, most people would have fewer purchases as a result reducing over consumption.
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2022-03-1510 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#27 In conversation with Lyst: 2021 Conscious Fashion ReportLyst is a fashion technology company, and premium shopping app. For over 160 million annual shoppers, they offer the most comprehensive range of products from 17,000 of the world’s leading brands and stores.
In this episode Jessica discusses the Lyst's 2021 Conscious Fashion Report with communications manager, Brenda Otero and Director of Strategy at Lyst, Nomfundo Mphuthi.
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2022-02-0733 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#26 In conversation with South African Stylist: Chloe Andrea WelgemoedThis espisode is dedicated to the women who have shaped the fashion industry in South Africa. We normally give praise to fashion designers but tend to forget about the stylist who in our view are just as powerful in shaping culture.
Today Jessica speaks with Chloe Andrea Welgemoed. She is a stylist, costume designer, and does production. Here at FOUURA, we are a huge fan of her work and are honoured that she has agreed to chat with Jessica today.
But truely at the core this interview, it made Jessica reflect on the stylists that sha...
2021-11-2639 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#25 The power of repositioning: Catching up with Mozambique based Fashion Designer, Shaazia AdamsIf there is ever one fashion designer who knows how weddings have been interrupted and impacted by covid 19 is Shaazia Adams. She is the talented, fashion designer based in Mozambique. Shaazia, specializes in designing wedding gowns but has since launched a sustainable brand called Mina.
Jessica met Shaazia at South African Fashion week a couple of years ago. She has styled, using her own pieces, for some of the fashion magazine covers while Jessica was was still working for publications back then. She can attest to the talent at hand and craftsmanship. Today, we are looking forward t...
2021-11-121h 39THE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#25 Diana- NIGHTSWIMWe're heading to Los Angeles...well virtually. In todays episode, Jess talks to Diana Ganem. Diana is the founder of the NIGHTSWIM brand which is a conscious leisure brand rooted in respecting the planet as well as its people. For this episode, FOUURA wants to bring awareness to sustainable brands from all around the world!
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2021-11-0536 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#24 Interview with South African Influencer, Textile Designer Keneilwe MothoaToday's episode we are live streaming a mentorship chat. Our special guest is designer and fashion influencer, textile designer Keneilwe Mothoa. Keneilwe talks to students from Stadion fashion school in Johannesburg who are interning at Fouura about her life and creative work she has done.Jessica has worked with Keneilwe in her role as fashion editor. Keneilwe currently has a collaboration with H&M home selling her cushions under her brand @_neimil. Make sure to follow Keneilwe @keneilwe_mothoa to keep up with all her exciting posts and fun brand collaborations.
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2021-10-2229 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#23 The Impact of social media on your wardrobeWelcome back to the wardrobe shift. In today's episode, we are looking at the impacts that social media has on your wardrobe. Let's take a deeper look and see if we are using social media to shop more or use it to update our style. Social media has taken over the magazine space and now shows us new and innovative ways on what we should be wearing and how we should be wearing it, but do you think social media has an impact on your current style?
What are your thoughts?
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2021-10-1529 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#22 Challenge 5: Shopping consciouslyWelcome to the last challenge where we will be looking at shopping conscious. For this episode, let's reflect on the things we want. This final step will help determine whether you've spent enough time reflecting on the things you want, on the things you'd like to bring into your life and the energy you would like to embody when wearing your garments.
How did you find the challenge?
Was it helpful?
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2021-10-0917 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#21 Flip the Trend: Traditional button-up shirtsWelcome to the wardrobe shift style class. On today's style class episode, Jess will be talking about some styling tricks such as ways to flip current trends and turn it into a more sustainable trend. For this episode, the traditional button-up shirt will be discussed.
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2021-10-0809 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#20 Challenge 4: Are you ready for a conscious wardrobe?In today's challenge, let's talk about a conscious wardrobe. When it comes to creating a conscious wardrobe, this focuses on how we shop, what we shop for, how we wear it and how we dispose of it. The fast fashion industry is growing and has become the second largest polluter in the world which is why it is vital for us as consumers to shop more consciously. Let us stop for a moment and be aware of who we are and what we are about. From there, it will inform us on how we want to dress.
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2021-10-0808 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#19 Challenge 3: What's your dream wardrobe?It's time for a change! For challenge 3, let's talk about what your dream wardrobe would look like. In this weeks episode, lets discuss the garments you have in your wardrobe and ways in which you would like to change it up a bit, whether that means you'd like to buy better quality garments, change your usual style or stop wearing fast fashion items and start wearing more sustainable clothing from fashion conscious brands. COVID has been a crazy time for all of us and has definitely changed the way we dress, I mean think about it- it is now...
2021-10-0709 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#18 Challenge 2: Checking in with your wardrobe.It is important to check in with your wardrobe before you start shopping all over again. We are all going through fatigue and are yearning for a release through shopping, travelling etc. This challenge is all about checking in with your wardrobe and familiarising yourself with what you have and don't have. Its basically going through your closet to see what works and what doesn't anymore. This is not a decluttering activity.
Benefits:
This challenge helps you connect with your garments all over again. What a beautiful feeling it is to know, you still have...
2021-10-0507 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#17 Challenge 1: Fashion DetoxCreating a conscious wardrobe challenge
Did you know you were in a fashion detox? Covid 19 forced all of us into a fashion detox. Little did we know the pandemic would turn our wardrobe upside down. The idea of shopping every weekend instantly became foreign. This challenge is about reflecting on what Covid 19 taught you about yourself, your wardrobe and your shopping habits during this time? Take time to reflect on this idea sometime today. How are you planning to move forward know what you know now.
Benefits of this exercise:
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2021-10-0407 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#16 : Intro: Creating a conscious wardrobe challengeWelcome to our 5 days challenge in creating a conscious wardrobe challenge.
This is a reflective challenge on the state of your wardrobe currently. Covid took us by surprise but yet it was good for us.
How has covid helped your wardrobe for the better? Do you know how you would like to dress like going forward?
What's your dream wardrobe? Do you feel that your shopping habits has changed?
Join the challenge and reflect with us.
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2021-10-0403 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#15: Ask Jess: How to buy oversized clothing?In today's episode, Jess talks to us about her recent trip to the Drakensburg for a COVID getaway with friends. While on the trip, one friend had a jersey that she planned to wear to offer an oversized, comfy holiday feel but did not work out as it kept cutting across the wait causing her to constantly keep pulling it down. For this episode, Jess offers her tips and tricks on what to buy when looking to achieve an oversized, comfy look.
We are looking forward to your question!
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2021-10-0404 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica RamoshabaTrailer: Ask JessWondering what Ask Jess is about? Jess is answering all your style questions.
This segment is all about how we can help you with your wardrobe dilemmas.
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2021-10-0401 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#13. Living Consciously with Nomaza Nongunqa CoupezNomaza was born in Ngqeleni, a village within the Eastern Cape, of South Africa - the third child in a family of five. After studying Biomodical Technology in the Free State at the Central University of Technology, she worked in private laboratories like Pathcare and Ampath between 2003 – 2007, and later became a Medical Representative for Novonordisk, before moving to France in 2009, where she is resident and married.Nomaza was born in Ngqeleni, a village within the Eastern Cape, of South Africa - the third child in a family of five. After studying Biomodical Technology in the Free State at the Ce...
2021-09-0121 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#12: Sustainable Fashion Goes for a Night Swim with Diana GanemJessica is in conversation with Diana Ganem. Diana Ganem’s early life saw her moving from Mexico, to the American Southwest, and ultimately to Los Angeles, where, discovering her life’s passion, she attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM). After over a decade in various roles in the fashion industry, she decided to become her own boss, and began work on developing a socially responsible fashion brand that aligned with her values in sustainability and ethical practice.
Now based in both Los Angeles and Costa Rica, Night swim, launched in 2018, is a conscious leisurewear brand root...
2021-07-3136 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#11. The Season of WearingHow we shop and wear has certainly changed since the pandemic.
Our podcast host, Jessica Ramoshaba, calls this period the season of wearing.
In this episode she shares her reflections on how covid19 has impacted this season with regards to shopping.
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2021-07-2118 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#10: Styling class: How To Maximise on Your Entire Wardrobe: Part 2In this episode @ramoshaba_jessica, wraps up styling tips on how to make sure you wear your entire wardrobe. Make sure to listen to episode 8 before you listen to this episode, so that you follow.
Benefits of this episode:
1. How to streamline your wardrobe
2. What to do with your old clothes.
3. Idea for style parties with friends and family
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2021-06-0812 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#9: Sustainable Fashion: Lara Klawikowski her SS21 collection, upcycling, recycling & her journey in design.On this episode Jessica is chatting to Lara Klawikowski
She is a South African fashion designer and illustrator of Polish and Russian heritage, based in Cape Town. She launched her eponymous label in 2010 with a focus on avant-garde design, after graduating from CTCFD and winning the SACTWU Condom Dress Design Award.
During her studies, she won the prestigious Durban July Young Designer Award, was a top 5 graduate at the CTFC Graduate Shows, runner-up in the FAD Awards, and completed an introductory course in shoe making and shoe design. She showcased her first ready-to-wear collection at M...
2021-05-0846 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica Ramoshaba#8 Styling Class: How To Wear Your Entire Wardrobe.This styling class focuses on style solutions for wearing all your clothes in your wardrobe. We all have so much stuff and we hardly get to wear what we all of it. The intention is to really get you reacquainted with what you have, to avoid over shopping or duplication. Shop your closet, Explore your entire wardrobe piece by piece.
Jess, shares one simple and achievable strategy on what to do to achieve this. Tune in.
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2021-04-2017 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica RamoshabaEp 7: Finding Ikigai with Bertha Wensah, Founder of Yal ArtShe is a prolific fabric artist, born in Ghana, raised and based in London.Her roots are set in the rich soil of West Africa, a continent that boast of beauty, culture, and tradition, where textiles speak of the versatility of its people, and the vibrancy of the heritage, she puts it. Unintentionally, her work lead her to sustainability through recycling waste fabrics to make her beautiful artwork. I was introduced to her through divine connection by my friend, Pumela Salela, Head of Brand South Africa, currently based in London who is sold on Bertha’s pieces.
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2021-04-0934 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica RamoshabaEp 6: Finding Ikigai with Meet Nondumiso Nkosi, Founder of Original BeedooMeet Nondumiso Nkosi, her work has been seen on some of South Africa’s well-known faces. She is the face behind the gorgeous-beaded wigs. I met her through my work as fashion editor prepping for an editorial story. Although the theme of the fashion story was already. I was looking for something extra for the hair.
This was not going to be one of the usual stories with hair extensions but something more. I searched around Instagram and came across her page. Immediately and instinctively, I knew I had to have the pieces. I sent her a DM...
2021-03-3044 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica RamoshabaEp 5: Share The Mic: Shopping habits post lockdown: What is the one thing you will avoid.On this episode we share the mic with our favourite FOUURA women to share their thoughts on the one thing they will be not doing post lockdown when it comes to shopping or their wardrobe.
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2021-03-1719 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica RamoshabaEp 4: Styling Class: How to plan your wardrobe like a Fashion EditorOn this Episode:
This episode looks into one of the ways to solve for "I have nothing to wear syndrome". We all experience it. Here is a fashion editor hack that will assist you to plan your wardrobe better. As a fashion editor, Jessica explains how you can use "editorial photo shoots planning" as an inspiration to prepare for your weekly outfits as well as how to plan for those busy weeks when you don't have time to FASHUN!
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Sustainable style tips are intended to practically assist on how to b...
2021-02-2519 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica RamoshabaEp 3: What's in your wardrobe: 5 favourite items in Candice Jooste's wardrobe, brand strategistWe chat to Candice Jooste about her favourite items currently in her wardrobe.
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2021-02-0828 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica RamoshabaEp 2: Styling Class: How to set style goals for 2021In this episode, we share the importance of setting style goals in January. As well as, ideas on how to set holistic goals whilst being true to yourself.
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2021-01-2616 minTHE WARDROBE SHIFT with Jessica RamoshabaEp 1: Introducing FOUURA Radio hosted by Jessica RamoshabaIn this episode, former fashion editor, style expert, and creative director , Jessica Ramoshaba introduces the sustainable styling boutique FOUURA and its mission.
Fouura is an everyday style guide for a modern woman with emphasis on sustainability. We help women increase confidence and developing their own personal style through our unique style solutions.
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