Switch4good

This week on the pod we’re redefining luxury fashion with two emerging icons. First up is Adrian Velarde of Desserto—a Mexico-based company transforming cactus into high-end leather. The new business’s innovative practices sidestep the toxic chemicals used in traditional leather-making and focus on environmental sustainability. Next up the Vora Sisters give us a lesson on ethical fashion, covering topics from the issues with fast-fashion to their own luxury apparel line, Delikate Rayne, that continues to raise the bar in the business. Fashion makes a statement—make sure the one you’re making is an ethical one.    What we discuss in this episode:   - How do you create leather out of cacti   - The sustainability of cacti   - Toxicity of the animal-based leather industry for human and environmental health   - Desserto Website: https://desserto.com.mx/   - Desserto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desserto.pelle/   - What is fast-fashion   - Hidden uses for leather   - The difference between cruelty-free, veg