Fashion is one of the world’s most polluting industries 🌍 Can labeling & AI make it sustainable?

Host Ian Peterman sits down with designer Vicky Tsiachri to explore her A–E clothing labeling system, how transparency fights greenwashing, and why conscious design is key to reshaping fashion.

💬 Do you believe fashion labels can really change how people shop, or will fast fashion always win? Let us know below!

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why fashion is the second most polluting industry

• The truth behind fast fashion, greenwashing & overconsumption

• How Vicky’s A–E labeling system empowers shoppers

• The cultural gap between Greece & UK in sustainable design

• How AI & 3D printing could reduce waste and overproduction

• Why transparency builds trust and long-term profits in fashion

⏩ Jump to your favorite parts:

00:37 - Introduction to the Conscious Design Podcast

00:49 - Meet Vicky Tsiachri: A Journey into Sustainable Design

02:23 - Cultural Differences in Sustainability: Greece vs. UK

04:16 - Conscious Choices: Vicky's Sustainable Fashion Project

06:05 - The A to E Labeling System for Fashion

08:55 - Challenges in Sustainable Fashion and Greenwashing

15:47 - Consumer Behavior and Sustainable Fashion

21:53 - Promoting Conscious Design and Thrifting

23:30 - The Paradox of Fast Fashion and Sustainability

25:39 - Consumer Perception of Eco-Labeling

27:24 - AI and Sustainable Fashion Solutions

29:00 - Cultural Shifts and Fast Fashion

32:11 - The Role of Transparency in Sustainable Fashion

38:06 - The Continuous Journey Towards Sustainability

43:50 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Vicky Tsiachri and “The Conscious Choice” Project

Vicky Tsiachri is a multidisciplinary designer and Creative Director specializing in fashion branding, digital engagement, and youth culture. Based in London, she holds an MA in Design from the University for the Creative Arts and is now a PhD candidate researching sustainable fashion through digital innovation.

Her project, “The Conscious Choice,” introduces a fashion labeling system (A–E grades) designed to help consumers make informed decisions while pushing brands toward greater transparency.

🔗 Connect with Vicky Tsiachri:

Website: https://www.vicky-tsiachri.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-tsiachri/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vicky_tsiachri

Get the “Conscious Design” book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KNMN9BT

Learn more: https://www.consciousdesignhaus.com/

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🤝 Let’s Connect:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdesignhaus/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@consciousdesign

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscious-designhaus/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/CDesignHaus

We help creative entrepreneurs integrate social & environmental responsibility into their brand’s DNA through #ConsciousDesign.

💬 Do you believe fashion transparency can fix fast fashion—or is it too late? Comment below!

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