Fast Fashion Is Broken — This Designer Is Fighting Back | Corey Dixon, Somebody Else’s Guy

About this episode

Corey Dixon discusses her journey in creating a sustainable fashion brand that challenges the fast fashion industry.

Welcome to a brand new season of Fear Less, Do More . In this episode, host Gill Hunter sits down with fashion designer Corey Dixon , the creative mind behind Somebody Else’s Guy — a bold, upcycled, gender-neutral fashion label rooted in authenticity and North East identity . From navigating profound personal loss to building a brand that challenges the wastefulness of fast fashion , Corey shares the pivotal moments that shaped her journey. She reveals how her background in theatre influences her design aesthetic, why she refuses to compromise on sustainability , and how unexpected celebrity collaborations have helped propel her work into the spotlight. Corey also opens up about what fearlessness means to her, how she stays grounded in the North East , and her ambition to stage a major catwalk event that showcases the region’s creative talent. Key Takeaways Personal loss sparked Corey’s determination to build Somebody Else’s Guy The brand champions upcycled, gender-neutral, sustainable fashion Theatre training influences her dramatic and character-driven designs Fearlessness comes from understanding how brief life can be Celebrity collaborations have accelerated brand recognition…

People in this episode

Host: Gill Hunter

Guest: Corey Dixon

Topics covered

• fast fashion
• sustainability
• upcycled fashion
• gender-neutral clothing
• celebrity collaborations
• creative identity

Keywords

• fast fashion
• sustainability
• upcycled fashion
• gender-neutral
• celebrity collaborations
• North East identity
• theatre influence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Somebody Else’s Guy

Places: North East

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