About this episode

Jackie Zha interviews Phoebe Tan about Taelor's circular fashion model and sustainability in the fashion industry.

In this episode of The Thread Report, Jackie sits down with Phoebe Tan, one of the founders of Taelor, a menswear fashion company that exemplifies sustainability through its 2 sided circular fashion business model. Taelor allows clothing brands to rent and resell clothing to users. The 2 discuss the rental and resale market, the true value of attending educational institutions, and what it truly means to be sustainable in the current climate. This episode pulls back the curtain and gives listeners a glimpse into something very unique and meaningful. Listen to the episode, and then click the links below to connect with Phoebe and explore Taelor for yourself! Time Stamps [1:40] The Origin Story: How did Taelor come into existence, and what inspired its creation? [4:30] In what way did getting a formal education in business benefit Phoebe and what part did it play in the creation of Taelor? [11:20] How does the process of using Taelor work as a customer? [20:20] How does Taelor maintain its sustainability and integrity as a company in the fashion world? [33:20] What does the trajectory of the rental market in fashion look like, and who is renting clothing? [47:00] What advice does…

People in this episode

Host: Jackie Zha

Guest: Phoebe Tan

Topics covered

• circular fashion
• sustainability
• rental market
• resale market
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• circular fashion
• sustainability
• rental clothing
• resale clothing
• entrepreneur advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Taelor, LinkedIn, The Safe Podcast

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