121. Killer Fashion: The Hidden Dangers in Your Closet – Part 2 w/ Jeff Garner
- 121. Killer Fashion: The Hidden Dangers in Your Closet - Part 2 w/ Jeff Garner Diane Gilman 38:37
In this episode of Too Young To Be Old, Diane Gilman, the Queen of Jeans, sits down with Emmy Award-winning fashion designer Jeff Garner to discuss the unseen dangers in modern clothing. Garner, known for his eco-conscious fashion brand Prophetik, shares his journey toward sustainable design and reveals how many of the fabrics and dyes we wear every day could be harming our health.
About Jeff Garner
Jeff Garner is a pioneering fashion designer whose brand, Prophetik, merges high fashion with sustainability. Garner’s designs use natural fibers and plant-based dyes, a stark contrast to the toxic materials commonly used in the fashion industry. His Emmy-winning documentary, Let Them Be Naked, shines a light on the environmental and health impacts of today’s fast fashion.
Toxic Fashion: Are Your Clothes Killing You?
Diane and Jeff kick off their conversation by exploring how synthetic fabrics like polyester, nylon, and spandex—found in many of today’s clothes—can have severe health consequences. Garner shares eye-opening research linking these fabrics to health risks like Cancer and infertility, pointing out that even something as simple as wearing synthetic underwear can have lasting effects on our bodies.
A Personal Journey to Sustainable Fashion
Garner discusses the personal experiences that led him to question the materials in fashion, particularly his mother’s battle with breast cancer, which he believes may have been triggered by her clothing choices. He shares his deep-rooted commitment to using natural fibers and dyes, inspired by his upbringing in rural Tennessee and his love for nature.
The Tobacco of Fashion: Labeling the Danger
The conversation draws parallels between the harmful chemicals in clothing and the long fight for warning labels on cigarettes. Garner advocates for similar labeling in the fashion industry, so consumers can make informed choices. The state of California, he notes, is already leading the way with warning labels in stores like Marshalls and TJ Maxx, where products containing carcinogenic dyes are now labeled as potentially harmful.
Fashion for the Future: Solutions for a Healthier Wardrobe
Garner and Gilman explore solutions for making fashion safer and more sustainable. Garner discusses his efforts to promote plant-based dyes and natural fibers like hemp, which are not only safer for consumers but also environmentally friendly. He encourages listeners to be more conscious of their clothing choices, recommending simple switches like natural detergents and undyed fabrics.
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