The timeless style Eileen Fisher is known for isn’t just a product of its creative design. It’s also linked to the brand’s sustainable sourcing and practices. In this episode, Susan Scow, Sustainability Specialist at Eileen Fisher, breaks down the steps to produce one iconic piece.
Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff: So, how would you describe your personal style? Are you comfy? Sporty?
Susan Scow: I would say it has to be comfy. If it’s not comfy, I will not wear it. I actually was into ‘athleisure’ before we even had the word. I had a dog care business growing up, and I basically wore synthetics all the time. It wasn’t until I started blacksmithing that I realized that you don’t want to wear synthetics because the slag or the fire from the blacksmithing could melt the synthetics onto your skin. Right?
RLS: Right. That’s Susan Scow — a blacksmithing enthusiast and the sustainability specialist at Eileen Fisher.
SS: I am someone who forgets to buy basics, and so everything I own is some kind of statement piece. It’s a little bit of a flaw on my part, but at least working for Eileen Fisher, the statement pieces that I buy are timeline, right? So it’s not going to go out of style in a year or two, which is very, very lucky for me.
RLS: Since 1984, the women’s clothing brand Eileen Fisher has been a leader in the slow fashion movement — combining sustainable practices with timeless designs. In this episode, we’re going to talk about one of those timeline pieces and its journey from farm to closet. Any idea what that piece could be? Here’s a hint: it’s iconic.
To learn more about Eileen Fisher’s Icon Coat, visit eileenfisher.com
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