This podcast episode features an insightful interview with designer Sanae Kuribayashi, captured at Vancouver Fashion Week. The conversation redefines sustainability in fashion beyond mere recycling, unveiling Sanae’s view of clothes—especially traditional kimonos—as living entities with rich cultural histories. Through her work, she breathes new life into these garments by blending traditional craftsmanship with modern creativity, transforming them into empowering, personal fashion statements. Listeners will discover a fresh perspective on sustainability as a form of emotional and spiritual rebirth, with a celebration of freedom, individuality, and culture in every piece. This episode invites you to rethink fashion as a vibrant story waiting to be awakened.

For more about Sanae Kuribayashi and her brand, visit her website and online store at Valleys Lilly on Instagram: @valleys_lily. To learn more about the fashion event where this story unfolded, visit Vancouver Fashion Week’s official website: vanfashionweek.com.

Thank you to Sanae Kuribayashi for sharing her inspiring vision and to Vancouver Fashion Week for hosting such a vibrant platform for designers to showcase their creativity and sustainability ethos.