Honest, Not Perfect

Ep 22: Onsite Special - James Sleater, CEO, Buffalo Systems

In this onsite episode, James Sleater of Buffalo Systems joins Suzanne Ellingham to explore how circularity, durability and repair can and should be a commercial reality for fashion. From designing products that last, to using storytelling as a true point of differentiation, this conversation unpacks what it takes to build credibility and what makes a brand like Buffalo stand the test of time

Ep 21: Onsite Special - Kresse Wesling CBE, Founder, Elvis & Kresse

Recorded live at Source Fashion Jan 2026, Kresse Wesling (Elvis & Kresse) unpacks the uncomfortable truths behind sustainable fashion. From EPR and circularity to wage parity and supply chain realities, this conversation challenges the gap between ambition and action, and questions whether the industry is truly set up to deliver on its promises.

Ep 20: Christina Dean, Founder, Redress and R Collective

The hard truths of building circularity at scale  In this episode, we sit down with Christina Dean, Founder of Redress and The R Collective, to unpack the uncomfortable truths behind scaling circularity in fashion. This is not a surface-level sustainability conversation. It’s a grounded, systems-focused discussion on what circular fashion would actually require -operationally, commercially and culturally.

Honest, not Perfect Ep 19: Sophie Lane, SOKO Kenya

Ep 19: Ethical fashion, fair living wages & reducing overconsumption   In this episode, Sophie Lane joins us to unpack the model behind SOKO Kenya - a brand rooted in fair living wages, transparent supply chains, and responsible production. We explore how SOKO Kenya challenges fast fashion norms by prioritising artisan empowerment, community development, and long-term sustainability over profit-driven overproduction.

Ep 18: Matt Dehaty, Founder, OldNovo

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Dehaty - former Buying Director at Nike and Gymshark, to unpack what it really takes to lead product, build winning teams, and create culture-shifting apparel at global scale.  Matt shares the lessons he learned steering two industry giants, the mindset shifts that shaped his approach to performance and lifestyle product, and why he’s now channeling all of that experience into launching his own clothing line built around premium, modern rugby shirts.