What happens when a former Trade Minister meets a regenerative fashion nerd?

In this episode, I sat down with Gita Wirjawan to talk about how businesses can move beyond profit and become forces for good. We dove into what ethical entrepreneurship really means, why empowering women farmers matters, and how we’re sewing new stories of change—literally.

What does fashion rooted in place look like?

In this Monocle on Fashion episode, we explore how Indonesia’s fashion ecosystem is shifting—towards transparency, traceability, and regeneration. I share why growing clothes (not just making them) changes everything.

Spoiler: I never wanted to be in fashion.

This conversation with Darius Teter of Stanford Seed is one of my most honest. We talk about growing SukkhaCitta from the ground (or rice field) up, navigating failure, and what it really takes to build a sustainable brand in emerging markets.

What do a rock climber and a fashion entrepreneur have in common?

Turns out, a deep love for the planet. This conversation with Alex Honnold explores how clothes grown from the soil can actually help heal it—and how regenerative fashion could shift the whole industry.

Is “net zero” enough? (Hint: no.)

I joined a conversation with other changemakers to question the limits of sustainability as we know it. Because reducing harm isn’t the same as creating good. We explore how regenerative businesses can go beyond zero to build thriving futures.

The fashion industry tells us clothes are cheap. I say they’re lying.

With Kestrel, I unpacked what goes into growing truly ethical clothes—from seeds to stitch. We talked about slow fashion, the hidden cost of fast fashion, and how the Ibus are reclaiming their power through craft.

Reimagining fashion from the roots up.

Recorded live at the Royal Geographical Society, this conversation explores why reconnecting with the land—and each other—is our greatest hope. I share how SukkhaCitta’s model regenerates ecosystems while empowering rural women.

What if our clothes could heal?

In this piece, I share the story of Tumpang Sari, a traditional farming system that holds the key to resilient rural livelihoods. It’s a love letter to indigenous wisdom—and a call to reimagine how we grow the clothes we wear.

100 billion garments a year. Still nothing to wear.

Fast fashion sold us the lie that more is better. But choosing less—fewer, better things—might be the most radical act of care for the planet and its people. Here’s why I believe in the power of slow.

How do we make the invisible visible?

Yo‑Yo Ma and I explore how stories and craft can bring humanity back into the clothes we wear. Because culture isn’t a “soft” solution—it’s a powerful climate strategy when rooted in dignity and memory.

Who made your clothes?

In this op-ed for Darling Magazine, I reflect on how handmade fashion is about more than aesthetics—it’s about belonging. Every thread holds a story. Every piece is a bridge back to one another.