arkdefo slow radio by Andrew & Elizaveta Bennett

Last Updated: October 22, 2025
Andrew & Elizaveta from Arkdefo will be discussing all things from slow fashion, ethical consumerism, reducing consumption, re-education of handcrafts, designing & making your own wardrobe, textile waste & our impact on the planet, corporate pollution, circular economy, greenwashing, teaching kids to be creative, reinvesting in skills, the positive power of sewing, tackling fast fashion and positive behavioural change. Someone has to!
Episode 18 - Learn How To Design Your Own Skirt
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In this episode, Elizaveta and Andrew discuss all things 'skirt design and pattern making'.

Episode 17 - The Benefits Of Online Learning
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In this episode, Andrew & Elizaveta discuss the benefits of online learning classes, when compared to in-person learning. Why take online classes? They also discuss the benefits of paid-for classes compared to free online classes. Why pay for online classes? Do people really value free products?

Episode 16 - How To Start A Crafty Hobby
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In this episode, Andrew & Elizaveta discuss starting that crafty hobby journey. Too many people are put off by other people's opinions. How can you find the confidence to start? What is the right answer? Is there a right answer?...

Episode 15 - Behavioural Change
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In this episode, Andrew and Elizaveta discuss the behavioural change that is needed to slow down fast fashion and help tackle the myriad of problems associated with the industry. Free returns? Charity donations? COP26 deadlines? They don't work. How do we all start to buy less, but buy better?...

Episode 14 - Summer School for Teens
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In this episode, Elizaveta and Andrew discuss their community summer teaching project and the COP26 inspired sustainable fashion show. How do you engage and inspire the next generation to be creative? By changing the way you teach and they learn. No boring readymade patterns, or pin cushions here. We dive right into creative design, fashion design and student-led projects.

Episode 13 - Is upcycled denim expensive?
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In this episode, Andrew and Elizaveta discuss their online shop launch, upcycled designer denim, the work involved, the cost structure and who gets paid. Transparency is key and Arkdefo shows where your money goes and how much the workers are paid. If you want the inside line on a fashion brand doing the right thing, listen in!

Episode 12 - Tom Ford vs Fashion Revolution
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In this episode, Elizaveta and Andrew discuss Tom Ford, Vogue, the Fashion Revolution, COP26, Sustainability Indexes and taking responsibility. Did Tom Ford make them scrambled eggs?

Episode 11 - Cultural Identity
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In this episode, Elizaveta and Andrew discuss their partnership with Virgin Experience Days, their forthcoming online shop launch, upcycled luxury denim and cultural identity. East meets West, Russia meets Scotland!

Episode 10 - People 2 People
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In this episode, Elizaveta and Andrew discuss the Scottish Edge application, being P2P not B2C, SEO and the Google Business Page, #donatedenim in Glasgow, looking for white denim, their That's TV interview and more!!

Episode 9 - #donatedenim
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In this episode, Andrew and Elizaveta discuss their new #donatedenim campaign, upcycling, why they are collecting denim and where they have been for the last 3 months! For more information contact Arkdefo on donatedenim@arkdefo.com

Episode 8 - Black Friday
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In this episode, Andrew and Elizaveta give their view on the Black Friday sales, discuss the impact on small business, the slowing down of consumerism and the big question - did they win that award?

Episode 7 - Build Your Own Wardrobe
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In this episode Elizaveta and Andrew demystify pattern making - it's easier than you think! They also explain how you can design your own and how you can create your very own capsule wardrobe.

Episode 6 - Rentals and Sustainable Weddings
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In this episode Andrew & Elizaveta discuss clothing rentals, which is a hot topic at the moment, sustainable weddings and what they have been up to this week.

Episode 5 - Upcycling
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In this episode Elizaveta and Andrew talk about their work with upcycled denim, their exciting award nomination and how they have walked everywhere in the rain.

Episode 4 - Body Image
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In this episode Elizaveta and Andrew discuss body image, clothes sizing and how ready made patterns are no better than ready made fast fashion clothes. Things get a bit heated when they talk about media and advertising negative influences on women. There may be a couple of swears...

Episode 3 - Free Returns and Charity Donations
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In this episode, Andrew and Elizaveta discuss what really happens to free returns and what happens to our charity donations.

Episode 2 - Greenwashing
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In Episode 2, Andrew and Elizaveta discuss greenwashing within the fashion industry.

Welcome to Arkdefo Slow Radio - Episode 1
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In episode 1, Andrew & Elizaveta discuss how they began this journey, why they started Arkdefo and what their mission is.

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