When it comes to creating a sustainable fashion business, it can be difficult to know what’s really going to move the needle and what’s really just ‘greenwashing’. Belinda Humphrey understands this on a deep level after working for some of the world’s most popular apparel brands, like Bardot and Target, for more than 20 years.
Now working as a sustainable fashion consultant and freelance fashion designer, Belinda works with purpose-driven brands on ways to reduce their footprint and improve their products. From farm to finished product (and every part of the production process in between), Belinda goes beyond face-value to find who is really embodying their sustainability message.
Belinda is a thoughtful, considered and grounded keynote speaker, prized for her straightforward approach and ability to communicate complex systems in simple ways for a variety of different audiences to understand. She’s on a mission to shine a light on how fashion businesses can truly ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to being sustainable.
If you’re new to sustainability in fashion, it can be overwhelming knowing where to begin. With more than 20 years experience in fashion – including my own sustainable clothing brand – I’m passionate about showing you how to get started, what you need and how to succeed.
To truly combat waste and change to a circular economy, the choices you make at the start of your journey really make a difference. Learn how making better decisions up front for material choices, supply chain certifications and product design impacts on your creation’s longevity.
To make any kind of meaningful change, you have to take a microscope to every part of your business. If you don’t know where to start, I can guide you towards pivoting your practices to align with a more ethical and sustainable future.
If you want to learn more about
the impact your products can have, improve your sustainable fashion business, get current perspectives on new innovations, or be inspired by what is possible, then this podcast is for you.
Join me as I explore current
trends and topics, as well as conversations with experts working on the ground.
I love producing my own podcast, Fashion Unearthed, but I also enjoy being a podcast guest. If you’d like
to have a knowledgeable, accessible and practical conversation about sustainability in fashion, let’s chat!
“Belinda’s talk on ‘Pivoting your business towards sustainability’ was insightful and carefully curated for our audience. Attendees walked away with an increased understanding about the future of sustainability in fashion, as well as practical and actionable tips to implement into their own businesses to improve overall performance."
Armaveni Atesh, Conference Producer, 2022
Life In Style Conference, Melbourne
“We recently welcomed Belinda on campus to present to students studying in the Associate Degree in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising. Students were required to respond to current Industry Partner briefs centred around sustainability, and Belinda graciously offered her expertise; outlining current industry challenges and opportunities students could realistically explore and look to incorporate in their projects. We hope to welcome her back again soon.”
Vanessa Walker, Teacher - Merchandise
Planning and Retail Buying, RMIT Melbourne
For more than 20 years, Belinda Humphrey designed apparel for some of the world’s leading fashion brands, like Blue Illusion and Ben Sherman. Her unique position with the fashion industry has meant she’s been privy to conversations that happen behind closed doors. And now, she’s bringing her wealth of experience to the world as an advocate for fashion sustainability.
In her current work as a sustainable fashion consultant, she helps purpose-led fashion businesses
sustainability navigate the product development process so they can reduce overwhelm and feel confident and proud of their products.
Belinda is passionate about the longevity of the fashion industry and champions ways it can reduce its impact on people and the planet. Belinda takes a microscope to the fashion systems that we’ve come to accept and work within in order to bring awareness to what’s not working and needs to be changed.
Book Belinda as your next speaker