TECTALK Episode 4: ALEC LEACH [FUTURE DUST]

09/07/20 • 72 min

In our new 4th episode of the TECTALK podcast, we contacted Alec Leach – an independent author, editor, consultant, and founder of the space for responsible (sustainable) fashion called FUTURE DUST. There are quite many projects tackling this topic online, but Alec's account is one of the most visible and high-profile. We discussed his work and his project, the difference between responsible and sustainable fashion, talked about who actually needs all of this, as well as about his habits, vintage culture, and favorite activists. Listen to our new episode on any convenient audio service.

2:07 - Responsible > sustainable.
3:06 - Alec's story and FUTURE DUST foundation.
7:53 - Influences on the project.
13:25 - Fast fashion vs. slow fashion.
16:57 - Greenwashing.
19:50 - Responsibility of consumers, brands, and governments.
23:38 - How did the green mindset come into fashion?
28:33 - Do we really need to change everything?
32:20 - Quarantine and its consequences.
38:12 - Céline Semaan.
39:12 - Carbon footprint.
41:20 - "It is a tough life to be a sneaker".
45:25 - Vintage changes.
48:06 - Second-hand business.
53:33 - Good habits from Alec.
1:00:04 - Consumerism from West to East.
1:03:32 - Top tier list of brands by Alec.
1:06:28 - Alec's inspiration.

Alec Leach and FUTURE DUST:
www.instagram.com/alecleach_/
www.instagram.com/future__dust/

Favorite brands, designers, activists of Alec:
www.instagram.com/storymfg/
www.instagram.com/marineserre_official/
www.instagram.com/celinecelines/

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Participants: Ivan Dzhatiev, Nikita Osaulenko [TH].
Guest: Alec Leach [FUTURE DUST].
Sound design: Nikita Osaulenko [TH].
Cover design: Ruslan Yalilov [TH].
Music: skinnerbox – the skinnerbox ambient set.
Intro/outro: THE ANIX – TECHUNTER.

Alec Leach and FUTURE DUST:
www.instagram.com/alecleach_/
www.instagram.com/future__dust/

Favorite brands, designers, activists of Alec:
www.instagram.com/storymfg/
www.instagram.com/marineserre_official/
www.instagram.com/celinecelines/

Support our work on PATREON:
www.patreon.com/techunter

Previous Episode

TECTALK Episode 3: TECHWEAR INTERN

Coming live from quarantine Moscow here is our third TECTALK podcast with its first English series. Our first-ever international guest is a guy, who blew up the DIY industry two years ago. We were pleased to speak with TECHWEAR INTERN as he is one of the most valuable person in the industry now. Listen at literally every podcast service about how he started from 30-days-DIY-challenge to new facility in Vancouver, their team trip to ISPO 2020 and thoughts on the industry before, during and after these strange days.

0:50 – 30-Days DIY challenge 2018 explanation.
4:00 – ISPO 2020 trip and quarantine in a new facility.
8:35 – Quarantine effect on industry in the future.
12:30 – Opportunities for small creators in these times.
19:00 – Sustainable development or marketing dump?
28:23 – Gore-Tex, The North Face, "techwear" dawn and stagnation.
32:33 – Does all year around collections matter?
35:53 – INTERN favorites on ISPO 2020.
39:55 – New membrane technology: BenQ Xpore.
45:22 – Tech-washing, graphene and new trends.
52:23 – "Hikercore" and "athleisure".
58:53 – INTERN's design for Buck'n'Bass.
60:21 – 30-Days DIY challenge 2020 explanation.
64:25 – INTERN's favorite maker of the planet.

ISPO 2020 highlights by TECHWEAR INTERN FOR TECHUNTER
(more articles, reviews, and interviews to come on our site):
techuntermagazine.com/ispo2020-bytec...tern-firstpart
techuntermagazine.com/ispo2020-bytec...ern-secondpart

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mailchi.mp/7f2958011e1a/ntrntex

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Participants: Ivan Dzhatiev, Nikita Osaulenko [TH].
Guest: TECHWEAR INTERN.
Sound design: Nikita Osaulenko [TH].
Cover design: Ruslan Yalilov [TH].
Music: skinnerbox – the skinnerbox ambient set.
Intro/outro: THE ANIX – TECHUNTER.

Next Episode

TECTALK Episode 5: DAVID MOSEER

To continue our TECTALK podcast series, where we connect with various industry personalities on the topic of functional design, technology in clothing, and more, we invited one of the most interesting and niche YouTubers on our topic. David Moseer runs his YouTube channel with reviews of avant-garde and functional clothing, and also manages his Skinnosh Atelier in Munich, which produces handcrafted items with leather and functional materials/accessories. We talked to David about his craft, avant-garde and "techwear" influences, and current industry realities. The English-language podcast is available on SoundCloud [link below], Anchor, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Breaker, and other podcast platforms. We apologize in advance for some minor technical problems with the sound in the recording.

1:38 - Who is David Moseer?
5:08 - How «avantgarde» and «techwear» came to David’s inspiration.
9:10 - Stone Island influence.
13:19 - Skinnosh Atelier.
18:40 - Materials choice.
23:08 - Avantgarde journey.
25:58 - Skinnosh influence by CCP.
28:00 - Art influence.
32:10 - Advice for artisans.
34:55 - Pricing for handcrafted pieces.
37:50 - Outdoor part of life.
40:10 - Hype on the outdoors.
44:20 - Fashion outdoor.
48:16 - «1 piece to the end of your life».
49:48 - Archive fashion.
54:58 - Emotional connection.
59:45 - Personal recommendations.

Noted: Stone Island, CCP [Carol Christian Poell], Greg Lauren, George Condo [artist], Salomon Advanced, Boris Bidjan Saberi, and wander.

David Moseer IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidmoseer/
David Moseer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcuQ9aWo1cBE8fHBW-NYPAA
Skinnosh Atelier IG: https://www.instagram.com/atelier.skinnosh/

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Produced by TECHUNTER Media.
Moderator: Ivan Dzhatiev [TH].
Guest: David Moseer.
Sound design: Nikita Osaulenko [TH].
Cover design: Ruslan Yalilov [TH].
Background music: skinnerbox – skinnerbox the ambient set.
Intro/outro: THE ANIX - TECHUNTER.