The Truth About luxury: Who Really Makes Your Clothes? With Made For A Woman CEO, Eileen Akbaraly

Eileen Akbaraly is the founder of Made For A Woman, a company improving quality of life in Madagascar, by employing locals to produce raphia items for high-end luxury fashion brands. Eileen was born in Madagascar, one of the poorest countries in the world, and saw first hand the poor conditions in which locals live. Since then, she's made it her mission to improve the conditions of Malagasy people. In our conversation, we talk about: 🌍 How AI & Blockchain will be the future of luxury 🔍 The unknown truth about who makes luxury items 👗 Why companies like Fendi, Chloe, or LVMH are working with Made For A Woman 💰 Why minimum wages won’t take the Malagasy out of poverty 🛠️ How craftsmanship and transparency are revolutionising high fashion Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Eileen's Journey 04:59 The Birth of Made For A Woman 10:05 Building a Sustainable Fashion Brand 15:05 Collaborations and Growth 19:58 Craftsmanship and Community Impact 24:28 Revolutionizing Brand Transparency 25:14 Building Credibility in Fashion Supply Chains 26:32 The Role of Communication in Consumer Awareness 28:47 Environmental Responsibility in Fashion 30:46 Innovating with AI and Blockchain 32:45 Scaling and Distribution Strategies 34:34 Sourcing Sustainable Materials 36:10 Navigating Growth and Challenges 39:27 Evolving Leadership in a Growing Company 44:34 Vision for the Future of Fashion