In this episode of Honest, Not Perfect, Andrew Zanni shares his journey from growing up in his family’s manufacturing business to building Nobody’s Child and developing technology for the fashion industry. He discusses what it takes to make responsible fashion affordable, why honesty and strong workplace culture matter, and how better data can help brands prepare for digital product passports and other regulations. Andrew also explores the growing importance of supply chain resilience, and why meaningful change starts with understanding the problems businesses need to solve.

In this onsite special, Elle Walshe, Head of Sourcing at ASDA, explores how sustainability leaders can have more commercially relevant conversations, connect sustainability priorities to wider business goals, and create greater accountability beyond the sustainability team. We also speak to Jo Mourant, Head of Sustainability at NEXT, about building a career in fashion: how to get your foot in the door, develop the right experience and skills, and create a career with longevity in an industry that continues to evolve.

The UK fashion industry is facing a growing talent drain as emerging designers struggle with rising costs, limited support and increasing pressure to achieve overnight success. We’re joined by Bernie Yates, Knowledge Exchange Lead for Fashion at Central Saint Martins, to explore how the industry can nurture creative talent and build careers that last. We discuss the need to rebalance creativity and technology, bring risk-taking back into fashion, and strengthen connections between designers, textile producers and UK manufacturers. From local materials and micro-factories to education, investment and policy reform, we ask what it will take to create a more resilient, sustainable and creatively ambitious future for British fashion.