Cassie Quinn
As a fashion textiles student, Cassie Quinn wanted to design clothes using sustainable textiles but found the available options uninspiring.
Tiago Correira
Tiago Correira is the CEO of Transcend, a transmedia entertainment studio, showcasing digital fashion outfits in its creations and a Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners, the world’s largest gaming VC.
Tiago Correira
Tiago Correira is the CEO of Transcend, a transmedia entertainment studio, showcasing digital fashion outfits in its creations and a Venture Partner at Griffin Gaming Partners, the world’s largest gaming VC.
Previously he was the VP of Growth at Move.ai, helping human motion to 3D animation, and Warner Music, where he led the early strategy on virtual self-identity and digital fashion. Tiago was one of our panellists at our Digital Solutions To Fashion Industry Waste event where he shared his views on how digital fashion has completely transformed the gaming industry and can leave a mark in 3D animation and generally the entertainment industry.
- First fashion item you bought and still have?
Oldskool baggy Jink jeans from my teenage years, which I’ve upcycled into shorts (don’t ask for photos!)
- Favourite place in the world?
Tough one, probably either the Petit Ermitage in LA or the Elaphiti Islands in Croatia.
- Silk, cotton, or cashmere and why? (Digital or Physical)
Digital of course!
- Best book ever?
Kitchen Confidential, by Anthony Bourdain.
- What is the soundtrack to your life?
Very tough, it keeps changing. Right now it’s the Djesse collection, by Jacob Collier.
- A quote to change your life?
“If a traveller does not meet with one who is his better, or his equal, let him firmly keep to his solitary journey; there is no companionship with a fool.” The Dhammapada.
- One thing you wish you’d learned at school, or the one thing you learned in school that you couldn’t live without?
Figure out what you want to do and then run for it. Even if you realize later that it’s not what you wanted to do, at least you sprinted for it.
- Who would you want to be stuck in a lift with?
Sir Tim Berners-Lee.
- If you had the power to change anything you wanted in the world what would it be?
Make the internet great again.
- 3 things your friends would say about you?
Energetic, Social, Ambitious.
Your 3 favourite fabrics (Digital or Physical):
- Linen
- Felt
- Hemp.
Our Last Yarn Curators
Tamsin Blanchard
Tamsin Blanchard is a London-based journalist and a dedicated advocate for a more sustainable and equitable fashion industry.
Gemma Metheringham
Gemma Metheringham is a researcher, writer, consultant, and advocate for secondhand fashion, dedicated to exploring how the growth of the fashion resale market can contribute to re
Freya Rabet
Having worked in the fashion industry as a designer for almost 10 years, Freya was burnt out and exhausted.
Lydia Bolton
Lydia Bolton is a sustainability creator and slow fashion designer who founded her namesake brand in 2019.
Sophie Benson
Sophie Benson is a freelance journalist working with a focus on sustainable fashion, the environment, workers’ rights, and consumerism.
Orsola De Castro
Orsola is the co-founder and global creative director of Fashion Revolution.
James Ellis
James Ellis is the owner of the well-known and loved bridal company, Ellis Bridals.
Tiago Correira
Tiago Correira is the CEO of Transcend, showcasing digital fashion outfits in its creations.
Katherine Soucie-Douglas
Katherine Soucie-Douglas is a Textile Waste Design and Upcycling Entrepreneur, Writer.
Bianca Foley
Bianca is a presenter, podcast host and sustainable fashion content creator.
Ngoni Chikwenengere
Ngoni Chikwenengere is the founder of the slow fashion label, We Are Kin.