Taryn Hipwell,

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• Wrote blogs about circularity, blockchain, and unique and diverse ways to approach fashion design sustainably.

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• Sewed, cut, fit, made patterns, worked with contractors to make samples, and assisted during New York Fashion Week.

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• Taryn Hipwell is a global speaker, consultant, and consumer engagement specialist in the realm of sustainable plastic-free, toxin-free, healthy fashion. She is the author of How to Shop for Shi(f)t and the founder of Beyond the Label, which started as a partnership with TEDxLA to educate locals on the true health, social, and environmental costs of their fashion purchases. She has spoken about sustainability, transparency, circularity, diversity, and toxins in fabrics to over 10,000 students at 30 top fashion schools and universities across the world, including the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), Parsons, NYU, UCLA, and YOUNGA, a first-of-its-kind global youth takeover of the United Nations.

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• Produced, wrote, and directed short films, about how Warner Bros. implements sustainability. Coordinated the release of major film screenings at the WB theater. Organized meetings and communicated with top executives across the entertainment industry.

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• This individualized intensive guides young adults through the journey of designing and launching their own sustainable t-shirt brand—while exploring the deeper question: “What’s in my tee?” Rooted in Passion + Purpose + Play, this program empowers participants to create a stylish, self-expressed, and value-centered t-shirt while gaining real-world industry experience. Participants learn how to: - Design with intention - Source responsibly - Navigate ethical production - Identify their target audience - Market with impact - Build brand recognition Perfect for schools, youth programs, and brands seeking meaningful engagement with the future of fashion.

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• As the Miami lead for Remake and Community Organizer for the state of Florida, I co-organize campaigns, swaps, and educational events to drive awareness of fashion’s human and environmental impact. I engage local communities—from students to stylists—in advocacy for garment worker rights, circular fashion practices, and conscious consumerism. I also cultivate partnerships with local businesses, universities, and mission-aligned organizations to expand our reach and deepen community impact city and statewide. Our grassroots work amplifies global change, one city at a time.

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• I help brands, marketplaces, and private clients remove toxic inputs from fashion—consulting on sustainable materials, circular design, and regenerative systems. From fibers to packaging, I guide teams in aligning with SDGs, ESG frameworks, and evolving global legislation. My work bridges science, storytelling, and strategy to make fashion safer for people and the planet—without compromising creativity or culture.

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• Sustainability and the Fashion Industry - Taryn reimagined the conventional fashion supply chain. She encouraged students to focus on value-centered design and potential non-profit partnerships. Students redesigned one item from their collection that could be produced keeping the end of life in mind from the very beginning. Circularity before it became known as Circular Fashion.

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• Currently consulting! Collaborate with established organizations to create, develop, and produce engaging content and events. Successfully constructs, encourages, and manages teams. Cultivates highly convincing marketing presentations. - Generated over 1M unique impressions for multiple events - Managed teams (up to 60 individuals) of leadership staff, event crew, and PR - Produced 100+ events that catalyzed positive environmental policy changes - Shifted 13 fashion brands production process - Empowered lifestyle changes in thousands of fashion industry workers