Sustainable Threads: Revolutionizing Kids’ Fashion with Marianna Sachse of Jackalo

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How can we drive systemic change in the apparel industry while building a sustainable, community-driven brand? Marianna Sachse, founder of Jackalo, shares her journey of designing clothes that stand the test of time.

Episode Summary

In this episode, Marianna Sachse, founder of Jackalo, dives into the world of sustainable fashion, focusing on durability and responsible production. A lifelong environmentalist who believes humans have the power to do better, Marianna shares her background as a social worker and how her passion for environmental impact led to creating Jackalo, the first circular children's clothing company in the US. From sourcing sustainable materials to designing clothing that withstands the wear and tear of childhood, Marianna discusses Jackalo’s mission to disrupt the fast fashion cycle and make one part of parenting easier. This conversation reveals how one founder blends her values of sustainability and social responsibility to inspire change across the apparel industry.

Key Themes & Takeaways

Sustainable Fashion: Marianna shares what sustainability means for Jackalo and how they operates differently from sourcing to production through to retail and disposal.
Circular Economy: Jackalo’s innovative model, including a buyback program, extends the life cycle of its products while also supporting continuous learning and product development in service of sustainability.
Building Community: Through Jackalo, Marianna has cultivated a customer community that values sustainable products, slow fashion, and brand loyalty
Resilience in Entrepreneurship: The conversation also touches on the challenges of being an impact-driven founder, including navigating economic hurdles and scaling a purpose-centered brand.

Links & Resources

Connect with Marianna on LinkedIn
Browse Jackalo for the kids (and adults!) in your life
Learn more about Jackalo's sustainability & circular model
Check out their innovative TradeUp program and Mend It Guide
Connect with Kt and Renew VC on LinkedIn
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