TED Radio Hour

The state of fashion

July 3, 2026·50 min·5-min readconversationalculture
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This episode of the TED Radio Hour explores the cultural, environmental, and ethical dimensions of fashion through three distinct lenses: the artistic maximalism of designer Machine Dazzle, the environmental toll of online shopping and returns, and supermodel Cameron Russell’s reckoning w

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Guest

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Machine Dazzle

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Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Machine DazzleAparna MehtaAmanda MullCameron RussellManoush

Books

How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyoneby Cameron Russell

Companies

ZapposUPS

Research & Papers

7.5 million pieces of clothing returned

Topics

EthicsFashionLgbtq RightsRacial JusticeSustainabilityTrue Crime

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