Hali Borenstein and Kathleen Talbot (CEO, CSO; Reformation): How Are Environmental and Racial Justice Connected?

Mission Critical with Lance Chung by GLORY Podcast Network

Episode notes

Reformation is a popular women’s clothing brand with a mission to bring sustainable fashion to the masses. What started out in 2009 as a vintage clothing store quickly evolved into a fashion brand with a core focus on making people look great without hurting the environment in doing so. Since 2015, Reformation (or “Ref” as they’re colloquially known) has been carbon neutral and aim to be climate positive by 2025.


But for a company built so firmly on a foundation of transparency and progressive values, they’ve also had to face their own demons along the way. In 2020, then CEO and founder Yael Aflalo stepped down from her position after allegations of racism from previous employees made their way online.


Since then, Reformation has been committed to right their wrongs. They've launched a Diversity and Inclusion boa ... 

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SustainabilitySustainable Fashionsustainablehali borensteineco-consciouskathleen talbotreformationclimate changeglobal warmingyael aflalo