146 - Saeed and Katy Al-Rubeyi of Story mfg.

<p>My guests this week are <strong>Saeed and Katy Al-Rubeyi</strong>, co-founders of <a href="https://www.storymfg.com/">Story MFG</a>.</p><p>We discuss how Story MFG emerged out of their relationship, the power and burden of being a small brand, dealing with critics, making things not look “perfect,” and how I believe they’re changing an entire industry with their aesthetic and ethics.</p><p><strong>NOTES</strong></p><p>(12:02) <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/sep/27/yusuf-cat-stevens-desert-island-discs-islam-fatwa-playing-guitar">Yusuf / Cat Stevens</a></p><p>(21:24) <a href="https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-analysis/big-business-from-a-humble-indian-fabric">Khadi fabric</a></p><p>(28:13) <a href="https://care-tags.org/">Care Tags</a></p><p>(35:56) <a href="https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/v7mdx4/story-mfg-interterview-about-slow-sustainable-vegan-fashion-and-artisan-crafts">Why Slow Fashion is Punk</a></p><p>(39:14) <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parks_and_Recreation">Parks and Recreation</a></p><p>(51:05) <a href="https://www.grailed.com/">Grailed</a></p><p>(52:50) <a href="https://www.storymfg.com/blogs/essays/our-clothes-get-old-bleed-and-might-be-smelly-too">Our Clothes Get Old, Bleed and Might Be Smelly Too</a></p><p>(54:40) <a href="https://www.rolex.com/">Rolex</a></p><p>(58:51) <a href="https://www.visvim.tv/">Visvim</a></p><p>(59:36) <a href="https://wearebraindead.com/">Braindead</a></p><p>(1:00:13) <a href="https://www.kapital-webshop.jp/">Kapital</a></p><p>**</p><p>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://topperjewelers.com">Topper Jewelers</a> - shop, subscribe, and join Topper’s very own watch fam.</p><p>**</p><p>Want even more Blamo? Join the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/blamo">BlamFam</a> on Patreon and get access to additional interviews, a community slack, special events, and more!</p>