Kombucha Leather, Spider Silk and Space with Biofabricate’s Suzanne Lee.

On this episode of Grow Everything, hosts Karl and Erum interview Suzanne Lee, a designer and pioneer in the field of biotechnology and fashion. Lee shares her journey of discovering the potential of biotechnology in fashion and coining the term "bio couture" to explain the coming together of biology and fashion. She also talks about her experience creating Biofabricate, an event that brings together scientists, creatives, brands, and investors to explore the potential of biotechnology in various industries. Lee discusses the future of biotechnology in fashion, including creating living materials that are symbiotic with our microbiome. The episode concludes with a discussion on sci-fi films that inspire thinking about biomaterials and biotechnology.

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Topics Covered

00:00:00 Celebration of Earth and Nature with Cacao and Spring Equinox

  • 00:05:12 AI writing tools won't replace human skills but will make writing easier

  • 00:09:20 A life story of future-focused inspiration and biotech, looking 20 years ahead

  • 00:10:57 Fashion designer transitions to biotech and biomaterials for sustainable fashion

  • 00:15:16 Bacteria-grown clothes were once considered crazy, but biotech is evolving

  • 00:19:02 Biofabricate evolves from fashion to sustainable materials

  • 00:23:42 Exploring the fascinating world of materials, from personal care to outer space

  • 00:25:05 The potential of biotech in fashion and beauty industries for resource efficiency and new aesthetic opportunities

  • 00:28:31 Emerging programs in the UK for design and nature studies

  • 00:30:28 Exploring the potential of performance proteins in yarn production

  • 00:32:03 Importance of economics in projects with upcoming developments

  • 00:39:12 Benefits of imaginative exercise and adaptation in New York

  • 00:41:57 Small intimate gatherings for idea workshopping in Brooklyn

Episode Links

Biofabricate Website

Suzanne Lee on LinkedIn

Blade Runner

Biofabricate Summit in Paris

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