Amy Powney, former creative director of Mother of Pearl, has launched her own brand, Akyn. She discusses the challenges of truly designing sustainably and stepping out on her own at 40. 

<p dir="ltr">Amy Powney, former creative director of Mother of Pearl, has launched her own brand, Akyn. She discusses the challenges of truly designing sustainably and stepping out on her own at 40.&nbsp;</p>

Get up to speed, stay on point and ensure that you’re always fashion-forward with this new programme from Monocle Radio. Monocle on Fashion covers the industry from our unique point of view. Hosted by Monocle’s fashion director, Natalie Theodosi, the show will bring you big interviews, breaking fashion news and special reports. Plus: go behind the scenes everywhere from fashion weeks to trade fairs, and visit studios and ateliers, old and new.

<p>Get up to speed, stay on point and ensure that you’re always fashion-forward with this new programme from Monocle Radio. Monocle on Fashion covers the industry from our unique point of view. Hosted by Monocle’s fashion director, Natalie Theodosi, the show will bring you big interviews, breaking fashion news and special reports. Plus: go behind the scenes everywhere from fashion weeks to trade fairs, and visit studios and ateliers, old and new.</p>

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