Throwing Fits The Daphne Seybold Interview with Throwing Fits
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Dec 8, 2025 Daphne Seybold, Co-CEO and CMO of Sky High Farm Goods, previously thrived in fashion roles at Comme des Garçons and Dover Street Market. In a captivating discussion, she shares her experiences witnessing a cow birth and the transformative journey from fashion to food advocacy. Daphne emphasizes using fashion networks to combat food insecurity while critiquing greenwashing in the industry. She reflects on her time at CDG, the importance of ethical practices, and the need to address sustainability in a meaningful way. Her insights inspire a fresh perspective on community and collaboration.
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Idea-First Rule Breaking
- Comme des Garçons prioritized idea-led work over trends and embraced rule-breaking grounded in craft.
- That mindset informed Daphne's approach to Sky High: question norms and apply creativity to social problems.
Treat Ideas Like Hypotheses
- Use a creative prism to solve systemic problems rather than waiting for technical expertise.
- Test ideas as hypotheses and iterate; give concepts legs in the real world to see if they work.
Greenwashing And Direct Sourcing
- Daphne calls out widespread greenwashing and slow industry progress toward sustainability.
- She emphasizes direct relationships with growers and simple, transparent products like local jam and honey.