Nick Savaidis

Radical Australia

A fashion brand for people who give a shit. That's how this week's guest, Nick Savaidis, decribes his label, Etiko, winner of an Australian Human Rights Award and the most ethical fashion brand in the country. Nick started making sports balls under the label before branching into clothing. He has always had a thing for the underdog and has used this feeling for some good deeds. Nick introduced No Sweat sneakers into Australia and helped bring in the Fair Trade label. Nick saw his mother sew garments for a pittance whilst the stores made a buck when he was a child. He was born in Carlton in 1958. Nick set up a number of social enterprises with community in Yuendumu (NT) over the course of 6 years as an adult educator in literacy and numeracy, from driver education, a community laundromat and a commuity-owned digital network for high school students in the area. We think he has a good heart and it was great to hear about the forces that have shaped his life. Thanks so much for joining us this week, Nick, and for your contribution to making the world a better place. etiko.com.auNick (c) stands with loyal Etiko customer, Joe Malignaggi (r) and Joe Toscano (l) in the 3CR courtyrard.