Bedste Amanda Lee McCarty-podcasts (2024)

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REWIND: Episode 144: The 12 Days of Slow Gifting (part one), with Maggie Greene 2:18:09

3d ago2:18:09

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Amanda has a cold, so this week's episode is the return of a 2022 classic, Part 1 of the 12 Days of Slow Gifting with Maggie Greene! Gifting is an easy place for us to begin to educate others about the impact of overconsumption, while creating new traditions and changing societal behaviors! Maggie Greene (The Halloween Queen) joins Amanda to introd…

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Episode 219: Clotheshorse in Japan: Why is Everything So Cute? 1:23:09

10d ago1:23:09

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Clotheshorse (aka Amanda) was in Japan! And in this week's episode--the last in the Japan series--Amanda breaks down why everything is so cute in Japan. We'll talk about the following: Why are the fruit bus stops of Konagai a lesson in Instagram versus reality (but also so cool and special)? What is Don Quijote and why is the song a real earworm? W…

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Episode 218: Clotheshorse in Japan: Fake Food (Shokuhin Sampuru), Parfaits, and Pudding 1:15:21

23d ago1:15:21

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Clotheshorse (aka Amanda) is in Japan! And in this week's episode, recorded in Nagasaki, Amanda shares the story of fake food (Shokuhin Sampuru, 食品サンプル) in Japan. We'll talk about the following: The history of food replicas in Japan (and why showing the actual food available in a restaurant was necessary for a long time), How department stores in J…

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Episode 217: Clotheshorse in Japan: Konbini, Egg Salad, and A Love for Denny's 1:05:38

1M ago1:05:38

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Clotheshorse (aka Amanda) is in Japan! And in this week's episode, recorded in Kyoto, Amanda shares the history of Japanese convenience stores and why they are loved by tourists and the Japanese alike. We'll talk about the following: The impact of convenience stores on low income people in the United States (and the reality of living in a food dese…

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Episode 216: Could AI Save Fashion? 1:37:44

2M ago1:37:44

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AI is being pitched as a solution for many of the world's greatest problems, including the environmental and ethical crisis that is fast fashion. Is AI a real solution for a more sustainable fashion industry? Or is it just hype? This week's episode is a longer version of Amanda's recent talk about AI and fashion for the 2024 Fashion Changers confer…

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Episode 215: Sewing is an act of self-determination (part 2), with Ruby of Spokes & Stitches 2:07:18

2M ago2:07:18

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Sewing can be an important component of the slow fashion way of life. This is part 2 in a series about all things sewing with Ruby Gertz of Spokes & Stitches. This episode is full of information and advice for anyone who is already sewing or looking to get started: Advice for finding your own secondhand sewing machine: where to look, what to look f…

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Episode 214: Sewing is an act of self-determination (part 1), with Ruby of Spokes & Stitches 2:08:31

2M ago2:08:31

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Sewing can be an important component of the slow fashion way of life. This is part 1 in a series about all things sewing with Ruby Gertz of Spokes & Stitches. And wow, do we discuss a lot of stuff in this episode: A brief history of the mass production of clothing, Why people stopped sewing their own clothing as a regular part of daily life, We wil…

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REWIND: Why (Most) New Sweaters Are (Near) Future Garbage, featuring Dani of Picnicwear 2:25:59

2M ago2:25:59

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Sweater season has arrived for many of us, so let's revisit a favorite episode from last year! Dani of Picnicwear joins Amanda to explain why (most) new sweaters are low quality, (near) future garbage (instead of future vintage). It's a complicated tale of synthetic blends, increasing margin targets, and lower prices. We'll explain how the fast fas…

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Episode 213: The Clotheshorse Guide to Secondhand Shopping, part 2: The internet is a secondhand mall. 1:41:22

2M ago1:41:22

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Making #Secondhand First second nature is an important component of the slow fashion way of life. This is PART TWO of a two part series about how to shop secondhand. In this episode, Amanda focuses on shopping secondhand online, including the following: Different options for finding just about anything secondhand. Some names will be super familiar,…

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Episode 212: All About Clothing Swaps, with Sam of BeReworn 2:14:24

3M ago2:14:24

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It's still Secondhand September, so we are exploring many different ways we can live a #SecondhandFirst way of life. This week we are going to be talking about all things clothing swaps with Sam, the founder and CEO of BeReworn, a platform that helps people find and host clothing swaps. Sam will be sharing great advice for how to host your own clot…

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Episode 211: The Clotheshorse Guide to Secondhand Shopping, part 1: IRL FTW TYSM! 1:46:13

3M ago1:46:13

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It’s Secondhand September! (insert airhorn here) It's a big deal around here because a #SecondhandFirst approach to shopping is a key part of the slow fashion way of life. This is PART ONE of a two part series about how to shop secondhand. This installment is all about shopping secondhand/thrifting in-person. Amanda, a lifelong thrifter and major s…

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Episode 210: Slow Fashion Is Art, with Corinne Loperfido 1:54:27

3M ago1:54:27

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Amanda is joined by Corinne Loperfido, a social practice artist based in Texas. We are going to talk about so many things slow fashion related, including: How denying/stifling our own humanity is fueling overconsumption and fast fashion, Why the merch industrial complex is a problem, and what a better future for merch could look like, Corinne's adv…

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Episode 209: Revisiting the Ethics of Secondhand (Live from the Clotheshorse Jamboree) 2:02:16

4M ago2:02:16

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It's the first ever "recorded with a live studio audience" episode of Clotheshorse, recorded at West Art in Lancaster, PA. For this very special event, Amanda is joined by Alex of St. Evens, Christine of Lady Hogg Vintage, and Dylan (a former thrift store worker). In 2023, Alex of St. Evens joined Amanda for a FOUR PART exploration of the ethics of…

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Episode 208: Learning The Hard Way, with Sarah of Deco Denim 2:10:01

5M ago2:10:01

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What's it like to leave fashion? And why would someone do that? Sarah of Deco Denim shares her experiences working as a denim designer and what she is doing now. In this episode we will discuss Sarah's experiences working for Levi's, among other companies Her journey to escape corporate fashion What she has learned along the way as a small business…

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REWIND: Episode 187: Why New Clothes Are Kinda Garbage, part 1 1:46:53

5M ago1:46:53

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In honor of Amanda's video with More Perfect Union, let's get into why new clothes are kinda garbage these days! New clothes ARE kinda garbage these days, from low quality synthetic fabrics to zippers that are a problem from the very first wear to lack of detail and poor fit. And the low quality and short lifespan of this clothing is creating an en…

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Episode 207: The Future of Fashion is Small, with Angela of FABRIC 2:16:36

5M ago2:16:36

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The future of fashion is small, ethical, and circular. The problem right now? Big businesses control the supply chain, making it really hard for small brands and designers to succeed. FABRIC is working to change that by building a fully circular supply chain here in the United States, powered by many, many small businesses. In this episode, Amanda …

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Episode 206: The SHEIN-sodes, part 3: Influencers, Forced Labor, and Bad Glassdoor Reviews 1:45:12

5M ago1:45:12

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This episode is part 3 in a short series about SHEIN: where it’s been, where it’s going, and how it is changing everything. If you haven’t listened to parts one and two yet, go do that before listening to this episode. In this part of the series, we will be tackling the human impact of SHEIN: Unpacking the meaning of "sustainability" using the UN's…

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Episode 205: The SHEIN-sodes, part 2: Bots, Stolen Art, and Phthala-what?! 1:33:53

6M ago1:33:53

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This episode is part 2 in a short series about SHEIN: where it’s been, where it’s going, and how it is changing everything. If you haven’t listened to part one yet, go do that before listening to this episode. In this part of the series, we will be tackling: An update on SHEIN's IPO plans. Why and how SHEIN's low prices are unnaturally and unethica…

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Episode 204: The SHEIN-sodes, part 1: IPO WTF, Empty Airplanes, & Duty Free 1:45:37

6M ago1:45:37

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SHEIN has–and is– changing what it means to buy and sell clothing on planet Earth. And it’s not a change for the better. It’s a change we should all care about, no matter where WE buy our clothing. Because SHEIN and what it means for the future of making and selling just about any category of stuff WILL impact every one of us: no matter what we wea…

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Episode 203: Why clothes fit worse in the fast fashion era, with Dr. Colleen Pokorny 2:25:50

6M ago2:25:50

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Amanda is joined by Dr. Colleen Pokorny, Assistant Professor of Apparel Design at Oregon State University. Before making the shift to education, Colleen was a technical designer in the world of fast fashion. And there is so much to cover in this episode: What is a technical designer? How has the speed of fast fashion made clothing fit even worse? W…

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Episode 202: Art is an essential part of the slow fashion movement, with Janelle Abbott 2:24:53

7M ago2:24:53

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Amanda is joined by artist, designer, sewist, and small business owner, Janelle Abbott. We will learn about her recent performance, 14 Hours, in which Janelle spent 6 days sewing for 14 hours each day, demonstrating the lived experience of a Bangladeshi garment worker. Other things discussed in this episode: Art as a means of helping others underst…

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Episode 201: Is it CLASSIST to talk about fast fashion? 1:36:17

7M ago1:36:17

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This episode is part two in a recurring series examining and debunking the most common “excuses” and justifications we see for supporting, maybe even protecting(?) fast fashion and fast everything. And this week we are going to explore a classic comeback to conversations about fast fashion: “it’s classist to talk about fast fashion.” We will explor…

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COMMUNITY FAVORITES: Episode 152: Laundry Quandaries (part 1) with Maggie and Traci 1:39:10

7M ago1:39:10

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This episode is part one of two about laundry and clothing care. You can find the other episode as episode 153 in your feed! It's the year of Earth Logic here at Clotheshorse, where we are planning to reduce our consumption of brand new clothing by 75%! It's essential that we get as much wear as possible out of clothes. And how we wash, dry, and de…

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COMMUNITY FAVORITES: Episode 159: Examining The Ethics of Secondhand Resale (part 1) with Alex of St. Evens 2:06:30

8M ago2:06:30

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This episode is part one of a FOUR episode series examining the ethics of secondhand resale with Alex of St. Evens. You can find the other installments as episodes 160-162. In the first installment, we will tackle two arguments often tossed around in discussions about secondhand on social media: Thrift stores are designed to be a resource for low i…

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The 200th Episode Live Extravaganza! 2:00:56

8M ago2:00:56

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It's the 200th episode of Clotheshorse and we are going live (and on video) for the first time ever! Amanda is joined by special guest Gem Masland (@draugqueen) to celebrate this very special occasion. This episode is filled with cool stuff: ★ Awesome messages from listeners about their own journeys within the slow fashion movement. Thanks to Desir…

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Episode 199: Is There REALLY No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism? 1:23:28

8M ago1:23:28

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If you dare to dive into the comments section on just about any post about fast fashion or fast everything, you are guaranteed to see more than one person saying "there's no ethical consumption under capitalism." This episode is part one in a recurring series examining and debunking the most common “excuses” and justifications we see for supporting…

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Episode 198: How To Talk About Slow Fashion 1:47:55

8M ago1:47:55

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How do we get people to join our community and work for change alongside us? By talking about slow fashion, fast fashion, and overconsumption! But starting these conversations can be intimidating. And frustrating to continue! Have YOU ever tried to change minds in the comment section of a social media post?! Fortunately Amanda has learned a lot abo…

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Episode 197: Responsible Travel with Desirée and Ginger 2:32:36

9M ago2:32:36

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There is no question that travel impacts both our planet and its people. Yet it's also an amazing opportunity to explore both ourselves and world, while deepening our understanding for the other humans sharing this planet. Can we travel more responsibly, finding a balance between ethics and exploration? Amanda is joined by Desirée of The Pewter Thi…

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Episode 196: All About The Fashion Act, with Maxine Bédat 2:04:45

9M ago2:04:45

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Amanda is joined by Maxine Bédat, author of Unraveled: The Life and Death of a Garment and the founder/director of sustainable fashion think tank New Standard Institute. In 2021, Maxine led the introduction of the New York Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act...aka the Fashion Act! In this episode we will answer all of your question…

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Episode 195: Exploring The Future of Secondhand Resale with Jake & Yulia of Treet 1:58:44

9M ago1:58:44

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What if we could use secondhand resale as a way to push brands toward making higher quality, longer last clothing? And what if resale could be more equitable for everyone involved? In this episode, Amanda is joined by Jake and Yulia of Treet. We will discuss how helping brands create their own resale platforms could benefit customers, the planet, A…

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Episode 194: The Question-sode 2:11:01

9M ago2:11:01

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Amanda answers questions from members of the Clotheshorse community. Here are just a few of the things covered in this episode: How do we avoid overconsumption at the thrift store? How can we simultaneously take control of our finances and reduce our consumption? How do we find our personal style in a sea of "kinda garbage" clothes? Why is it so di…

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Episode 193: Let's Talk About Generative AI with Erin Cadigan (and Dustin, too) 2:38:54

10M ago2:38:54

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In this episode, Amanda is joined by artist and print designer Erin Cadigan to talk about how AI impacts the world of print design and really, all creative jobs. Erin is the print designer for UK slow fashion brand The Hippie Shake. You will get to hear about the importance of art, design, and creative exploration in Erin's life, as well as her tho…

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Episode 192: The Happiness Episode with Sandra Ann Miller 2:04:25

10M ago2:04:25

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Happiness feels so...elusive right now, right? Happiness coach Sandra Ann Miller joins Amanda to talk about how we might have happiness wrong. In this episode we will explore the following questions: Are unhappiness and consumerism linked? What is hedonic happiness? How is that different from eudaimonic happiness? Can money buy happiness? And are b…

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Episode 191: Fast Jewelry, Knockoffs, and Net 60 with Emily Li Mandri of MLE 2:19:51

10M ago2:19:51

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Emily Li Mandri, founder and design behind MLE, joins Amanda to talk about all things accessories and jewelry, including What is costume jewelry? And why is metal content important? The drawbacks of "fast jewelry" What are the challenges of running a small, ethical accessories brand? How are knockoffs and copycats a big part of the jewelry/accessor…

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Episode 190: Why New Clothes Are Kinda Garbage, part 3 2:09:32

10M ago2:09:32

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New clothes ARE kinda garbage these days, from low quality synthetic fabrics to zippers that are a problem from the very first wear to lack of detail and poor fit. And the low quality and short lifespan of this clothing is creating an environmental and ethical crisis for the planet and its people. Why are these clothes just so bad? In this three pa…

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Episode 189: Why New Clothes Are Kinda Garbage, part 2 1:48:55

11M ago1:48:55

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New clothes ARE kinda garbage these days, from low quality synthetic fabrics to zippers that are a problem from the very first wear to lack of detail and poor fit. And the low quality and short lifespan of this clothing is creating an environmental and ethical crisis for the planet and its people. Why are these clothes just so bad? In this three pa…

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Episode 188: Small Business, Degrowth, and Nuance (aka an entire episode about one email) 2:24:24

11M ago2:24:24

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It's the first episode of Clotheshorse in 2024! And it's another CH first, too: an entire episode about ONE email! Amanda received this email in mid December. It sparked many, many hours of reading, research, and conversations with other members of the community. In the quest to find a response to this message, a lot of other conversations began: I…

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Episode 187: Why New Clothes Are Kinda Garbage, part 1 1:46:53

12M ago1:46:53

1:46:53

New clothes ARE kinda garbage these days, from low quality synthetic fabrics to zippers that are a problem from the very first wear to lack of detail and poor fit. And the low quality and short lifespan of this clothing is creating an environmental and ethical crisis for the planet and its people. Why are these clothes just so bad? In this two part…

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Episode 186: Slow Fashion Is Not A Trend, with Mikaela Friedman 2:29:14

1y ago2:29:14

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Slow fashion is not a trend. It's a way of life. A community of passionate, creative people. A movement fighting for a better future. In this episode, Amanda is joined by artist and slow fashion superstar, Mikaela Friedman (Mutiny Market, Shop Slow, Psychic Outlaw). We talk about a lot of things in this episode: Shop Slow, a new slow fashion boutiq…

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Episode 185: Small Business Is The Future, with Emma of BERRIEZ 2:12:39

1y ago2:12:39

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Emma Zack of BERRIEZ is here to tell us all about the lessons she has learned over the past few years as a small business owner. She will share advice she has for all of you small business owners out there, whether you’ve been doing it for years, just getting started, or maybe just fantasizing about leaving your dumb job to work for yourself! She'l…

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Episode 184: Not-So-Free Returns with Emily Austin 2:16:12

1y ago2:16:12

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Nearly 1 out of 4 of the new garments we purchase end up being returned to the brand/retailer. While retail companies tend to keep the true data about returns under wraps, industry experts estimate that half of returned clothing is never worn by another person, ending up in the landfill instead. So yeah, returns are a pretty big deal across the ent…

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Episode 183: Why (Most) New Sweaters Are (Near) Future Garbage, featuring Dani of Picnicwear 2:25:59

1y ago2:25:59

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Dani of Picnicwear joins Amanda to explain why (most) new sweaters are low quality, (near) future garbage (instead of future vintage). It's a complicated tale of synthetic blends, increasing margin targets, and lower prices. We'll explain how the fast fashion industry has kept prices low and profits high by swapping out yarns, cutting out details, …

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Episode 182: The Performances We Do At Work, with Rachel Greenley 2:21:16

1y ago2:21:16

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Writer and all-around rad person Rachel Greenley (@rachel_greenley_words) is back! You first met her in January, when she dropped by to talk about her New York Times essay, This Is the Reality of America’s Fast-Fashion Addiction. In that piece of writing, she shared her experiences working in a facility processing Amazon returns. Her essay is a mus…

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Episode 181: Taking Collective Action, with Kristi & Chiarra of the Indie Sellers Guild (part 2) 2:23:20

1y ago2:23:20

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Meet Kristi and Chiarra, board members for the Indie Sellers Guild, a nonprofit dedicated to providing education and support to all online creative indie sellers around the world. The Indie Sellers Guild got its start in 2022 while organizing the Etsy Strike, when about 17,000 shops put their Etsy storefronts on vacation mode, effectively preventin…

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Episode 180: Taking Collective Action, with Kristi & Chiarra of the Indie Sellers Guild (part 1) 1:54:46

1y ago1:54:46

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Meet Kristi and Chiarra, board members for the Indie Sellers Guild, a nonprofit dedicated to providing education and support to all online creative indie sellers around the world. The Indie Sellers Guild got its start in 2022 while organizing the Etsy Strike, when about 17,000 shops put their Etsy storefronts on vacation mode, effectively preventin…

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Episode 179: THE CLOTHESHORSE SAVES HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, featuring Maggie Greene (part 2) 2:58:30

1y ago2:58:30

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It's that time again…time for Clotheshorse to SAVE Halloween! And for this very important mission, Amanda is joined by a Clotheshorse all-star, Maggie Greene, the Halloween Queen! You’ll get to meet some fabulous guests while we talk about all of the ways we can save Halloween from the ghouls of capitalism, waste and overconsumption. You’ll be haun…

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Episode 178: THE CLOTHESHORSE SAVES HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, featuring Maggie Greene (part 1) 2:41:04

1y ago2:41:04

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It's that time again…time for Clotheshorse to SAVE Halloween! And for this very important mission, Amanda is joined by a Clotheshorse all-star, Maggie Greene, the Halloween Queen! Over the next two episodes, you’ll get to meet some fabulous guests while we talk about all of the ways we can save Halloween from the ghouls of capitalism, waste and ove…

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Episode 177: #Girlboss, Feminist Tees, & Other Desperate Acts, How fast fashion changed everything (part 3) 1:56:03

1y ago1:56:03

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In part three of three, Amanda explores fast fashion 1.0 and 3.0 through the lens of her career: How the industry uses things like #Girlboss, feminist tees, and cause marketing to sell you more stuff. When fast fashion becomes desperate and starts embracing greenwashing and new revenue streams like rental and resale. WTF is the de minimus rule and …

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Episode 176: Fast, Cheap, & Always Something New, How fast fashion changed everything (part 2) 1:57:35

1y ago1:57:35

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In part two of now THREE, Amanda explores fast fashion 1.0 and 2.0 through the lens of her career. In this episode we will break down all of the acrobatics brands did to bring their customers more and more newness, faster and faster. How fashion got faster with some help from social media and the normalization of shopping online. How retailers bega…

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Episode 175: "Lucky To Be Here," How fast fashion changed everything (part 1) 2:17:41

1+ y ago2:17:41

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In part one of three, Amanda explores the rise of fast fashion 1.0 through the lens of her career as a buyer: How economic and social factors helped it blow up in the 2000s (and why millennials are "The Fast Fashion Generation"). Its impact on workers throughout the world. How it altered both consumer behavior and our perception of price and value.…

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