Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty
222 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -Host Amanda Lee McCarty (she/they) decodes and demystifies the fashion and retail industries, and takes on topics like consumerism, workers rights, personal style, and why fashion is a case study in capitalism gone awry.
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Episode 155: Food Dehydrators, Psychic Hotlines, and Vacuum Hair Cuts: Infomercials with Dustin (part one)
February 27, 2023 02:17 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBDustin joins Amanda to discuss something near and dear (or at least super nostalgic): infomercials. How did they become a billion dollar business in the late 80s? And when/where did they begin? We discuss all of that (and more) in this episode. Watch: The First Infomercial (Vitamix) Ronco Electric Food Dehydrator The Time Life Mysteries of the Unknown Series Pure Moods Read: "The Stepford Channel," Rick Marin, The New York Times. The first audio essay series of 2023!! We’re go...
Episode 154: Hanging, Folding, Candy, and Plastic Bins, with Maggie Greene
February 13, 2023 01:27 - 2 hours - 128 MBMaggie Greene is back to help Amanda wrap up the laundry series, but this episode is way more than just a wash/dry cycle! We’ll talk about clothing storage. And then after that, Maggie will share her expertise in “seasonal wardrobe management,” which sounds really intimidating but is actually a great way to organize your clothing and get maximum wear out of all of them! Before all of that we’ll talk about the “romantic industrial complex” and Valentine’s Day. And Amanda announces ...
Episode 153: Laundry Quandaries (part 2) with Maggie and Traci
February 06, 2023 01:30 - 2 hours - 119 MBMaggie and Traci are back to help Amanda solve your laundry quandaries! In this episode, we will try to solve your very specific stain problems. We also give advice on smelly situations, pet hair removal, ironing, denim care, and how to successfully do some hand washing! We get to the bottom of dry cleaning and we answer the question "Do you have to dry clean everything with a 'dry clean only' label?" Amanda investigates Febreze. And they share their ten biggest laundry lessons. ...
Episode 152: Laundry Quandaries (part 1) with Maggie and Traci
January 30, 2023 00:09 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBIt'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 deal with those stains is a big part of making our clothing last longer. Amanda is joined by Maggie and Traci to solve your laundry quandaries. In this episode, we will be sharing our own laundry trauma, and then we will get into some of the biggest questions y...
Episode 151: Learning Within The Grey Area, with Rachel Greenley
January 23, 2023 00:46 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBWriter Rachel Greenley joins us to share what she learned about fast fashion while working at a seasonal warehouse job processing returns for a big online retailer. She has the unique perspective of working in both the corporate office and warehouse of the same company. Experiencing both ends of the business only underscored the complex, grey areas within retail and our society. If you have not read her essay, This Is the Reality of America’s Fast-Fashion Addiction, go read it NOW!...
A Special Treat: Episode 69 of The Department (Amanda went to Japan and all we got were these lousy trends)
January 16, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBAmanda is taking one more week off from creating new episodes of the Clotheshorse, thanks to some wicked jet lag and the inevitable post-vacation work overload! In the mean time, please check out the latest episode of The Department, where Amanda tells Kim about all of the emerging trends she saw on her recent trip to Japan, including Boomercore, 90s Skatercore, Craftcore, even more secondhand shopping, new print inspiration, and the merging of art with nostalgic toys. Learn more...
Episode 150: Toys Gone Wild (part two), with Jess!
December 27, 2022 04:42 - 2 hours - 128 MBJess (@jesinspace) is back to continue our conversation about toys! In this episode, we’ll be talking about the environmental impact of toys (spoiler: it’s depressing), and then we’ll dissect some of the biggest toy crazes of the 80s and 90s: Cabbage Patch Kids, Teddy Ruxpin, Furby, Tamagotchi, and Tickle Me Elmo. Also: audio essays from Courtney of Harkin and Annette of Mannerly. Go follow everyone on IG! Jess: @jesinspace Courtney: @harkin.studio Annette: @shopmannerly Have q...
Episode 149: Toys Gone Wild (part one), with Jess!
December 19, 2022 01:13 - 1 hour - 106 MBOur friend and fellow Delia*s fangirl, Jess Todd (@jesinspace), is back to talk about the toy crazes of the 80s and 90s. This is part one of two. In this episode, we will specifically dig into the ways children of the 80s and 90s were set up to be perfect consumers as adults via a mixture of lots of advertising and cartoons that were really just longform commercials! Yes, it turns out that about 40 cartoons were created in the 80s solely to sell toys! Get ready for a 50/50 blend...
Episode 148: Resisting the Message of "Newness," with Sara of Club Sandwich
December 12, 2022 01:52 - 2 hours - 117 MBAmanda is joined by Sara, a creative marketing professional and founder of Club Sandwich, a vintage resale brand. We call out the “invisible” marketing techniques that fill us with a sense of need on a regular basis, and how we can be more mindful (and hopefully overcome them). Then we will shift into talking about how to build a wardrobe that embodies the slow fashion way of life. And how to avoid the trap of “novelty” items that can only be worn once or twice. We will also discus...
Episode 147: Catalogapalooza (part two), with Jess!
December 05, 2022 01:55 - 2 hours - 134 MBStay calm and avoid paper cuts as Jess (@jesinspace) joins Amanda for part two of their deep dive into all things catalogs! We’ll cover the story of Lillian Vernon, before digging into the catalogs of our tween and teen years, including Delias and Alloy. And because hindsight is always 20/20, we’ll lay out where these companies went wrong, while also kinda framing out the idea of “brand” and “lifestyle” for millennials and millennial-focused brands in the 21st century. Also in this...
Episode 146: Catalogapalooza (part one), with Jess!
November 28, 2022 02:59 - 1 hour - 99 MBSewing your own clothes is the original slow fashion. But buying clothes from a catalog comes in second! In part one of two, Jess (@jesinspace) joins Amanda to tackle the early history of catalogs, including Sears, Montgomery Ward, and JC Penney. Jess reveals something super special about her house. We’ll ask the question: why do so many catalogs begin in Chicago? And then we’ll touch on some catalogs of the 20th century, including Spiegel, Best, and Hammacher Schlemmer. Also: audi...
Episode 145: The 12 Days of Slow Gifting (part two), with Maggie Greene
November 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBFellow fruitcake aficionado Maggie Greene is back for part two of our conversation about The 12 Days of Slow Gifting. We will be talking about our worst gifts ever and why gift cards can be a little scammy. We’ll be sharing our suggestions for homemade gifts, gifts that aren’t stuff, and more motivation and inspiration for having conversations with your family about revisiting gifting traditions. Also: an audio essay from Jessica of Vagabond Vintage! Find everyone on IG: Maggie: @...
Episode 144: The 12 Days of Slow Gifting (part one), with Maggie Greene
November 14, 2022 01:59 - 2 hours - 128 MBGifting 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 introduce The 12 Days of Slow Gifting. This is part 1 of 2. We’ll be explaining what slow gifting is, how to have difficult conversations about gift boundaries (like “no gifts”) with the people in your life, the importance of shopping small and we will have a ton of secondh...
Episode 143: In Pursuit of Wardrobe Ease with Elyse
November 07, 2022 01:32 - 2 hours - 124 MBAmanda is joined by Elyse Holladay, a personal style coach and creator of The Unfolding, a personal style development program designed to help you define your authentic personal style, learn to shop strategically, and find wardrobe ease. They will talk about why it's never "just clothes" and how to break down the obstacles preventing you from finding true clothing happiness. It turns out that feeling confident in yourself and what you wear is part of a more sustainable lifestyle! ...
Episode 142: Good Business Is a Choice, featuring Selina, Benita, & Jennifer
October 24, 2022 02:30 - 2 hours - 141 MBThis episode features two different conversations with small businesses that are trying to scale their business (meaning: grow it) without sacrificing their values. First, we’ll chat with Jennifer and Benita, two of the founders of Style Crush, an online secondhand/resale platform that is trying to do things in a better way. Then Selina Sanders returns (yay) to tell us about what she has been doing to scale her namesake brand, how she keeps herself motivated and healthy, and all abo...
Episode 141: Breaking Down Cultural Appropriation with Alex of St. Evens
October 16, 2022 23:39 - 2 hours - 117 MBConversations about cultural appropriation can evoke some pretty defensive reactions, but we must have these conversations. After listening to this episode, you will understand why. Listener favorite Alex of St. Evens will be breaking down the different types of cultural appropriation, along with examples "ripped from the headlines." And we will break down some of the common "arguments" people bring to the table in these conversations. Additional Reading: Racism 101: At What Poin...
Episode 140: The Future Is A Place We Invent, with Katya of No Kill Magazine
October 10, 2022 01:19 - 2 hours - 121 MBAmanda is joined by Katya Moorman, the co-founder and editor of No Kill Magazine. They try to get to the bottom of why so many people will perform all sorts of mental acrobatics to explain why they need fast fashion (and how to counteract that). They also explain how retail and warehouse workers are the domestic evidence of how the fashion and retail industries regard all of the workers who are responsible for their profits. They will break down the CFDA partnership with Amazon and...
Episode 139: Yes, This Is An Episode About American Girl, featuring CH All-Star Meredith!
October 02, 2022 14:59 - 2 hours - 111 MBAmanda + Meredith discuss all things American Girl, from its rise in the 80s to its sale to Mattel in the late 90s (and so much more). We'll take some detours to talk about Pleasant Rowland's career (and controversial takeover of a small town in upstate NY) and the supremely poor behavior of both Mattel and Toys R Us. One thing we didn't get to discuss in this episode: all of the amazing American Girl meme accounts on IG. Read more about them here: The American Girl Doll Meme I...
ENCORE! Episode 100: Amanda + Meredith Save Halloween!
September 25, 2022 23:17 - 2 hours - 129 MBHalloween is a big deal here at Clotheshorse World HQ! Why? Because this fun and creative holiday shouldn't also be so environmentally devastating! This episode is an encore presentation of Episode 100: Amanda + Meredith Save Halloween! Halloween is one of the best times of the year, but it's on the verge of being ruined by big business and throwaway culture. Learn the haunting stories of Spirit of Halloween and Party City! Hear chilling statistics about the waste and overconsumpti...
Episode 138: Clotheshorse Saves Halloween (Again), featuring Maggie Greene
September 18, 2022 19:24 - 1 hour - 100 MBIt's that time of year again! A fun, creative, and less wasteful Halloween begins with an early start, so Clotheshorse is back again to try to save Halloween! Maggie Greene (The Halloween Queen) is here to help you create the your most sustainable costume yet! And Amanda answers the frequently asked question "Why are brand new costumes both expensive and extremely low quality?" We'll also talk about sports for close to five minutes, which is definitely a new CH record! StyleOWeen 2...
Episode 137: Carbon Offsets & Other Scams, with Jenise of Thuja
August 28, 2022 23:27 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBJenise, co-founder of Thuja, joins Amanda to talk about why she is passionate about educating others about the scourge of greenwashing and ideas for ways we can make better decisions in our own day-to-day lives. We’ll also talk about some of our least favorite greenwashers and greenwashing techniques, like carbon offset and tree planting campaigns. Also: Amanda breaks down the role fashion media plays in not only promoting and perpetuating greenwashing claims, but also legitimizing ...
Episode 136: Bodysuits and School Clothes Shopping (Unpacking Wardrobe Trauma with Maggie)
August 22, 2022 01:20 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe clothing we wear has a significant impact on our mental health, comfort, and general well-being. It's never "just" clothing. Maggie, the Chief Everything Officer of Maggie Greene Style, joins Amanda to talk about the difference between “style” and “Big Fashion" and how wardrobe and shopping trauma impacts our decisions. Find Maggie on IG: @greenstylemags Read "Wear and Tear: Wardrobe + Shopping Trauma 101" by Maggie. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of...
Episode 135: Mugs and Evening Gowns: Secondhand Shopping In Poland with Anna
August 08, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBAnna (@the.witch.of.witchwood) tells us about secondhand shopping and the thrift industry in Poland, where she has lived for more than a decade. There are some lessons about best practices that could be adapted to the way secondhand and rehoming works here in the US! Amanda breaks down the H&M greenwashing lawsuit and the ethical shortcomings of the Higg Sustainability Index. H&M is Being Sued Over “Misleading” Sustainability Marketing, Product Scorecards Quartz investigation: H&M ...
Episode 134: Ethics Are Not Part Of The Equation, with Isabel of Isabel SK
July 24, 2022 21:26 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBIsabel of LA-based slow fashion brand Isabel SK drops by to talk about how copying designs and ideas is just part of how the fashion industry runs these days. She will share what it’s like to work as a designer for a fast fashion brand and be required to copy others…and then she’ll tell us what happened when HER line was copied by fast fashion brand Princess Polly. Also: Amanda shares what you can do to support the FABRIC Act. Learn more about the FABRIC Act: https://thefabricact.o...
Episode 133: It's Better To Rise Than Fade Away
July 11, 2022 02:11 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBIn honor of two years of Clotheshorse(!), members of the community share audio essays about their own experiences with slow fashion and sustainability. And Amanda details her own journey from fast fashion buyer to slow fashion rabble rouser. The amazing audio essays in this episode were created by: Dani (@worriedaboutyou.online) Kimberly (@blue.nebraska) Erin the Librarian (@erindesdag) Flavia (@flavimakes) Paola (@sustainabilitating) Lavanya (@ lav_288) Maggie (@greenstylem...
Episode 132: Making "Mindful Rehoming" A Thing, featuring Jeanna of Sage Woolens
July 05, 2022 01:34 - 1 hour - 80 MBIn this episode, we break down the concept of "mindful rehoming," as part of an ongoing series about circularity in our own lives. Actually, "mindful rehoming" is more of a NEW, EXCITING way of life! When Jeanna and her husband decided to move overseas, they realized that they had to leave behind the majority of their stuff. Jeanna didn't want to follow the binary of "donation bin or trash bin," so she decided to rehome her possessions in a more intentional, impactful way. She sha...
Episode 131: Broken Glass, Dirty Underwear, and An Inexplicable Amount of Dildos (Working In A Thrift Store) with Dylan + Ryan
June 26, 2022 20:17 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBThe thrift industry has a major impact on the humans working within it. Wages are low, expectations are high, and there is little room for advancement. Also: it’s gross and frequently dangerous. In 2021, Dylan and Ryan worked for one of the largest thrift store chains in the United States. They share their experiences making sense of the unwanted stuff of strangers. Also: Amanda explains why it's not GAME OVER, but rather GAME ON in the fight for reproductive justice and civil r...
Episode 130: Meet Nicole of Swap Society
June 13, 2022 04:20 - 2 hours - 124 MBThis episode is super sized because Amanda is taking next week off! Nicole Robertson had a career in beauty (and she’s got some wisdom to share), before starting Swap Society in 2017. Swap Society is an online clothing swap that is really redefining how the clothing swap –usually an IRL event–can exist virtually via technology and an alt-currency called SwapCoin. So you’re kinda getting two episodes in one today! First, we’ll hear about her experiences in the beauty industry, and ...
Episode 129: Unpacking The "Textile Recycling" Industry with Jessica
June 06, 2022 13:45 - 2 hours - 122 MBOur surprise circularity miniseries continues! Jessica is many things: a designer, a pattern-maker, an educator, a consultant and a dreamer. She has so much experience in a variety of different areas of the fashion industry, but the primary focus of this episode is the "textile recycling" industry. SPOILER: it's more of a logistics industry! Follow Jessica on Instagram: @jessitex_ NEW AUDIO ESSAY SERIES!!! In honor of Clotheshorse's upcoming TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY(!), let's share our...
Episode 128: Re/WORKED Circular Design Summit
May 29, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBAmanda discusses circularity, resale, and the beauty of a #SecondhandFirst lifestyle with industry experts participating in the Re/WORKED Circular Design Summit. With support from the Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network, a joint initiative of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs - the Division for Sustainable Development Goals, the United Nations Office for Partnerships and the Fashion Impact Fund, and curated by Laura Siegel, Re/WORKED, the Circular Des...
Episode 127: A #SecondhandFirst Way of Life, featuring Lillian of Retro Colorado Goods
May 15, 2022 20:17 - 2 hours - 110 MBLillian of Retro Colorado Goods and Reseller Social joins us to talk about lessons she learned the hard way as a reseller and why she wants to share that knowledge with others. We’ll also talk about our personal relationships with stuff and how we could do better. And of course, we’ll break down (again) the myths around secondhand selling and shopping. Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable brands: High Energy Vintage is a fun and funky vintag...
Episode 126: A Light Episode About Fashion + Style That's Actually Pretty Deep (featuring Elizabeth Mollo)
May 08, 2022 21:17 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBIn this episode, we will ponder fashion as an art form and personal style as a personal creative expression. This episode is a whole journey! We’ll get started with personal style as a creative expression. We’ll explore this via audio essays from three members of the Clotheshorse community: Taylor, Anna, and Gladys. We will be also joined by Elizabeth Mollo, who will tell us about all of the work and thought that goes into producing fashion shows. Like all things related to fashi...
Episode 125: The Rental-sode
May 01, 2022 21:50 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB"Is clothing rental a sustainable option?" Amanda breaks down the very complicated answer in this episode. Extra Credit Reading "Renting clothing is worse for the planet than just throwing it away, study shows," Elizabeth Segran, Fast Company. Rent the Runway's internal study on sustainability "Ready to Return: Fashion Rental Is Back," Elizabeth Paton and Sapna Maheshwari, The New York Times. "Rent the Runway CEO says it is changing how it buys apparel from brands to boost its pro...
Episode 124: The Quest For The Most Sustainable Bra, with Sam of Broad Lingerie
April 17, 2022 20:38 - 2 hours - 134 MBThe most sustainable bra is one that fits you well, makes you feel your best, and gets a lot of wear and proper care. Sam Conover of Broad Lingerie,Toronto’s D+ bra and swimwear shop. is here to help us on our own personal quest for the most sustainable bra, with stops along the way to discuss Rock of Love, corporate greed, and beige lingerie. Find Broad Lingerie on IG as @broadlingerie and on Twitter. Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com St...
Episode 123: Frogging, Target, and Classism Within Craft with Christina of Inchworm Crafts
April 10, 2022 19:57 - 2 hours - 117 MBChristina of Inchworm Crafts is here to explain all of the hard work that goes into creating and testing a pattern. We’ll talk about the classist undertones of the crafting community (especially when it comes to crochet), how activism is a relay race, and the need for more solidarity among crafters. Also: Amanda breaks down the "best" options when choosing fabrics. Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com Still not enough? Listen to Amanda on ...
Episode 122: The Actions of One, with Julie of Mary Rose Boutique
April 03, 2022 19:22 - 1 hour - 108 MBIn 2020, Julie had a thriving business selling fast fashion. But a mountain of plastic trash in her warehouse helped her realize that she wanted to do something most of the fashion industry deems unthinkable/impossible: she wanted to transform her business into a size inclusive, slow fashion brand. Also: support Etsy sellers' demand for better policies and accountability from the platform. Sign the petition here. Find and follow Julie here: @maryrose.boutique, @hope.continues maryr...
Episode 121: Meet Leah of Seedling Vintage
March 27, 2022 20:11 - 1 hour - 108 MBGet to know Leah of Seedling Vintage! Leah's journey to selling vintage is a long one that starts at a big fast fashion retailer, moves into experiential design, and ultimately finds meaning and comfort via vintage. We’re going to talk about so much, from "what the heck is experiential design" to debunking the myth that we are running out of secondhand clothing. Check out Leah's Etsy shop here. Let’s make art simple- together! Check out Let’s Make Art today by going to my special...
Episode 120: Quilt Clothes Must Live, featuring Dani + Lesley
March 04, 2022 05:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBDo you remember that one weekend in late January when everyone was super upset (or possibly super pleased) by a video about "dumb" quilt clothing? Well, today we're going to talk allllllll about it. Dani of Picnicwear and quilter/artist/all-around rad person Lesley join Amanda to digest and dissect Mary Fons' January 2022 video decrying clothing made from upcycled quilts. Two people were riled up and one person changed their mind on the entire matter! "What is Cultural Appropriat...
Episode 119: Understanding Your Own Personal Style, with Audrey (part II)
February 27, 2022 19:41 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBAudrey of Flourish Style Collective is back to talk about capsule wardrobes, secondhand shopping, and why you should wear your skinny jeans. Yvette shares her short but sweet story of quitting a job. And Maggie calls in to talk about TerraCycle (and Amanda gets riled up). Check out these links from Audrey: • Services, including Virtual Style Archetypeing: https://flourishstyling.co/services • Sustainable Shopping Guide (blog post): https://flourishstyling.co/2022/02/19/our-sustai...
Episode 118: Understanding Your Own Personal Style, with Audrey (part I)
February 20, 2022 17:55 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBToday’s guest is Audrey, the progressive, sustainable, and inclusive stylist behind Flourish and secondhand clothing store Found by Flourish. This is going to be part one of our conversation, and we’re going to talk about why we overconsume clothing and how we can get that back in check by knowing ourselves better. She’s also going to break down the style archetypes and how we can use that information to feel more confident and comfortable with our wardrobe choices. Laura of Revi...
Episode 117: Billionaires Won't Save Us (with Mary Alice Duff of Alice Alexander)
February 13, 2022 17:48 - 2 hours - 111 MBMary Alice Duff, founder and creative director of size inclusive ethical brand Alice Alexander, joins Amanda to talk about the fashion industry as a case study in many of the world's economic and social problems. <---okay, that sounds heavy but it's fun, too. And Amanda talks about how grocery stores, billionaires, and "The Dark Triad" intersect. This week's additional reading: Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia, Sabrina Strings. Warren Calls Out Big Grocery...
Episode 116: Buying New Underwear Instead of Doing Laundry: Meet Rita (part II)
February 06, 2022 05:38 - 1 hour - 100 MBPlease DON’T buy new underwear instead of doing laundry. Thanks! Rita of Panty Witch is back to talk about two of the major obstacles that limit access to slow fashion: size and cost. As part of that conversation, Amanda talks about Victoria’s Secret’s links to forced labor and worker exploitation. Veronica shares her audio essay about quitting her job (get ready to be inspired). And Amanda talks about Amazon’s current and future impact on what it means to be both an employer and a...
Episode 115: We Say "Panty" Like 1000 Times: Meet Rita of Panty Witch (part I)
January 30, 2022 16:38 - 1 hour - 107 MBRita of Panty Witch joins Amanda to share her experiences as a small business owner and member of the slow fashion community. At one point in the conversation, Rita said, "There are humans behind every screen." Get ready to meet this human (Rita) and learn more about what it means to be a maker/business owner in the social media era. And we get this round of audio essays rolling with Clotheshorse All-Star Meredith, who shares her story of becoming her own boss (and she gives you s...
Episode 114: The Return of The Perfect Close (Visual Merchandising with Jessica + Michelle)
January 23, 2022 17:07 - 2 hours - 132 MBIf you’ve ever bought an entire outfit after seeing it on a mannequin, visual merchandising has worked its magic on you. Visual merchandising uses floor plans, fixtures, displays, outfitting, signage and lots of creative talent to persuade customers to buy more. It's hard work, it rarely pays well, and it involves so much creative problem solving. Jessica (Vino Vintage) and Michelle (Gentle Vibes Vintage) join Amanda to explain the ups and downs of being the person behind the magic...
Episode 113: No, We Won't Smash That Bottle of Perfume: Working The Beauty Counter with Susan, part II
January 16, 2022 16:34 - 2 hours - 113 MBSusan is back to regale you with more stories of her days behind the beauty counter. We’ll be talking about waste, retail work, and so much more. Somehow we even brought flight attendants and go-go boots into the conversation! Amanda talks about the personal care industry's relationship with plastic and how we can change it. Also: ways we can make slow fashion accessible to everyone. Additional reading: Femininity in Flight: A History of Flight Attendants by Kathleen M. Barry My P...
Episode 112: Gift With Purchase + A Whiff of Happy: Working The Beauty Counter with Susan (part 1)
January 09, 2022 16:18 - 2 hours - 113 MBSusan drops by to talk about her experiences managing a Clinique counter at a department store. We'll learn the three words that every beauty counter employee dreads: "Gift With Purchase." We'll also talk about the waste behind the scenes. This is part one of two. Read Susan's legendary essay here. We'll also hear small business audio essays from Old Flame Mending and Rabbit Person. And Amanda shares how you can integrate "progress not perfection" into your own work toward a mo...
Episode 111: The Intersection of Cheugy and The Power of Working Together, with Sara and Doris of Fashion Forward
December 19, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBSara and Doris of fashion think tank Fashion Forward join Amanda to talk about cheugy and how it relates to consumerism and classism. Amanda discusses the privilege attached to slow fashion as it exists now and how we can work together to change that. And you'll hear small business audio essays from Gabriela Antonas and Kristi of Rosie Lynn and Co. Find Fashion Forward on IG: @fashionforward_thinktank Listen to The Department episodes about cheugy here. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:...
Episode 110: Democratizing Sustainability with Doris and Sara of Fashion Forward
December 12, 2021 16:18 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBSara and Doris of fashion think tank Fashion Forward join Amanda to talk about the waste impacts of the pandemic, how the pandemic may (or may not) have changed fashion/style, and how we can make sustainability/slow fashion more accessible and inclusive. This is part one of two! Also, you'll get to hear great small business audio essays from Jasmine of The Fashion Alchemist, Aoife of ALONG, and Desiree of The Pewter Thimble. Find Fashion Forward on IG: @fashionforward_thinktank ...
Episode 109: What If We Made The Supply Chain Cool? (featuring Michelle of Son of a Tailor)
December 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBMichelle, the Head of Brand at Son of a Tailor, joins us to break down why made-to-order clothing is a more sustainable and ethical option. We'll also ask ourselves "where is the joy in fast fashion?" Victoria of Milkfed Press, Shannon of Agent Reclaim, and Jenn of Haus of Jaycee share their audio essays about their experiences as small business owners. And Amanda asks "how can we make the sustainability movement more inclusive and collaborative?" Use code ClothesHorse10 to get 1...
Episode 108: Doing Business In A Better Way with Rachel of Cara Cara
November 28, 2021 18:06 - 2 hours - 117 MBRachel, the CEO/founder of Cara Cara, is here to explain how her brand is different from other off-price businesses (and doing things a lot better), the impact of super fast/super cheap fashion like Shein on the off-price industry as a whole, and how surviving #girlboss made her a better leader. Also, Jessamy of High Energy Vintage shares her #slowgifting tradition from her friend group. Chrissy of Honey Bear Wares and Melrose of Art by Melrose share their small business audio es...