Latest Secondhand fashion Podcast Episodes
Episode 206: The SHEIN-sodes, part 3: Influencers, Forced Labor, and Bad Glassdoor Reviews
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - July 07, 2024 23:58 - 1 hourThis 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...
Episode 205: The SHEIN-sodes, part 2: Bots, Stolen Art, and Phthala-what?!
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - June 24, 2024 15:55 - 1 hourThis 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 p...
Episode 204: The SHEIN-sodes, part 1: IPO WTF, Empty Airplanes, & Duty Free
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - June 17, 2024 15:03 - 1 hourSHEIN 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 cate...
Episode 203: Why clothes fit worse in the fast fashion era, with Dr. Colleen Pokorny
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - June 10, 2024 13:17 - 2 hoursAmanda 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? ...
Episode 202: Art is an essential part of the slow fashion movement, with Janelle Abbott
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - May 27, 2024 22:48 - 2 hoursAmanda 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 di...
Episode 201: Is it CLASSIST to talk about fast fashion?
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - May 20, 2024 03:10 - 1 hourThis 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 fash...
COMMUNITY FAVORITES: Episode 152: Laundry Quandaries (part 1) with Maggie and Traci
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - May 05, 2024 22:40 - 1 hourThis 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 mu...
COMMUNITY FAVORITES: Episode 159: Examining The Ethics of Secondhand Resale (part 1) with Alex of St. Evens
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - April 28, 2024 17:37 - 2 hoursThis 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 soc...
The 200th Episode Live Extravaganza!
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - April 22, 2024 01:00 - 2 hoursIt'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 th...
Episode 199: Is There REALLY No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism?
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - April 15, 2024 12:20 - 1 hourIf 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 th...
Episode 198: How To Talk About Slow Fashion
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - April 08, 2024 12:24 - 1 hourHow 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 o...
Episode 197: Responsible Travel with Desirée and Ginger
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - April 01, 2024 05:00 - 2 hoursThere 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 ethic...
Episode 196: All About The Fashion Act, with Maxine Bédat
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - March 17, 2024 05:00 - 2 hoursAmanda 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 F...
Episode 195: Exploring The Future of Secondhand Resale with Jake & Yulia of Treet
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - March 11, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourWhat 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 ...
Episode 194: The Question-sode
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - March 04, 2024 06:00 - 2 hoursAmanda 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 p...
Episode 193: Let's Talk About Generative AI with Erin Cadigan (and Dustin, too)
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - February 26, 2024 13:59 - 2 hoursIn 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, des...
Episode 192: The Happiness Episode with Sandra Ann Miller
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - February 19, 2024 14:26 - 2 hoursHappiness 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 diffe...
Episode 191: Fast Jewelry, Knockoffs, and Net 60 with Emily Li Mandri of MLE
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - February 12, 2024 14:29 - 2 hoursEmily 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?...
Episode 190: Why New Clothes Are Kinda Garbage, part 3
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - February 05, 2024 19:23 - 2 hoursNew 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...
Episode 189: Why New Clothes Are Kinda Garbage, part 2
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - January 29, 2024 04:17 - 1 hourNew 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...
Episode 188: Small Business, Degrowth, and Nuance (aka an entire episode about one email)
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - January 22, 2024 16:47 - 2 hoursIt'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 ...
Episode 187: Why New Clothes Are Kinda Garbage, part 1
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - December 18, 2023 03:22 - 1 hourNew 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...
Episode 186: Slow Fashion Is Not A Trend, with Mikaela Friedman
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - December 11, 2023 14:06 - 2 hoursSlow 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 l...
Episode 185: Small Business Is The Future, with Emma of BERRIEZ
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - November 27, 2023 06:00 - 2 hoursEmma 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 fan...
Episode 184: Not-So-Free Returns with Emily Austin
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - November 20, 2023 06:00 - 2 hoursNearly 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 landfil...
Episode 183: Why (Most) New Sweaters Are (Near) Future Garbage, featuring Dani of Picnicwear
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - November 13, 2023 06:00 - 2 hoursDani 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 price...
Episode 182: The Performances We Do At Work, with Rachel Greenley
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - November 06, 2023 14:19 - 2 hoursWriter 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 work...
Episode 181: Taking Collective Action, with Kristi & Chiarra of the Indie Sellers Guild (part 2)
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - October 23, 2023 13:08 - 2 hoursMeet 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 pu...
Episode 180: Taking Collective Action, with Kristi & Chiarra of the Indie Sellers Guild (part 1)
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - October 16, 2023 13:29 - 1 hourMeet 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 pu...
Episode 179: THE CLOTHESHORSE SAVES HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, featuring Maggie Greene (part 2)
Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty - October 09, 2023 13:33 - 2 hoursIt'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...
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