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Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty

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  • 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. Your money is as powerful as your vote! "If you wear clothes, you need to listen to Clotheshorse." --Elise "If you are human and live in the world, you need to listen to Clotheshorse." --Individually Wrapped
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  • Episode 205: The SHEIN-sodes, part 2: Bots, Stolen Art, and Phthala-what?!

    Episode 205: The SHEIN-sodes, part 2: Bots, Stolen Art, and Phthala-what?!
    Jun 24 2024
    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 unethically low.How SHEIN’s byzantine corporate structure virtually shields it from any legal accountability.SHEIN is infamous for stealing designs from artists and smaller brands. And also big brands! How is it doing that?How the way SHEIN runs its business could be endangering its customers (along with the people making its products).Additional reading (lots of sources again this week):"Experts say Shein’s U.S. IPO is all but dead," Ece Yildirim, CNBC."Shein sought to reassure US over China supply chain ahead of IPO," Financial Times."Shein’s London IPO plan in regulatory limbo as investors grow jittery, sources say," Coco Feng and Wency Chen, South China Morning Post."Shein UK breaches company law by failing to disclose human owner," Julia Kollewe, The Guardian."Shopping platform Shein poised to take major U.S. market share. UBS thinks these companies will be hurt most," Alex Harring, CNBC."Shein stole my design so I’m spilling all the tea and it’s PIPING HOT.""40+ Businesses Shein Stole Designs From: The Complete List," Ethically Dressed."‘Details I made, they made’ – designers hit back at Shein’s imitation game," Ellie Violet Bramley, The Guardian."Shein’s fast fashion comes with fast-finance risks," John Foley, Reuters."Artists Accuse Fashion Brand Shein of Using AI to Steal Their Designs," Maya Pontone, Hyperallergic."China’s Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Faces Dozens of Lawsuits Alleging Design Theft," Dan Strumpf, Wall Street Journal."New Lawsuit Lifts the Lid on Shein's AI-Powered Ultra-Fast Fashion Model,"The Fashion Law."How bots are stealing artwork from artists on Twitter," Tim Gerken, BBC."Experts warn of high levels of chemicals in clothes by some fast-fashion retailers," CBC News."Taking the shine off SHEIN: Hazardous chemicals in SHEIN products break EU regulations, new report finds," Greenpeace Germany."Seoul finds high levels of toxic chemicals in Shein products," AFP."What “Millennial Gray” Is, and Why It Has TikTok in a Tizzy," Apartment Therapy.And HEY! BUY YOUR TICKETS TO THE CLOTHESHORSE JAMBOREE ASAP!Want to take advantage of the payment plan?Each payment is $50, spread over 4 payments.The first one happens when you buy your ticket. You will use promo code INSTALLMENT1 at checkout (when you enter your payment info). You will be charged $50 and you will receive your actual ticket via email immediately. Amanda will send you a link to pay the remaining payments on 6/25, 7/25, and the week of the jamboree.If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording: amanda@clotheshorse.worldDid you enjoy this episode? Consider "buying me a coffee" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorseFind this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.comClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:The Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.comSt. Evens is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing you those special pieces you’ll reach for again and again. More than just a store, St. Evens is dedicated to sharing the stories and history behind the garments. 10% of all sales are donated to a different charitable organization each month. New vintage is released every Thursday at wearStEvens.com, with previews of new pieces and more brought to you on Instagram at @wear_st.evens.Deco Denim is a startup based out of San Francisco, selling clothing and accessories that are sustainable, gender fluid, size inclusive and high quality--made to last for years to come. Deco Denim is trying to change the way you think about buying clothes. Founder Sarah Mattes wants to empower people to ask important questions like, “Where was this made? Was this garment made ethically? Is this fabric made of plastic? Can this garment be upcycled and if not, can it be recycled?” Signup at decodenim.com to receive $20 off your first p...
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    1 h et 34 min
  • Episode 204: The SHEIN-sodes, part 1: IPO WTF, Empty Airplanes, & Duty Free

    Episode 204: The SHEIN-sodes, part 1: IPO WTF, Empty Airplanes, & Duty Free
    Jun 17 2024
    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 wear, where we live, the kind of job we have, or how much money we have. The SHEIN-ification is such a big deal, so impactful for every one of us, that this episode is part 1 in a short series about SHEIN: where it’s been, where it’s going, and how it is changing everything.In this part of the series, we will be tackling:SHEIN’s impending IPO. And WTF is an IPO?How SHEIN grew and grew and grew (blame 2020 and sweatpants).What in the heck is the de minimis loophole and how is this benefiting SHEIN?And, are there really empty airplanes flying back to China every day so they can be loaded back up with SHEIN and Temu parcels?Also, an update on the Fashion Act and how/why we are still in the early stages of the fight to end fast fashion!Thanks to this episode's sponsor, Made by MLE, @madebymle on Instagram. Use code CLOTHESHORSE to receive 10% off your first order!Additional reading (lots of sources this week):Maxine's statement about the Fashion ActWhat is an IPO?"NEW REPORT FINDS SHEIN EMITS MORE POLLUTION THAN THE COUNTRY OF PARAGUAY," Janelle Sessoms, Fashionista."What’s ‘Really Scary’ About Shein’s Breakneck Growth," Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal."NRF rejects Shein membership as retailer pursues U.S. IPO," Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC. Financial Times."Fast fashion retailer Shein hikes prices ahead of IPO," Helen Reid, Reuters."Synthetics Anonymous 2.0: Fashion’s persistent plastic problem," Changing Markets Foundation."You’re Buying So Much From Temu And Shein The Air Cargo Industry Can’t Keep Up," Cyrus Farivar, Forbes."The Time Has Come to Address the De Minimis Loophole," Timothy Lyons, Vermont Law Review."Labor unions, domestic manufacturing groups launch coalition to reform de minimis import loophole," Chelsea Cox, CNBC.And HEY! BUY YOUR TICKETS TO THE CLOTHESHORSE JAMBOREE ASAP!Want to take advantage of the payment plan?Each payment is $50, spread over 4 payments.The first one happens when you buy your ticket. You will use promo code INSTALLMENT1 at checkout (when you enter your payment info). You will be charged $50 and you will receive your actual ticket via email immediately. Amanda will send you a link to pay the remaining payments on 6/25, 7/25, and the week of the jamboree.If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording: amanda@clotheshorse.worldDid you enjoy this episode? Consider "buying me a coffee" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorseFind this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.comClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:The Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.comSt. Evens is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing you those special pieces you’ll reach for again and again. More than just a store, St. Evens is dedicated to sharing the stories and history behind the garments. 10% of all sales are donated to a different charitable organization each month. New vintage is released every Thursday at wearStEvens.com, with previews of new pieces and more brought to you on Instagram at @wear_st.evens.Deco Denim is a startup based out of San Francisco, selling clothing and accessories that are sustainable, gender fluid, size inclusive and high quality--made to last for years to come. Deco Denim is trying to change the way you think about buying clothes. Founder Sarah Mattes wants to empower people to ask important questions like, “Where was this made? Was this garment made ethically? Is this fabric made of plastic? Can this garment be upcycled and if not, can it be recycled?” Signup at decodenim.com to receive $20 off your first purchase. They promise not to spam you and send out no more than 3 emails a month, with 2 of them surrounding education or a personal note from the Founder. Find them on Instagram as @deco.denim.Vagabond Vintage DTLV is a vintage clothing, accessories & decor reselling business based in ...
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    1 h et 46 min
  • Episode 203: Why clothes fit worse in the fast fashion era, with Dr. Colleen Pokorny

    Episode 203: Why clothes fit worse in the fast fashion era, with Dr. Colleen Pokorny
    Jun 10 2024
    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?Why aren't clothing sizes standardized here in the US?Why do your product reviews matter?How do we set students up for a better transition from school to the fashion industry? And how can schools prepare designers for a more sustainable future?What does a more sustainable future for the fashion industry look like?Why and how did Colleen leave the fashion industry? And does she have any advice to share with us?And somehow, we will also talk about Trader Joe’s and how it has been caught behaving like fast fashion. Also, Amanda shares her own experience escaping the fashion industry.About Colleen:Dr. Colleen Gelhaus Pokorny is an Assistant Professor of Apparel Design at the Oregon State University. Her research interests include sustainability trends impacting apparel product design and development; how cultural and technical innovations influence craft and design processes; and how design technologies can address gaps in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her current research examines how designers revalue material culture through sustainable design processes when upcycling quilt materials into fashion garments. Before pursuing her Ph.D., Colleen was a Technical Designer for seven years at Thirty-one Gifts and Abercrombie & Fitch. She specialized in men's knitwear, thermal and home soft goods, and handbags. You can read more about Colleen’s research at https://hdl.handle.net/11299/258647 and https://business.oregonstate.edu/users/colleen-pokorny. Or follow along on her various quiltmaking adventures @CpokornyAdditional reading:"We need to talk about Trader Joe's," Adam Reiner, Taste."Trader Joe’s Threatened Workers Ahead Of Union Vote, Feds Allege," Dave Jamieson, HuffPost."‘Just lie after lie’: Inside the fight to unionize at Trader Joe’s," Gabriel Thompson, Capital + Main.And HEY! BUY YOUR TICKETS TO THE CLOTHESHORSE JAMBOREE ASAP!Want to take advantage of the payment plan?Each payment is $50, spread over 4 payments.The first one happens when you buy your ticket. You will use promo code INSTALLMENT1 at checkout (when you enter your payment info). You will be charged $50 and you will receive your actual ticket via email immediately. Amanda will send you a link to pay the remaining payments on 6/25, 7/25, and the week of the jamboree.If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording: amanda@clotheshorse.worldDid you actually read this far into the show notes? First off, thank you. Secondly...if you're the first person to email me, I will give you a free ticket to the Clotheshorse Jamboree.Did you enjoy this episode? Consider "buying me a coffee" via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/clotheshorseFind this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.comClotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:The Pewter Thimble Is there a little bit of Italy in your soul? Are you an enthusiast of pre-loved decor and accessories? Bring vintage Italian style — and history — into your space with The Pewter Thimble (@thepewterthimble). We source useful and beautiful things, and mend them where needed. We also find gorgeous illustrations, and make them print-worthy. Tarot cards, tea towels and handpicked treasures, available to you from the comfort of your own home. Responsibly sourced from across Rome, lovingly renewed by fairly paid artists and artisans, with something for every budget. Discover more at thepewterthimble.comSt. Evens is an NYC-based vintage shop that is dedicated to bringing you those special pieces you’ll reach for again and again. More than just a store, St. Evens is dedicated to sharing the stories and history behind the garments. 10% of all sales are donated to a different charitable organization each month. New vintage is released every Thursday at wearStEvens.com, with previews of new pieces and more brought to you on Instagram at @wear_st.evens.Deco Denim is a startup based out of San Francisco, selling clothing and accessories that are sustainable, gender fluid, size inclusive and high quality--made to last for years to come. Deco Denim is trying to change the way you think about buying clothes. Founder Sarah Mattes wants to empower people to ask important questions like, “Where was this made? Was this garment made ethically? Is this fabric made of plastic? Can this garment be upcycled and if not, can it be recycled?” Signup at decodenim.com to receive $20 off your first purchase. They promise not to spam you and send out no more than 3 emails a month, with...
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    2 h et 26 min
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