Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty

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Episode 3: Cheap, Fast, or Good (You can only pick two) Jul 21, 2020

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WTF is Production? That's a job? Learn all about the essential role that Production plays in the world of fashion, with our special guest, production expert Amy. We will talk about the design process, the concessions brands make to bring in product faster and faster, and how cancellations affect everyone from the people sewing your clothes to the employees in the button factory. And we will find out why t-shirts are just so crappy and sheer these days! We will also be introduced to Amy's production mantra "You can have it fast, cheap, or good...but you can only pick two." Amanda will also break down the difference between a retailer and brand...and how they are becoming almost synonyms in today's industry. Wow! This is a really informative episode! And oooh...we found a non-offensive, sustainable truly sustainable hangtag being used by Outerknown.
Questions, comments, a suggestion for another brand that walks the walk of sustainable practices and ethical manufacturing? Drop us a line at clotheshorsepodcast@gmail.com. Or find us on IG @clotheshorsepodcast.

Episode 2: Tiny Satin Ribbon Bows, or Somehow We Talked About Walmart Twice Jul 15, 2020

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It's the thrilling sequel to episode 1! Janine is back to discuss margin--it's a really big deal in the world of making and buying stuff. We will also talk about why sustainable/ethical clothing *should* be more expensive...and then the less exciting reasons that it actually is. And we are going to read some listener comments about the cheap trims and embellishments that drive them crazy!
We are also going to dig in to the dollars and cents behind a pair of Nike sneakers. And to tell that story, we have to share Jim Keady's journey from soccer coach to apparel worker advocate. You can learn more about his battle against Nike here: https://www.onlineopinion.com.au/view.asp?article=1630&page=0 and here: https://www.villagevoice.com/2000/10/03/standing-up-to-the-swoosh/
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Drop us a line with episode suggestions, things we got wrong, or other thoughts you're having about shopping and fashion at clotheshorsepodcast@gmail.com

Episode 1: Romper Drama and Useless Safety Pins, or It's a Cents Game Jul 12, 2020

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Welcome to our very first episode! Janine joins us from San Francisco via the magic of technology. Her extensive career in merchandise planning at both large retailers and smaller startups makes her the perfect guest for discussing why we pay what we pay for what we buy. We break it all down for you: the sinister synthetic invasion, how the rise of fast fashion changed the entire fashion industry, and the real truth about factories.

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