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It's the second half of Amanda's conversation with Danielle Vermeer, co-founder and CEO of Teleport, “a next-gen thrifting app to discover, buy, and sell from outfit videos.” They will be talking about greenwashing, PSYOPs, and online conversations around secondhand shopping…and so much more! Amanda gets things started with an in-depth look at a brand that seems to be flourishing in the era of ultra fast fashion, Dolls Kill.Download the Teleport app.Additional reading:"ULTRA-FAST FASHION IS EATING THE WORLD," Rachel Monroe, The Atlantic."SF fashion startup Dolls Kill accused of plagiarizing independent designs," Ariana Bindman, SFGATE."Why Are People Boycotting Dolls Kill? An Explainer," Julia Sachs, Grit Daily.Two days after posting item from Dollskill using MY OWN photos they hit me with this (Reddit)PSA/Warning Regarding Sale or Resell of any Dolls Kill merch (Reddit)Is Dolls Kill Even Worse Than We Thought...?, Pixielocks (YouTube)Special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Osei-Duro! Find them on Instagram as @oseiduro.Use promo code CLOTHESHORSE20 to get 20% off your order!Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.comWant to support Amanda's work on Clotheshorse? Learn more at patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcastIf 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: [email protected] call the Clotheshorse hotline: 717.925.7417Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable small businesses:Gabriela Antonas is a visual artist, an upcycler, and a fashion designer, but Gabriela Antonas is also a feminist micro business with radical ideals. She’s the one woman band, trying to help you understand, why slow fashion is what the earth needs. If you find your self in New Orleans, LA, you may buy her ready-to-wear upcycled garments in person at the store “Slow Down” (2855 Magazine St). Slow Down Nola only sells vintage and slow fashion from local designers. 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