Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty
Episodes
Episode 163: Gender, Sizing, & The Fashion Industry, with Ruby & Maggie
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why does "unisex" clothing always have a menswear aesthetic? How is clothing marketed differently toward men and women? And why is sizing so weird? ...
Episode 162: Examining The Ethics of Secondhand Resale (part 4)…Now What?
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we have debunked all of the myths that form the core of anti-reseller rhetoric, we’ve uncovered a lot of larger systemic issues that are th...
Episode 161: Examining The Ethics of Secondhand Resale (part 3) with Alex of St. Evens
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is part three of what is now a FOUR episode series (surprise!) examining the ethics of secondhand resale with Alex of St. Evens....
Episode 160: Examining The Ethics of Secondhand Resale (part 2) with Alex of St. Evens
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is part two of a THREE episode series examining the ethics of secondhand resale with Alex of St. Evens.In the second installment...
Episode 159: Examining The Ethics of Secondhand Resale (part 1) with Alex of St. Evens
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is part one of a THREE episode series examining the ethics of secondhand resale with Alex of St. Evens.In the first installment,...
Episode 158: A Love Letter To Malls & Community, with Carley Lake of Lucky Sweater
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carley Lake, the co-founder of trading community Lucky Sweater joins Amanda to talk about how her experiences with shopping and fast fashion were an i...
Episode 157: The Legal Quandaries Facing Secondhand Platforms, featuring Julie Tamerler
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Julie Tamerler, a family law, business, and intellectual property attorney…and big time secondhand shopper! She is going to talk to us about ...
Episode 156: 1-900-BUY-THIS: Infomercials with Dustin (part two)
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dustin joins Amanda for part two of their conversation about infomercials. In this episode, we'll tackle the long term impact of the Reagan administra...
Episode 155: Food Dehydrators, Psychic Hotlines, and Vacuum Hair Cuts: Infomercials with Dustin (part one)
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dustin joins Amanda to discuss something near and dear (or at least super nostalgic): infomercials. How did they become a billion dollar business in...
Episode 154: Hanging, Folding, Candy, and Plastic Bins, with Maggie Greene
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie 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 ...
Episode 153: Laundry Quandaries (part 2) with Maggie and Traci
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maggie 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 ...
Episode 152: Laundry Quandaries (part 1) with Maggie and Traci
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Episode 151: Learning Within The Grey Area, with Rachel Greenley
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Rachel Greenley joins us to share what she learned about fast fashion while working at a seasonal warehouse job processing returns for a big on...
A Special Treat: Episode 69 of The Department (Amanda went to Japan and all we got were these lousy trends)
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda 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...
Episode 150: Toys Gone Wild (part two), with Jess!
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jess (@jesinspace) is back to continue our conversation about toys! In this episode, we’ll be talking about the environmental impact of toys (spoile...
Episode 149: Toys Gone Wild (part one), with Jess!
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our 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. I...
Episode 148: Resisting the Message of "Newness," with Sara of Club Sandwich
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda is joined by Sara, a creative marketing professional and founder of Club Sandwich, a vintage resale brand. We call out the “invisible” mark...
Episode 147: Catalogapalooza (part two), with Jess!
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stay 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...
Episode 146: Catalogapalooza (part one), with Jess!
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sewing your own clothes is the original slow fashion. But buying clothes from a catalog comes in second! In part one of two, Jess (@jesinspace) join...
Episode 145: The 12 Days of Slow Gifting (part two), with Maggie Greene
20 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fellow 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 wor...
Episode 144: The 12 Days of Slow Gifting (part one), with Maggie Greene
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gifting is an easy place for us to begin to educate others about the impact of overconsumption, while creating new traditions and changing societal be...
Episode 143: In Pursuit of Wardrobe Ease with Elyse
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda is joined by Elyse Holladay, a personal style coach and creator of The Unfolding, a personal style development program designed to help you def...
Episode 141: Breaking Down Cultural Appropriation with Alex of St. Evens
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Conversations about cultural appropriation can evoke some pretty defensive reactions, but we must have these conversations. After listening to this ep...
Episode 140: The Future Is A Place We Invent, with Katya of No Kill Magazine
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda 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 al...
Episode 136: Bodysuits and School Clothes Shopping (Unpacking Wardrobe Trauma with Maggie)
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The clothing we wear has a significant impact on our mental health, comfort, and general well-being. It's never "just" clothing. Maggie, the Chief E...
Episode 135: Mugs and Evening Gowns: Secondhand Shopping In Poland with Anna
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anna (@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...
Episode 133: It's Better To Rise Than Fade Away
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of two years of Clotheshorse(!), members of the community share audio essays about their own experiences with slow fashion and sustainability...
Episode 132: Making "Mindful Rehoming" A Thing, featuring Jeanna of Sage Woolens
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the concept of "mindful rehoming," as part of an ongoing series about circularity in our own lives. Actually, "mindful ...
Episode 131: Broken Glass, Dirty Underwear, and An Inexplicable Amount of Dildos (Working In A Thrift Store) with Dylan + Ryan
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The thrift industry has a major impact on the humans working within it. Wages are low, expectations are high, and there is little room for advanceme...
Episode 129: Unpacking The "Textile Recycling" Industry with Jessica
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our surprise circularity miniseries continues! Jessica is many things: a designer, a pattern-maker, an educator, a consultant and a dreamer. She has s...
Episode 126: A Light Episode About Fashion + Style That's Actually Pretty Deep (featuring Elizabeth Mollo)
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 g...
Episode 125: The Rental-sode
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Is clothing rental a sustainable option?" Amanda breaks down the very complicated answer in this episode.Extra Credit Reading"Renting clothing is w...
Episode 124: The Quest For The Most Sustainable Bra, with Sam of Broad Lingerie
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 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,To...
Episode 123: Frogging, Target, and Classism Within Craft with Christina of Inchworm Crafts
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christina 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 ...
Episode 120: Quilt Clothes Must Live, featuring Dani + Lesley
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember that one weekend in late January when everyone was super upset (or possibly super pleased) by a video about "dumb" quilt clothing? W...
Episode 119: Understanding Your Own Personal Style, with Audrey (part II)
27 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Audrey of Flourish Style Collective is back to talk about capsule wardrobes, secondhand shopping, and why you should wear your skinny jeans. Yvette ...
Episode 118: Understanding Your Own Personal Style, with Audrey (part I)
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Audrey, the progressive, sustainable, and inclusive stylist behind Flourish and secondhand clothing store Found by Flourish. This i...
Episode 116: Buying New Underwear Instead of Doing Laundry: Meet Rita (part II)
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Please 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 acce...
Episode 115: We Say "Panty" Like 1000 Times: Meet Rita of Panty Witch (part I)
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rita 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 conv...
Episode 114: The Return of The Perfect Close (Visual Merchandising with Jessica + Michelle)
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever bought an entire outfit after seeing it on a mannequin, visual merchandising has worked its magic on you. Visual merchandising uses f...
Episode 112: Gift With Purchase + A Whiff of Happy: Working The Beauty Counter with Susan (part 1)
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Susan 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 ...
Episode 107: Creating Is Self Care, featuring Kathleen of Republica Unicornia
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen--the owner and yarn wench behind Republica Unicornia--joins us to talk about the therapeutic benefits of crafting, the fight for progress ove...
Episode 105: Obsessing Over Vintage with Liisa of the Gem App
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Liisa Jokinen is not only a street style photographer, she's also the founder of the Gem app, a search engine for vintage shopping. We’ll be talking...
Episode 101: Let's Talk About Money (with Maria Dowd)
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
They say money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy housing, food, healthcare, and lots of other things. And while school and pop culture/media h...
Episode 99: Nothing is Disposable, part III (with Chloe and Sammy of the OR Foundation)
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of a three part series, Chloe and Sammy of the OR Foundation continue our exploration of the repercussions of our overconsump...
Episode 98: Nothing is Disposable (with Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation), part II
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of a three part series, Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation is back to continue our discussion about the repercussions of our overconsumptio...
Episode 97: Nothing is Disposable (with Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation), part I
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Throwaway culture may not seem to affect you personally (spoiler: it actually is), but the fast fashion cycle of shop/wear a few times/donate is havin...
Episode 93: The Etsy-sodes (part IV): When Were The Good Times?
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When was the "golden era" of Etsy? In the final installment of the Etsy-sodes, we will be exploring many pivotal moments that changed the company's tr...
Episode 92: The Etsy-sodes (part III): We Do The Math
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to 2008! We pick up the story of Etsy in 2008, when the start-up accepted some serious cash from some serious investors. And we'll do t...
Episode 91: An Etsy-sode That Is Really An eBay-sode
08 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can't tell the story of Etsy without talking about eBay. eBay crawled so Etsy could run...or something like that. In this episode, we'll break dow...
Episode 90: The Etsy-sodes (part I): Children's Books About Fish + Crafting As A Political Expression
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’ll dig into the early days of Etsy, with special attention on the very crafty, very political, very community-driven primordial soup that b...
Episode 88: Meet Jade of Fashion Without Trashin (part I)
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jade of Fashion Without Trashin has been selling secondhand clothing for a loooooong time. Today Jade will share her journey as a reseller: from Ebay ...
Patreon Exclusive Sneak Peek! Sugary Cereal, Smurfs, and Intense Longing: The True Story of Cabbage Patch Kids
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another sample of the exclusive episodes you can access by becoming a supporter via Patreon!Join me for a stroll down memory lane as I dig into the tr...
Episode 87: I Promise That Shipping Is Never Free (featuring Bethany)
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of our favorite myths to debunk around here is the idea of free shipping. Trucking industry expert (and very stylish person) Bethany is going to h...
Episode 84: Mystery Shoppers, Integrity Tests, and Perfect Closes: #RetailStories
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Working retail is almost a universal experience here in the U.S with over 60% of all workers having held a retail job at some point. Yet retail work...
Episode 78: This Is Not A Bootstrap Story (Karrie Interviews Amanda!)
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Karrie Witkin--the Executive Editor and Resident Virgo of Clotheshorse.world--interviews Amanda about the experiences that motivate her crusade for a ...
Episode 77: The Exciting History of the ILGWU (featuring Alex of St. Evens)
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clotheshorse all-star Alex of St. Evens is back today to talk about the exciting history of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, also known...
Episode 70: Button Ups, Sharp Scissors, and Catamarans: Meet Rebekah of Flux Bene
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Rebekah of Flux Bene, a small batch ethical clothing brand. Another amazing Pittsburgh person and brand! Is Pittsburgh an anti-brunch paradis...
Super Timely Bonus Episode: The Department Breaks Down the Cult of #girlboss (Part 1 The Rise)
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today rather than a new episode of Clotheshorse, Amanda wanted to share one of her favorite episodes of her other podcast The Department. This is part...
Episode 59: The Mending-sodes (part II) with Old Flame Mending
07 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s episode 59! It's part two of Amanda's conversation with Rebecca and Tia of Old Flame Mending. We'll be getting into some nitty gritty mendi...
Episode 58: The Mending-sodes (part 1) with Old Flame Mending
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode 58...our first episode of Consumption Month (which other people like to call March)! It's also the first episode in our three part c...
Episode 52: Office 5Ks, Virginia Slims, and Footie Pajamas: Kids' Clothes with Salisha (part II)
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features the second half of our conversation with Clotheshorse all-star Salisha about kid’s clothing. Today we’ll discuss all of th...
Episode 51: JoBros, Daddy's Lucky Charm and Baby Yoda (Again): Kids' Clothes with Salisha (part I)
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clotheshorse all-star Salisha is back to talk to us about kids' clothes! You might remember her from our episodes about off-price stores and that food...
Episode 45: Smashed Candles, Slashed Wrapping Paper, and Huge Bags of Doughnuts: Corporate Waste with Anna (part I)
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As you know, January is Trash Month here at Clotheshorse. Today's special guest is Anna Sacks, who you might know as @thetrashwalker on Instagram an...
Episode 35: Oregon's Biggest Mall, Spirographs, and A Jeans-free Lifestyle: Meet Claire (part I)
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Claire Doody is the designer and mastermind behind super stylish plus-sized brand, Copper Union and plus-sized fashion show Knock Out. In today's epis...
Episode 28: Diamond Tennis Bracelets, Toxic Glues, and The Return of the Beaded Sandals: Meet Selina (part II)
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's part two (of three) of our conversation with sustainable designer Selina Sanders. She shares her stories of being embedded in Chinese factories...
Episode 27: Beaded Sandals, Shannon Doherty, and Coming to America: Meet Selina (part I)
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainable fashion designer Selina Sanders was pretty much destined for a career in fashion. She comes from a long line of creative and stylish peo...
Episode 25: Laundry, Les Miserables, and Raghouses: Vintage with Christine (part I)
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vintage expert and entrepreneur Christine of Ladyhogg Vintage joins us to explain the ins and outs of running a vintage business. It's a nonstop hu...
Episode 21: More Bad Rompers, 5-7-9, and So Much Disappointment: Sizing with Meredith (part I)
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know how it goes when you’re shopping. You go into that store that you shop all the time and you grab your usual size in a few things. You g...
Episode 19: Lightbulbs, Tankinis, and $29 Crochet Tops: Dani part II
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of our three part series with Dani of Picnic. Before starting her own brand, she was a sweater designer for several major fast fash...
Episode 18: Copycats (how fast fashion knocks itself off every day)
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one of a three part series with our friend Dani from Picnic. Before she started her own slow fashion brand, she designed sweaters (knit...
Episode 14: Leisure Suits, Chemistry, and Hemp: Let's talk about fabric
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We know that cotton is natural and polyester is synthetic, but what about all of the other names we see on the labels inside our clothing? What is r...
Episode 13: Kriss Kross, Flashdance, and Planetary Boundaries: Denim part III
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the third episode in our miniseries about denim. Michelle is back to discuss how technology is making your jeans more sustainable. It's all a...
Episode 11: Blue Butts, Blue Legs, and Blue Office Chairs: Denim Part I
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into the HIGHLY problematic world of the denim industry, with special guest and mega denim expert Michelle. "Am I profiting off of someone els...
Episode 8: A Conveyor Belt Pooping Out Clothing (Even more tales of excess inventory)
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brands like Burberry and H+M have come under fire (pun intended) in the past few years for incinerating millions and millions of dollars in unsold inv...
Episode 7: TEN THOUSAND STRAW FEDORAS! (tales of excess inventory)
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every year 15 billion garments head to the landfill pre-consumer. These are garments that either never made it to the store or were marked down aggres...
Episode 3: Cheap, Fast, or Good (You can only pick two)
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 2: Tiny Satin Ribbon Bows, or Somehow We Talked About Walmart Twice
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 1: Romper Drama and Useless Safety Pins, or It's a Cents Game
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our very first episode! Janine joins us from San Francisco via the magic of technology. Her extensive career in merchandise planning at b...