Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty

By Amanda Lee McCarty

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Episodes: 140

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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

Episode Date
The 200th Episode Live Extravaganza!
Apr 22, 2024
Episode 199: Is There REALLY No Ethical Consumption Under Capitalism?
Apr 15, 2024
Episode 198: How To Talk About Slow Fashion
Apr 08, 2024
Episode 197: Responsible Travel with Desirée and Ginger
Apr 01, 2024
Episode 196: All About The Fashion Act, with Maxine Bédat
Mar 17, 2024
Episode 195: Exploring The Future of Secondhand Resale with Jake & Yulia of Treet
Mar 11, 2024
Episode 194: The Question-sode
Mar 04, 2024
Episode 193: Let's Talk About Generative AI with Erin Cadigan (and Dustin, too)
Feb 26, 2024
Episode 192: The Happiness Episode with Sandra Ann Miller
Feb 19, 2024
Episode 191: Fast Jewelry, Knockoffs, and Net 60 with Emily Li Mandri of MLE
Feb 12, 2024
Episode 190: Why New Clothes Are Kinda Garbage, part 3
Feb 05, 2024
Episode 189: Why New Clothes Are Kinda Garbage, part 2
Jan 29, 2024
Episode 188: Small Business, Degrowth, and Nuance (aka an entire episode about one email)
Jan 22, 2024
Episode 187: Why New Clothes Are Kinda Garbage, part 1
Dec 18, 2023
Episode 186: Slow Fashion Is Not A Trend, with Mikaela Friedman
Dec 11, 2023
Episode 185: Small Business Is The Future, with Emma of BERRIEZ
Nov 27, 2023
Episode 184: Not-So-Free Returns with Emily Austin
Nov 20, 2023
Episode 183: Why (Most) New Sweaters Are (Near) Future Garbage, featuring Dani of Picnicwear
Nov 13, 2023
Episode 182: The Performances We Do At Work, with Rachel Greenley
Nov 06, 2023
Episode 181: Taking Collective Action, with Kristi & Chiarra of the Indie Sellers Guild (part 2)
Oct 23, 2023
Episode 180: Taking Collective Action, with Kristi & Chiarra of the Indie Sellers Guild (part 1)
Oct 16, 2023
Episode 179: THE CLOTHESHORSE SAVES HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, featuring Maggie Greene (part 2)
Oct 09, 2023
Episode 178: THE CLOTHESHORSE SAVES HALLOWEEN EXTRAVAGANZA, featuring Maggie Greene (part 1)
Oct 02, 2023
Episode 177: #Girlboss, Feminist Tees, & Other Desperate Acts, How fast fashion changed everything (part 3)
Sep 25, 2023
Episode 176: Fast, Cheap, & Always Something New, How fast fashion changed everything (part 2)
Sep 18, 2023
Episode 175: "Lucky To Be Here," How fast fashion changed everything (part 1)
Sep 11, 2023
Episode 174: Sewing As A Part of Slow Fashion with Zoe of Check Your Thread (part 2)
Sep 05, 2023
Episode 173: Sewing As A Part of Slow Fashion with Zoe of Check Your Thread (part 1)
Aug 28, 2023
Episode 172: Unpacking our relationship with ultra fast fashion with Danielle Vermeer (part 2)
Aug 21, 2023
Episode 171: Unpacking our relationship with ultra fast fashion with Danielle Vermeer (part 1)
Aug 07, 2023
Episode 170: Unpacking Our Shopping Habits with Isabel Varela
Jul 31, 2023
Episode 169: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick with Alden Wicker
Jul 24, 2023
Episode 168: EPR & Textile Stewardship with Joanne of CPSC
Jul 17, 2023
Episode 167: Unpacking Dress Codes with Ruby and Maggie (part three)
Jul 03, 2023
Episode 166: Unpacking Dress Codes with Ruby and Maggie (part two)
Jun 26, 2023
Episode 165: Unpacking Dress Codes with Ruby and Maggie (part one)
Jun 19, 2023
Episode 164: Meet Lisa of Two Big Blondes
Jun 12, 2023
COMMUNITY FAVORITES: The Rental-sode
Jun 04, 2023
COMMUNITY FAVORITES: The Etsy-sodes (part I): Children's Books About Fish + Crafting As A Political Expression
May 22, 2023
COMMUNITY FAVORITES: Episode 97: Nothing is Disposable (with Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation), part I
May 15, 2023
COMMUNITY FAVORITES: Episode 131, Broken Glass, Dirty Underwear, and An Inexplicable Amount of Dildos (Working In A Thrift Store) with Dylan + Ryan
May 07, 2023
Episode 163: Gender, Sizing, & The Fashion Industry, with Ruby & Maggie
May 01, 2023
Episode 162: Examining The Ethics of Secondhand Resale (part 4)…Now What?
Apr 23, 2023
Episode 161: Examining The Ethics of Secondhand Resale (part 3) with Alex of St. Evens
Apr 17, 2023
Episode 160: Examining The Ethics of Secondhand Resale (part 2) with Alex of St. Evens
Apr 09, 2023
Episode 159: Examining The Ethics of Secondhand Resale (part 1) with Alex of St. Evens
Apr 03, 2023
Episode 158: A Love Letter To Malls & Community, with Carley Lake of Lucky Sweater
Mar 27, 2023
Episode 157: The Legal Quandaries Facing Secondhand Platforms, featuring Julie Tamerler
Mar 19, 2023
Episode 156: 1-900-BUY-THIS: Infomercials with Dustin (part two)
Mar 13, 2023
Episode 155: Food Dehydrators, Psychic Hotlines, and Vacuum Hair Cuts: Infomercials with Dustin (part one)
Feb 27, 2023
Episode 154: Hanging, Folding, Candy, and Plastic Bins, with Maggie Greene
Feb 13, 2023
Episode 153: Laundry Quandaries (part 2) with Maggie and Traci
Feb 06, 2023
Episode 152: Laundry Quandaries (part 1) with Maggie and Traci
Jan 30, 2023
Episode 151: Learning Within The Grey Area, with Rachel Greenley
Jan 23, 2023
A Special Treat: Episode 69 of The Department (Amanda went to Japan and all we got were these lousy trends)
Jan 16, 2023
Episode 150: Toys Gone Wild (part two), with Jess!
Dec 27, 2022
Episode 149: Toys Gone Wild (part one), with Jess!
Dec 19, 2022
Episode 148: Resisting the Message of "Newness," with Sara of Club Sandwich
Dec 12, 2022
Episode 147: Catalogapalooza (part two), with Jess!
Dec 05, 2022
Episode 146: Catalogapalooza (part one), with Jess!
Nov 28, 2022
Episode 145: The 12 Days of Slow Gifting (part two), with Maggie Greene
Nov 20, 2022
Episode 144: The 12 Days of Slow Gifting (part one), with Maggie Greene
Nov 14, 2022
Episode 143: In Pursuit of Wardrobe Ease with Elyse
Nov 07, 2022
Episode 142: Good Business Is a Choice, featuring Selina, Benita, & Jennifer
Oct 24, 2022
Episode 141: Breaking Down Cultural Appropriation with Alex of St. Evens
Oct 16, 2022
Episode 140: The Future Is A Place We Invent, with Katya of No Kill Magazine
Oct 10, 2022
Episode 137: Carbon Offsets & Other Scams, with Jenise of Thuja
Aug 28, 2022
Episode 136: Bodysuits and School Clothes Shopping (Unpacking Wardrobe Trauma with Maggie)
Aug 22, 2022
Episode 135: Mugs and Evening Gowns: Secondhand Shopping In Poland with Anna
Aug 08, 2022
Episode 134: Ethics Are Not Part Of The Equation, with Isabel of Isabel SK
Jul 24, 2022
Episode 133: It's Better To Rise Than Fade Away
Jul 11, 2022
Episode 132: Making "Mindful Rehoming" A Thing, featuring Jeanna of Sage Woolens
Jul 05, 2022
Episode 131: Broken Glass, Dirty Underwear, and An Inexplicable Amount of Dildos (Working In A Thrift Store) with Dylan + Ryan
Jun 26, 2022
Episode 130: Meet Nicole of Swap Society
Jun 13, 2022
Episode 129: Unpacking The "Textile Recycling" Industry with Jessica
Jun 06, 2022
Episode 126: A Light Episode About Fashion + Style That's Actually Pretty Deep (featuring Elizabeth Mollo)
May 08, 2022
Episode 125: The Rental-sode
May 01, 2022
Episode 124: The Quest For The Most Sustainable Bra, with Sam of Broad Lingerie
Apr 17, 2022
Episode 123: Frogging, Target, and Classism Within Craft with Christina of Inchworm Crafts
Apr 10, 2022
Episode 122: The Actions of One, with Julie of Mary Rose Boutique
Apr 03, 2022
Episode 120: Quilt Clothes Must Live, featuring Dani + Lesley
Mar 04, 2022
Episode 119: Understanding Your Own Personal Style, with Audrey (part II)
Feb 27, 2022
Episode 118: Understanding Your Own Personal Style, with Audrey (part I)
Feb 20, 2022
Episode 116: Buying New Underwear Instead of Doing Laundry: Meet Rita (part II)
Feb 06, 2022
Episode 115: We Say "Panty" Like 1000 Times: Meet Rita of Panty Witch (part I)
Jan 30, 2022
Episode 114: The Return of The Perfect Close (Visual Merchandising with Jessica + Michelle)
Jan 23, 2022
Episode 113: No, We Won't Smash That Bottle of Perfume: Working The Beauty Counter with Susan, part II
Jan 16, 2022
Episode 112: Gift With Purchase + A Whiff of Happy: Working The Beauty Counter with Susan (part 1)
Jan 09, 2022
Episode 107: Creating Is Self Care, featuring Kathleen of Republica Unicornia
Nov 21, 2021
Episode 106: Shoes Are So Complicated, with Harmony of Alterre Shoes
Nov 14, 2021
Episode 105: Obsessing Over Vintage with Liisa of the Gem App
Nov 07, 2021
Episode 103: This Is A Bad System, with Aja Barber (part 2)
Oct 24, 2021
Episode 102: This Is A Bad System, with Aja Barber (part 1)
Oct 17, 2021
Episode 101: Let's Talk About Money (with Maria Dowd)
Oct 10, 2021
Episode 99: Nothing is Disposable, part III (with Chloe and Sammy of the OR Foundation)
Sep 26, 2021
Episode 98: Nothing is Disposable (with Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation), part II
Sep 19, 2021
Episode 97: Nothing is Disposable (with Liz Ricketts of the OR Foundation), part I
Sep 12, 2021
Episode 93: The Etsy-sodes (part IV): When Were The Good Times?
Aug 23, 2021
Episode 92: The Etsy-sodes (part III): We Do The Math
Aug 15, 2021
Episode 91: An Etsy-sode That Is Really An eBay-sode
Aug 08, 2021
Episode 90: The Etsy-sodes (part I): Children's Books About Fish + Crafting As A Political Expression
Aug 01, 2021
Episode 89: Meet Jade of Fashion Without Trashin (part II)
Jul 25, 2021
Episode 88: Meet Jade of Fashion Without Trashin (part I)
Jul 21, 2021
Patreon Exclusive Sneak Peek! Sugary Cereal, Smurfs, and Intense Longing: The True Story of Cabbage Patch Kids
Jul 11, 2021
Episode 87: I Promise That Shipping Is Never Free (featuring Bethany)
Jul 07, 2021
Episode 84: Mystery Shoppers, Integrity Tests, and Perfect Closes: #RetailStories
Jun 23, 2021
Episode 78: This Is Not A Bootstrap Story (Karrie Interviews Amanda!)
May 23, 2021
Episode 77: The Exciting History of the ILGWU (featuring Alex of St. Evens)
May 19, 2021
Episode 70: Button Ups, Sharp Scissors, and Catamarans: Meet Rebekah of Flux Bene
Apr 21, 2021
Super Timely Bonus Episode: The Department Breaks Down the Cult of #girlboss (Part 1 The Rise)
Apr 18, 2021
Episode 60: The Mending-sodes (part III) with Old Flame Mending
Mar 10, 2021
Episode 59: The Mending-sodes (part II) with Old Flame Mending
Mar 07, 2021
Episode 58: The Mending-sodes (part 1) with Old Flame Mending
Mar 03, 2021
Episode 52: Office 5Ks, Virginia Slims, and Footie Pajamas: Kids' Clothes with Salisha (part II)
Feb 10, 2021
Episode 51: JoBros, Daddy's Lucky Charm and Baby Yoda (Again): Kids' Clothes with Salisha (part I)
Feb 03, 2021
Episode 46: Plastic Bags, Fast Tote Bags, and Lots of Legal Agreements: Corporate Waste with Anna (part II)
Jan 17, 2021
Episode 45: Smashed Candles, Slashed Wrapping Paper, and Huge Bags of Doughnuts: Corporate Waste with Anna (part I)
Jan 13, 2021
Episode 36: Christmas Sweaters, Bare Arms, and Tuxedo Cats: Meet Claire (part II)
Dec 09, 2020
Episode 35: Oregon's Biggest Mall, Spirographs, and A Jeans-free Lifestyle: Meet Claire (part I)
Dec 06, 2020
Episode 29: DVF, Expensive Handbags, and Fake Lipstick: Meet Selina (part III)
Nov 01, 2020
Episode 28: Diamond Tennis Bracelets, Toxic Glues, and The Return of the Beaded Sandals: Meet Selina (part II)
Oct 28, 2020
Episode 27: Beaded Sandals, Shannon Doherty, and Coming to America: Meet Selina (part I)
Oct 25, 2020
Episode 26: Smorgasbords, Free Piles, and The Dark Underbelly of Major Thrift Store Chains: Vintage with Christine (part II)
Oct 18, 2020
Episode 25: Laundry, Les Miserables, and Raghouses: Vintage with Christine (part I)
Oct 14, 2020
Episode 22: Fruits, Faux Fur, and Fit Models: Sizing with Meredith (part II)
Oct 04, 2020
Episode 21: More Bad Rompers, 5-7-9, and So Much Disappointment: Sizing with Meredith (part I)
Sep 30, 2020
Episode 20: Vegan Leather, Vintage Towels, and Boundaries: Dani part III
Sep 27, 2020
Episode 19: Lightbulbs, Tankinis, and $29 Crochet Tops: Dani part II
Sep 23, 2020
Episode 18: Copycats (how fast fashion knocks itself off every day)
Sep 20, 2020
Episode 16: The Negligees of Dynasty, Damp Clothes, and Cults: Fabric waste, part II
Sep 13, 2020
Episode 14: Leisure Suits, Chemistry, and Hemp: Let's talk about fabric
Sep 07, 2020
Episode 13: Kriss Kross, Flashdance, and Planetary Boundaries: Denim part III
Aug 30, 2020
Episode 12: The Amazing Square Butt Jeans: Denim part II
Aug 26, 2020
Episode 11: Blue Butts, Blue Legs, and Blue Office Chairs: Denim Part I
Aug 23, 2020
Episode 8: A Conveyor Belt Pooping Out Clothing (Even more tales of excess inventory)
Aug 09, 2020
Episode 7: TEN THOUSAND STRAW FEDORAS! (tales of excess inventory)
Aug 05, 2020
Episode 3: Cheap, Fast, or Good (You can only pick two)
Jul 22, 2020
Minisode 1: Pink Whisks + Hot Deals on Tang
Jul 19, 2020
Episode 2: Tiny Satin Ribbon Bows, or Somehow We Talked About Walmart Twice
Jul 15, 2020
Episode 1: Romper Drama and Useless Safety Pins, or It's a Cents Game
Jul 12, 2020