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It's a Clotheshorse first: two guests at one time! Sisters KT and Maggie started their own clothing line in high school, utilizing vintage fabric. Now they have a fully sustainable hat line (Salt Hats). In this episode we talk about the origins of fast fashion and the dark and sordid history of paisley and buffalo plaid. This is part one of two episodes about the "symptoms" of fast fashion and how they play out IRL.
Show Notes
This episode is part one of a two-part conversation with KT and Maggie, the two sisters (and best friends) behind fully sustainable hat brand, Salt Hats. They started their own clothing line in high school, utilizing vintage fabric. They created a zine/catalog to sell the items. We will talk about their journey as sustainable designers and makers.
KT and Maggie will share the dark and sordid history of paisley and buffalo print. Amanda explains the origins of fast fashion. And we will begin our exploration of the "symptoms" of fast fashion and how they play out IRL
Also: a special report on retail workers and their safety in the midst of a global pandemic. Wear a mask!!!
Do you have an episode suggestion? A burning question? Just want to say hi or share a story of your own? You can reach out via email at clotheshorsepodcast@gmail.com OR DM via instagram, @clotheshorsepodcast
Don’t forget to check out our sister podcast, The Department. It's about trends, taste, weird stuff from our lives, things we are obsessing about, and so on.
KT and Maggie will share the dark and sordid history of paisley and buffalo print. Amanda explains the origins of fast fashion. And we will begin our exploration of the "symptoms" of fast fashion and how they play out IRL
Also: a special report on retail workers and their safety in the midst of a global pandemic. Wear a mask!!!
Do you have an episode suggestion? A burning question? Just want to say hi or share a story of your own? You can reach out via email at clotheshorsepodcast@gmail.com OR DM via instagram, @clotheshorsepodcast
Don’t forget to check out our sister podcast, The Department. It's about trends, taste, weird stuff from our lives, things we are obsessing about, and so on.
Creators & Guests
What is Clotheshorse with Amanda Lee McCarty?
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.
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