Episode 35: Oregon's Biggest Mall, Spirographs, and A Jeans-free Lifestyle: Meet Claire (part I)

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 episode, we'll discuss her journey (it's a long one) from artsy middle school to true fashion innovator/rule breaker. This is the first half of our conversation and we'll be talking about all kinds of important things, including Project Runway, wearing jeans, and crazy mall shoplifting stories. AND SO MUCH MORE! Claire is a magical person with a magical story. You'll be so glad that you got to meet her!

Also, Elena of Gooder Gift Guide calls in to tell us about her carnivorous plant collection. And Selina Sanders calls the Clotheshorse Hotline THREE times to talk about AOC, the price of clothing, and #iquitfastfashionbecause. Amanda talks about the honor of being downloaded more than 10,000 times and shares the origin of The Anti-Brunch Society.

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Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following sustainable brands:

Selina Sanders, a social impact brand that specializes in up-cycled clothing, using only reclaimed, vintage or thrifted materials: from tea towels, linens, blankets and quilts. Sustainably crafted in Los Angeles, each piece is designed to last in one's closet for generations to come. Maximum Style; Minimal Carbon Footprint

Salt Hats: purveyors of truly sustainable hats. Hand blocked, sewn and embellished in Detroit, Michigan.

Gentle Vibes: A vintage shop for the psychedelic mind. Formerly inside Jean’s in Hamtramck, with a new Detroit location coming soon.

Picnicwear: a slow fashion brand made by hand in NYC from vintage and deadstock textiles. Picnicwear strives for minimal waste but maximum authenticity; Future Vintage over future garbage!

Shift Clothing, out of beautiful Astoria, Oregon, with a focus on natural fibers, simple hardworking designs, and putting fat people first. Discover more at shiftwheeler.com

No Flight Back Vintage: bringing fun, new life to old things. Always using recycled and secondhand materials to make dope ass shit for dope ass people. See more on instagram @noflightbackvintage

Late to the Party, creating one of a kind statement clothing from vintage, salvaged and thrifted textiles. They hope to tap into the dreamy memories we all hold: floral curtains, a childhood dress, the wallpaper in your best friend’s rec room, all while creating modern sustainable garments that you'll love wearing and have for years to come. Late to the Party is passionate about celebrating and preserving textiles, the memories they hold, and the stories they have yet to tell. Check them out on Instagram!

Vino Vintage, based just outside of LA. We love the hunt of shopping secondhand because you never know what you might find! Find our cute and sustainable fashion picks at the Silverlake Flea and on instagram @vino.vintage

Shop Journal: upcycled, handmade & vintage clothing and accessories. One woman owned & operated in Pittsburgh, PA. They love details, bright colors and everything extra. This month they’re donating to Fair Fight Action. Getting dressed should be fun! See more on instagram @shop_journal

Wide Eyed Vintage: truly covetable vintage curated in Minneapolis, MN. Giving each piece lifetimes of wear beyond the life it has already lived. See more on instagram @wide_eyed_vintage.