Episode 18:  Copycats (how fast fashion knocks itself off every day)

Episode 18: Copycats (how fast fashion knocks itself off every day)

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 (knitwear) for several fast fashion brands. We already know that fast fashion knocks off everyone, both designers big and small, but did you know that they also knock one another off? Dani explains how this happens and why it is so, so silly. We also discuss what the internal culture of fast fashion brands is really like and why it's hard to leave as a designer or merchant.

Amanda also reminds us of Tuesday Bassen's fight against Zara. Articles of Interest has a great interview with her about it.

We have received a lot of messages about why/how retailers can just cancel orders on vendors (in the wake of Covid) without being sued. Amanda explains vendor manuals, chargebacks, and the force majeure clause. You can track who has and has not bowed to pressure to #payup here. Let's continue to pressure brands who refuse to #payup...and stop buying stuff from them. They don't deserve our money! Let's give it to brands and designers who do good things! #buylessbuybetter

Do you have a burning question? An episode idea? Feedback? Please reach out via email at clotheshorsepodcast@gmail.com. And find us on instagram @clotheshorsepodcast.

Don't forget to check out our sister podcast, The Department!

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Episode 256: There IS (more) ethical consumption under capitalism (part one) with Lisa of Retro Housewife Goes Green

Episode 256: There IS (more) ethical consumption under capitalism (part one) with Lisa of Retro Housewife Goes Green

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Episode 254: How (and why) I worked in fast fashion, part 2

Episode 254: How (and why) I worked in fast fashion, part 2

In part two of two, Amanda explains how and why they worked in fast fashion. This episode picks back up at Amanda's worst job ever, takes a journey through the very opaque supply chain to (hopefully) ...

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Episode 253: How (and why) I worked in fast fashion, part 1

Episode 253: How (and why) I worked in fast fashion, part 1

In part one of two, Amanda explains how and why they worked in fast fashion.  This episode gets started in Portland, OR in 2002, travels to the Urban Outfitters home office in Philadelphia, PA, then o...

3 Feb 1h 49min

Episode 252: Survival is Political, with Lisa of Retro Housewife Goes Green

Episode 252: Survival is Political, with Lisa of Retro Housewife Goes Green

Survival *is* political. This week -- for the first episode of 2026 -- Amanda is joined by Lisa Sharp, aka Retro Housewife Goes Green.  Lisa shares her own experiences becoming activated politically. ...

20 Jan 1h 56min

Episode 251: A Japan-isode, part 2

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You asked for it, so here it is: a recap of Amanda's first two weeks of her 2025 Japan trip! What Amanda covers in this episode:Tips for finding the best prices on airline tickets. Special shout to Re...

2 Jan 1h 56min

Episode 250: A Japan-isode, featuring Mr. Dustin Travis White

Episode 250: A Japan-isode, featuring Mr. Dustin Travis White

Hey! It's a little end of year treat: Mr. Dustin Travis White joins Amanda to talk about the two weeks they spent together in Japan, traveling from Nagoya to Fukuoka to Beppu to Tokyo.  They touch on ...

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