Episode Details

Why does "unisex" clothing always have a menswear aesthetic? How is clothing marketed differently toward men and women? And why is sizing so weird?  In these week's episode, we'll be talking all about gender and the history of sizing in the fashion industry. Amanda is joined by Ruby Gertz and Clotheshorse all-star Maggie Greene to break down these important questions.

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Additional reading and resources from Ruby & Maggie:

Maggie recommends checking out "Next in Fashion" on Netflix

People who Maggie looks to for inspiration and learning - on LinkedIn specifically (which is a great space to learn and grow personally and professionally, it's not just for job-hunting anymore):

• Dr. Elisa Glick (she, her), a Jewish trans woman and leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-glick433/
• Taryn Talley (she, her), an Indigenous trans woman and marketing leader: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taryn-talley1/
• Lilly Contino (she, her): a trans woman and educator on trans issues, gender, and sexuality: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lillycontino
• Anne Bono (they, she): a nonbinary marketing leader who speaks openly about intersectionality and how to do marketing differently: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annebono
• Jack Turnwald (they, them): nonbinary DEI consultant and professional speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackieturnwald
• Mark Bieraugel (they, them): nonbinary infotech leader who embodies their personal style without adhering to strictly masculine or feminine "rules": https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bieraugel-6118021
• K Strohl (they, them): nonbinary psychological safety and boundaries strategist who is unapologetic in their approach to gender issues in the workplace and education: https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-strohl

From Ruby:

• Alok Vaid-Menon: @alokvmenon on Instagram (their book report posts are especially great, and they've written several books of their own)Spaces between Us by Scott Lauria Morgenson (talks about the colonial erasure of indigenous gender concepts)
• Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings
• Aubrey Gordon, https://www.yourfatfriend.com/ (also cohost of Maintenance Phase podcast, which is great)
• 99% Invisible podcast episode about Adolphe Quetelet, "On Average": https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/on-average/ 
• Helen's Closet sewing pattern company measurement data survey results: https://helensclosetpatterns.com/2019/01/25/curvy-sewing-survey-results/

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