Episode Details

In honor of two years of Clotheshorse(!), members of the community share audio essays about their own experiences with slow fashion and sustainability. And Amanda details her own journey from fast fashion buyer to slow fashion rabble rouser.

The amazing audio essays in this episode were created by:

1. Dani (@worriedaboutyou.online)
2. Kimberly (@blue.nebraska)
3. Erin the Librarian (@erindesdag)
4. Flavia (@flavimakes)
5. Paola (@sustainabilitating)
6. Lavanya (@ lav_288)
7. Maggie (@greenstylemags)

P.S. This episode's title comes from the Hole song "Reasons To Be Beautiful."

Want more of Amanda's back story? Go listen to  Episode 78:  This Is Not A Bootstrap Story.

Have questions/comments/cute animal photos? Or another suggestion for rehoming our stuff? Reach out via email:  amanda@clotheshorse.world

Find this episode's transcript (and so much more) at clotheshorsepodcast.com

Want to support Amanda's work on Clotheshorse? Learn more at patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast

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

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

Republica Unicornia Yarns: Hand-Dyed Yarn and notions for the color-obsessed. Made with love and some swearing in fabulous Atlanta, Georgia by Head Yarn Wench Kathleen. Get ready for rainbows with a side of Giving A Damn! Republica Unicornia is all about making your own magic using small-batch, responsibly sourced, hand-dyed yarns and thoughtfully made notions. Slow fashion all the way down and discover the joy of creating your very own beautiful hand knit, crocheted, or woven pieces. Find us on Instagram @republica_unicornia_yarns and at www.republicaunicornia.com.

Gentle Vibes:  We are purveyors of polyester and psychedelic relics! We encourage experimentation and play not only in your wardrobe, but in your home, too. We have thousands of killer vintage pieces ready for their next adventure! 

Picnicwear:  a slow fashion brand, ethically made by hand from vintage and deadstock materials - most notably, vintage towels! Founder, Dani, has worked in the industry as a fashion designer for over 10 years, but started Picnicwear in response to her dissatisfaction with the industry's shortcomings. Picnicwear recently moved to rural North Carolina where all their clothing and accessories are now designed and cut, but the majority of their sewing is done by skilled garment workers in NYC. Their customers take comfort in knowing that all their sewists are paid well above NYC minimum wage. Picnicwear offers minimal waste and maximum authenticity: Future Vintage over future garbage.

Shift Clothing, out o