Have you noticed that new clothes just are n't as good as they used to be? From low quality synthetic fabrics to zipp ers that are a problem from the very first wear to lack of detail and poor fit...new clothes are kinda garbage these days. The low quality and short lifespan of this clothing is creating an environmental and ethical crisis for the planet and its people. \;
\nWhy are these clothes just so bad?
\nAmanda Lee McCarty \;(she/they) wanted to be an art te acher\, but somehow ended up with a career in fashion that began as a seas onal part-time sales associate in the fitting rooms at a fast fashion reta iler. They have worked in the buying departments of some of the most iconi c (fast fashion) brands\, where they saw the &ldquo\;fast fashion-ificatio n&rdquo\; of the entire industry play out. Her employers bought stuff fast er and faster. The product was cheaper and cheaper. And the quality/fit wa s worse and worse\, year after year.
\nTwo weeks into the pandemic\, Amanda lost their job working for a rental brand owned by a large fast fa shion company. \; Then they realized their mission: to decode and demy stify the fashion industry.
\nAmanda is currently working as a \ ;consultant\, \;small business coach\, \;content creator\, and rab ble rouser. They are host of Cl otheshorse and the co-host of \;The Department\, a podcast about trends and taste. \;
\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library.
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