Episode 186: Slow Fashion Is Not A Trend, with Mikaela Friedman

<p>Slow fashion is not a trend. It's a way of life. A community of passionate, creative people. A movement fighting for a better future. <br>In this episode, Amanda is joined by artist and slow fashion superstar, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mklfried/">Mikaela Friedman</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mutiny_market/">Mutiny Market,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_shop_slow/">Shop Slow,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/psychic.outlaw/">Psychic Outlaw</a>). </p><p>We talk about a lot of things in this episode:</p><ul> <li> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_shop_slow/">Shop Slow, </a>a new slow fashion boutique in Austin, TX that focuses on artisanal clothing made by collective of makers with a focus on recycled textiles.  Check out the Shop Slow website here: <a href="https://shopslow.co/">shopslow.co</a> </li> <li>Why shopping small/local keeps the money within the community versus far away with a shareholder,</li> <li>How we take the slow fashion movement out into the world outside of social media,</li> <li>How we can make the slow fashion movement stronger and more inclusive.</li> </ul><p>Also, in this episode: Amanda talks about the state of the slow fashion movement and the challenges we face as a community.  And yes, we'll talk about "that Remake thing."<br><strong><br>Read this:</strong><a href="https://www.voguebusiness.com/sustainability/slow-factory-has-hit-reset-on-its-climate-school-plans-what-happened"> Slow Factory has hit reset on its climate school plans. What happened?</a> Bella Webb, Vogue Business.</p><p>Take the Clotheshorse Secondhand Reseller Survey <a href="https://zfrmz.com/jBcFCQFExoB4sf6jWuQU">here.</a></p><p>If you want to share your opinion/additional thoughts on the subjects we cover in each episode, feel free to email, whether it’s a typed out message or an audio recording: <strong> amanda@clotheshorse.world<br>Or call the Clotheshorse hotline: 717.925.7417</strong></p><p><strong>Find this episode's transcript </strong>(and so much more) at <a href