Episode 35: Oregon's Biggest Mall, Spirographs, and A Jeans-free Lifestyle: Meet Claire (part I)

<p>Claire Doody is the designer and mastermind behind super stylish plus-sized brand, <a href="http://www.copperunionapparel.com/"><strong>Copper Union</strong></a> and plus-sized fashion show<a href="https://www.knockoutpdx.com/home"> <strong>Knock Out</strong></a>. In today's episode, we'll discuss her journey (it's a long one) from artsy middle school to true fashion innovator/rule breaker.  This is the first half of our conversation and we'll be talking about all kinds of important things, including Project Runway, wearing jeans, and crazy mall shoplifting stories. AND SO MUCH MORE!  Claire is a magical person with a magical story.  You'll be so glad that you got to meet her!</p><p>Also, Elena of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/goodergiftguide/"><strong>Gooder Gift Guide</strong> </a>calls in to tell us about her carnivorous plant collection.  And <a href="https://www.instagram.com/selina_sanders/">Selina Sanders</a> calls the Clotheshorse Hotline THREE times to talk about AOC, the price of clothing, and #iquitfastfashionbecause.  Amanda talks about the honor of being downloaded more than 10,000 times and shares the origin of The Anti-Brunch Society. </p><p>Want to support Clotheshorse *and* receive exclusive episodes, a weekly newsletter, and some swag? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast"><strong>Then become a patron!<br></strong></a><br>Do you have some feedback?  An episode idea?  Do YOU want to be a guest on Clotheshorse?  Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:clothehorsepodcast@gmail.com">clothehorsepodcast@gmail.com</a>.  Or DM via instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clotheshorsepodcast/">@clotheshorsepodcast. </a></p><p>And don’t forget The Clotheshorse Hotline! The phone number is <strong>717.925.7417. </strong> Call us!  Tell us about your own collections, your feelings about shopping, your Marie Kondo experiences, what you're doing for the holidays...really anything ! Or ask us a question!  We love a research project!</p><p>If you want to meet other Clotheshorse li