Episode 28: Diamond Tennis Bracelets, Toxic Glues, and The Return of the Beaded Sandals: Meet Selina (part II)

<p>It's part two (of three) of our conversation with sustainable designer <a href="https://www.selinasanders.com/shop">Selina Sanders</a>.  She shares her stories of being embedded in Chinese factories, the pettiness/ugliness of the fashion industry, and the saga of the $5 beaded sandals continues!</p><p>Also, Amanda answers listener Elena's questions about Fair Trade.  Just like everything else we discuss around here, Fair Trade is both opaque and complicated.</p><p>Please send us your questions, feedback, and episode ideas!  Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:clothehorsepodcast@gmail.com">clothehorsepodcast@gmail.com</a>.  Or DM via instagram @clotheshorsepodcast.</p><p>Thank you so much to everyone who as supported Clotheshorse via Patreon!  If you're interested in joining this illustrious group of rad people, check out all of the details <a href="https://www.patreon.com/clotheshorsepodcast?fan_landing=true">here</a>.  </p><p>Don't forget to check out our sister podcast, <a href="https://thedepartment.world/">The Department.</a>  Amanda co-hosts it with Kim.  This week’s episode is about candy and someone may or may not have almost peed her pants from laughing. </p><p>Clotheshorse is brought to you with support from the following incredible independent sustainable brands:</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/salthats/">Salt Hats,</a> purveyors of truly sustainable hats. Hand blocked, sewn and embellished in Detroit, Michigan.</p><p><a href="https://www.picnicwear.com/">Picnicwear</a>, a slow fashion brand made by hand in NYC from vintage and deadstock textiles. Picnicwear strives for minimal waste but maximum authenticity. "Future Vintage over future garbage!"</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>