Try to imagine 18 tons of clothes. It’s the image journalist and author Elizabeth Cline said surprised her the most while researching her book about the way Americans dress. That’s because that pile represented three-days of donations to one thrift store in one U.S. city. And what’s the impact of the cheap fashion we buy and toss on such a regular basis? Cline is coming to Utah, and Monday she joins Doug to explain what it means for our economy, our environment, and for our culture.
Elizabeth Cline will be in Salt Lake City on Sunday, May 21st as a guest of Mabo Boutique and Mabo Children's Clothier. She'll speak at Pizza Nono from 6p-8p. 925 East 900 South. [More information]
Cline is a New York-based journalist and author of Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion [Independent Bookstores|Amazon|Audible]
Looking for local designers and clothing producers? Check out this list, and email us at radiowest@kuer.org to let us know about others.
Business Wear
Tailor Cooperative
High end boutique, custom clothing for men and women
http://tailorcooperative.com/
335 W Pierpont Ave, #2
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 656-6525
Read profile in SLUG Magzine, March 2017 Local Fashion issue, http://www.slugmag.com/art-fashion/talking-pins-needles-tailor-cooperative/
Women’s Fashion
Davis Hong
Utah based designer
http://www.davishong.com/
Read profile in SLUG Magzine, March 2017 Local Fashion issue, http://www.slugmag.com/art-fashion/davis-hong/
McKell Maddox Fashion Design
Utah based designer
http://www.mckellmaddox.com/gallery/
Read profile in SLUG Magzine, March 2017 Local Fashion issue, http://www.slugmag.com/art-fashion/mckell-maddox/
Andolsek
Fine women's apparel, made in the United States, with a social mission to provide opportunities for individuals with autism, http://www.andolsek.us/
Urban
Kalos Clothing
Clothing designed in Utah in partnership with local artists. 50% of profits benefit Volunteers of America's Youth Homeless Shelter in Salt Lake City.
KalosClothing.com
Nappi Clothing
Men and Women’s Denim, Hand-Made Leather Shoes, and Accessories. Designed and manufactured in South Jordan.
http://www.nappiclothing.com/
Read profile in SLUG Magzine, March 2017 Local Fashion issue, http://www.slugmag.com/art-fashion/nappi-clothing/
Project Kuya
Upcycled Fashion, with portion of proceeds benefiting humanitarian work in the Philippines
http://projectkuya.com/shop/
Read profile in SLUG Magzine, March 2017 Local Fashion issue, http://www.slugmag.com/art-fashion/project-kuya/
Women’s Modest
Ayana Ifè
Created and designed in Salt Lake City. Manufactured in Tennessee
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ayanaife
Read profile in SLUG Magzine, March 2017 Local Fashion issue, http://www.slugmag.com/art-fashion/slug-style-ayana-ife/
BillieJo Clothing
Swimwear, Fitness Wear, Clothing and Accessories. Designed and sewn in Provo.
http://www.billiejoclothing.com/
271 N University Ave,
Provo, UT 84601
801.373.4144
SexyModest Clothing
Designed in Highland, Utah
https://www.sexymodest.com/collections/brigitte-brianna-collection
Children’s Wear
Cade and Co
Designers and producer of all-leather baby shoes and accessories
cadeandco.com
136 Heber Ave
Park City, UT
Text for current store hours: 435-901-1362
Mabo Boutique/Mabo Children’s Clothier
Locally designed and manufactured children’s clothing
https://www.mabokids.com/
925 900 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
(385) 528-2954
Our Children's Earth
Upcycles used children's clothing into unique designs.
ourchildrensearth.org
Ogden, Utah
Retail
iconoCLAD
Used and new clothing - including some locally designed and produced.
http://www.iconoclad.com/
414 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
801.833.2272
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Utah Fashion Week
Promotes the Utah fashion industry
https://www.utahfashionweek.com/
Utah Fashion Insider
Promotes the Utah fashion industry
http://www.utahfashioninsider.com/
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