Let’s be actual: the web is stuffed with quite a lot of the identical stuff. From derivative content on social media to websites that all look the same, what was as soon as a portal to new worlds and experiences has been feeling a bit dry lately, like I’ve seen all these things earlier than. And now, even the merchandise being bought to us — clothes, residence decor, devices, and extra — wanting eerily just like each other.
This week on The Vergecast, visitor host Mia Sato talks to YouTube health pioneer Cassey Ho (higher generally known as Blogilates) in regards to the well-oiled machine that’s the dupe financial system. Ho shares her expertise creating her personal line of athletic put on that ultimately will get ripped off by numerous copycats — and the way she tries to combat again.
Then, Mia brings an audio diary from a go to to Fabscrap, a textile recycling facility in Brooklyn, that’s working to save lots of cloth and different supplies from the landfill. Vogue is a wasteful business, not in contrast to tech — fortunately, there are folks like Fabscrap workers and volunteers who’re working in the direction of options.
Lastly, Victoria Music swings by to assist reply a hotline query about easy methods to make the high-tech Clueless closet a actuality. You probably have a query for us, name 866-VERGE11 or e mail vergecast@theverge.com.
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