Let’s be actual: the web is filled with lots 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 offered to us — clothes, house decor, devices, and extra — trying eerily much 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 eventually will get ripped off by numerous copycats — and the way she tries to struggle 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 material and different supplies from the landfill. Vogue is a wasteful trade, not not like tech — fortunately, there are individuals like Fabscrap employees and volunteers who’re working in direction of options.
Lastly, Victoria Music swings by to assist reply a hotline query about methods to make the high-tech Clueless closet a actuality. When you’ve got a query for us, name 866-VERGE11 or e mail vergecast@theverge.com.
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