Episode 262: How to "background check" a brand (featuring Quince)

In a world of greenwashing, wall-to-wall podcast ads, and affiliate marketing "listicles," it's really hard to know if a brand is actually as sustainable and ethical as it claims. Well, Amanda has been looking into this kind of stuff for years, so in this episode they will show you exactly what they do when they want to figure out the true story of a brand. And specifically, we will unpack Quince as an example! In this episode: * Is Quince as sustainable and ethical as their marketing seems to claim? * What are some obvious red flags that a brand is not sustainable and ethical? * Why are sustainable fashion organizations, writers, and activists no longer receiving as much funding as they once did? * Why does Amanda feel "weird" about the Commons app? * And why can't we shop our way to a better world? Helpful links and reading: @sustainablefashionfriend ( https://www.instagram.com/sustainablefashionfriend/ ) @alookbehindtheseams ( https://www.instagram.com/alookbehindtheseams/ ) Good On You ( https://goodonyou.eco/ ) Eco-Stylist ( https://www.eco-stylist.com/ ) Cobbled Goods ( https://cobbledgoods.com/ ) "Not everyone is loving Quince's dupes," ( https://www.thecut.com/article/quince-lawsuit-williams-sonoma-dupes.html )Chantal Fernandez, The Cut. "Williams-Sonoma sues Quince over sales of 'dupe' products," ( https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/williams-sonoma-sues-quince-over-sales-dupe-products-2025-11-24/ ) Jonathan Stempel, Reuters. "Beyond Compare? Quince Battles