1889: The Economics of Style and Fashion: How to Find Quality in a World of Cheap Clothing

<p>If you’ve been shopping lately, you’ve probably noticed — clothes cost <em>a lot</em> more than they used to. Inflation has hit fashion hard, but the quality? Not so much. From fast fashion to high-end brands, shoppers are wondering: why are we paying more for pieces that don’t seem to last?</p><br><p>To help us make sense of it all — and learn how to shop smarter — I’m joined by stylist <strong>Amy Salinger</strong>, founder of <a href="http://www.styleMethodco.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>StyleMethod</strong></a><strong>®</strong>. (Catch me on her <a href="https://stylemethodco.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcast</a>!)</p><br><p>Self-taught and style-obsessed, Amy built her career on the belief that great style isn’t innate — it’s intentional. Her signature method has helped hundreds of clients align how they look with who they truly are, across all body types, lifestyles, and life stages. After more than a decade working one-on-one with clients in New York City, she took her business fully online, bringing expert styling support to high-achieving people everywhere.</p><br><p>Through StyleMethod®, Amy helps clients reclaim their reflection — with shoulders back, chin up, and confidence fully activated. Because as she puts it, great style isn’t about trends or impressing others — it’s about showing up for yourself.</p><br><p>Today, we’ll talk about the real reasons fashion prices have skyrocketed, how to think about <em>cost per wear</em>, and Amy’s best tips for saving money on style — from end-of-season sales to discount treasure hunts and wardrobe investments that actually pay off.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>