Fashion Cats & Cocktails

In this special mini-episode of Fashion Cats and Cocktails we talk to Portland, OR-based artist and scholar, Heidi Scheidl. Heidi’s background is in the humanities and librarianship, and she is currently pursuing a MA in critical studies and MFA in print media at Pacific Northwest College of Art (Portland, OR, USA). Her work and research focuses on the multispecies cat-human family, disability, madness, and semiotics with special interests in interspecies communication, interdependence, and collaborative homemaking and world building.We talk about the connections between her art and research, and how losing a beloved cat named Harold inspired her recent work on grief and the materials and rituals of mourning in cat-human families. See more of Heidi’s work on Instagram @MitchellScratchHeidi is the artist behind our exclusive, limited edition card promotion! Become a patron at $7/mo or more OR increase your current membership and we’ll send you this card stuffed with little surprises to make these dark days more colorful. And if you want to support the work without committing to a monthly amount, for a $25.00 contribution, we’ll just send you 2 cards! (Here’s the PayPal link)Becoming a patron means supporting independent media that PAYS WRITERS, and helping us produce more deep dives into fashion, pop culture and social change.You also get to join us for Zoom happy hours with special guests, complete access to our archived content, and discounts on Dismantle Education.Some books we mention in the interview: Mourning Animals: Rituals and Practices Surrounding Animal Death, Margo DeMelloNo Time to Spare, Ursula K. Le GuinTouching Feeling: Affect, Pedagogy, Performativity, Eve Kosofsky SedgwickSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/dismantlemag)

It's Fashion Cats & Cocktails, the podcast where Dismantle Magazine editors Sara and Elise talk about the latest fashion news, cats and what they're drinking! In Episode 5, listen to their perspective on decolonizing fashion scholarship as creators of a fashion and cultural studies magazine. Also, hear about their favorite summer cocktails and join in as they pay tribute to a very special kitty--and honor the very important outdoor cats of the world.For a list of resources related to this episode head here. And as always, you can support this podcast and everything else we do by joining our Patreon for as little as $3/month! As part of our Patreon community you'll get episode extras as well as a warm fuzzy cat-like feeling from supporting fun, accessible content in fashion and cultural studies.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dismantlemag)

It's Fashion Cats & Cocktails, the podcast where Dismantle Magazine editors Sara and Elise talk about the latest fashion news, cats, and what they're drinking! In Episode 4 they explore the long-standing relationship between fashion and disease; examine how illness works in consumer culture; give you their thoughts on The Tiger King; and update you on what's happening with their very own cats and kittens in quarantine.For a full list of sources referenced in this episode head to dismantlemag.com. And as always, to support this and everything else we do you can join our Patreon for as little as $3/month!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dismantlemag)

It's Fashion Cats & Cocktails, the podcast where Dismantle Magazine editors Sara and Elise talk about the latest fashion news, cats, and what they're drinking! In episode 3, they're talking about fashion and the future. What are the issues they're concerned about? What are the important questions? What makes them hopeful? Speaking of hope, the “cats” segment includes a very special story about the magical, mysterious disappearance and return of Sara’s cat, Penelope the Great. Finally, in solidarity with the “Dry January” trend, they enjoy their favorite mocktails together and share the recipes with you.Some articles that framed the discussion:The Future of Fashion Is Circular: Why the 2020s Will Be About Making New Clothes Out of Old Ones by Emily Farra for VogueCould I go a year without buying any new clothes? By Lauren Bravo for the GuardianEvery Time You Wash Clothes, Millions Of Microfibers Are Released Into The Water by Jeremy Hobson for NPRHow Fashion Education Prevents Inclusivity by Ben Barry for The Business of FashionThe Penelope Story!! In The OregonianSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/dismantlemag)

It's Fashion Cats & Cocktails, the podcast where Dismantle Magazine editors Sara and Elise talk about the latest fashion news, cats, and what they're drinking! In episode 2, they reflect on what it means to "look your age" -- and how that idea isn't separate from issues of race and class and other identity categories. They discuss what they find exciting about Alexandra Grant and her potential "it woman" status, and what parts of the hype are just the same old thing. Plus: They chat with Elizabeth Daley about her book Cats Rock and talk with special guest mixologist Justin Thomas (aka Chef Wanderlust) about his signature cocktails. They're crafted especially to honor three new patrons, but we think they'll be great for your next holiday gathering, too!Here's a sampling of the articles we used to frame our discussion (for the full reading guide, join our Patreon community!):If Keanu Reeves’s Date Can Embrace Looking Her Age, I Can Too by Ali Drucker for The New York TimesKeanu Reeves is dating a woman close to his own age. Why is that so shocking? By Aja Romano for Vox‘Menocore’ Is as Much About Wealth as It Is About Age by Sara Tatyana Bernstein for RackedSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/dismantlemag)

It's Fashion Cats & Cocktails, the podcast where Dismantle Magazine editors Sara and Elise talk about the latest fashion news, cats, and what they're drinking! In this episode, they introduce their cats and some "innovative" tea recipes after discussing Forever 21's recent bankruptcy announcement. These links grounded the discussion, offering context for why Forever 21 is floundering and providing theoretical and historical insight:Growing Up In the Forever 21 Generation by Connie Wang for Refinery29Forever 21 Underestimated Young Women by Amanda Mull for The AtlanticThe new Fashion District store may fit into Forever 21’s post-bankruptcy plan by Ximena Conde for NPRFrom Hauls to Minimalism: Why Fashion YouTubers are Changing Styles by Victoria Sands for Dismantle MagazineThe Myth of the Frivolous Female Spender by Kristin Wong the New York TimesFarewell to Payless and its Cheap, No Good, Occasionally Meaningful Shoes And What Will the 2000s Revival Really Look Like? By Sara Tatyana Bernstein for The OutlineFrom Town Center to Shopping Center: The Reconfiguration of Community Marketplaces in Postwar America by Lizbeth CohenLast Week Tonight with John Oliver’s segment on Amazon WarehousesFor further resources and to see a sample of the full reading guide that is normally accessed only in our Patreon community, click here: https://www.dismantlemag.com/2019/10/21/forever-21-future-fast-fashion-dismantle-happy-hour-reading-guide/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/dismantlemag)