Our conversation with denim expert Michelle was three hours long...and while we thought we could edit it down to two episodes, we just didn't want you to miss anything! So this is part two of three! In this episode we will be comparing premium denim to less expensive jeans, why Michelle prefers rigid denim to stretch, and how Uniqlo beats the system by using more premium denim (but washing it less).  We will also dig into the lack of plus size jeans offered by premium denim brands.  The episode begins with a deep dive into the recent New York Times article, "Sweatpants Forever" by Irina Aleksandr.   How does the decline of designer labels and department stores relate to the shift of the entire industry into fast fashion practices? Amanda will explain how she saw these changes trickle down to the more mass retailers.  You can also listen to Aleksandr's article read aloud on The Daily.The “Ask Amanda” advice column will be pushing to next week.  So if you have a burning question about what to buy or how the system works, drop us a line at clotheshorsepodcast@gmail.com