(Ep. starts at 1:15!) Is it just a bankrupt accessory store, or is it the final glittery nail in the coffin of a certain kind of girlhood?

She survived butterfly clips, body glitter, and three recessions—but Claire’s may not survive 2025.

In this episode, we break down the liquidation of Claire’s and: fashion's fragility, girlhood nostalgia, and why TikTok might be the new mall. It’s capitalism in cute packaging— and we’re unboxing it.

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