Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl

Emily Stochl
Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl

Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly interview show about rad vintage style with guests you’ll want to go thrifting with! Emily Stochl - @emilymstochl - is the show's creator and host. Each episode is about second-hand fashion. We come at the subject from all sides. We discuss style, running a fashion business, the global second-hand industry, sustainability, and -- of course! -- the incredible stories behind our best vintage pieces, and why we choose second-hand first.

  1. BLK IVY THRIFT: Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, founder & CEO of Grant Blvd and Blk Ivy - on cultural artifacts celebrating the aesthetics and work of the Civil Rights movement.

    5 DAYS AGO

    BLK IVY THRIFT: Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, founder & CEO of Grant Blvd and Blk Ivy - on cultural artifacts celebrating the aesthetics and work of the Civil Rights movement.

    On today’s show, we’re chatting with Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, an award-winning social entrepreneur, working at the intersections of social justice and environmentalism. You might know her as the founder & CEO of Grant Blvd, and now Blk Ivy, which is a Philadelphia-based secondhand store that specializes in cultural artifacts celebrating the aesthetics and work of the Civil Rights movement. Her work has been featured by Fast Company, Inc Magazine, Essence, and has been funded by Beyonce’s BeyGood Foundation. In 2022 she was a recipient of the Visa’s “She’s Next in Fashion Award” and the Black Enterprise “Business Disruptor of the Year” award, and ultimately, her goal is to inspire others to see the power of fashion as and for activism. This episode was indeed inspiring – and rich with history! – and Kimberly even gave us a little preview into her latest book. I’ll let her tell you the whole story. I think you’re gonna love it –  so let’s dive right in!  DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [3:40] Kimberly loved the 90s style she grew up in, but got hooked on vintage through a 1960s dress found in Chicago. [6:22] Her professional career started as a public school teacher, and she has always been an educator. [7:28] Her social entrepreneur initiative in fashion was Grant Blvd. [11:25] Learning about Black Ivy style. [16:29] The rich history of Sunday best as an aesthetic of the Civil Rights movement. [22:50] A lot of research went into telling the story of the clothing sold in Blk Ivy. [25:07] How the space at Blk Ivy Thrift is used for present day social justice work.  [27:04] Kimberly’s book, Build It Boldly  EPISODE MENTIONS:  Blk Ivy Thrift @blkivythrift Build It Boldly (book) Netflix documentary, 13th I Called Him Morgan Black Ivy (book) Arcana bookstore in LA Take Ivy King in the Wilderness documentary Angela Davis Unbought and Unbossed by Shirley Chisolm The music of Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and Sam Cooke LET’S CONNECT:  📸Instagram: @emilymstochl 🐦Threads: @emilymstochl 🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl 📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/  🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod  SPECIAL THANKS:  A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible! Patty Weber Kathy Brand Lisa of Queenie & Pearl Lucille of Galipette Vintage KT  Lydia Welp Anastacia Banicke of Goods & Provisions Michael A. Megan Morris Jennifer

    41 min
  2. AZYR SPECS: Maureen Ryza is a costume designer, stylist, and vintage eyeglasses dealer  - on sourcing and selling vintage glasses from all over the world, for modern-day wear.

    FEB 10

    AZYR SPECS: Maureen Ryza is a costume designer, stylist, and vintage eyeglasses dealer - on sourcing and selling vintage glasses from all over the world, for modern-day wear.

    On today’s show, we’re chatting with Maureen of Azyr Specs, which is a vintage glasses brand! Maureen fell in love with vintage glasses while she was working on costumes for a movie that was based in 1975, and she saw firsthand the power that glasses had to elevate a character’s whole look.  On this episode, she shares her journey trying to make a sustainable difference in the glasses space, sourcing them from all over the world and refining them alongside an optician in NYC for modern-day wear. To date, she's re-sold over 800 pairs of vintage glasses!  Something I love is a niche vintage category, and I think you’re gonna love this episode – it’s a fun one, so let’s dive right in!  DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [4:02] Maureen fell in love with secondhand fashion after moving to NYC, where she accidently had to restart her wardrobe [5:56] Her love of vintage eyeglasses began while working on movie costumes. [12:06] Maureen especially loves 1960s and Space Age glasses. [14:59] Eyeglasses brands referencing vintage. [21:53] The business case for dealing a niche vintage product. [26:42] Sourcing vintage Gucci glasses in Tangier, Morocco.  EPISODE MENTIONS:  Azyr Specs Azyr website Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game André Opticas Polaroid glasses Bayonetta glasses Gabriette and Bella Hadid in Bayonettas Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood Manhattan Vintage Show @peteryeedesigns Eden’s Harvest - jewelry LET’S CONNECT:  📸Instagram: @emilymstochl 🐦Threads: @emilymstochl 🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl 📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/  🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod  SPECIAL THANKS:  A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible! Patty Weber Kathy Brand Lisa of Queenie & Pearl Lucille of Galipette Vintage KT  Lydia Welp Anastacia Banicke of Goods & Provisions Michael A. Megan Morris Jennifer

    36 min
  3. PRETTY PENNY: Sarah Dunbar has sold vintage since 1998 - on the early days of the buy-sell-trade business, vintage pop-ups in her apartment, and 19 years of her own stores.

    FEB 3

    PRETTY PENNY: Sarah Dunbar has sold vintage since 1998 - on the early days of the buy-sell-trade business, vintage pop-ups in her apartment, and 19 years of her own stores.

    On today’s show, we’re chatting with Sarah, the owner of Pretty Penny Vintage, located in Berkeley California. Sarah started selling vintage in 1998, when she got a job at a busy buy-sell-trade store called Mars Mercantile, which taught her a lot about the business.  Eventually she held pop-up sales where she sold her own vintage clothing in her apartment, and then in 2006, she opened Pretty Penny with a student loan. She’s had multiple locations and iterations of the business throughout its almost 19 year history. But what remains consistent is her love of her local community. You’re gonna love this episode – it’s a fun one, so let’s dive right in!  DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [1:46] Thrifting in the 90s in the Washington grunge scene. [5:18] Working at Mars Mercantile in Berkeley in 1998 [14:48] Sarah started her first store as a pop-up in her own apartment. [22:40] Real talk about the many challenges of running a small business. [31:51] Pretty Penny’s vintage specialities, and how they’ve changed over the years. EPISODE MENTIONS:  Pretty Penny - website @prettypennyclothing Sarah & Nick, over 20 years ago! Mars Mercantile in the 90s Buffalo Exchange Wasteland ‘Why Not Vintage’ pop-up in 2004 Hey Pretty Hair Salon LET’S CONNECT:  📸Instagram: @emilymstochl 🐦Threads: @emilymstochl 🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl 📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/  🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod  SPECIAL THANKS:  A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible! Patty Weber Kathy Brand Lisa of Queenie & Pearl Lucille of Galipette Vintage KT  Lydia Welp Anastacia Banicke of Goods & Provisions Michael A. Megan Morris Jennifer

    45 min
  4. THE KIT VINTAGE: Robyn Goldberg, curator and owner of a luxury vintage boutique - on special occasion dressing, Red Carpets, and the appeal of very old vintage.

    JAN 27

    THE KIT VINTAGE: Robyn Goldberg, curator and owner of a luxury vintage boutique - on special occasion dressing, Red Carpets, and the appeal of very old vintage.

    On today’s show, we’re chatting with Robyn Goldberg, curator and owner of the luxury vintage boutique, the Kit Vintage, which specializes in luxury vintage special occasion and bridal. Robyn started in the fashion industry 25 years ago, and she shares her stories working in the industry from Anna Sui to Teen People where she was a fashion editor.  Robyn started her vintage business in 2014, with a clothing rack inside her husband’s antique and vintage jewelry store – vintage engagement rings pair perfectly with the vintage outfits for the wedding weekend, afterall! Most recently, her vintage gowns have appeared on the Red Carpet worn by Pamela Anderson and Angelina Jolie – who is a regular customer and lover of vintage! You’re gonna love this episode, with all sorts of fun stories about vintage party gowns – it’s a treasure, so let’s dive right in!  DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [4:41] Robyn made her way to New York, where she learned about all the various careers one can have in the fashion industry.  [12:04] While working in fashion industry, she’s always building a collection of vintage pieces. [14:12] She starts The Kit Vintage with a clothing rack in her husband’s vintage and antique jewelry store. [17:00] Why The Kit Vintage specializes in special event vintage [23:06] What Robyn’s seeing trend in special event dressing and on the Red Carpets [27:30] The Kit Vintage dresses worn by Angelina Jolie and Pamela Anderson on the Red Carpet [41:09] Robyn on personal style and the favorites in her collection. EPISODE MENTIONS:  The Kit Vintage @thekitvintage Anna Sui loves vintage Platt Boutique Jewelry Angelina Jolie’s dress from The Kit Vintage Pamela Anderson dress from The Kit Vintage LET’S CONNECT:  📸Instagram: @emilymstochl 🐦Threads: @emilymstochl 🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl 📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/  🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod  SPECIAL THANKS:  A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible! Patty Weber Kathy Brand Lisa of Queenie & Pearl Lucille of Galipette Vintage KT  Lydia Welp Anastacia Banicke of Goods & Provisions Michael A. Megan Morris Jennifer

    48 min
  5. JASMINATV: best friends and co-creators, Jasmina and David have deep fashion industry roots - on their design backgrounds’ and bringing a fresh energy to luxury shopping.

    12/09/2024

    JASMINATV: best friends and co-creators, Jasmina and David have deep fashion industry roots - on their design backgrounds’ and bringing a fresh energy to luxury shopping.

    On today’s show, we’re chatting with Jasmina and David – together they create as JasminaTV, where they’re bringing a fresh energy to luxury fashion across social media. Both best friends have deep fashion industry roots and a passion for high fashion, so they’ve taken their design backgrounds and turned them into a platform for luxury shopping and fun fashion analysis.  Jasmina and David have taken their followerss window shopping to so many of Los Angeles best and most famous vintage spots archives like Tab Vintage, Pechuga and Recess, and classics like Wasteland, Melrose Trading, Rosebowl. Let’s go along with them! This one is an absolute hoot, full of really fun stories – so, let’s dive right into it! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [2:30] David and Jasmina grew up loving fashion, mostly from inspiration from their grandmothers or the thrift store. [8:26] The duo met as coworkers in LA. [11:23] How the creative project of ‘JasminaTV’ launched [15:13] Visiting some of the best vintage archives in Los Angeles. [22:40] Their favorite Goodwill Bins store. [30:26] What makes an incredible vintage shop – advice from pro shoppers! [34:43] Personal style & favorite vintage pieces! EPISODE MENTIONS:  JasminaTV on TikTok JaminaTV on YouTube @jasmina.tv David’s Instagram Tab Vintage VOULEZ VOUS Timeless Vixen on Pre-Loved Podcast Galliano’s Maison Margiela Spring 2024 Couture show Pechuga Vintage Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Law Roach book ‘How to Build a Fashion Icon’ LET’S CONNECT:  📸Instagram: @emilymstochl 🐦Twitter: @emilymstochl 🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl 📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/  🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod  SPECIAL THANKS:  A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible! Patty Weber Kathy Brand Lisa of Queenie & Pearl Lucille of Galipette Vintage KT  Lydia Welp Anastacia Banicke of Goods & Provisions Michael A. Megan Morris Jennifer

    54 min
  6. YURI’S MARKET: archival fashion expert, Yuri Carter - on skills learned working in luxury consignment, marketing advice for a vintage business, and 90s and Y2K designer.

    12/02/2024

    YURI’S MARKET: archival fashion expert, Yuri Carter - on skills learned working in luxury consignment, marketing advice for a vintage business, and 90s and Y2K designer.

    On today’s show, we’re chatting with Yuri Carter, an Atlanta-based vintage and archival fashion  connoisseur. After many years working in the luxury consignment business where she learned tricks of the trade, she established Yuri’s Market in 2017, as a premier destination for curated vintage and high-quality fashion. Yuri’s Market has evolved into a comprehensive marketplace, and a physical archival and vintage shop in Atlanta, further solidifying Yuri’s Market’s presence in the vintage fashion industry. This one is for the vintage designer enthusiasts – I loved Yuri’s stories and I know you will, too  – so, let’s dive right into it! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [2:52] Yuri grew up in Chicago with a love of eBay and consignment shops.  [6:07] She learned a lot about the vintage industry working for various vintage and luxury consignment shops.  [13:24] Eventually she decided to apply that learning to her own vintage business. [16:52] After a brief hiatus, she approached Yuri’s Market through a new marketing lens. [21:50] What’s trending with Yuri’s customers this season: furs and leather, python and cheetah print, Pucci, and Fendi. [28:23] Yuri’s personal style and favorite pieces. EPISODE MENTIONS:  Yuri’s Market @yurismarket Kylie Jenner in Fendi Zucca print Dover Street Market L'Étoile de Saint Honoré in Amsterdam LET’S CONNECT:  📸Instagram: @emilymstochl 🐦Twitter: @emilymstochl 🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl 📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/  🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod  SPECIAL THANKS:  A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible! Patty Weber Kathy Brand Lisa of Queenie & Pearl Lucille of Galipette Vintage KT  Lydia Welp Anastacia Banicke of Goods & Provisions Michael A. Megan Morris Jennifer

    39 min
  7. PONY MFG CO: designer and founder, Phoenix - on repurposing deadstock, vintage and antique textiles, her love of vintage graphic tees and a great vintage sweatshirt.

    11/25/2024

    PONY MFG CO: designer and founder, Phoenix - on repurposing deadstock, vintage and antique textiles, her love of vintage graphic tees and a great vintage sweatshirt.

    On today’s show, we’re chatting with Phoenix, the designer and founder behind Pony Manufacturing Co., which is a small batch fashion brand utilizing deadstock and antique textiles.  Phoenix has a deep love of vintage and antique textiles, starting with vintage graphic t-shirts, and developing into a love of vintage workwear and sweatsuits which inspired her first upcycled collection at Pony. I loved learning from Phoenix about the process of repurposed vintage textiles from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, everything from sleeping bag to quilts, there’s a beauty found it all!  And I know you will too  – so, let’s dive right into it! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [3:11] Phoenix has always loved vintage graphic tees. [4:41] The joy of a church basement thrift store!  [5:54] Phoenix started sewing at an early age. [9:53] A love of vintage workwear and sportswear led to her first collection [15:00] Working with deadstock materials on collections [24:48] Our understanding of quality and value in clothing [26:55] Favorite pieces in Phoenix’s vintage collection [34:06] Her vintage t-shirt collection EPISODE MENTIONS:  @ponymfg.co https://ponymfgco.com/ Palmo Goods Front General Store 10 Ft Single by Stella Dallas Raggedy Threads @pepperedgoods @natacattat Shop Thirteen Angels LET’S CONNECT:  📸Instagram: @emilymstochl 🐦Twitter: @emilymstochl 🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl 📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/  🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod  SPECIAL THANKS:  A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible! Patty Weber Kathy Brand Lisa of Queenie & Pearl Lucille of Galipette Vintage KT  Lydia Welp Anastacia Banicke of Goods & Provisions Michael A. Megan Morris Jennifer

    41 min
  8. TAILORED THRIFTS: Sierra started her vintage business as a college sophomore, alongside her fashion merchandising degree - on sustainable fashion in a college town.

    11/18/2024

    TAILORED THRIFTS: Sierra started her vintage business as a college sophomore, alongside her fashion merchandising degree - on sustainable fashion in a college town.

    On today’s show, we’re chatting with Sierra, who started her secondhand clothing business, Tailored Thrift, while she was a sophomore in college. She wanted to bring a curated selection of vintage and secondhand to her college town – and what started as popups and markets turned into a brick-and-mortar store.  I loved hearing about how Sierra worked on her business, almost as a research project tackled alongside getting her fashion merchandising degree. She found that in her college town there was a large group of people who wanted to shop sustainable, but didn’t feel like digging through the racks to thrift their clothing.  We also shared stories of vintage shopping on travels – from Brimfield Market to the UK – and wild times at summer vintage markets in the Midwest.  I loved getting to hear from Sierra’s experience as a college student entrepreneur, and I know you will, too  – so, let’s dive right into it! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [4:44] Sierra wanted to be a fashion designer, starting in middle school, and she often upcycled her own pieces from the thrift store. [7:36] Sierra worked on her business, almost as a research project tackled alongside getting her fashion merchandising degree.  [12:22] Getting started as a vintage business as a college sophomore. [15:51] Sierra’s first forays into vintage markets, and what she learned from doing them all over the Midwest. [24:34] On her college campus, Sierra found lots of people who wanted to shop sustainably, but needed to figure out how. [29:13] How Tailored Thrift has appealed to the young shoppers in her college town. [32:08] Vintage sourcing from Brimfield to the UK [36:36] The 250 pound antique cash register that Sierra’s mom got her for Christmas for the store. [38:57] Some of the fashion merchandising research Sierra put to use in her store. [43:51] Her love of vintage watches. EPISODE MENTIONS:  Tailored Thrift Instagram - @_tailored_thrifts My Brimfield Market Vlog Adams Antique Fair in London We Are - pre-loved fashion in London Peach Tree Revival LET’S CONNECT:  📸Instagram: @emilymstochl 🐦Twitter: @emilymstochl 🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl 📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/  🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod  SPECIAL THANKS:  A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible! Patty Weber Kathy Brand Lisa of Queenie & Pearl Lucille of Galipette Vintage KT  Lydia Welp Anastacia Banicke of Goods & Provisions Michael A. Megan Morris Jennifer

    56 min

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Pre-Loved Podcast is a weekly interview show about rad vintage style with guests you’ll want to go thrifting with! Emily Stochl - @emilymstochl - is the show's creator and host. Each episode is about second-hand fashion. We come at the subject from all sides. We discuss style, running a fashion business, the global second-hand industry, sustainability, and -- of course! -- the incredible stories behind our best vintage pieces, and why we choose second-hand first.

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