We explore slow consumption, high style, and low waste.
Jamie Miller, Designer and Seamstress
Jamie Miller is thriving as an independent sewist working with dynamic creatives in Pittsburgh and beyond. With almost 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, Jamie reflects on how she has built communities across a variety of passion projects.
Ella of Red Bean Dream
Ella, the knit and crochet designer behind Red Bean Dream, talks openly about being copied by fast fashion brands, the pressure to lowball her pricing, and why she loves making patterns for her community.
Skincare au Naturel
My personal struggle with acne, a fascination with the French approach to natural beauty, and my passion for conservation inspired me to create handmade skincare products and eventually start my own business.
Matchy-Matchy at the Market
For Meg, our Communications Director, power dressing means serving interesting monochromatic looks put together with comfort, joy, and sustainability in mind.
A Little Paris in San Francisco
Welcome to our first crossover post! Many of you who read the blog regularly are familiar with Alex Stevens, our resident ‘Vintage Detective.’ who will talk about the history behind this outfit repeater by Caitlin Pellizzi.
An Encore Promenade
This isn't necessarily a go-to piece, but rather a garment that I was happy and proud to wear again: my junior prom dress! I first wore this dress back in June 1993 and wore it again May 2017 to a Derby Day party.
From Product to Project; A Flannel in Flux
I'm a longtime maker/hacker/fixer, passionate scavenger/trash connoisseur, and someone who stubbornly refuses to let clothing die. My flannel now has over thirty patches and every bit of fabric has a story.
‘Making it work,’ Thrifty Style
I recently purchased this green sweater from a local thrift store. My budget for experiments with imperfect clothing maxes out at $5 so for $3.50, this sweater felt like a worthwhile investment.
Chrissi Burnett, Outfit Repeater Extraordinaire
The star of this ‘fashion show’ is the Alaska eagle t-shirt. There isn't anything better than a t-shirt that fits perfectly.
Take your ‘Special Occasion’ Top to the Next Level
This is the story of my mother's wedding dress remake.
A Future Vintage Storyteller Garment
This is the story of my mother's Friendship Jacket, in her words
Black on Black
Vivkea is one of our pioneer Outfit Repeater contributors! Her lewk is absolutely stunning and so cool it makes us want to get to know her better...or at least take some style notes.