Cant Not

In conversation with Jennie Walker of The Jennie Walker Archive, on acquiring the largest collection of vintage Moschino in the U.S., if the secondhand industry actually made a difference in the sustainability of the fashion industry, the Moschino skirt that started it all and her journey to learn as much as possible about the designer, from shopping consignment as a child to opening her first consignment store, renting her Moschino to the red carpet, the energy at a vintage show compared to a luxury store, estate sales and young women hunting for quality, favourite Moschino shows & so much more <3

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In conversation with Christopher of Filter Store in Adelaide Australia, on discovering and shopping Japanese designers at a young age, how the financing of his garment research lead to Filter Store, corporate marketing vs independent POVs, the thought behind the IG captions, fashion authorities and knowing the unknowable, appreciating fabrics and unique design, rediscovering forgotten designers of the past, how increased vintage prices led him to niche designers, the decline of mid price quality clothes and making an effort to offer that to customers, the effects of profiteering in fashion, a question around sustainability and newness, Jean Colonna, Inoue Pleats Company, Wrinqle, Yoshiki Hishinuma and so much more <3

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In conversation with David of Pineapple Factory Gallery on New York in the 90s and buying Margiela at Century 21, pre-internet vintage dealing, personal style, avoiding trends, the change of how design teams source vintage, the rise of fakes and tricks of buying online, favourite runway shows, the future of fashion and so much more <3

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In conversation with Ali of Cut Thwice, the second hand designer search tool, on how vital independent resellers are to the ecosystem of resale, bringing together the grailed and depop consumers, shipping internationally via proxies, indie marketing in the reselling community, the intelegence and community behind designer resale, flipping mentality within consumers, how resale has influenced contemporary shopping, not gatekeeping and so much more <3

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Episode 60, in conversation with Sophie Strauss, stylist for regular people, on the Tumblr and fashion blog era, street style photography before influencers, the difference between fashion and style, ways to avoid impulse shopping, her personal style journey, nurturing clients relationships to their closets, styling proportions, encouraging secondhand and ethical shopping options, fast fashion's infinite drive for profits and how its the antithesis to fashion, positive effects of buying less, the future of fashion and so much more <3

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In conversation with Claudia of @rewindvintageaffairs on the origins of Rewind, early Ebay days and travelling across the globe for pieces, the uncertainty of the fashion industry, how the second hand fashion client has changed, Chanel minaudieres, vintage fashion cycles and what influences vintage trends, secondhand shopping advice, being a shoe addict, who to collect for future vintage and so much more <3

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In conversation with Miles Porton of www.juniorGaultier.com and @english_rake on revisiting the Jean Paul Gaultier Jeans and Junior lines of the 80s and 90s, watching Gaultier on Euro Trash, challenging gender norms and silhouettes, the influences and context behind certain pieces and collections, wearing what you like, our thoughts on design rereleases, ideas for a future Gaultier collaborator, the subcultures of the 80s, the costumes for Blade Runner and so much more <3

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In conversation with Alessia of Milan based @shop_the_story on growing up with a mother dressed in Yohji Yamamoto, dancing in Margiela throughout her club era, rewarding herself with Miu Miu shoes during Uni, Dries Van Noten’s honourable exit from fashion, her love for Come Des Garcons,  Miuccia Prada referencing the past the right way, Luxury brands cutting off their traditional clientele, the change in attitudes towards vintage in Milan and so much more <3

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In conversation with Hannah of Haut Corporation on creating a space for clothes to be appreciated, how vintage has influenced contemporary markets, the Westwood idea of working with what you’ve got, being an OG eBay seller, her store in the front night club in the back days, collaborating with @secondlifemarketsuk and the community they’ve built, her love for markets of all kinds, our stance on influencers, designers, the future of fashion and so much more <3

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In conversation with Jordan, @avintageboy, on why the fashion industry makes us sad, designing for the algorithm, the appeal of Cartier, Tom Ford era Gucci, watches more collectable than Rolex, The Row, 1950s Levis, the influence of Project runway and Rachel zoe, Abercrombie and the O.C, Lindsey Lohan, personal style and so much more <3

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