S8 Ep16 ODE VINTAGE: owner, Olivia DeIyamu - on co-owning a Cleveland based brick and mortar vintage collective, called Slow Union, curating high quality vintage, and Westernwear!

S8 Ep16 ODE VINTAGE: owner, Olivia DeIyamu - on co-owning a Cleveland based brick and mortar vintage collective, called Slow Union, curating high quality vintage, and Westernwear!

Author: Emily Stochl May 13, 2024 Duration: 52:38

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On today's show, we're chatting with Olivia DeIyamu, the owner of the online vintage store Ode Vintage, and co-owner of a Cleveland, OH based brick and mortar vintage collective, called Slow Union. 

Olivia has selling vintage since 2013, getting her start on Etsy and at area flea markets. On today's show, she shares the story of how she got where she is today, and how she hand selects quality and aesthetic vintage for her shop. We even chat about our shared love for vintage Westernwear! This is a fun one, and  I think you're going to really enjoy it, so let's dive right into it! 

DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:

  • [1:50] How discovering a love for thrifting and secondhand influenced Olivia's sense of style and self growing up.
  • [5:42] Olivia's background in vintage interior design and architecture.
  • [12:57] How the creative and artistic small business side-hustle community of Cleveland inspired her to do it herself, starting in 2013.
  • [20:31] Developing her vintage specialties, including vintage Westernwear
  • [29:32] How Olivia and her co-owners knew it was the right time to open a vintage collective space.
  • [33:32] The stories behind some of the special pieces in Olivia's vintage collection.

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Every week, Emily Stochl invites you into a conversation that goes far beyond the clothing rack. Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl is built on the idea that every second-hand garment has a past, and that exploring those histories makes our present style more meaningful. Rather than just offering shopping tips, each episode feels like sitting down with a fascinating friend who shares your passion for vintage, digging into the many layers of what it means to wear pre-owned fashion. You’ll hear from a diverse range of guests-from collectors and stylists to entrepreneurs and historians-as they explore not only personal style but also the practicalities of running a resale business, the complexities of the global second-hand market, and the environmental ethos behind choosing used over new. The heart of this podcast lives in those incredible stories: the serendipitous flea market find, the garment that carries a decade of memories, or the simple, powerful act of giving a piece a new life. Emily guides these discussions with genuine curiosity, making each topic accessible whether you're a seasoned thrifter or just curious about sustainable fashion. It’s a thoughtful, engaging look at how what we wear connects to culture, art, beauty, and the kind of mindful consumption that can reshape an industry. Tune in for a fresh perspective that celebrates the character, sustainability, and deep personal connection found in pre-loved fashion.
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