S8 Ep29 55,000 DRESSES: vintage dealer and sustainable wardrobe stylist, Lisa Graystone - on curating and liquidating the one-of-a-kind, award-winning 55,0000 dresses collection.

S8 Ep29 55,000 DRESSES: vintage dealer and sustainable wardrobe stylist, Lisa Graystone - on curating and liquidating the one-of-a-kind, award-winning 55,0000 dresses collection.

Author: Emily Stochl October 7, 2024 Duration: 57:46

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On today's show, we're chatting with Lisa Graystone of Evolution Vintage. Lisa is a sustainable wardrobe stylist and vintage dealer, and since 2018 she has been the curator of the 55,000 Dresses Collection. Dress collector, Paul Brockmann, accumulated this one-of-a-kind, award-winning collection, which Lisa is helping to curate and liquidate – finding every single dress in the collection a new home.

This story is one of a kind  – let's dive right into it!

DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:

  • [2:19] Lisa loved watching fashion shows and exploring Vogue spreads as a child.
  • [6:14] Lisa has been a vintage dealer and sustainable wardrobe stylist for over fifteen years
  • [11:26] The unlock of styling in sustainability
  • [15:52] Meet the one-of-a-kind 55,000 dress collection!
  • [20:01] Lisa takes over the process of liquidating the collection in 2018
  • [28:56] The experience of the dress pop-ups – an ultimate dress-up closet!
  • [33:55] The crown jewels of the collection
  • [37:38] The cyclical nature of vintage
  • [43:39] Vintage collectors and dealers need to check out this sale!

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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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