S8 Ep33 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.

S8 Ep33 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.

Author: Emily Stochl November 25, 2024 Duration: 40:32

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

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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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