S9 Ep11 KIKO'S KLOSET: vintage dealer, Kayla Dickie - on her "if you can't dance in it, why wear it?!" attitude toward expressing yourself unapologetically in pre-loved fashion.

S9 Ep11 KIKO'S KLOSET: vintage dealer, Kayla Dickie - on her "if you can't dance in it, why wear it?!" attitude toward expressing yourself unapologetically in pre-loved fashion.

Author: Emily Stochl April 7, 2025 Duration: 46:57

On today's show, we're chatting with Kayla Dickie, the founder of Kiko's Kloset in LA. Kikos Kloset uses dance to showcase how good it feels to be in your body, in one-of-a-kind outfits, feeling free, beautiful, & self-assured. As Kayla so often says: "If you can't dance in it, why wear it?!"

She started selling vintage as a side hustle during the pandemic – dancing in the clothes on social media – and never looked back. We talk about the lessons learned in the years since, and why she believes in expressing yourself unapologetically in well-loved fashion, in a never-ending dance with Mother Earth.

This episode is a lot of fun, and I think you're really gonna love it –  so let's dive right in! 

DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:

  • [3:31] Early memories of thrifting at the Salvation Army in high school.
  • [6:50] How she took Kiko's Kloset from side hustle to full-time gig.
  • [15:07] Getting embedded into her local vintage community. 
  • [19:24] "If you can't dance in it, why wear it?!"
  • [25:31] Kayla's secondhand shopping stories, and her most memorable buys.

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SPECIAL THANKS: 

A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible!

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  • Lucille of Galipette Vintage
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  • Megan Morris
  • Jennifer
  • Alana Rivero

 


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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