S9 Ep15 LIDOW ARCHIVE: Haile Lidow, founder of a 9,000+ piece fashion rental archive - on the bedroom dedicated to shoes, and Lidow pieces appearing on Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan.

S9 Ep15 LIDOW ARCHIVE: Haile Lidow, founder of a 9,000+ piece fashion rental archive - on the bedroom dedicated to shoes, and Lidow pieces appearing on Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan.

Author: Emily Stochl May 5, 2025 Duration: 57:04

On today's show, we're chatting with Haile Lidow, the founder of Lidow Archive, which is a clothing rental fantasyland of over 9,000 pieces of vintage & contemporary designer clothing and accessories that Haile has collected over the course of 15-years — it now occupies an entire wing of her Los Angeles home/studio.

Her pieces have been worn by Chappel Roan, Lady Gaga, and Madonna and that's because Haile loves the vibrant, the stand-out, the statement making….. And we haven't even talked about the shoe closet yet, which contains 24 pairs of Marc Jacobs boots, including 9 pairs of Kiki boots, which have been worn by the likes of Rihanna and Olivia Rodrigo. 

I'll let Haile tell you all about it! – let's dive right in!  

DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:

  • [5:03] Haile has loved fashion her entire life, and she got into going to weekend flea markets with friends in middle school.
  • [8:46] Her fashion career began with a Vogue internship at age 16. 
  • [13:36] Figuring out how to turn collecting and archiving into a career.
  • [23:00] Documenting and archiving a 4,000 piece collection to begin her business.
  • [27:48] How vintage archives work with celebrity stylists and editorial shoots.
  • [32:23] There's an entire bedroom in the archive devoted just to shoes!

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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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