S9 Ep21 VERY BREEZY: vintage bridal studio, luxury fashion curator and wardrobe stylist, Brie - on collecting vintage fashion and building a business around what you love.

S9 Ep21 VERY BREEZY: vintage bridal studio, luxury fashion curator and wardrobe stylist, Brie - on collecting vintage fashion and building a business around what you love.

Author: Emily Stochl June 16, 2025 Duration: 58:41

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This is the space where we  talk about all things vintage, secondhand and pre-loved across the fashion space! And for new listeners, or longtime pals, to follow along with all things thrift, vintage, rad, retro, and sustainable, you can find me Emily Stochl, across the internet as @emilymstochl. Come hang out I'd love to chat with you! 

On today's show, we're chatting with Brie, the founder of Very Breezy, a luxury vintage fashion studio in New York. Brie is a lifelong collector of vintage, who spent her fashion industry career in the editorial world at Vogue magazine and Harper's Bazaar, and leading digital strategy for luxury accessory brands, before returning to her first love: vintage.

Now, Very Breezy is a collection of luxury fashion, jewelry, and accessories, with a special focus on vintage bridalwear – and the pieces for every occasion during the bridal season of someone's life. 

From her teenage years tracking down Blair Waldorf's onscreen looks to curating incredible vintage bridal collections, Brie shares her journey to vintage business owner on today's show. It's a really fun one, and I think you're gonna love it, so – let's dive right in!

DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:

  • [3:09] Her Blair Waldorf era – Gossip Girl was on the air when Brie was in high school. 
  • [5:32] Brie has been a natural collector since birth, and early collections included tea sets, dolls, and an extensive headband collection during her teenage years.
  • [10:32] Brie moved to NYC at eighteen to pursue a career in the fashion industry.
  • [11:45] Interning at Harper's Bazaar and landing her first job at Vogue in the fashion department
  • [13:10] Staying late at Vogue to study couture pieces and learn about garment construction and quality
  • [16:50] The natural evolution from personal collecting to starting Very Breezy as a business
  • [20:57] Defining her vintage specialties for Very Breezy, including vintage bridal.
  • [25:28] Sourcing vintage bridal pieces for every occasion and style.
  • [32:15] Restoring vintage wedding dresses that have been damaged over the passing of time.
  • [40:49] Brie also has a fabulous archival Thierry Mugler collection, including pieces from the Les Cowboys show.

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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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