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.

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 EPISODE MENTIONS:  @ponymfg.co https://ponymfgco.com/ Palmo Goods Front General Store 10 Ft Single by Stella Dallas Raggedy Threads @pepperedgoods @natacattat Shop Thirteen Angels LET’S CONNECT:  📸Instagram: @emilymstochl 🐦Twitter: @emilymstochl 🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl 📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/  🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod  SPECIAL THANKS:  A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible! Patty Weber Kathy Brand Lisa of Queenie & Pearl Lucille of Galipette Vintage KT  Lydia Welp Anastacia Banicke of Goods & Provisions Michael A. Megan Morris Jennifer