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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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.