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Podcast That's Not Rubbish! Upcycled and Circular Fashion.

That's Not Rubbish! Upcycled and Circular Fashion.

That's Not Rubbish!

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Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 25

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Keyboard Dresses? Stale Bread Lamps? Meet the innovative world of Upcycled fashion, where preloved materials are reconstructed into statement pieces, everyday go-tos, home decor, and the list goes on. And on. And on. Every other week, we invite a zero waste designer on to talk about everyday topics, their story, circular fashion concepts, and...play. So, if you've never heard of upcycling or are sewing as we speak, there's an episode for everyone. Are you ready to take a second look at the “rubbish” around us and uncover the endless potential behind it? Let's go! 🎧🪡
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Transforming Sails into Bags- Circumnavigating with Emma Casey of Landfall Leatherworks

Season 2

lundi 10 juin 2024Duration 43:49

In the season 2 finale, Emma Casey of Landfall Leatherworks shares how circumnavigating the globe and upcycling sails into bags are bound by one theme — embracing the unexpected. This episode promises to leave you not only inspired to sew, but to plan a trip ASAP.

As mentioned, this episode wraps up one year and two seasons of That’s Not Rubbish! We want to thank you for supporting our community of upcyclers and for celebrating creativity, community, and rubbish with us. We're taking a short break to focus on building House of Rubbish, our upcoming upcycler marketplace — exciting things to come! Stay in the loop!

If you’re enjoying the platform and would like to be a part of our growth, House of Rubbish could really use your support.

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Landfall Leatherworks on IG
Good News: TikTok Shop launches new 'Preowned Luxury' category

Why Travelling Brings True Happiness Not Buying Things

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A Date with Italian Dead stock and 60's Mod Upcycler, Vittoria Buraschi of Unimpressed Studios

mardi 28 mai 2024Duration 43:42

Get on your vespa and don your vintage headscarves! We have a date with Italian deadstock and Mod upcycler, Vittoria Buraschi of Unimpressed Studios. Made in Italy and captivated by the allure of luxury fashion, Vittoria’s résumé includes collaborations with some of the most iconic fashion houses under the sun, from Roberto Cavalli to Dior. Now, Vittoria is channeling her rich experience with her fascination for mod couture into her own brand, offering her own upcycled versions of the iconic Herringbone dress and the mini skirt.


Unimpressed Studios on IG

TNR! X Unimpressed Studios Giveaway
Good News: Crocs is taking back its old shoes and you get a discount on new pair in return


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Fashion Revolution: The Bold and Innovative Trends of 1960s Mod Style

Explaining 60s Mod Fashion & Subculture

1960s Italian Fashion 

Save a Horse, Rework a Cowboy - Inside the suede, no-sew upcycle, Western world of Vintage Wasteland

lundi 27 novembre 2023Duration 42:28

Welcome to Vintage Wasteland. Home of the suede, no-sew upcycles, ducks, and queer cowboys. The leading lady and our upcycler of the week, Alex Kelley, has honed in on illustrating and stamping tattoo-esque charactures of nature and folklore onto thrifted pieces. Let’s talk about our favorite materials to work with and wear, the western history of fashion trends, and shall we go as far as make some winter trend predictions?? Yeehaw!


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Vintage Wasteland on IG

Good News: Eco-Chic Oyster Yarn

Exploring the Queen History of the Old West...Yeehaw

Ep01: Upcycled Then, Now, and What Could've Been

Ep10: An Ode to Summer 2k23, Cottage Core, and Bringing Bonnets Back


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Why the Medieval Aesthetic Never Dies: The History of Medieval Revival Fashion

Winter Trend Predictions - Elle


Tiktok Superstar and Grandma’s Favorite: Meet Zach Thoeny of After Always Apparel

lundi 13 novembre 2023Duration 45:47

Your best friend who’s never heard of upcycling. Your grandma who loves to sew. Your pet fish. Chances are, you’ve all had an After Always Apparel thrift flip pop up on your TikTok feed. Meet Zach Thoeny, the upcycler turning blankets and towels into viral statement pieces. From conquering the algorithm to an upcoming upcycled wedding, Zach shares what he can’t fit into a 30-second process video. So, listen up. 


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After Always ⁠Instagram⁠

After Always ⁠TikTok⁠

⁠Good News:⁠ Black Men with Gardens


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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

⁠South Dakota: Facts, Figures and Famous Faces⁠

⁠THE NORTH DAKOTA CONSPIRACY⁠

Wardrobe Therapy: The Trials, Triumphs, and Mystery Behind JRAT

lundi 30 octobre 2023Duration 54:23

Welcome to the world of Janelle Abbott, also known as JRAT. A complete zero waste enigma and maximalist dream. While her artistic, intricate pieces dance, move, and radiate the energy and creativity behind the scenes, we don’t know much about JRAT herself. For all we know, she could be a unicorn with a sewing machine. Let’s uncover the inspiration, story, and process underneath JRAT’s works of art to confirm she's real, shall we?


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JRAT 

JRAT Wardrobe Therapy

Good News: England bans single use plastic 


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Is Upcycling Witchcraft?? Talking Salem Witch Trials and the perks of having a little bit of everything with Boston-based designer, MICH

Episode 13

lundi 16 octobre 2023Duration 44:00

If you're in the secondhand scene of Boston, you know MICH. A flea market regular with stickers scattered all over New England, MICH is a zero waste designer that offers a little bit of everything - from tapestry blanket crewnecks to sleeping bag puffer vests. Not to mention, with roots in Salem... And it being October... we simply must delve into the mysterious history of the Salem witch trials and what modern day witchcraft looks like (*cough cough* upcycling).

From Harvard to Hogwarts, this one's for you.


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MICH's IG

Good News: Algae based ice cream

20+ Famous Witches In History You Should Know About

History of Witches

Shindig Studios in Salem


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Women Weren’t the Only Victims of the Salem Witch Trials

October Starter Pack: Patchwork Sweat Sets, Halloween, and NYFW with Julia George of Something Made Custom

Episode 12

lundi 2 octobre 2023Duration 45:52

It’s October. Sweaters or sweats? Halloween gear? Thanks to Julia George, the founder of Something Made Custom, we can have it all.

We’ve talked towel shorts, reworked denim, and this episode we’re drooling over another upcycle trend: Patchwork sweat sets. And who better to talk easy and ethical Halloween costumes with than a than a self-proclaimed horror movie geek and zero waste fashionista? Oh, did I mention Julia may or may not have spilled on her experience as a designer at NYFW… Ah!! 

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Something Made Custom

Good News: The Ban on Plastic Water Bottles at LAX

Tie Skirt DIY

Spray Painted Old Costume Revamp

Fast fashion haunts the Halloween season


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Reworked Stationery, Spelling Bees, and Back 2 School Nostalgia with Upcycled Enchantments

Episode 11

lundi 18 septembre 2023Duration 44:14

Cue the That’s Not Rubbish! back to school commercial! 

As students and teachers are officially Back 2 School, I’m taking the ultimate teacher’s pet, stationery princess, AND founder of Upcycler Enchantments, Jess Fernandez back to the classroom for a Spelling Bee. Meanwhile, exploring upcycled back to school supplies and reminiscing over Scholastic book fairs. Which book cover design was your go-to? Lisa Frank or 5 Star?


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SOURCES MENTIONED

Upcycled Enchantments

Good News: The Man Who Fought Deforestation By Opening a Box in The Sky


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I Know Which Weather Condition Matches Your Mood Based On The Back-To-School Supplies You Purchase

More Back to School Buzzfeed Quizzes

Romanticizing Upcycled Bridal, Waistcoats, and Dolly Parton with UK-based Weaver, Ashley Jess Knight **ANNOUNCEMENT

Episode 9

lundi 21 août 2023Duration 52:14

About 6,200 weddings occur every day in the United States alone. And in the UK, over 275,000 a year. But, what exactly happens to the wedding dress after the big day? And what would a wedding between Dolly Parton and Cyndi Lauper look like? This episode, we invite the vibrant and 90's inspired UK-based upcycler and weaver, Ashley Jess Knight, to blow our minds by explaining how she saves bridal waste by shrinking these big, extravagant dresses into thread to weave waistcoats/vests, bows, and wall art. 💒👰🏼‍♀️


Announcement: The That's Not Rubbish! podcast will be scaling back to every OTHER Monday as we build up on some exciting projects that will make upcycled fashion accessible once and for all. Through rich or poor... Stay tuned?

("I do.")


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Ashley Jess Knight's InstagramWebsite / Workshops

That's Not Rubbish! IG Post on Bridal Waste

Good News: Turkish Garbage Collectors Open Library of all the Books Thrown Away

Irregular Choice Bride/Groom Heels - (to be seen at Ashley's future wedding) 💒


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ADDITIONAL

Guide to Bridal Waste + Recovery
What To Do with Your Wedding Dress After "I Do"

Zero Waste Sustainable Wedding Dress Shopping


Intro Song: "Here Comes the Bride" piece written by Wagner for the Opera Lohengrin

Retail Therapy: Studio Secrets and Upscale Upcycling with RAYA Sacco in Detroit

Episode 8

lundi 14 août 2023Duration 50:43

We're in Detroit for a studio tour by Raya Sacco, luxury upcycler and founder of RAYA (@hausofraya). This sunlit and plant-filled studio is the home of the Vendetta Top and T-Skirt.

But, what makes a studio a studio? And an upscale brand an upscale brand? This episode, we’re going heart to heart with Raya to uncover the secrets behind curating the perfect space, upscale secondhand brand, and a closet packed with both longevity and intimacy. Look good, feel better, and listen to Raya’s zen voice talk about reworked leather and Feng Shui. There's nothing like it.


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SOURCES MENTIONED

@theRayabrand or ShopRaya.co

Good News: Free Food: Geneva’s community pantries use the sharing economy to prevent food waste

Babyface Ray - Donda Bag (Official Video) featuring RAYA and more Detroit rappers

T-Skirt Tutorial


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Detroit: The Comeback City

Detroit’s Upcycling Kitchen ramps up free meal program

Luxury branding: How to build a strong luxury brand

the impact of luxury / are designer goods more sustainable than fast fashion?

Are Luxury Fashion Brands More Sustainable?

Feng Shui Tips for Beginners

Not Sure What Houseplant To Get? This Quiz'll Help You Decide


DETROIT CIRCULAR FASHION MENTIONS

@boats.and.clothes

@iselljawns

@thevelvettower


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