Thrifting Minds – Details, episodes & analysis

On this episode of Thrifting Minds Dom and Mary update each other on social distancing, how they're staying inspired, then dive into this episode's main topic: dyes. They cover their most fascinating discoveries about dye and then discuss how different dyes affect our environment in many different ways. We hope you enjoy! 

Resources from this episode: 

The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair here. 

Washington Post here.

BioFriendlyPlanet here. 

Organic Dye here. 

In this minisode, Dom and Mary discuss people and businesses that inspire them to create and repurpose in new and innovative ways. We hope it helps you get inspired, too!  Instagrams and resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.austincreativereuse.org/ @pyschic.outlaw @kseniaschnaider @reprintandrepurpose @repurposefullyclothed

In this episode of Thrifting Minds Dom and Mary get into the nitty-gritty of one of the most dominant fibers in history: cotton. They discuss the environmental impacts of cotton, the concerns around the pesticides used in cotton, and finally about the positive impacts of organic cotton. Enjoy!

Resources from this episode: 

https://www.theworldcounts.com/

https://ejfoundation.org/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_one-dollar_bill

Sustainable Fashion and Textiles by Kate Fletcher (Book)

https://www.organiccotton.org/

On this very first episode of 2020 Dom and Mary sit down at get real about climate change. The two share facts and heartfelt stories regarding the devastating wildfires in Australia, the concerns of climate change in general, and then bring it back to the fashion industry’s part in hurting and helping the planet.

This Episode’s Featured Fabric: Poly(Lactic Acid)

Dom’s Published Work!!!

http://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-trailblazer-dominique-kirven/

https://www.visualxivmagazine.com/product/issue-no-4

Instagram: @thriftingmindsatx

Email: thriftingmindsatx@gmail.com

How To Help:

Australian Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org.au/

GIVIT http://www.givit.org.au/items-needed

Lush “All The Wild Things” Koala Soap https://www.lushusa.com/shower/bar-soap/all-the-wild-things/9999901950.html

How to Help Victims of Australia Fires: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/06/world/australia/help-australia-fires.html

Resources:

“Hell At your Back Door: Australia Fires”: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/10717076/australia-fires-video-family-trapped-firestorm/

Clara Vuletich, designer and sustainable strategist: CLARA VULETICH designer and sustainable strategies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXOd4qh3JKk

Alyssa Lau, founder of New Classic Studios:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw40Ge_PMwA

Link to New Classic Studios: https://newclassics.ca/

The Global Wildfire Research: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2017/06/29/despite-global-warming-scientists-find-that-wildfires-are-actually-burning-less-land/

Patrick Woodyard of Nisolo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPM9lhackHw

Sustainable Fashion & Textiles: Design Journeys by Kate Fletcher https://hpb.com/products/sustainable-fashion-and-textiles-9781844074815

Dom and Mary sit down to reflect on 2019 and to share their goals for the coming new year. Tune in to hear what Thrifting Minds has in store for 2020 and to gain some personal inspiration along the way. 

Dom and Mary update the listeners about Treasure City Thrift and review local Texas fashion shows. Then, our hosts sit down with Conner, a innovator in sustainable fashion and a current Fashion Merchandising student, to talk about the problem of clothing waste, how some designers are changing the fashion game for a better future and so much more!

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On this episode of Thrifting Minds, Dom and Mary sit down with some local experts to talk about the day to day life at their local thrift shop, how to reach out to your community, how to collaborate with non-profits and more! 

Websites, Links, and Events mentioned in this episode: 

treasurecity.org 

allgo.org ("a statewide queer people of color organization") 

Casamarianella.org ("Casa Marianella welcomes displaced immigrants and promotes self-sufficiency by providing shelter and support services")

Treasure City Birthday Bash: October 26th! 

Treasure City *Free Market*: last Sunday of every month, from 1:00 pm-3:00pm! 

In this episode Dom and Mary discuss local thrift shops/ non-profits in the ATX area, the origin of "thrift", and even more importantly, the moments when communities in heartbreak must come together with whatever they have to help each other. 

Reach out to El Paso Community Foundation: Hope Border Institute  to help and support El Paso

Follow us on Twitter @Thrifting Minds

Thrift gems: Thrift Center and Austin Pets Alive! Thrift Store