Reclaim Threads ( 615 27th St. South, Suite D), a vintage clothing shop just opened, bringing sustainable,” slow-fashion” to the Warehouse Arts District. Co-owners Marissa Baker and Emma Charles oppose the spare, human rights violations, and carbon footprint of the fast-fashion business. Reclaim Threads’ collections are ethical, vintage, and with a distinctive twist that is unmatched anywhere in St. Pete.
“We use original vintage and second-hand vintage clothes to make adjustments to the garments”, says Emma. “We spend a lot of time deconstructing. And the styles are based on what’s accessible. I have this garment and I’m inspired to make it better.”
Being limited by what’s available doesn’t hinder Marissa and Emma’s creativity. Drawback, after all, is a proper constraint in which to study. Only glancing through the series online, you’ll find hotchpotch suede floof vests, a denim cow-spot bustier, adult leg chaps, a lenticular kimono, and a Christian embroidered house dress with fur, amongst much much more.
“We add a lot of hair to things,” laughs Marissa. We can all agree that leather is a special thing.
Committed to sustainable style
Reclaim Threads is an upcycled delayed fashion store in strong opposition to strong style, one of the world’s most polluting industries. According to their attitude, they monitor their carbon footprints via application, use simply available materials., and reduce waste. purchasing recycled or upcycled clothing preferably of brand-new clothing from the fast-paced fashion business.
They are also affected by this. Since neither Emma nor Marissa have purchased any fresh clothing in more than six years, they figure out how much carbon emissions they save each month when they travel to events to buy clothing in trailers. Last quarter they offset 1, 359 KG of coal. The popularity of the conservation movement seems to be growing. “Sometimes I’ll see someone I sold clothes to 2 years ago, and they’ll tell me they still haven’t bought new clothing,” says Marissa
A coincidental meeting
Marissa and Emma met at a gathering. When Marissa began hoop dept, Emma grabbed her stick and joined. Their conversation shifted to the topic of their shared passion of vintage clothing and holidays. The following morning, they made the decision to start a business together.
Reclaim Threads was created from their origins stitched together. Emma brought financial experience—she knows how to handle branding and shows. She’s got company skills, also, so she manages the rear end of the company. She is not a man to fashion shows or style, but she was previously the trend director of Prolific Quarterly, an worldwide high fashion and beauty magazine.
While Reclaim Threads is now a brick-and-mortar business, it started out on the street. As event visitors, they trucked their strands around to events, like Bonnaroo, selling out of a 20 ‘by 10’ hall. They will continue to carry out their fibers into the earth despite being currently towed to a building.
We “inspire” people who say, “I love those garments but I could not use it,” and that they should not be so afraid of public opinion.
