About Ready to Wear: a Vintage Fashion Podcast with Rebekka Laurel
This podcast is a continuation of my work with vintage fashion and culture, which focuses on diving into history and conversational topics surrounding the past.
Episode 12-How Denim Hunting is Hurting American History and how it Gentrifies the Clothing of the Poor
Join me as I break down what Denim Hunters do and how gentrifying the clothing of the working poor puts American history in danger.
Warning, one swear word is said in a quote*
Helpful video to watch before the episode:
Clip: https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx6FCxJAnkNuoHUQYZD3oZsoUunNgGaGQM (https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx6FCxJAnkNuoHUQYZD3oZsoUunNgGaGQM)
Article: https://denimhunters.com/brit-eaton/ (https://denimhunters.com/brit-eaton/)
Music:
Namysłowski, Karol, Victor Band, and Edward T King. Swir, Swir Za Kominem. 1916. Audio. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-18969/>.
6 Jul 2023
Epiosde 11: Fireside Chats- Reseller Recollections: Greed, Poor Business Practices, Seller to Seller Interactions
Join Rebekka today as she interviews Katherine, an experienced reseller with a lot to say about estate sales, seller to seller interactions, and her own observations of the industry.
28 Jun 2023
Episode 10: The Real History of Thrift Stores. Was Thrifting Really Intended For Resellers and Upwardly Mobile People to Get their Goods?
Join Rebekka for an episode filled with historical tidbits, news reviews, and a deep dive into the topic of: Who is thrifting really for? We are ignoring something very important: since the pandemic and the late 2010's, thrifting has taken a completely different direction than ever before: towards reselling. Since so many people are reselling now, they want to dominate the perception that it's justified. But what are the consequences?
Sources used:
https://www.statepress.com/article/2021/03/specho-thrifting-secondhand-clothing-through-the-ages
https://time.com/5364170/thrift-store-history/
https://instathrifts.com/the-history-of-thrift-stores/
https://www.trvst.world/sustainable-living/fashion/history-of-second-hand-thrift-shopping/
Eysler, E., Murray, B. & Steger, J. (1905) Friends That Are Good and True. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-248081/.
21 Jun 2023
Episode 9: Navigating Negative Experiences with Resellers: Reviews, Complaints and Conduct
A look inside of some first hand experiences I have had with resellers who didn't want to take responsibility for poor customer service: what can we do about it? Also, I discuss some of the real reviews that she has seen on Etsy that offers a glimpse into what is happening between resellers and their customers. Is fear ever a good enough reason to keep quiet? I don't think so, and I'll tell you what you can do about it.
14 Jun 2023
Snake Oil Salesmen- Debunking Reseller Myths: How Commodifying Vintage as a Status Item Creates a Community that Looks Down on the Poor
Join Miranda and I as we sit down for an important chat that debunks and dissects many of the fabrications that the reselling community and their fans have used in attempts to quiet any opposition or questioning of their practices. You won't want to miss this important, hard hitting episode where we break down many of the commonly used defenses, coverups, and deflections used to justify their choices.
Wagner, R., Arthur Pryor'S Band & Morse, T. F. (1914) The Flying Dutchman: Fantasia. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-424877/.
Caesar, I., Peerless Quartet, Bourdon, R., Gershwin, G., Croxton, F., Campbell, A. [...] Burr, H. (1920) Swanee. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-37013/.
7 Jun 2023
Fireside Banter: An Ex-Influencer Gives us an Inside Look at the Scandalous World of Vintage Snobs, Socialites and Sell Outs
Join my friend Anna and I as we take a dive into the controversial world of of influencing in the vintage community and how far some people will go to get their name out there, including wearing things they don't even like and taking photos with people just for the clout. This fun episode is not for the sensitive, but none of my podcasts really are! If you've ever wondered about some of the issues my friend and I have discussed about the vintage community, give it a listen and subscribe! :)
All music and photos from the public domain.
1 Jun 2023
Fireside Chats Featuring Living Historian and Collector Katie Barron. Militaria, Reenacting and Navigating Community Cliques: How can we do better?
Join Katie and I today as we discuss respectful reenacting, social acceptance among the vintage community, and as we debunk some of the justifications used by overpriced resellers. We talk about how to make our small vintage/reenacting communities better places that are more welcoming for all who feel drawn to it.
Katie Barron has been a living historian and vintage collector for almost 10 years. Her day job is being an attorney editor for the State of Massachusetts and that she operates historic streetcars for fun in her spare time. Her Instagram handle is @imkatiebarron and she would love to hear from you if you're interested in learning more about what she does.
Citations:
All music and photos from the public domain.
-Ferera, Frank, Helen Louise, and Louise And Ferera. Kamehameha. 1916. Audio. Retrieved from the Library of Congress,
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-Sousa, Bullets and Bayonets
Instagram: @rebekka.laurel
24 May 2023
Fireside Chats: Featuring Dr. Dierdre Adduci. More than Just Clothes: Are We Entitled to Wear What Brings Us Confidence in an Increasingly Uncomfortable World?
Join me today as my friend, Dr. Dierdra Adduci and I discuss the psychological benefits of wearing vintage, why it's important to have access to the clothes and items we feel our best in, who is entitled to buy and wear vintage from second hand shops, price gouging and more! She is a therapist and has a lot to say. A jam packed episode you won't want to miss. Thank you for tuning in.
Music:
Liszt, Franz, Victor Herbert's Orchestra, and Victor Herbert. A Dream of Love. 1918. Audio. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-130488/ (http://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-130488/)>.
Hart, Charles, et al. For every boy who's on the level There's a girl who's on the square. 1920. Audio. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-36966/ (http://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-36966/)>.
21 May 2023
Mini Epiosde-Other People’s Baggage: Behind the Pretty Photos and into the Dark, Disturbing Reality of Exploitative Resellers and Their Behaviors
Let's talk about bullying: the why, how, and what to do about it in response to harassment and bullying I've received on my account for speaking about exploitative reselling practices. Thanks for joining as I do a mini episode on the harmful practices of certain reselling community members. Screenshots of everything I've mentioned can be found on my IG page or by messaging me.
I also need to make a correction. Thanks to the assistance of Dr. Dierdre Adduci's observations on Bullying I was able to articulate some great points. I also made a mistake in her credentials. She has her PhD in Counseling, not Psychology and is a therapist.
P.S. Sorry for the awkward ad break timing. :)
References: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullying
17 May 2023
For the Love of Vintage: Featuring the Words of Desirae Day. Why I Stopped Reselling, Examining Flipping Culture & Competition in the Vintage World.
Join me while Miranda (Speaking for Desirae) and I discuss the complex world of reselling, social media influence, flipping culture, and even some tales from "the Bins". We address the complications that arise from the buyer's perspective when their items are unknowingly being "flipped" and when money becomes more important than personal etiquette and respect for your customers.
All music is in the public domain. This episode features the song: Shaky Eyes .
https://www.loc.gov/item/jukebox-128952/'
10 May 2023
Fireside Chats: Estate Sale Tales, Elbowed Over Bakelite, and is Sustainability in Full Time Reselling Possible? Featuring Gwendolyn Erin Patterson of Gwendolyn's Golden Eras
Join me today (for a long one!) as Gwendolyn and I discuss the ethics of reselling and much more! We cover how resellers operate at estate sales, the hoarding of vintage clothes (where does it all go?), the importance of community in the vintage scene and why these conversations are increasingly more crucial as time goes on.
3 May 2023
Fireside Chats: Rare items, Scarcity Mindset, Gatekeeping, and Thrift Store Fashion Shows?!
During my first Fireside Chat I meet with Victoria, a twenty something vintage collector who casually sells and knows A LOT about the vintage community. Join us as we discuss poor customer service and seller to customer interactions, "holy grail" items and price gouging, gatekeeping in the vintage community, and how the scene has changed dramatically in the past five years. We also discuss how some resellers are requesting specific items for their collections to sell, almost like "thrift store fashion shows". It's going to be a fun one!
26 Apr 2023
She's Just Mad that She Lost a Hat
Welcome, friends. I am so excited to announce the very first episode of Other People's Things! In this episode, I give an overview of why I am here, who I am and what I aim to dissect/discuss in the course of this podcast. My sister and I discuss our childhood, where we spent most of our free time at the thrift stores, and how it has led me to loving vintage and becoming an expert in my own right. I also discuss social media and how it brought me to be so passionate about reseller/flipper culture and the exploration of its many manifestations. Thank you for joining us.
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