Reclaim Creative was founded in 2020 by Allie Chamberlain - an architect, slow fashion advocate, and self-taught sewist who comes from a long lineage of Appalachian and Western Kentucky quilters. Offering a fresh take on clothing, their garments are crafted from repurposed and vintage textiles - most often vintage quilts that are decades, if not one hundred years old. They are made with love, often made by hand, and hold heritage within their threads. This process of restoring forgotten textiles is just one facet of the way that Allie sees beauty in the forgotten world. Tune into this episode to learn more as we chat social media, entrepreneurship, textiles, restoration, community-centered design thinking, and seeking community restoration.

About Allie Chamberlain

Allie Chamberlain is an architect, slow fashion advocate, and self-taught sewist - comes from a lineage of Appalachian and Western

Kentucky quilters. Growing up, she was always taught how to quilt, sew, and make her own garments, but it wasn't until architecture school that she really began to value the power of repurposed textiles. She has worked for a sustainable fashion company, co-owned a second-hand clothing shop, practiced architecture at three firms, and is currently running her own repurposed textile business - reclaim creative.

Resources Mentioned:

• Reclaim Creative - Instagram
• Reclaim Creative - Website

About Brave School:

Brave School is an institute of dreaming for wild-hearted creatives and entrepreneurs who are looking for an alternative, embodied, and regenerative approach to business and brand strategy. Through this approach, we host gatherings, workshops, and a membership that supports creatives in shaping and sharing their work with the world. We exist to support creatives in creating their true soul work, building evolutionary companies, and earning a viable revenue in the process.

• Building Brave Membership
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