1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 On today's show, we're chatting with Sue Poole, the founder of At Source Vintage. Sue's love for fashion started young – she remembers many bold fashion moments from her teens – wearing a turquoise pencil skirt with rainbow leggings, buying her first designer piece, shopping the charity shops in London.&amp;nbsp; In 2020, Sue made a decision that changed everything: she stopped buying new clothes completely. What started as participating in Oxfam's Secondhand September challenge – where she committed to only wearing the secondhand pieces already in her wardrobe – turned into a permanent lifestyle shift. Four years later, she hasn't bought a single new item. This commitment didn't just change how Sue shops – it revolutionized her entire relationship with fashion. She went from following trends and scrolling through brand algorithms to becoming a vintage expert who tracks down 1970s YSL toweling caftans, collects Celine blouses, and once scored an '80s Hermès velour lounge suit on eBay for £18. In 2022, she launched her own curated vintage business, At Source Vintage, and since Sue's been featured in British Vogue, she showcases at London vintage fairs, and her Instagram is a masterclass in styling vintage pieces in ways that make them feel completely contemporary.&amp;nbsp; We talk about the styling challenge that started it all for her, and how secondhand shopping is actually about right-sizing our relationship with clothing&amp;nbsp; – finding your style through vintage, breaking free from consumption cycles, and proving that you don't need to buy new clothes to dress incredibly well. It’s a fun one, so let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [3:27] Sue’s always been a fashion-lover, and shares her early style memories. [6:38] Her earliest secondhand experiences and London's vintage scene [9:46] Why she took Oxfam’s Secondhand September Challenge in 2020. [11:23] Practical strategies that helped her stick to buying only secondhand [14:57] How the challenge transformed her relationship with fashion [19:51] How her personal style has shifted since adopting a secondhand wardrobe. [22:28] Getting off trend cycles and tracking down vintage versions of runway pieces [26:52] The joy of researching vintage pieces and dating labels [29:52] Starting At Source Vintage, her curated vintage brand [37:20] The rise of secondhand shopping and what has changed [43:55] Her vintage wishlist and holy grail finds [50:29] Her best deal ever: an £18 Hermès lounge suit on eBay [54:33] Shout-outs to vintage sellers and fashion historians to follow EPISODE MENTIONS:&amp;nbsp; Sue’s Instagram At Source Vintage British Vogue feature Portobello Market Oxfam Secondhand September Somewhere in Hackney Kate at Converted Closet Jacquemus runway video&amp;nbsp; British Heart Foundation charity shops Frock Me Second Life Markets Angelina - Just What You Know Rebecca - Documenting Fashion Frank Akinsete - Souled out at the House of Provenance Known Source Orsola de Castro on Pre-Loved Podcast Emily and Clare Press on Wardrobe Crisis LET’S CONNECT:&amp;nbsp; 📸Instagram: @emilymstochl 🐦Threads: @emilymstochl 🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl 📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/&amp;nbsp; 🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod&amp;nbsp; SPECIAL THANKS:&amp;nbsp; A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible! Patty Weber Kathy Brand Lisa of Queenie &amp;amp; Pearl Lydia Welp Michael A. Megan Morris Jennifer Alana Rivero Jerrica Yasumura Amanda Hale &amp;nbsp; Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl http://emilymstochl.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40118505/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/198597400