Restyle & revive: bringing your old things back to life

Perfect for >

Those pieces you almost love — the jacket with a weird lapel, the skirt you’re tired of but it’s sentimental, the dress that doesn’t fit quite right anymore but it’s made of such an incredible raw silk (good fabrics are quite pricey today). They’re sitting in your closet because you can’t bear to let them go… and you don’t have to. I’ll help you turn them into something you’re excited to wear again — and in a world where you commit to buying only 5 new things a year, this process becomes not just fun, but essential.

Why it matters >

We’re throwing away more clothes than ever. In the U.S., textile waste has doubled in the last 20 years: 17 million tons in 2018 alone, according to the EPA. Making just one cotton shirt uses 2,700 liters of water (18 bathtubs!!), and fabrics can take centuries to decompose. Giving your clothes a second life isn’t just personal — it’s so powerful in many ways. And when you commit to only 5 new purchases a year, repairs and reinvention become the most creative, sustainable way to keep your style’s newness without constant consumption.

What we do >

- reimagine: turn a coat into a cropped jacket, a clutch into a ‘90s-inspired bag, a wrap skirt into a scarf.
- alter: adjust fit, refresh color, highlighting your best features: whether that’s legs, waist, or neckline.
- transform: embroider worn workwear with lace and beads, create statement pieces from the overlooked, and make your wardrobe yours again.

Why you’ll love it >

- no one else will have what you do.
- you’ll create rather than consume.
- you’ll save pieces from landfill while gaining something unique and meaningful.
- your 5 new pieces a year will work harder, pairing beautifully with your revived, one-of-a-kind staples.

Queen Elizabeth I’s gowns were famously remade and embellished multiple times during her reign — a statement of both thrift and creativity.

Two ways to work together >

- custom restyle: send one or two pieces from anywhere in the world for bespoke reworking.
- weeklong wardrobe revival — I come to you for a full evaluation, creative brainstorm, and hands-on transformations. Currently available in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Bay Area. Email to inquire.