S2E11: Interview with ARC Thrift Stores CEO Lloyd Lewis

After being guests on ARC's podcast, we asked to interview their CEO, Lloyd Lewis. We sourced many of our questions from Instagram followers, in an attempt to get the answers you wanted to hear most. How do you price items? Do you pay sub minimum wages? What do you look for at the thrift? 

The gang assembles to reflect on Philly. We'll be back soon with more educational content! Email info@thriftcon.co with topics you'd like us to discuss. 

The gang talks with Legiteem8 cofounders Jimmy (also founder of longtime defunkd) and Amir (owner of citees) about their new app Legiteem8! Legiteem8 is a free tool vintage resellers and collectors can use to authenticate and appraise their vintage tees. We cover what led them to make the app, the challenges they've faced so far, the different tiers of authentication, and what the future holds for Legiteem8. Tune in for some great insight and download the app to start authenticating your collection today!  

NEXT EVENT: ThriftCon Philly | Sunday August 28th 2022 | Philly Expo Center (Oaks, PA)

ThriftCon took it's talents to Houston on July 10, so the gang got together back home to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of the event, plus updates on plans for future shows. 

The gang gets together following a brief hiatus to discuss the rise of retro and vintage influence in popular new fashion. Topics discussed include Gecko Hawaii, Amazon, Sean John, Levi's, Jnco, Nike, Urban Outfitters, H&M, Abercrombie & Fitch and more.

ThriftCon is also coming to Houston on July 10th at the NRG Center! 

The gang recaps ThriftCon Atlanta in audio form. ThriftCon is returning to Denver on Sunday April 24, 2022! Presale tickets on eventbrite. 

The gang offers their take on 3 different articles in the news recently.

1. Rubi Labs Releasing Magic Air Fabric That Hopes to Clean Up Our Mess  https://techcrunch.com/2022/02/16/rubi-laboratories-co2-capture/

2. WEAVE 2.0 Winners Announced
https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/fashion-made-sustainable-designers-rethink-how-fashion-meets-architecture

3.  New York State Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act 
https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/fashion-industry-meets-human-rights-due-diligence-new-yorks-proposed

Back at it again in the white Vans. The gang dives into the early history of Vans, focusing specifically on Vans' Co-Founder Paul Van Doren. Tracing the history of Vans all the way back to Keds and Randy's Shoes. Vans rose its rise to fame on four wheels alongside and a bunch of misfits known as the Z-Boys. It was a bumpy ride to the top, including bankruptcy, 2 acquisitions and a failed fling with breakdancing shoes... but Vans has solidified itself as one of the premier sneaker brands in the United States and world. 

Tee Time is also on Youtube! 

Tee Time season 2 is back with a take at the look of the History of T-Shirt Activism. The squad first touches on some news about ThriftCon Atlanta, then runs through some background T-Shirt history, then dives into some examples of t-shirts used as symbols of activism through the decades. Finally, our special guest Marc Richardson joins us to talk about his recent Grailed article, "A History of the T-Shirt in Protest, Politics and Activism" 

Follow Marc Anderson on Twitter: @quicklongread

The boys are back from LA and the holidays and got on record to talk about LA and what we have coming up for 2022. We take it all the way back to early 2021 when we booked LA and talk about why we chose the space we did, the challenges that came with it and how it all ended up going down. Overall, LA was one of the coolest ThriftCon events we've ever held and we appreciate everyone who was apart of it in any fashion. At the end of the episode we look forward towards 2022 and break down our plan / schedule for this year. Hitting a lot of the same markets and venues but sprinkling in a few new ones as well!