Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl

On today's show, we're chatting with Tacee Webb, the original founder of Red Light Vintage in Seattle – a store she first opened in her early 20s in 1996 and is now buying back from its current owners 30 years later! Full circle story! Red Light has been a Seattle institution since the grunge era, known for its eclectic mix of vintage finds from the 1930s through the 1990s, its vibrant community spirit, and oh yes – its legendary naked shopping sprees.
In this episode, Tacee takes us on a journey that starts on a tiny island near the Canadian border, where she grew up surrounded by her family's belongings dating back to the 1860s – from her Native American grandmother's furniture to Victorian dresses in the old log cabin. She shares how selling rusty anchors and clay pinch pots on the beach as a kid planted the seeds for a career in retail, and how an encounter with a glamorous vintage dealer in her teens changed everything for her.
We dive into the wild days of Red Light in the '90s – when MTV was filming there, Courtney Love was tearing through the store, and Tacee became one of the biggest sneaker resellers in the business – at the time she was featured in the Wall Street Journal, Vogue, NPR, People, CNN, and tons of magazines in Japan.
"We would get 100 voice mails a day – people calling me to sell their sneakers from all over the country, it was WILD!" Tacee wrote me.
 She shares stories about styling Alice in Chains for Rolling Stone, hosting bands like Modest Mouse in the store's cafe, and why she old Red Light in 1999, the bittersweet reality of watching Seattle boom and price out the creative class.
Late last year, when she saw the Vanishing Seattle post announcing the original store's potential closure, she knew she wanted it back. Now, partnering with her daughter – who's been part of the Red Light story since she was a baby – Tacee is bringing back the beloved traditions while reimagining vintage retail for a new generation.
It's a conversation spanning decades of vintage fashion history from someone who's lived it all. This episode is SUCH a fun one, so let's dive right in!
DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:
[7:09] Growing up on the San Juan islands in Washington, and her first "store" called The Rust Factory.
[10:42] How Tacee's style evolved from small-town vintage fashion lover, influenced by Madonna, her Pan Am flight attendant mother's Pucci collection, and family heirlooms.
[15:46] Her first encounter with vintage dealer Gloria and putting a 1890s wedding gown on layaway as a teenager.
[18:59] Red Light became a vintage hub on the Avenue in Seattle after it opened in 1996.
[22:12] Red Light was grunge rock headquarters including a cafe space where bands like Modest Mouse played, and MTV filming there constantly.
[26:34] How Red Light approached vintage retail like traditional retail in the '90s.
[28:15] The reworking and upcycling happening at Red Light in the '90s 
[29:38] Stories from the grunge era: styling Layne Staley for Rolling Stone, having Kurt Cobain's clothing in the store, and Courtney Love's shopping sprees.
[37:36] Why Tacee sold Red Light in Seattle back in 1999.
[42:15] How seeing the Vanishing Seattle post about Red Light potentially closing made Tacee realize she wanted her store back.
[44:06] Partnering with her daughter – who has been part of Red Light since she was a baby– to take over ownership.
[48:27] Red Light will re-open under Tacee right in time for its 30th anniversary, with a celebration weekend including a fashion show, and the return of the naked shopping spree.
[56:42] Reimagining Red Light for a new generation with a membership-based vintage wardrobe lending library.
[1:05:08] People kept asking Tacee when vintage would "go out of style" in the '90s, and her philosophy on fashion cycles.
[1:08:33] How Tacee created vintage denim and sneaker buying guides in the '90s (pre-internet!) to educate dealers and pickers.
[1:09:58]  Tacee's massive sneaker buying operation and trips to Japan.
[1:22:54] Her parents' incredible vintage collection on the San Juan island
[1:25:12] Plans for an anti-fascist themed fashion show as a benefit for ACLU and other local organizations, including other vintage shops and dealers.
EPISODE MENTIONS: 
@redlightvintage
Red Light Vintage
Vanishing Seattle
LET'S CONNECT: 
📸Instagram: @emilymstochl
🐦Threads: @emilymstochl
🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl
📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/ 
🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod 
SPECIAL THANKS: 
A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible!
Patty Weber
Kathy Brand
Lisa of Queenie & Pearl
Lydia Welp
Michael A.
Megan Morris
Jennifer
Alana Rivero
Jerrica Yasumura
Amanda Hale

On today's show, we're chatting with Karyn Dethrow, owner of Dethrose Vintage in Chicago. Dethrose Vintage specializes in ultra-rare pieces, and Karyn takes pride in restoring every find – from the 1910s through the 1990s – to as close to its original state as possible, so it's ready to be worn and loved again as soon as it arrives at your door.
In this episode, Karyn shares her journey into vintage, which started with her vintage dealer sister introducing her to the Bins in Southern Illinois, where she found some of her first 1940s pieces. She shares why vintage from the 1930s became her specialty – from bias cuts to the era's unexpected boldness – and why she feels it's a standout era that influenced fashion for decades to come.
We talk about the serendipitous vintage buys she's had with former-strangers, her philosophy on rescuing vintage fur coats for sustainability, plus, her tips for cleaning and caring for delicate vintage textiles, and why Chicago's vintage community finally got the show it deserved with Pickwick.
It's a warm, inspiring conversation about building a vintage business with integrity – from someone who has been at this a while and knows her stuff, so let's dive right in!
DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:
[2:45] Karyn's sister was a vintage dealer, and she would take her to the Bins and the thrift stores as a teenager. 
[4:19] She had always loved 1930s-40s style from old movies.
[7:22] When she started her Etsy shop, it sold out in two days
[12:09] Her very first market was the Rosebowl.
[14:43] Pickwick Vintage's first time in Chicago. 
[16:11] How Karyn found her brand voice and vintage specialties.
[17:45] Why the 1930s is such an influential era in fashion history
[23:33] Vintage coats are the hot item of the year! 
[26:32] Tips for caring, storing, and mending vintage pieces
[32:43] The story of her first major professional vintage buy
[38:32] Pieces she's saved for over a year for the perfect moment
[43:04] How the vintage space has changed and advice for newcomers
[48:19] Long haul pieces she'll never part with & other favorite finds
EPISODE MENTIONS: 
@dethrosevintage
Dethrose Vintage
Pickwick Vintage
Rosebowl Flea
Knee Deep Vintage
Pre-Loved's coverage of Pickwick Vintage in Chicago
Retroclean
@lostgirlsvintage
Gem Search 
Dial M for Modern
LET'S CONNECT: 
📸Instagram: @emilymstochl
🐦Threads: @emilymstochl
🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl
📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/ 
🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod 
SPECIAL THANKS: 
A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible!
Patty Weber
Kathy Brand
Lisa of Queenie & Pearl
KT 
Lydia Welp
Michael A.
Megan Morris
Jennifer
Alana Rivero
Jerrica Yasumura

On today's show, we're chatting with Renée Morin, Chief Sustainability Officer at eBay. eBay has been in the resale game since 1995 – long before 'recommerce' was even a term. Today, as Chief Sustainability Officer, Renée leads eBay's environmental programs and sustainability strategy.
In this episode, Renée shares her journey from being the kid who petitioned her school to stop using styrofoam plates to leading sustainability efforts at one of the world's largest recommerce platforms. She shares how her time in the Peace Corps brought environmental concerns into sharp focus, and how she found her way to the perfect career at the intersection of sustainability and business at eBay.
Plus, she breaks down eBay's fifth annual Recommerce Report, which has just been released – revealing that nine in ten consumers plan to maintain or increase their secondhand spending, with Gen Z leading the charge. 
We dive into how tech is revolutionizing the search and listing experience, why Renée thinks "thrill of the find" is replacing "thrill of the hunt," and what policy changes could accelerate the circular economy. It's an eye-opening conversation about where recommerce has been and where it's headed next, so let's dive right in!
DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:
eBay's 2025 Recommerce Report
[3:24] Renée grew up thrifting and crafting with her mom.
[5:39] How her time in the Peace Corps brought environmental concerns into sharp focus.
[12:45] Where the recommerce space is going next, headed into 2026.
[16:24] In 2025, shopping secondhand is officially mainstream.
[23:27] Why buyers and sellers consider themselves part of a recommerce community.
[31:08] 78% of consumers globally (82% in the U.S.) are more likely to purchase a secondhand gift this year compared to last.
[32:57]  What policy changes could accelerate the circular economy.
[37:40] Why eBay brings sellers to Capitol Hill 
[40:28] Why fashion might be the gateway into recommerce, but it's expanding to all categories.
[42:53] The special secondhand pieces in Renée's closet
LET'S CONNECT: 
📸Instagram: @emilymstochl
🐦Threads: @emilymstochl
🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl
📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/ 
🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod 
SPECIAL THANKS: 
A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible!
Patty Weber
Kathy Brand
Lisa of Queenie & Pearl
KT 
Lydia Welp
Michael A.
Megan Morris
Jennifer
Alana Rivero
Jerrica Yasumura

On today's show, we're chatting with Annapurna Rogers, a Brooklyn-based vintage curator and the owner of Annapurna Vintage. Anna specializes in exceptional pieces from the 1960s through the 1990s for the modern woman – think well-constructed blazers, iconic coats, and those showstopper garments that elevate any wardrobe.
In this episode, she shares her journey from growing up as a thrift-loving kid in Portland, Oregon – where she'd walk to Valley Village and find mod 60s dresses to wear to middle school – to running the daily operations of the Arcade vintage store for A Current Affair in Industry City, Brooklyn, and eventually launching her own business. 
She opens up about what she's learned from vintage-selling mentors, and about navigating the world of high-end vintage markets – including what's hot right now, and her philosophy on building a collection around quality and design 
Plus, the unbelievable moment when Sabrina Carpenter's stylist reached out for a piece she'd just sold. What would you even do? It's a really fun one full of great stories and advice, so let's dive right in!
DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:
[2:52] Growing up, Annapurna visited the Value Village for vintage, and her mom made a lot of her clothes.
[8:12] Her design internship in London that made her realize styling might be a good job for her
[10:25] Her winding career path that eventually led her to vintage – - from restaurant management to high-end boutiques.
[12:55] She started out in vintage by helping her friend get ready for the A Current Affair shows.
[18:05] But she opened her Etsy store in 2016 to sell some of her personal collection
[18:48] She gets her big break into vintage when A Current Affair opened a store in Industry City and needed a manager. 
[23:52] Learning to source based on public demand
[31:04] How Annapurna developed her own vintage specialties.
[34:33] She loves female designers like Anne Klein and Donna Karen. 
[41:19] Stocking both practical wardrobe staples and showstopper pieces, and the pressure dealers feel to find showstoppers for markets.
[43:16] Preparing for major markets like A Current Affair and Pickwick.
[47:16] What's hot right now: suede coats, leather jackets, feather coats, and silk slip dresses
[51:02] When Sabrina Carpenter's stylist reached out for a piece she'd just sold
[52:52] Holy grail finds she still thinks about, and other pieces from her personal collection
EPISODE MENTIONS: 
Annapurna Vintage
Annapurna's Etsy
Will, of The Find
Pickwick Vintage
A Current Affair
Omnia
Magpie Vintage
Redlight Clothing Exchange
Arcade
James Veloria
Amarcord
Saint Laurent ivory leather top
Recreo Reinspired
Samantha Knight
Swanee Grace
@lesansfin
Lesansfin
Past Lives Studio
Studio Nordic
LET'S CONNECT: 
📸Instagram: @emilymstochl
🐦Threads: @emilymstochl
🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl
📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/ 
🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod 
SPECIAL THANKS: 
A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible!
Patty Weber
Kathy Brand
Lisa of Queenie & Pearl
KT 
Lydia Welp
Michael A.
Megan Morris
Jennifer
Alana Rivero
Jerrica Yasumura

On today's show, we're chatting with Stef, the founder of Costura, a Y2K vintage fashion business that does serious volume on Whatnot. Stef started reselling full-time after losing her job during the pandemic, and for the last three and a half years, she's been hosting live auctions on the livestream platform, Whatnot – sometimes she even goes live daily. 
In this episode, she shares how she's built a loyal community of cool people who love early 2000s fashion, plus her best tips for livestream sales.
Earlier this year, Stef teamed up with a few business partners to make her biggest buyout yet, and then spent three and half months in Los Angeles, continuously going live until she sold the lots – it's a wild story and she's always on the move between Miami and LA hunting down one-of-a-kind Y2K treasures. I'll let her share the scoop on how she does it.
This is a really fun one – let's dive right in!
DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:
[4:57] How Stef started selling vintage after getting laid off from her job in television production.
[6:27] Her first time visiting a rag house.
[11:32] Things really clicked when Stef got on Whatnot
[15:09] Building an audience of Whatnot regulars: resellers, collectors, and everyday shoppers
[17:15] Stef's biggest buyout yet: 1,000 pieces of Y2K deadstock
[21:41] How to have a successful vintage live show
[33:34] Living and selling vintage between Miami and Los Angeles
[37:13] How Stef approaches social media, showing up on TikTok and Instagram
[41:19] The vintage in her personal collection that she will never sell
[46:05] Her holy grail find is a Jean Paul Gaultier piece from the bins
EPISODE MENTIONS: 
@houseofcostura
Stef on TikTok
Shop Costura on Whatnot
Stef's upcoming Mandalay show
@bleumi.bleumi
@busyladybaca
Whatnot
LET'S CONNECT: 
📸Instagram: @emilymstochl
🐦Threads: @emilymstochl
🎥TikTok: @emilymstochl
📧 Substack: https://prelovedpod.substack.com/ 
🎧Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/prelovedpod 
SPECIAL THANKS: 
A special thanks goes out to my Patron Insiders – your support makes Pre-Loved Podcast possible!
Patty Weber
Kathy Brand
Lisa of Queenie & Pearl
KT 
Lydia Welp
Michael A.
Megan Morris
Jennifer
Alana Rivero
Jerrica Yasumura