I founded Reclaimed Woman to share the journey of my renovation with as much reuse of salvage and vintage pieces as possible. After restoring my home with reclaimed materials, I was encouraged to challenge myself and how I lived, worked, and even dressed to do things differently. I began researching brands and interviewing people who bring reuse into their work and lifestyle to learn from those genuinely doing it individually. I am addicted to storied antiques and reclaimed materials, and the people behind the independent shops, businesses and brands I meet often become a part of the story when you source this way – hence the podcast.
It is easy to forget that eight years ago, when I created Reclaimed Woman, finding sustainable ways to dress ourselves or our homes was much harder. On the surface, it seems like everything has advanced hugely, and the word “sustainable” is part of our mainstream language. But in fashion terms, it can be hard to separate the green from the washing, so I still seek out and share ideas and places to help you (and me) design and source more intentionally. Whether you’re dressing yourself or your home, my Reclaimed Woman Podcast uncovers the joy in vintage, antiques, salvage, and making the most of what’s already out there.
Reclaiming fashion from frivolity, my first episode shares a conversation with Nina Kovacevic, founder of War & Drobe
Threading a line between the past and present with the hair accessories she handcrafts, reusing antique decoration. We chat about early influences since Nina came to London, fleeing the war from former Yugoslavia in the early 90s, Dolly Parton and changing attitudes to shopping secondhand. I learn how to start a new season Nina style by revisiting precious pieces in your wardrobe, and you’ll also hear how her approach to vintage shows up in her home. Delicious shelves anyone?
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Explore Nina’s collection of hair treasures…
Recrafting vintage and antique decoration into hair accessories © War & Drobe
Collection of headbands © War & Drobe
Maia Hair slide © War & Drobe & Nina’s mum’s travel pass with her statement red Dior lipstick
Theodora headband from the bridal collection © War & Drobe
Explore more schrunchies & headbands © War & Drobe
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©Photographs courtesy of War & Drobe & Reclaimed Woman