Vintage fashion, is it more than an ethical decision? Kaitlyn Bullen
Kaityln Bullen is brand manager, fashion designer and stylist for the successful vintage fashion label Blue Rinse.
The no 1 voted UK fashion store Blue Rinse is 24 years old! They now have a second store in Leeds, Manchester, ASOS, plus their label can be found in many Topshop and Topman stores around the U.K
Kaityln talks about all parts that her role requires, including the hard graft and the pure love Kaityln and her team have for this ethical up cycling brand, offering unique garments for fashion lovers. We even chat about the stories regarding the journey these pieces have been on prior to being reworked in Blue Rinse.
Kaitlyn is also multi passionate, she creates stunning bespoke resin homeware using hand-picked wild flowers, we chat about how she juggles all of this too.
Kaitlyn’s takeaways
1.Own not Being ‘on trend and show your natural flare of pattern and fabric clashing or unusual garment cuts.
2.If you have a story about the original garment or fabric then tell it!! In a world of mass produced and cheap fast clothing, customers want more individual garments that have a story to them.
3.As a creative we should always be thinking about sustainability.
4.Hire local or if you’re not at that stage, shop local! It’s all good energy to you and your work
5.Feeling overwhelmed and spinning plates is not good for our health, listen to your body and work with your intuition.
6.Take a step back and think ‘what can I put my energy into?’ Rather than forcing it!
7.Don’t be ashamed of being a seeker, it’s a growth mindset!
8.Looking for beauty wherever you are during these strange times Is a super power us creatives have. Use it!
9.Success is having a job that doesn’t feel like work. Or also being grateful for where you are now!
You can find Kaitlyn’s stunning resin pieces at
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