PS: What's the first item you ever thrifted that you remember really loving and treasuring?
CS: When I was just starting out in the industry I loved hunting in local thrift shops and finding endless inspiration in all the unique finds. There was one jacket in particular that I still have today that I got at a really cool store in London. No brand name — just a cool, black moto jacket that I wore so much in college. I actually think I wore it a few weeks ago, too!
"I would be thrilled to see one of my vintage gowns from a past collection paired with the Thrift Logo on the red carpet."
PS: Being a red carpet designer, how do you hope celebrities will start using the symbol at events?
CS: I would be thrilled to see one of my vintage gowns from a past collection paired with the Thrift Logo on the red carpet. I love that award shows have become a platform for advocacy. Many of the women I dress for these events are passionate about sustainability and love [to] thrift. Now those values can be shared.
PS: Have any of your celebrity clients committed to wearing the new CS x ThredUp symbol yet?
CS: Lily Collins, who I have dressed many times, will be the first celebrity to debut the logo on a superchic thrifted top from ThredUp. I'm also sending the logo to some of my friends who I know believe deeply in sustainability, so we will see who's next! ThredUp has shown that the more people reuse clothing, the better it is for the planet, and I truly believe that.
PS: Do you plan on bringing the new logo into any of your future ready-to-wear collections?
CS: It's on the table! As we explore and evolve our take on sustainable fashion, thrift is part of that conversation, and I'm excited to find new cool ways to celebrate that.