Tammy Joe, the youngest of three, grew up cognizant of the thrift of her surroundings. Weary
of a seemingly endless stream of hand-me-downs, she dreamt up ways of
reinventing her brother's over-sized sweaters and sister's winter
coats.
Throughout
her youth she scoured church bazaars, garage sales, and second-hand
shops on the weekends. Later on while working as a consultant and
traveling across the US, she spent every free moment visiting local
thrift stores. Inspired by the textiles and details of vintage garments,
she began to make small alterations to update her finds. Soon she went
from changing hem and necklines to deconstructing entire pieces. Like
origami, simple cuts and folds effected significant transformations, and thus began Young Oak.
Young Oak is a blend of history and craftsmanship with transformation and ingenuity. It is a continual evolution of vintage and up-cycled apparel and textiles. Scouted everywhere. Made in Vancouver.
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