EPISODE · Apr 28, 2025 · 32 MIN
From Trash to Trend: Nick Portello’s Fashion Upcycling Revolution
from Off the Hanger · host Emma Lightbown
Nick Portello on Turning Trash into Couture, Thrifting Hacks & Uncomfortable FashionThis week on Off the Hanger, Emma Lightbown chats with Nick Portello, the upcycling genius turning pool floaties, trampolines, and bed sheets into fashion statements.We dive into Nick’s journey into sustainable fashion, how a $1 liquidation bin changed everything, and why he almost never spends more than $25 on an outfit. Expect thrifting tips, wild DIY fashion stories (including a wardrobe malfunction in Milan), and some real talk about choosing expression over comfort.Nick also opens up about his move to London, the influence of UK queer culture, and how embracing bold fashion helped him embrace himself.✨ If you’re into upcycling, thrift flips, or just love a good origin story, this one's for you.Follow Nick on IG → [@nickportello](https://www.instagram.com/nickportello) Follow Emma → [@emmalightbown](https://www.instagram.com/emmalightbown) More at → [emmalightbown.com](https://www.emmalightbown.com/)---
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Nick Portello on Turning Trash into Couture, Thrifting Hacks & Uncomfortable FashionThis week on Off the Hanger, Emma Lightbown chats with Nick Portello, the upcycling genius turning pool floaties, trampolines, and bed sheets into fashion statements.We dive into Nick’s journey into sustainable fashion, how a $1 liquidation bin changed everything, and why he almost never spends more than $25 on an outfit. Expect thrifting tips, wild DIY fashion stories (including a wardrobe malfunction in Milan), and some real talk about choosing expression over comfort.Nick also opens up about his move to London, the influence of UK queer culture, and how embracing bold fashion helped him embrace himself.✨ If you’re into upcycling, thrift flips, or just love a good origin story, this one's for you.Follow Nick on IG → [@nickportello](https://www.instagram.com/nickportello) Follow Emma → [@emmalightbown](https://www.instagram.com/emmalightbown) More at → [emmalightbown.com](https://www.emmalightbown.com/)---
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