
Peter Gaona
ReformedSchool began a little over a year ago after taking an Entrepreneurship course at Columbia College Chicago. Everyone in the class had to pitch a product and the top 5 would actually be produced. I pitched a product that I made from old t-shirts that I upcycled and turned into a bag and was called Chi-Town Repurposed.
I used concepts from that project to create bow ties while I was looking for a denim bowtie and could not find one anywhere. I decided to take apart a pre-tied bow tie to learn how it was constructed. I used a pair of jeans that I didn't wear anymore to practice my design. My tie was a hit and received a lot of compliments on it. I decided to create a line of bow ties and accessories that combined used/recycled clothing and new materials.
My vision for www.Reformed-School.com is to remain a small independent company making handmade unique accessories. I hope to expand my business to create accessories other than bow ties that utilize recycled fabrics and materials. Although I look to larger businesses for inspiration, I do not want ReformedSchool to become mass produced. I would like to stay a niche business that allows for customization and limited supply of each product. No item will be exactly like the next. The items may be made from similar fabric, but when using old clothing there is a limited supply to create something from it. With increasing societal awareness of the importance of recycling and sustainability, I hope to move toward a model of using at least 50% sustainable/recycled materials.
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cycling cap Paris Saint Germain 100 % HANDMADE in USA size L M
Emanuelcapbicy
From shop Emanuelcapbicy
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DEADSTOCK Swedish Motorcycle Jacket #C52
LeviathanLimited
From shop LeviathanLimited
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DEADSTOCK Swedish Motorcycle Jacket #C56
LeviathanLimited
From shop LeviathanLimited
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Vintage Black Pebbled Leather Swedish Military Jacket Unisex Womens Industrial Style Utility Jacket Mens M Womens L
TheUnapologeticSoul
From shop TheUnapologeticSoul
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Red Chambray Denim Cross Hatch Woven Cotton Fabric by the Yard - Style 3246
StylishFabric
From shop StylishFabric
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Exclusive /High Quality African Wax Print Fabrics,Ankara Wax Print,African Wrapper Print,100% cotton,6 yards- Green and Pink
SmurffetFabricsShop
From shop SmurffetFabricsShop
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Unused, Vintage, Bandana Picnic Inspired Red, Black and White Bandana Print Fabric, Cotton Fabric, Sold By The Half Yard
KSFDesign21
From shop KSFDesign21
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Denim in Chambray 6.5 oz Moda 1 Yard
neemerone
From shop neemerone
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Mexican Food Fabric - Kawaii Mexican Conchas By Selmacardoso - Mexican Food Kawaii Bakery Bread Cotton Fabric By The Yard With Spoonflower
Spoonflower
From shop Spoonflower
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Frida Kahlo Pink Background Portrait Print 100 percent Cotton Fabric In Stock
BrooklynDollFabric
From shop BrooklynDollFabric
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Mexican Serape Mexican Blanket Kiva Ladder Southwest Decor
ReTailForRescue
From shop ReTailForRescue
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Jean Michel Basquiat artist Enamel Pin
THEBLACKINFINITY
From shop THEBLACKINFINITY
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Bernie Sanders presidential campaign 2020 Enamel Pin
THEBLACKINFINITY
From shop THEBLACKINFINITY
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Vintage 80s Gray Champion Reverse Weave Spellout/Crewneck/Sweatshirt/Pullover/Medium Size
StylesVtgGoods
From shop StylesVtgGoods
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Marithe Francois Girbaud Vintage Khaki Cargo Pant Vintage 1984 Women's
lavenderbluebirds
From shop lavenderbluebirds
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1980's Girbaud Oversized Denim Jacket sz M
MidWestCoastVintage
From shop MidWestCoastVintage
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80s denim skirt, size 9, size10, jean skirt, vintage, Marithe Francois Girbaud, 1980s, vintage skirt
byJingoVintage
From shop byJingoVintage
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Vintage Get Used by Elie
JS215
From shop JS215
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Vintage 90s USED Denim Cut and sewn Button Shirt Size Small
VtgClothingCo
From shop VtgClothingCo
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LANGSTON HUGHES T-Shirt - Poet Writer Author Tee Shirt
WrittenwordsDesign
From shop WrittenwordsDesign