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UNfashioned

UNfashioned

Written by: Melanie Raye
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I’m Melanie. I’m a designer, storyteller, and lifelong lover of vintage. I’ve always been drawn to pieces that carry energy and memory, with a little bit of soul in every stitch. For almost twenty years, I’ve been running my shop, Retro Kandy Vintage. I’ve spent a lot of time searching for clothes that tell the truth about where they’ve been. Somewhere along the way, I realized I was trying to do the same thing with myself. I’ve worn many roles over the years as a business owner, artist, partner, and mother. Somewhere in the middle of all of that, I started to wonder which parts still felt like me. That’s where UNfashioned began. It’s my space to slow down, reflect, and talk honestly about what it means to let go of who you were so you can become who you really are. UNfashioned is where fashion meets feeling. It’s raw, personal, and the most honest work I’ve ever done. It’s about unraveling what doesn’t fit anymore and learning to rewear what was always real.Copyright © 2025 UNfashioned - Melanie Shroyer. All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Too Hot For Layers

    Too Hot For Layers
    Jul 1 2026

    I stepped outside dressed for yesterday and realized the season had changed without me noticing. On an unexpectedly warm summer morning, I found myself overdressed in more ways than one. As I began shedding familiar layers, I realized I wasn't just taking off clothes. I was making room to finally feel the warmth of the season I was already standing in.
    xo, Melanie

    If anything in this story helped you unravel a little, I’d love to hear from you.
    email: unfashionedpod@gmail.com
    ig: @unfashionedpod / @retrokandyvintage
    substack: https://unfashionedmelanieraye.substack.com/
    tiktok: @unfashionedpod
    website: https://feeds.transistor.fm/unfashioned
    shop: https://www.retrokandyvintage.com
    photographer: https://www.vickiberloffephotography.com/
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    20 mins
  • The Closet Between Seasons

    The Closet Between Seasons
    Mar 20 2026

    In this final story of the season, I reflect on the quiet unraveling that has happened since November.

    What began as stories about clothing became something more personal. It became an invitation to look more closely at the life I have been wearing. Standing between seasons, I return to the closet with a different perspective.

    If this story resonates with you, please share it or leave a review on your favorite streaming platform.
    xo, Melanie

    If something stirred while you were listening, you’re welcome to reach out.

    email: unfashionedpod@gmail.com
    website: https://feeds.transistor.fm/unfashioned
    ig: @unfashionedpod / @retrokandyvintage
    shop: https://www.retrokandyvintage.com
    tiktok: @unfashionedpod
    photographer: https://www.vickiberloffephotography.com

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    8 mins
  • The Fabric I Wove

    The Fabric I Wove
    Feb 19 2026

    In this story of UNfashioned, I reflect on what it means to understand the fabric of my own life. On my forty-sixth birthday, I move beneath appearance and into composition, exploring softness, endurance, tension, and repair. This story is an invitation to consider what you are made of and how you have been shaped over time.

    If this story resonates with you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it, or leave a review on your favorite streaming platform. Your support helps these stories reach further.
    xo, Melanie

    If something stirred while you were listening, you’re welcome to reach out.

    email: unfashionedpod@gmail.com
    website: https://feeds.transistor.fm/unfashioned
    ig: @unfashionedpod / @retrokandyvintage
    shop: https://www.retrokandyvintage.com
    tiktok: @unfashionedpod
    photographer: https://www.vickiberloffephotography.com
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    23 mins
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