About Us

At TalkingFashion, we believe that fashion is more than just clothing—it's a powerful tool for self-expression, creativity, and positive change. Our journey began in São Paulo, Brazil, where our founder, Priscila Teixeira, started her first fashion business at the age of 12, making and reselling costume jewelry to bring individuality to the uniformed world of her Catholic school. This early venture sparked a lifelong passion for fashion and entrepreneurship.

Our Mission

TalkingFashion is part of a large eco-system that offers a unique blend of sustainable retail, fashion education, and community empowerment. Our omni-channel offer a carefully curated collection of vintage, handmade, and upcycled fashion items, including high-end artistic jewelry and one-of-a-kind accessories. Our pieces are sought after by trendsetters and fashion enthusiasts around the world, each telling its own story and adding a touch of history and sustainability to your wardrobe.

Our Connection to Columbus Fashion Academy

TalkingFashion is proudly connected to Columbus Fashion Academy, a social enterprise based in Central Ohio, offering educational programs to community with a mission to transform lives through fashion. The profits from every purchase at TalkingFashion directly support CFA's educational programs, which include afterschool activities, summer camps, fashion labs and workshops focused on fashion design, upcycling, sustainability, and artistic freedom. Our programs are designed to be inclusive and intergenerational, fostering community connection and shared learning.

Empowering Communities

We are committed to empowering underserved communities by providing job opportunities and skills development. Our omni-channel operations are staffed by individuals from these communities, giving them the chance to build brighter futures. Additionally, we represent and support local artists through art shows and sales, creating a platform for their talents to shine.

Sustainability at Our Core

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. By offering preloved, handmade, and upcycled items, we help reduce mass production, consumerism, waste and promote a circular economy. Unsold items are used in upcycling projects at CFA or passed on to other community partners in need, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Join Us in Making a Difference

When you shop at TalkingFashion, you're not just buying a piece of jewelry or clothing—you're making a difference. Your purchase helps fund educational programs that empower the next generation of creative leaders, supports local communities, and promotes sustainable practices.

Explore our collection and find your own piece of inspiration today. Together, we can make fashion a force for good.

Discover Our Story and Mission

  • Sustainable Style: Vintage, handmade, and upcycled fashion items that add history and sustainability to your wardrobe.
  • Educational Impact: 100% of our profits support educational programs at Columbus Fashion Academy.
  • Community Empowerment: Job opportunities and skills development for underserved communities.
  • Artistic Freedom: Representing and supporting local artists through unique, high-end pieces.
  • Sustainability: Reducing waste and promoting a circular economy through upcycling and resale.

Join us in our mission to transform lives through fashion. Thank you for being part of the TalkingFashion story.