Maker Spotlight: Boneyard Revival - Upcycled Fashion from Nelson, BC

This month's Meet The Makers feature celebrates Boneyard Revival, Chloe a Nelson, BC-based maker creating stunning upcycled clothing that gives new life to vintage textiles and materials.

Upcycling with Purpose

Boneyard Revival is all about sustainable fashion done right. By transforming vintage fabrics, quilts, and materials into wearable art, this Nelson maker creates one-of-a-kind pieces that are as eco-friendly as they are beautiful. Each item tells a story and carries the history of the materials it's made from.

Quilted Vests with Character

Boneyard Revival's signature pieces are their stunning quilted vests, each one completely unique:

• Lavender Quilted Vest - Soft lavender tones in a beautifully quilted design
• Quilted Southwest Vest - Bold southwestern patterns and colors that make a statement
• Heirloom Patchwork Quilted Vest - A patchwork of vintage fabrics creating a truly heirloom piece

These vests are made from upcycled quilts and vintage textiles, meaning no two are exactly alike. When you wear a Boneyard Revival vest, you're wearing a piece of history reimagined for modern life.

Cozy Toques

Beyond vests, Boneyard Revival creates warm, unique toques perfect for BC winters:

• Abstract Wool Toque - Artistic patterns in warm wool
• Green Fleece Toque - Cozy fleece in a vibrant green
• Tie Dyed Wool Toque - Psychedelic tie-dye meets practical warmth

Sustainability Meets Style

What makes Boneyard Revival special is the commitment to sustainable fashion:

• Upcycled materials - Giving vintage quilts and fabrics new purpose instead of letting them end up in landfills
• One-of-a-kind pieces - Each item is unique, ensuring you'll never see someone else wearing the same thing
• Nelson, BC craftsmanship - Locally made in the heart of the Kootenays
• Reduced waste - Transforming existing materials rather than creating new textiles
• Wearable art - Fashion that's both functional and beautiful

The Beauty of Imperfection

Boneyard Revival pieces celebrate the beauty of vintage materials—the slight variations in color, the history woven into each fabric, the character that comes from age and use. These aren't mass-produced items; they're carefully crafted pieces that honor the past while creating something new and wearable for today.

Why We Love Boneyard Revival

In a world of fast fashion and disposable clothing, Boneyard Revival offers a refreshing alternative. These pieces are made to last, designed to be cherished, and created with genuine respect for materials and the environment. Supporting Boneyard Revival means supporting sustainable fashion, BC makers, and the art of upcycling.

Each vest and toque is a conversation starter, a work of art, and a statement about choosing quality and sustainability over trends.

Shop Boneyard Revival

Explore the collection of Boneyard Revival upcycled vests and toques at Moonrise Boutique. Find your one-of-a-kind piece that combines sustainability, style, and Nelson, BC craftsmanship.

Stay tuned for next month's maker spotlight, where we'll introduce you to another talented artisan!