Continuing Education

Tags:: Design; Culture

Business as usual for ReForm School founders Billie Lopez and Tootie Maldonado means far more than simply managing their popular Silver Lake, California, shop. Whether exploring thrift stores for vintage finds, hosting a series of hands-on Home Ec. classes, or planning field trips to test out a new DIY-canoe kit, the duo successfully share their passion for unique goods with local (and loyal) customers and artists. With the addition of an online store, class is now in session for the rest of us, too.

— Jordan Kushins

Tootie Maldonado (left) and Billie Lopez have been friends since high school, but it was their years of shopping trips together after graduation that inspired them to open ReForm School. Now that browsing and buying are part of the job, they're able to stock the shelves with items that they would love to own.

Photo by: Brigitte Sire

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