Phoenixville’s Alyssa Wisser is transforming thrifted clothing into unique creations through her apparel company, Stoked Pineapple, now back at the Christmas Village in LOVE Park, open through Dec. 24, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. 

“My main big thing that people come to me for is I thrift flannels, army jackets, jean jackets, and then I screen print my own original artwork on the back of them, also add panels on them, just completely upcycle,” said Wisser. 

Her company is once again occupying the same spot at the Christmas market as last year, booth No. 71. 

Wisser’s current favorite is the “Wish You Were Here” design, which honors her grandfather. 

“He used to travel all over the country in his RV, and he sent me postcards that would say ‘wish you were here,’” she said. “And he’d come back and show me on the map everywhere he had gone. And when I got the opportunity to join a tour, I said yes because he made it not so scary.” 

Outside of the Christmas Village, Stoked Pineapple designs are available online and at local events, such as 2nd Street Festival and (Fishtown) Fall Feastivale. 

Read more about Alyssa Wisser and Stoked Pineapple in the PhillyVoice. 

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