Inside Nerd's House of Both Rows

Brittany Epps, known in Detroit's creative circles as Nerd, is the founder of House of Both Rows, a sustainable fashion house built on a simple but radical idea: old items are simply waiting to become something new. 

Nerd takes thrifted clothing and transforms it into completely original pieces, giving forgotten garments a second life as wearable art.

Nerd and team have brought designs to the runway at fashion shows across the city, building a reputation as one of the names to watch in Detroit's sustainable fashion movement.

When Nerd isn't in the studio crafting new pieces, they're in the community, running workshops for young people that go beyond fashion basics. They’re offering real-world experience in what it actually takes to run a creative business.

First episode of season 2 drops July 6, 2026

In partnership with the Gilbert Family Foundation, WDET 101.9 FM and The LOVE Building, CONTAINER On The Metro is a new WDET-produced storytelling series that brings Detroit’s creative heartbeat to the airwaves.

CONTAINER is a 20-foot mobile artist residency and cultural platform that travels the city, featuring mid-career Detroit creatives in fashion, food, art and music.

We are opening the doors and walls of CONTAINER to share the stories, hustle and vision of the artists shaping the city. Together, we share a mission to fuel visibility, access and lasting momentum for Detroit’s creative community. Learn more at whatscontainer.com.