May 28, 2024
Collecting Laura Ashley, The Iconic UK Prairie Dress Brand
NYC-based actor and content creator Kelley Heyer loves vintage Laura Ashley cotton dresses. Learn more about this iconic British brand and see Kelley's collection!
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May 21, 2024How Linen Beats Cotton In Hot Weather
Breathable linen is a perfect material for the hot and humid summer weather. It is also eco-friendly, hyperallergic, and gets better with age.
May 14, 2024Rugged Retro – Blending Western Wear with Vintage
Robert Waldrup, 39, seamlessly mixes his style with 60s vintage, western wear, and workwear.
May 7, 2024Clothing Swap – How to Make Most Of It
How to attend a clothing swap? We asked a group of swap organizers and attendees to share their tips and advice.
Apr 30, 2024The Guide to NYC Vintage Showrooms
Discover the hidden NYC vintage showrooms with our guide.
Apr 23, 2024Imperfect Idealist – Lily Fang’s Journey Into Sustainable Style
Lily Fang aka Imperfect Idealist discovered a more sustainable lifestyle after living in Europe.
Apr 16, 2024Re-Creating Iconic 90s TV Looks with Secondhand
Kim Selling’s Franshion February project is a celebration of body positivity, 90s fashion, and secondhand.
Apr 9, 2024The Best Reselling Tips from the Gem Community
How to boost and grow your reselling business? Here are 18 tips from our community!
Apr 2, 2024The Sturbridge Show NYC – Museum Quality Finds for the Dedicated
The iconic Sturbridge Show happened in NYC for the second time. The show was smaller than the other NYC shows, but items for sale did not disappoint.
Mar 26, 2024The Thing About Capsule Wardrobes – You Already Have One
Contrary to common belief, there is not one capsule wardrobe that fits every person and style. You can discover and build yours simply by visiting your wardrobe.
Mar 19, 2024Guide to Baltimore Vintage Clothing Stores & Markets
You may know Baltimore for its crab cakes, Camden Stadium and of course, HBO’s award-winning show The Wire. But what you might not know Baltimore for (yet) is its growing vintage fashion scene.
Mar 12, 2024Zach Thomas on Fast Fashion, Personal Style & Representation
Zach Thomas is a queer photographer and content creator. Here, they discuss the process of saying no to fast fashion, developing personal style with vintage, and gender representation in the vintage community.
Mar 5, 2024Collecting & Restoring Coach Bags – Meet Coach Specialist Meagan Svendsen
Meagan Svendsen started collecting and restoring vintage Coach bags as a way of honoring her late mother. Now she owns over 450 Coach leather items – all restored by her..jpg)
Feb 27, 2024Best Tailors, Cleaners & Cobblers in NYC
We asked, and Gem community answered: Here is a list of the best clothes and shoe maintenance services in New York City.
Feb 20, 2024Vintage Life in Rome
Movies, art, and family heritage made Carolina Cominelli, 25, a vintage soul. Now she lives in her dream city, blending past fashion with contemporary life.
Feb 13, 2024Texas Textile Warehouses – Hidden Trove and Trouble
Who knew that Laredo, TX, has over 30 clothing and textile warehouses and they each offer an abundance of gems just waiting to be discovered? Or transported to the landfill.
Feb 6, 2024Forgotten Pajamas of The 1920s and 1930s
In the 1920s and 1930s, the word ’pajama’ meant a new kind of resort wear. These beach pajamas were so fashionable that eventually they came in a huge variety of silhouettes.
Jan 30, 2024How To Take Care Of Your Vintage Sweaters
Vintage sweaters are delicate creatures. We asked vintage sellers to share their best tips for sweater care.
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