Jan 18, 2022
Talking Psychedelic Prints with Lexie Butterfly Vintage
Lexie Griffith learned her love for color and print from her lawyer mother.
Fashion History
Get to know iconic brands like Monet, Marimekko, and Mitsuhiro Matsuda. Learn how a specific garment like a duster coat was born, why psychedelic prints were popular in the 60s and 70s, and what happened to 80s cult designer Claude Montana?
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Oct 26, 2021Happy Halloween! Talking Vintage Costumes with Tiff Little Fingers
Tiffany Sarandis of Tiff Little Fingers inherited the love for vintage and costumes from her grandmother.
Jun 1, 2021The Story of The Oldest Pair of Women’s Jeans
In 2014, vintage vendor Samantha Canales stumbled upon a pair of jeans that would change the understanding of the history of jeans.
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Mar 14, 2023The Highlights from Morphine Online’s Margiela Collection
Italian Morphine.Online specializes in the late 80s to early 2000s rare designer items. One of their everlasting loves is the Belgian designer Martin Margiela.
Mar 7, 2023Puerto Rican Vintage
We met Pamela Baez of Johnny & June vintage store to discuss and photograph Puerto Rican vintage. All the garments in the photos are from Baez’s personal collection.-2.jpg)
Aug 16, 202270s Does 30s – How To Create a 30s Look with 70s Pieces
30s vintage tends to be rare and come in small sizes. Luckily you can create 30s looks by using more affordable and common 70s vintage. Karyn Dethrow of Dethrose Vintage shows how to do it..jpg)
Mar 8, 2022Lipari Vintage Eyewear – 125 Years of Shades and Frames
Since 1897, a small eyewear store in Sicily, Italy, has grown into a treasure chest of vintage sunglasses. Edoardo Lipari, the fourth generation in the family business, shares their story.
Feb 22, 2022Vintage Staple Like No Other – Talking Vintage Sweatshirts with Fair Season
Toni Walker knows the vintage staples: tees, jeans, and sweatshirts. What are her tips on shopping and wearing vintage sweatshirts?
Feb 15, 2022Nylon Nostalgia – Why Choose Vintage Lingerie?
Emma Benitez has supplied classic vintage lingerie to lovers of pretty things all around the globe since 2008. She specializes in lingerie from the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
Nov 23, 202170s Novelty Prints
Student and designer Elias Matso started collecting 70s novelty print shirts at the age of 17. For him, they are the pinnacle of camp in menswear.
Aug 3, 2021The History of Hawaiian Shirts
The complicated history of the Hawaiian shirt – where Western tailoring, Asian prints, and a Japanese innovator meet.
Jun 15, 2021What Makes 40s Vintage So Popular?
40s vintage items are some of the most sought-after garments on the market. We asked members of the Facebook group devoted to the authentic 40s style: what makes this time period so special?
Apr 27, 2021Chic and Comfy in 30s and 40s Vintage
Who knew 30s and 40s clothes could look both so elegant and comfortable at the same time? NYC-based makeup artist and vintage collector Michelle Coursey shows how.
Apr 6, 2021Five Iconic Vintage Sports Jerseys
What makes a sports jersey iconic? Great moments in sports history, striking design, and a loyal, passionate fan base.
Mar 9, 2021Four Trailblazing Women of Jewelry History
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we dove into the lives of four groundbreaking ladies of jewelry design.
Feb 9, 2021Black-Owned Brands Only – X-Perience Thrift
Xavier Means, 20, runs a unique online thrift store: he sells items from Black-owned brands only.
Dec 22, 202030s Gowns Then and Now
Miami-based Eveliina Vintage is known for their dreamy 30s dresses. Founder Eeva Musacchia explains how the dresses were worn back in the days and how they are worn now.
Oct 13, 2020Michael Hoban North Beach Leather – 80s Leather at Its Best
Melissa Peterson Lee has loved Michael Hoban's leather designs for decades. Through her Hooked on Honey vintage store she has sold way over 100 of his pieces.
Sep 29, 2020Collecting Monet Jewelry
Rebekka Adams, the founder of the Austin-based Bloomers and Frocks vintage store, is an avid Monet collector. Now she shares her most treasured pieces from this pioneering costume jewelry label.
Sep 1, 202070s Wedding Dresses Reborn
After having troubles finding a vintage wedding gown of her dreams, Rebecca Morris launched a vintage wedding dress business specializing in the 70s vintage gowns.
Aug 11, 2020Ossie Clark – Lauren Lepire’s Number One Vintage Love
Lauren Lepire, the owner of the Timeless Vixen vintage fashion company, is drawn to Ossie Clark more than any other designer. Clark was the celebrity designer of the 60s and 70s Swinging London.
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