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Alexandra Stevens, 33, founder of St. Evens vintage store

From A Fast Fashion Addict to Vintage Seller & Tutor

Alexandra Stevens, 33, used to buy fast fashion non-stop when she worked at retail. Now her ambition is to educate people about the value of vintage through her newsletter and vintage business.

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Oct 8, 2024
Denver Vintage Shopping Guide
Denver might be best known for its location on top of a mountain range and its plentiful outdoor activities, but it also has a bustling vintage scene.
Oct 1, 2024
Farfalla Vintage – From NYC Markets to A Storefront
Founders of Farfalla Vintage, Neala and Pete Ciccone have been selling vintage in NYC for over 15 years, first at flea markets and now also at their store front in Williamsburg.
Sep 24, 2024
Collecting NYC Merch – Interview With Souvenyr
New Yorker Andrew Short, 41, loves collecting anything New York City related from old clubs to running tees. Get ready for a deep dive into NYC history!
Sep 17, 2024
111Threads – Building a Sustainable Upcycling Business
Acadia Herbst, 24, sustains herself by upcycling thrifted textiles and clothes. In six years, she has not only learned how to sew, but also built a sustainable business.
Sep 10, 2024
Best Thrift Finds Ever
From rare designer bags to favorite t-shirts, discover people’s successful thrifting memories.
Sep 3, 2024
Toronto’s Best Curated Vintage Stores
Toronto-born fashion journalist, producer, and vintage collector lists her top 9 vintage stores for our Toronto shopping guide.
Aug 27, 2024
Best Filipino Tees from The Collection of Fine & Dandy Archives
Enrique Crame III, the owner of legendary NYC vintage store, Fine & Dandy Archives, shares the best pieces of his Filipino tee collection.
Aug 20, 2024
Thrift Wish Lists by TikTokers
This is what TikTokers and content creators have on their wish lists right now.
Aug 13, 2024
Los Angeles Vintage Showrooms
Discover hidden vintage shopping spots in the Los Angeles area.
Aug 6, 2024
Vintage Clothing Care Guide
This step-by-step clothing care guide ensures your precious vintage pieces remain as timeless as the day they were created.
Jul 30, 2024
Nine Substacks for Vintage Lovers and Secondhand Shoppers
Substacks are the new fashion mags! They provide loads of inspiration and tips for secondhand shoppers. Here is our round-up – nine newsletters recommended by our community!
Jul 23, 2024
The Best Vintage Stores in Miami
A bunch of new vintage stores have opened up in Miami. Check them out and more in our updated Miami vintage shopping guide!
Jul 16, 2024
You Can Stay Overnight At This Vintage Store
Imagine staying over at a vintage store. Rose & Rae is a combined vacation rental and vintage shop in an old water tower in Sebastopol, California. Devi Katz tells us how this unique business was born.
Jul 9, 2024
60 Years of Thrifted Style
Sophia Hall, 60, has worn secondhand clothes all her life. Now she is also a reseller, rescuing quality clothing one piece at a time and finding them new homes.
Jul 2, 2024
Four New NYC Vintage Stores to Check Out
Discover new shopping destinations in New York City – these fresh stores cover everything from men’s vintage to y2k slip dresses and designer gems.
Jun 25, 2024
15 Tips for First Time Flea Vendors
Dreaming of selling at outdoor flea markets? Steve Rush of 5 Star Vintage is known for sharing his knowledge about vintage business on his social media. Here are his best tips for flea newbies!
Jun 18, 2024
Obsessing Over 80s & 90s Moschino
Elisa Ferrarini, 44, has one of the most biggest Moschino vintage collections in Italy.

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