Stories

Style, travel, and all things vintage
Jun 18, 2019

Thrift Twinsies

Patrice, 29, and Shannon, 28, are childhood friends from Texas and work colleagues. Together they also run Softwild Shop on Depop, selling only items they would wear themselves.
Jun 11, 2019

The Portland Vintage Guide

We spent six days exploring the vintage scene in Portland, OR, and found an amazing amount of great vintage: over 30 stores and we know that is not all of it. Wow.
Jun 3, 2019

A Brief History of Handbags in the 20th Century

The styles of women’s handbags have always reflected the values and lifestyles of the times. Edie, the owner of Edith Machinist, a vintage boutique in New York City, explains how.
May 28, 2019

Romeo Gigli – a Fashion Poet and Designers’ Designer

Amarcord Vintage Fashion owner Patti Bordoni started to import Italian vintage fashion to New York in the '90s. One of her imports was Romeo Gigli.
May 20, 2019

From a Teenage Thrifter to a Professional Vintage Seller

Naomi Bergknoff shares the inspiration behind starting her gem-filled online shop Omnia.
May 13, 2019

Vintage for Curvy People

Berriez is a vintage store dedicated to people sizes 8 and up. Vintage should be for everyone, says the founder Emma Zack.
May 6, 2019

Predicting the Future Handbag Classics

What makes a handbag a classic? We all know the Hermès Birkin bag is a classic but what could be the handbag classics of the future?
Apr 29, 2019

Five Outfits for Less Than $50

East Village Vintage Collective specializes in curated, but affordable vintage. We created five summer looks with gems from their collection.
Apr 22, 2019

On a Mission: Reuniting Designer Sets

Ting Ding collects and reunites 1980s and 1990s print sets by Moschino, Versace, and Gaultier.
Apr 15, 2019

The Evolution of the Duster Coat

Suzy Palmer from Olly Oxen Free Vintage store loves dusters in all their forms, from light-weight linen coats to robes and shirtdresses.
Apr 8, 2019

Dress Like a Cake

Artist, writer, and model Jo Rosenthal shares her best vintage finds.
Apr 1, 2019

Big and Bold – 80s is Back

We styled five looks with vintage and contemporary pieces from Designer Revival to celebrate the comeback of the 1980s.
Mar 25, 2019

Mitsuhiro Matsuda, the Forgotten Master

Japanese designer Mitsuhiro Matsuda is an obsession of Collin Weber and Brandon Giordano, the owners of James Veloria vintage store. Now they tell us, why.
Mar 18, 2019

How Thrifting Changed My Style

Thrifting helped Christhany Zhu to find her style and clothes that fit her.
Mar 11, 2019

Five Vintage Garments That Suit Every Man

Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers vintage store in Red Hook, New York City, shows how to incorporate a vintage element into your look with iconic pieces that will suit every style.
Mar 4, 2019

The Austin Vintage Guide

Your ultimate guide to Austin vintage stores. Four neighborhoods, 22 stores. Plus some bonus tips.
Feb 28, 2019

How to Wear Spring Trends with Second Hand

We picked nine spring trends and created them with second hand pieces from Beacon’s Closet in New York.
Feb 25, 2019

Discover The Bold Prints and Colors of the 70s

Fashion historian Sara Idacavage demonstrates the diversity of 70s style.
Feb 18, 2019

Time Traveling with Jamee

Jamee Jones, 30, created a 70s, 80s, and 90s look for us. Old, but fresh!
Feb 11, 2019

Life-long Love Affair with Ralph Lauren

Vintage seller Mark Rosado from Top Shelf Premium has been a Ralph Lauren fan all his life.
Feb 4, 2019

Lessons in Layering

Vintage fashion blogger Leigh Ray knew already 10 years ago that jeans and dresses are a perfect match.
Jan 28, 2019

How to Wear Pajamas in Broad Daylight

Lace Tomer, 35, pairs her pajama sets with chunky sneakers, statement jewelry, and bold jackets. Easy, but fun!
Jan 21, 2019

Why Vintage Denim Beats New

I met Maria Oliveira and Ryan Lerma, the power couple behind Passport Vintage, to learn why vintage denim is so much better than new.
Jan 14, 2019

Go Bold with Your Jacket This Winter

Illustration artist Prates Songtieng, 35, also known as Monsieur Poppi, builds his winter outfits around statement vintage jackets.
Jan 7, 2019

7 Chicago Vintage Stores I Love

Too many vintage stores, too little time! That's how my first visit to Chicago was like.

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