Stories

It is time to follow vintage vendors’ example and stop over-washing our (vintage) clothes. Less washing, more lifetime!

Vintage vendor Nicole Murillo, 37, likes to stand out. Wearing vintage helps her to express herself in ways that feel safe.

Our favorite vintage, second hand, and consignment stores in the Emerald City. 18 stores in six neighborhoods – and even more on our Google Maps list.

The Parsons Fashion Study Collection contains over 4,000 historical garments. Sara Idacavage, who oversees the collection, explains why it is important to have archived pieces that students can look and touch.

Old clothes aren't worn out, they’re opportunities, says Kate Sekules, a fashion historian rescuing old clothes by mending them.

Back in the 1980s and the 1990s Marlboro created streetwear and outdoors gear – to promote their business aka sell cigarettes. Though not a smoker anymore, Mark Humphreys is a fan and a collector of all things Marlboro.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Naomi Bergknoff shares the inspiration behind starting her gem-filled online shop Omnia.

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Thrifting helped Christhany Zhu to find her style and clothes that fit her.

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.

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

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

Fashion historian Sara Idacavage demonstrates the diversity of 70s style.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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