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Feb 21, 2023
Best Vintage Stores in Philadelphia 2023
If anyone, Aimée Siegel and Marisa DiSalvatore, know the Philly vintage scene. They collect and curate vintage, and lead visitors on vintage and thrift tours. Here are their current favorite vintage stores in Philly!
Feb 14, 2023
Meeting Maru Aldea of Aida – Selling Vintage in Puerto Rico
After Hurricane Maria, Maru Aldea returned home to Puerto Rico to launch her vintage business. We met Maru at her showroom in San Juan.
Feb 7, 2023
Funky Fearless Fashionista
Elle Halon, 38, works as a buyer for a luxury menswear company. On her Instagram, she documents her bold and brave outfits. We reached out to learn more about where her fearless style comes from.
Jan 31, 2023
Thrifting Tycoon of Crown Heights – Meet Devin Finley aka Specks “Funky” Johnson
Devin Finley, 36, goes by many names but one thing stays the same: his thrifted style. An unfortunate event taught him to shop more mindfully.
Jan 24, 2023
Into Archive – Luxury Vintage for The Young Generation
Kate Mao launched Into Archive online platform because she saw a gap in the market of curated luxury vintage. Mao explains what drives the new demand for luxury items and brands like Chanel, Dior, and Gucci.
Jan 17, 2023
Resale, Thrift & Vintage – What Will Happen in 2023?
What will happen in the thrift, vintage & resale business in 2023? Which items, brands, and designers will be trending? We asked vintage collectors, sellers, and professionals.
Jan 10, 2023
Nina Gabbana Vintage – Celebrity Worthy Designer Vintage
Read how vintage seller Marie Laboucarié ended up working with celebrity stylists, and see the most precious items from her own wardrobe.
Jan 3, 2023
How to Clean Vintage Leather and Suede
Anessa Woods of Bustown Modern shares her best tips on how to clean vintage leather and suede garments after working in the vintage business for nearly 20 years.
Dec 27, 2022
Thrifted Rainbow – Sarah Stepanek
Sarah Stepanek is a tireless thrifter, creator of the hashtag #ThriftColorfully, and known for her rainbow-like outfits on Instagram. Here are some of her favorite thrifted finds and outfits.
Dec 20, 2022
Collecting Pleats Please
Farr Bryant, 31, started collecting Issey Miyake’s Pleats Please in 2013. Where does she find her best deals and why should everyone own a Pleats Please piece?
Dec 13, 2022
Vintage Friendship
Annika White and Landis Urquhart connected over their love for vintage clothing. Now they create vintage collections and photoshoots together.
Dec 6, 2022
Best Vintage & Thrift Stores in Paris
From high-end designer pieces to more affordable finds, Paris has it all when it comes to vintage shopping. Follow our guide to the best stores in the city.
Nov 29, 2022
Secondhand Gift Ideas for The Holidays
The most sustainable gift is the one that already exists. Let’s choose used this holiday season!
Nov 22, 2022
Collecting Future Vintage with Grailed Seller Kendricky
What will be a future collectible vintage item in 20 years? We met with Grailed reseller, collector, and designer Kendrick Quek, 25, to find out.
Nov 15, 2022
Midwest Staple – Interview with Libby Finn from Ragstock
Midwest vintage clothing chain Ragstock is one of America’s longest-running retailers of vintage and recycled clothing. With over 40 locations and an online store, it is also one of the biggest.
Nov 8, 2022
From Seattle to Paris – Interview with Kelly Miller
Kelly Miller studied fashion design in NYC and Milan, worked with trend forecasting and vintage in London and Paris, and now runs her own business in Paris – which she says is unparalleled in vintage.
Nov 1, 2022
Street Style Star Jalil Johnson
This New York street style icon and fashion office assistant of Saks Fifth Avenue discovered vintage through Macklemore and Tumblr.
Oct 25, 2022
How To Embrace The Y2K Vintage Trend
It is over 20 years since the start of the millennium. That means y2k fashion is officially vintage – and trending. Here is a walk-through how to embrace it, no matter how old you are!

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