May 11, 2021
4 x Summer Style
Look up fashion magazines’ summer trend reports, pick your favorite look and choose the real deal – vintage.
Gem Stories
Style, travel, and all things secondhand
May 4, 2021Sewing & Styling for Happiness
Artist Allison Hamer, 28, found calm and happiness in sewing vintage-inspired ornaments. The vintage clothing hobby inspired her to practice more hand-sewing.
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 20, 2021The Most Epic T-Shirts – See Collectors’ All-Time Favorites
T-shirt is probably the most common piece of clothing in the world. What is your favorite t-shirt and what makes it so special to you? We asked vintage vendors and collectors.
Apr 13, 2021Online Auctions – How to Shop and Bid Like a Pro
Since the pandemic began, vintage auctions have largely moved online. We interviewed some experts to get the best tips on how to shop and bid like a pro on all kinds of online auctions.
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 30, 2021Playing Dress-Up: Meet Vintage Couple Annika & Carl
Annika White, 24, and Carl Knight, 25, connected over a shared sense of style and love for vintage clothing. Now their favorite hobby is playing dress-up and creating photoshoots.
Mar 23, 2021Best Vintage Clothing Podcasts
This week we introduce six podcasts that offer different perspectives on the vintage and secondhand world.
Mar 16, 2021Spring Shopping
What is trending in the vintage world this spring? We asked three vintage lovers to share their spring shopping lists.
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.
Mar 2, 2021Cheap But Chic – Stylist Karis Battle Shares Her Thrifting Tips
Stylist and fashion editor Karis Battle, 35, loves a good deal. Now she shares her best thrifted looks and tips.
Feb 23, 2021Collecting Jean Paul Gaultier – Meet Steve Karas of House W. NYC
Steve Karas, 33, has been a devoted Jean Paul Gaultier collector since his teen years in Southern France. A year ago, he was able to launch his online store and share his collection with all the JPG fans out there.
Feb 16, 2021The Power of Online Community – Vintage Styling for Modern Girls
Facebook group Vintage Styling for Modern Girls is a supportive space to discuss all things vintage for its 16k members. Read how the group has helped the members to find their style and identity.
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.
Feb 2, 2021Tulle & Feathers Every Day – Meet Writer & Stay-at-Home Mom Gisela Castillo
Gisela Castillo, 46, proves that tulle dresses, feathers, and sequins can be worn on a grocery store run. Here are her favorite vintage finds.
Jan 26, 2021How Not to Buy New This Year
Take the pledge to buy no new fashion this year.
Jan 19, 2021Matching & Thrifting – Tender Empresses
A queer couple Genevieve Marruffo, 24, and Em Rodriguez, 40, launched their Instagram account Tender Empresses after accidentally wearing matching outfits, often all thrifted, as crushed-out acquaintances.
Jan 12, 2021Victorian Mourning Jewelry
Victorian mourning jewelry is making a resurgence among antique and vintage jewelry lovers. Jewelry designer and curator Stephanie Sutch explains why.
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