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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!
Oct 18, 2022
Shopping at The Manhattan Vintage
The Manhattan Vintage Show is a not-to-be-missed event for any vintage lover. Check out what visitors bought at the October show!
Oct 11, 2022
Collecting Vintage Undercover – Meet Arianna Aviram
New Yorker Arianna Aviram scours the internet to find secondhand items from her beloved Japanese label Undercover.
Oct 4, 2022
Five NYC Vintage Stores You Should Also Know
Check out these NYC vintage stores and find your new favorite!
Sep 27, 2022
Collecting Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier & Vivienne Westwood
Parisian Morgane Farenq, 38, calls herself ’vintage sick’. Her biggest obsessions are Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, and vintage opera costumes.
Sep 20, 2022
Vintage Shopping in East Bay – Guide to Oakland and Berkeley
Our Bay Area correspondent Amanda Assing visits her favorite vintage spots in Oakland and Berkeley, CA.
Sep 13, 2022
Personal Choice – How James Breitenstein Graduated From A Flea Vendor to A Store Owner
Opening a brick-and-mortar store is a dream that many vintage sellers share. Read how James Breitenstein of Personal Choice was able to open his own store in Eagle Rock, LA.
Sep 6, 2022
Selling Vintage at Europe’s Largest Flea Market
Kaisa Similä sells vintage at Puces de Saint-Ouen in Paris, the largest flea market in Europe and one of the most iconic landmarks of Paris.
Aug 30, 2022
Chickee’s Vintage – Sourcing Simplicity
Kathleen Sorbara of NYC-based Chickees Vintage knows how to create that chic, timeless style with vintage.
Aug 23, 2022
Nine Fall 2022 Trends You Can Easily Shop Secondhand
A new season means new outfit ideas. We put together what’s coming up this fall, and how to do it with secondhand.
Aug 16, 2022
70s Does 30s – How To Create a 30s Look with 70s Pieces
30s vintage tends to be rare and come in small sizes. Luckily you can create 30s looks by using more affordable and common 70s vintage. Karyn Dethrow of Dethrose Vintage shows how to do it.
Aug 9, 2022
Best Vintage Stores In Los Angeles
Where to shop vintage in Los Angeles area? Check out the tips for best flea markets, vintage shopping, and more.
Aug 2, 2022
Stains – How To Remove Them From Vintage Clothes
Do yourself a favor, and treat that spot the next minute you notice it on your garment. Here are selected vintage vendors’ tips on how to do it professionally.
Jul 26, 2022
Vibe Vintage – How To Start Your Vintage Business Later In Life
Rebecca Gombos launched her vintage business at the age of 53. Selling vintage was always Rebecca Gombos’ dream. Finally, at the age of 53 she was ready to launch her business.
Jul 19, 2022
Vintage Fashion Guild 20 Years – The Best Online Vintage Resource
To celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Vintage Fashion Guild, we talked with Margaret Wilds, the current President. Why is VFG needed and what does the future of vintage look like?
Jul 12, 2022
Classic Men’s Vintage – How to Recreate That Hollywood Look
Make-up artist and portrait painter Oscar Billis, 26, prefers to wear true vintage from the 1920s to 1940s. Even in the heat of the New York summer!

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