Oct 22, 2019
Buy What You Love – Interview With Amy Abrams
Amy Abrams, 46, is the co-founder of Artists & Fleas marketplace of makers with locations in NYC and LA. She has been wearing vintage since her 20s.
Gem Stories
Style, travel, and all things secondhand
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Oct 15, 2019How to Wear Vintage for Work
Look smart, sharp, and professional with these tips from vintage vendors! Learn which materials, items, and colors to shop, and how to style your outfit for work.
Oct 8, 2019What Happened to Claude Montana?
A cult figure and one of the most celebrated designers in the 1980s, Claude Montana disappeared suddenly from the spotlight. Now his bold 80s aesthetics feels more current than ever before.
Sep 24, 2019Zandra Rhodes – The Master of the Prints
Zandra Rhodes has been in fashion for 50 years. We met her in London in August and chatted about her career.
Sep 17, 2019Padded Power – The History of Shoulder Pads
Modern shoulder pads originated in the 30's, then had a major comeback in the 80's (never forget), and are back in fashion again. But why?
Sep 10, 2019Green Lady of Brooklyn – Artist, Vintage Collector, Lover of All Things Green
Elizabeth Sweetheart, 78, is known as The Green Lady of Brooklyn for her head-to-toe green looks. She is also a fine artist, print designer, and collector of vintage.
Aug 27, 2019How to Remove Stains 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.
Aug 20, 2019Six Fall Trends with Second Hand
We picked five genderless fall trends and created them with second-hand pieces from Beyond Retro in London.
Aug 13, 2019How Marimekko Revolutionized Women’s Fashion in the 60s
In 1951, a revolutionary textile company Marimekko was born in Finland. Integral to its success were the bold prints and operating outside of international fashions.
Jul 30, 2019The Most Eco Friendly Way To Wash Your Vintage
It is time to follow vintage vendors’ example and stop over-washing our (vintage) clothes. Less washing, more lifetime!
Jul 23, 2019Five Bold Outfits (Because You Can Wear Them, Too)
Vintage vendor Nicole Murillo, 37, likes to stand out. Wearing vintage helps her to express herself in ways that feel safe.
Jul 16, 2019The Seattle Vintage Guide
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.
Jul 9, 2019What Vintage Clothes Can Teach Us
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.
Jul 2, 2019Visible Mending
Old clothes aren't worn out, they’re opportunities, says Kate Sekules, a fashion historian rescuing old clothes by mending them.
Jun 25, 2019Meet Mark, a Marlboro Merch Collector
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.
Jun 18, 2019Thrift 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 3, 2019A 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, 2019Romeo Gigli – A Fashion Poet and Designers’ Designer
Owner of Amarcord Vintage Fashion, Patti Bordoni , started to import Italian vintage fashion to New York in the 90s. One of her imports was Romeo Gigli.
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