Jul 11, 2023
Jeans Stories – From Bootcuts to Stone Wash and Designer Jeans
The history of jeans is complicated, intriguing, and fascinates every vintage lover. In this post, we share some fun stories from the history of the blue jeans.
Gem Stories
Style, travel, and all things secondhand
Jul 4, 2023From Bell to Bishop – Get to Know The Sleeve Types
Do you know the difference between a bishop sleeve and a lantern sleeve? Is batman the same as dolman sleeve? This article helps you identify, list, and shop garments with statement sleeves.
Jun 27, 2023Montreal Vintage Shopping & Thrifting Guide
Get to know the vintage and thrift stores in Montreal with our recommendations and comprehensive Google Maps list..jpg)
Jun 20, 2023Copenhagen Flea Markets – Best Tips & Finds
Are Danish flea markets the best kept secret in the vintage world? Copenhagener Anne-Louise Sandby-Møller has frequented them for over 25 years. Check out her amazing finds – and gasp at the prices!
Jun 13, 2023Seven Hats and Their Brief History
Get to know seven types of hats and their fascinating origins.
Jun 6, 2023Rare Japanese Vintage Menswear – Photoshoot with Etienne Bolduc
Etienne Bolduc collects Japanese vintage menswear. He approaches the subject like a scientist, researching every detail with the help of his extensive library.
May 30, 2023Vintage Shopping in Quebec City
A new generation of young entrepreneurs are bringing curated vintage to Quebec City. Here are some stores we discovered during our visit in May.
May 23, 2023Vintage Style Influencer B Jones
For Beth Jones, every day is a reason to play dress up. The long-time influencer, creator and vintage style icon is now sharing her favorite vintage finds with us.
May 16, 2023Why Vintage Chanel Keeps Its Value
If you want to invest in a vintage handbag, choose Chanel. Alexandra Steinberg of Classic Coco specializes in vintage 80s and 90s Chanel handbags and knows why vintage Chanel will never lose its appeal.
May 9, 2023Quirky, Colorful, and 66 – Meet Karen Resta!
Karen Resta is known for her bright yellow hair, whimsical style, and for her daughter, fashion writer Kristen Bateman. We met Karen to find out where her style comes from.
May 2, 2023Do Trends Matter? Interview With Agus Panzoni
What are trends, and do they matter in the vintage and resale business? We sat down with Agus Panzoni, a famous TikTok creator and trend forecaster.
Apr 25, 2023Five Little Known Sneaker Brands
We all know Nike and Adidas, but have you heard about Cobra or Kinney NBA sneakers? Get to know the history of five less-known, collectible vintage sneaker brands.
Apr 18, 2023Menswear Is For All – Interview with NYC Creative Laura Arnold
Why can’t menswear be for all, asks Laura Arnold.
Apr 11, 202310 Reasons to Choose Used
In celebration of Earth Month, we reached out to the Gem community and asked reasons why everyone should choose used over new.
Apr 4, 2023How to Donate Your Old Clothes
We all have old clothes we no longer want to have. But what items can be donated, and how? We asked three NYC-based thrift stores for advice.
Mar 28, 2023Quorum — The Story of The Iconic London Boutique & Fashion Collective
Quorum challenged the fashion of the times and made London the place to be in the late 60s. We asked Emily Bothwell of The Archive London to tell the story of Quorum and how she fell in love with the 60s and 70s fashion.
Mar 21, 2023How To Shop Vintage Shoes Online
New to shopping for vintage shoes? Find your perfect pair with these tips from Tracy Dolphin, founder of the Fashion At Your Feet online store.
Mar 14, 2023The Highlights from Morphine Online’s Margiela Collection
Italian Morphine.Online specializes in the late 80s to early 2000s rare designer items. One of their everlasting loves is the Belgian designer Martin Margiela.
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