eBay Experiencing a Gatsby Effect
A rep for the e-commerce site told us there’s been an increase of more than 530% gross merchandise volume (GMV) in “Gatsby” related women’s clothing items in the past year.
Vintage
Friday May 3rd, 2013
Wednesday November 7th, 2012
Will Nicolas Ghesquière’s Departure Affect the Value of Vintage Balenciaga ?
In the wake of Nicolas Ghesquière’s abrupt exit from Balenciaga, there were a lot of questions on our minds. For instance: Why did Ghesquière leave? What will he do next? And who should replace him?
While these burning questions will no doubt be debated in the weeks (months?) to come, there’s another question we’ve been wondering about: How will Ghesquière’s recent departure affect the value of vintage Balenciaga?
Monday August 20th, 2012
The Downton Abbey Effect: Have the Crawley Sisters Inspired a New Generation of Vintage Shoppers?
We make no apologies for our obsession with Downton Abbey, the amazing British import that is loved by critics and viewers alike. We freaked out a little bit when a bootleg trailer for the third season leaked online last week–Mary and Matthew drama! Mr. Bates and Anna! The Dowager Countess’s zingers! The second season of Read more →
Thursday August 9th, 2012
Your Very Own Vintage Betsey Johnson (Hello Alley Cat!) Could Walk the Runway at New York Fashion Week
Betsey Johnson may have filed for bankruptcy and shuttered her stores, but she’s not going anywhere soon. Earlier this week, Johnson announced that she’d be releasing a lower-priced dress line with the Levy Group and putting on a “retrospective” runway show at New York Fashion Week. So what does that mean? It means vintage Betsey–from Read more →
Friday July 6th, 2012
Street Style: Model Ali Marie Thinks One Girl’s Trash Is Another’s Treasure
Name: Ali Marie Stepka
Occupation: Model
How would you describe your style? Grunge. I’m also into the 50′s and Mad Men style.
What was the last song you listened to? “Run for Cover” by Sugababes.
Friday June 22nd, 2012
Street Style: Model Suzie Bird Would Never Wear Black
Name: Suzie Bird
Occupation: Model
What would you never be caught wearing? Black.
What’s your favorite vintage shop? Kili Watch in France.
What’s your favorite summertime drink? A Mojito.
Friday June 8th, 2012
Street Style: Printmaker Padma Never Wears Leggings as Pants
Name: Padma
Occupation: Artist
What kind of art do you do? Printmaking
How would you describe your style? I try to be comfortable.
What would you never be caught wearing? Leggings as pants.
Friday April 27th, 2012
One Person Bought All of Bill Cunningham’s Hats for $20,000; Plans to Donate Them to a Museum
Last week, 23 hats created by New York Times style photographer Bill Cunningham, all that remains from his former career as a milliner, went on sale at 1stdibs.com through a vintage fashion dealer. We figured the hats–which Cunningham designed in the ’50s under the moniker William J–would sell quickly given how rare and special they Read more →
Wednesday January 20th, 2010
Life With Decades’ Cameron Silver!
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Thursday August 27th, 2009
Streetwalker: In a Stitch
Callie, 26, Interior Designer Got Her: Walking through Union Square on her lunch break during this almost-Fall day. Stalked Her: Because we’re a sucker for really great embroidery and we loved that her outfit matched, without being matchy-matchy. Shot Her: Because nothing’s better than looking supremely comfortable and chic at the same time. Plus, we’re Read more →
Friday July 17th, 2009
Streetwalker: Another Stylish Salesgirl
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Wednesday July 15th, 2009
Ossie Clark to Close (Again)
We’ve had Ossie Clark (though of the vintage variety) on our minds lately, after Emma Watson showed up in what we considered just about the perfect Ossie dress at the HP premiere in London. Now comes word via WWD that the company, which relaunched most recently in 2008, will close yet again due to “market Read more →
