"It never ceases to amaze me how no matter the item, and no matter the age, gender, background of the audience, vintage pieces always attract compliments and attention."
PS: What are your top three places to shop vintage?
SE: Upper East Side consignment shops, massive Salvation Army stores in the midwest, and little boutiques in Amsterdam, Rome, and Prague. Bias aside, The Vintage Twin has the most comprehensive collection of vintage denim anywhere and the best service to go with it. And because of our special process that we use on all of our tees, our average tee is softer than the softest tee you will find in a good vintage shop. Killer collection.
PS: What materials do you look for and do certain ones hold up better than others?
SE: 100 Percent cotton is the only denim worth buying. Vintage furs are unlikely to be in a condition that will last long because the furs dry out. If you can get two to three seasons out of it, consider it a win. Either way, handle them gently to prolong their life. I love wool coats, too. They are super warm, and the details in those 1970s tweed fabrics are awesome.
PS: What do you love most about shopping vintage versus new items?
SE: It never ceases to amaze me how no matter the item, and no matter the age, gender, background of the audience, vintage pieces always attract compliments and attention. This just reaffirms that there's value in uniqueness. Especially for older pieces, it's such a cool feeling to know that nobody else will have the same piece, ever. That's a major luxury that's otherwise totally unaffordable today.
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