GTPulse: Traverse City Vintage Shop Curated with Inspiration from Americana and Environment - 9&10 News |
- GTPulse: Traverse City Vintage Shop Curated with Inspiration from Americana and Environment - 9&10 News
- The 18 Best Vintage Shops That DFW Has to Offer - cw33.com
- Renowned Los Angeles luxury vintage clothing store Decades comes to Vancouver - Vancouver Sun
| Posted: 13 Feb 2020 05:00 AM PST Fashion trends come and go, but vintage is forever. For most of my millennial youth, fast fashion from big box stores digitally lurks around every social media corner. The clothing from all the social media advertisements is often on sale, likely because what's on-trend has a quick turnaround. What the kids were wearing last week is no longer acceptable to wear this week. I'm a big proponent of secondhand shopping. It's better for the environment, it's cheaper and it's a treasure hunt for finding vintage clothing. Parker Ameel shares my love for vintage. In fact, he loves it so much that he found a way to do it all the time by opening up his own shop, Fish and Whistle Vintage. "Fish and Whistle is a song by John Prine. He's a singer-songwriter that came into prominence in the 70s' in Chicago. He's a midwestern guy, he was a mailman. He's the most sweetheart man ever, I've never met him but I know this about him." Parker's interest in vintage music is a direct influence on his shop, but also his love for environmental health. He grew up in Boyne City with an interest in nature. He carried his interest over into an education at Northern Michigan University where he graduated with a degree in environmental conservation. He used his passion for the planet and education to work on a farm in Wisconsin through AmeriCorps for a year. "Monica, my girlfriend, was just finishing school and it was sort of a natural transition." Parker's love for vintage began when he was a kid. "I didn't start selling vintage until I lived in Chicago. But, when I was a kid, and this goes back to the environmental thing, I refused to buy anything new. There's so much cool stuff out there and I was really into music and band tee shirts, and jerseys of my sports idols from the 70s' and 80s'." He put a few pieces on Etsy and things began to sell. He was further motivated to sell when his mom gave him a big box of vintage ski patches that sold really well. His parents spent time in Colorado as school teachers before Parker was born and a student's parent gifted Parker's mom with a box of patches while they lived there. "When she moved to Michigan she brought them with her, and now they're worth money. So that helped generate some income to put back into this business." As many young, Northern Michigan-raised folks do, Parker came home. This time not to Boyne City but to Traverse City. "We weren't necessarily looking to come back to Michigan. One of my aunt's sent me a job posting and it was exactly what I love to do." The job is at the Grand Traverse Conservation District where Parker continues to work with the environment's best interests by working with Michigan's Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program to help assess farm risks like erosion and nutrient management. The dream gig also provided a dream setting for his vintage obsession. Traverse City's eclectic, creative and accessible small-town vibes were a perfect setting for Parker to grow Fish and Whistle Vintage. "There's more access to finding vintage up here than in Chicago. There are so many thrift stores and yard sales and estate sales. My community is bigger here. It's just easier here." He curates his shop with vintage clothes from all eras. Pendleton wools, Western-style shirts studded with pearl buttons, skirt sets fit for Jackie Kennedy, and everything in between. When he started collecting vintage it was clothing that he was interested in wearing. He still collects and sells men's vintage fashion, but women's clothing takes a bigger bulk of the shop now. He's gotten his thrifting technique down to a science. No longer looking through each and every item on the rack has sped up his buying process. Winter is a quieter season for the shop because Parker sells his items through local pop-up shops. "You meet other people who sell vintage and do pop-ups with them and the whole community talks about how we sell the clothes to feed our obsession with finding them." What he's not selling at pop-ups he sells online on Etsy or eBay. Focusing on the Fish and Whistle Instagram has helped him sell items in the quieter winter months. He doesn't model the clothes, he leaves that to his partner Monica Stokes. The thought of having a significant other that wants you to try on fabulous vintage clothing all the time was thrilling to me. I commented on how I would fall prey to wanting to keep things that I tried on. Parker looked at Monica and grinned. "Oh yeah, that happens," he said. Parker has men's clothes for sale at Men's Emporium in Traverse City, as well as Empirenblu. He isn't resistant to keeping items that he falls in love with either, with his favorite vintage pieces being denim jackets. "You go into these big box stores and that clothing has been curated a certain way by how they want you to look. The fun thing about going to a vintage store or a secondhand store is you can be whoever you wanna be. There are millions of different brands from different eras, you're not being told. I think there's a lot of power in taking ownership in how you look."
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| The 18 Best Vintage Shops That DFW Has to Offer - cw33.com Posted: 25 Jan 2016 12:00 AM PST  This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated.
By Didim A. , NewsCastic When looking for the best "vintage shops", you might find yourself rummaging through mystery-stained junk or battling some bearded hipster for an over-priced retro piece of furniture. Finding the better vintage shops can be tough, but we're here to help. Here in DFW we're lucky to have many secondhand venues where we can pretty much find anything our hearts desire, and be able to afford it without burning a hole in our pockets….or getting coated in oily, handmade, free range organic beard oil. 1. Bon Ton Vintage (124 S. Highway 77, Forreston)40 minutes south of Dallas (with no traffic) lies the town of Forreston. Bon 2. Dallas Vintage Toys (12052 Forestgate Dr.)Collectibles from the 1960's to the present day, including a large selection of Star Wars merchandise including a life size Storm Trooper. Yup. See yourself becoming a kid again as soon as you step inside. 3. Dolly Python (1914-1916 N. Haskell Ave.)Dolly Python is a hip vintage store where you can find little gems in every corner. Large selection of cowboy boots, antiques, furniture, oddities and wonderful clothes. From retro lamps to locally handmade jewelry, from nerdy 1950s glasses to 80s designer duds, it's all here. 4. Vintage Martini (2923 North Henderson Ave.)Designer vintage apparel for men and women, plus appraisals for your items. Pre-Victorian bodices (that's corsets for you and me), 1950's silk dresses, and 1800's dresses among the many, many wonderful finds at Vintage Martini. 5. Lula B's Antique Mall (1010 N. Riverfront Blvd and 2639 Main St.)With two locations in Dallas, there's something for everyone. Mid century furniture, cowboy boots, cat paintings, skulls, art books, old comics, vintage clothing, and terrifying baby statues. Really something for everyone. 6. B4 (2707 Main St.)B4 is filled with collectibles, toys, vinyl and antiques. A true mom and pop store, they purchase and trade for high quality collections on a regular basis. Expect to see new (old) stuff often. 7. Thrift World (3046 Forest Ln.)Thrift World won a Critics Pick Award in Best of Dallas 2015 for Best Actual Thrift (not Vintage) Store. Described as "the Walmart of Used Clothing", you'll be able to find very inexpensive items and good deals on funky stuff. 8. Voodoo Chile (5643 Bell Ave.)Random knickknacks such as Halloween masks, bongs, pipes, ashtrays, vintage clothing, record players and lots of vinyl are Voodoo Chile. Expect to find quirky items and a one-of-a-kind experience. 9. Junkerval (3458 Blue Bonnet Cir.)Funky store selling vintage clothing, furniture and jewelry. Junkerval also do appraisals. Don't forget the back room. You'll find vintage pill box hats, silk scarves, sequinned dresses and many other goodies in there. 10. Doc's Records and Vintage (9522 Camp Bowie W Blvd.)New and used albums, 45's, 78's, LP's, CD's and a resale area for clothing and other items, but the emphasis at Doc's Records and Vintage is on records. The vinyl selection is well organized. 11. DFW Vintage Depot (1906 W Park Row Dr., Arlington)Lots of furniture, but also elegant gowns, funky decor and housewares can be found at DFW Vintage Depot. One of a kind items you may never see anywhere else. 12. Uptown Cheapskate – Fort Worth (5230 Hulen St., Fort Worth)Uptown Cheapskate Fort Worth is part of a chain started in Salt Lake City and with a few locations in DFW. Designer apparel and accessories at low prices. They also accept consignments. 13. ReVint Boutique (931 Foch St., Fort Worth)You can find fabulous vintage party attire, designer handbags, jewelry, Western wear and shoes at this Fort Worth boutique. Luxury on a budget. 14. ReRun Consignment Boutique and Resale Shop (3603 W Park Road Dr., Arlington)Designer labels at a deep discount. Shop for clothing, handbags, shoes and jewelry. ReRun Consignment also accepts lay-away. Bring in a consignment and receive 30% off the entire store. 15. The Vintage Freak (209 Bedford Rd #135, Bedford)Vintage Freak specializes in mid-century modern furniture and home decor, but they also sells records, vintage clothing and paintings. Expect to find items like spaghetti lamps and Wood grain laminate top coffee table. 16. Second Kiss Vintage (2400 N Henderson Ave. Suite C)Lots of carefully selected gently used women's clothing, accessories, shoes and jewelry, with items from the early 20th century till the 1980's and fairly priced. Some men's items and original artwork, too. 17. Elluments (2642 Elm St.)Featuring a mix of vintage, modern and designer clothing at cheap prices. Everything at Elluments is well organized and the inventory constantly changes. 18. Genesis Benefit Thrift Store (3419 Knight St.)Women's clothing, baby's stuff, furniture, and designer clothes at rock bottom prices. Plus, the proceedings help Genesis Shelter for women. Inventory is replenished often. Suggest a Correction |
| Renowned Los Angeles luxury vintage clothing store Decades comes to Vancouver - Vancouver Sun Posted: 13 Feb 2020 08:06 AM PST Q&A: 'Expect the unexpected,' says founder Cameron Silver  A selection of pieces at Decades in Los Angeles. When A-list celebrities and style stars in the know look to discover unique vintage luxury pieces, Decades is likely among the destinations on their list. Since the late 1990s, the renowned Los Angeles boutique has offered a curated collection of pre-loved (higher-end, second-hand), authenticated pieces that are as at-home on the red carpet as they are in one's day-to-day wardrobe. And, beginning on Feb. 14, Vancouver fashion fans will have a chance to shop Decades pieces through a limited-time trunk show at Holt Renfrew. We caught up with Cameron Silver, founder of the celebrated store, to find out more about his company, what shoppers can expect to find in Vancouver and what's next. Q. For those who aren't familiar, what is Decades? A. Decades is a high-end vintage and pre-loved luxury store in Los Angeles specializing in collectible designer clothing and accessories through the decades. Q. The boutique opened in 1997, long before the idea of wearing pre-loved fashions became mainstream. Why did the idea always appeal to you? A. When Decades opened in 1997, it was the height of minimalism and Hollywood's red carpet was lacking glamour. Celebrities and fashionable tastemakers were craving one-of-a-kind pieces. My concept was to present vintage clothing in a completely modern context because past fashions dictate current trends. The timing was perfect. Q. And why do you think pre-loved fashions are proving so popular? A. Creating distinctive personal style requires augmenting your wardrobe with fashions that aren't ubiquitous — and pre-loved treasures make the wearer a fashion authority rather than a follower. Furthermore, the environmental benefits are profound and when one starts wearing pre-loved, it is totally liberating and makes a fashion lover a better consumer of current fashion, too.  Cameron Silver is the founder of Decades in Los Angeles. Q. How has Decades changed throughout the, well, decades? A. When I opened Decades, the focus was on the 1960s and 1970s. However, I gradually expanded to include earlier 20th-century fashions, but always asked myself if an item looked modern. That is my mantra. In the past few years, our discriminating clients have become passionate about "neo-vintage," important more recent designer clothing. Now, Decades is a destination for styles from the 20th and 21st century. Q. What are the most sought-after pre-loved pieces? A. Certainly sexy Azzedine Alaia dresses, iconic Chanel suiting, eccentric Jean Paul Gaultier looks, and Parisian chic of Yves Saint Laurent are particularly desired. Q. You're hosting a trunk show at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver. How did this come about? A. I have known Holt Renfrew president Mario Grauso for around 20 years and he is a visionary retailer who reached out to me to curate this special shopping experience. I also adore Vancouver, so I am very excited to return, see friends and make many new ones. Q. And what can people expect to find? A. The Holt Renfrew team did a beautiful job navigating through Decades to find pieces that will really resonate with the amazing clients of the store. There will be designers that are immediately recognizable like Alexander McQueen and Courreges, plus examples of Givenchy, Moschino, Miyake and a few names that are less familiar and absolutely breathtaking. Expect the unexpected! Q. Lastly, what's next? A. There are a lot of exciting partnerships for Decades in the future. I am thrilled to be working with Holt Renfrew and I love our collaboration. I am very interested in scaling the Decades concept to insure the pre-loved experience is luxurious and visceral. RelatedCLICK HERE to report a typo. Is there more to this story? We'd like to hear from you about this or any other stories you think we should know about. Email vantips@postmedia.com.  |
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