Why subscribe?

Here’s what you can expect from 1-800-VINTAGE:

• Specific information about how to identify and date vintage garments. I’ll take you through my process of how I assess clothing and accessories based on factors like labels, brand history, garment construction, and more.

• Discussions about shopping, with a focus on secondhand and vintage. I’ll be passing along my tips and tricks for finding special things both in person and online.

• Breakdowns of proper garment care, including stain removal, dry cleaning, storage, mending, and reuse. This will include deep dives into topics like the history of specific textiles, ways garments are constructed, and other lessons that will help build a better understanding of our clothing as a whole.

• Conversations on personal style, which is a key component to truly embracing a secondhand first lifestyle. Without the stylized ads, carefully merchandised mannequins, and the allure of “new” that you get with traditional retailers, it can be hard to navigate what you’re looking for or what to do with the things you have. I’m here to help!