![]() Eventually, I learned to separate the designers I deal in and the stuff I collect, otherwise I’d get too attached. My ‘90s Rick Owens collection definitely falls into that category, along with the odd Helmut Lang or Dior Homme item. I preserve them as best I can in storage for safe keeping. There are definitely pieces that I don’t think I’d ever part with. I recommend taking your time and watching people buy and sell for a while before you pull the trigger for the first time. Sometimes it can feel like you’ll never see that piece for sale again but most of the time you will… mostly. It’s really easy to overpay when you’re new and really excited about, but unfortunately that can kinda spoil it for someone as they get more comfortable and realize they went overboard. The absolute best way to avoid overpaying is to be patient and avoid FOMO, especially when you’re new to a market. I can go for months without seeing anything come to market but it just makes me appreciate the pieces I’m able to find even more. I’m currently focused on a collection of ‘90s Rick Owens, which has been quite a challenge, but I find that really engaging. Right now though I’m interested in scarcity, which makes the hunt more thrilling. The real answer though is probably “everywhere I can, whenever I can.”Ī couple years ago, it would have been something like “wearability” - are just right for what people want to wear now. It’s an old standby, for sure, but I think it’s been a bit overlooked as of late with everyone defaulting to Grailed, Yahoo! Japan and The RealReal. The hunt itself is very rewarding for me and probably why I’ve stayed connected to vintage for so long. I got started around 2012, mostly looking for better clothing to wear but these days I’m much more interested in collecting clothing than wearing it. “People prescribe whatever monetary value they choose to clothes that interest them.” Ian Campbell, Arbitrage NYC I had a lot of favorite things but I only own some cheap Levi’s jeans and plain black T-shirts and sell everything else. Plus, it’s important to identify high-quality details. For example, true color corrections, textural descriptions and more photos. I always try to provide more information than actually see. I think it’s important to be unique and fashionable, and those facets shine the brightest in older clothing. When I the charm of vintage details, cool or not in the present era. ![]() I invest in unique and fashionable vintage U.S.A. That was the natural scheme of things for me. The vast majority of the garments we curate are for sale, though. ![]() That usually comes down to the wearability, although lately we have been collecting a lot more for the sake of collecting. Check the market.ĭo you ever source things that are just too good to sell off? It’s not our place to say what is and isn’t overpriced. People prescribe whatever monetary value they choose to clothes that interest them. How can people ascertain the quality of vintage goods when shopping online? Any ways to tell if something is overpriced? For archive items we strive to find unique pieces that place an emphasis on construction, material, and design language specific to that designer. There are certain characteristics like fades, wear and patina that we look for in vintage garments, although it varies depending on each style. When or why does a vintage piece really speak to you? With vintage garments, that’s a lot easier there are decades worth of items to choose from. It’s important to keep fresh inventory and curate what’s unique and exciting to us. Whether that be through flea markets, online, or finding garments through other means. However, our continued interest now stems from digging into the history of these garments, the processes involved in their construction, the story behind them, and we like to share that knowledge via our platforms on Silver League and Unsound Rags. It’s a great feeling when you stumble onto something you wouldn’t normally be able to find at a retail store. ![]() What got you into vintage clothing and what keeps you interested?įrom the onset it was about finding pieces that were unique, but affordable.
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