Really, Welcome! Introductions and Team Promotion Thinktank

[Former_Member]

Well, being as this is a newborn baby of a Team, I should start out to say that I invited as many sellers and tastemakers as I could think of on the fly----- people whom I have been following or whose stores I have favorited, and sometimes both. But I can't do this alone, and if this team is to grow, please consider who you think would benefit from or otherwise appreciate membership. Any other promotional ideas are also welcome. Message me or post them here as desired.

There will also eventually be a need for other administrators. If you're up to the task, nominate yourself!

As for introductions, let me begin. My name's Rebecca, and I live in Atlanta, GA, USA right now, but I've lived in a lot of different places, and I have family in Italy whom I return to two or so times a year. My biggest influence in terms of style was/is my grandmother, whose winter house is full of room after room of fabulous vintage designerwear. Sometimes she lets me take it with me.

She also had endless stacks of fashion magazines for me to peruse as I was growing up. Vogue Italia, Mirabella, Grazia, W back when it was good, you get the picture. I ate it up as I was growing up. Now I'm hopelessly addicted to the good stuff, even though I don't make quite enough to support the habit. I joke to my friends that some unlucky mugger is going to have the disappointment of his life when he tries to rob me based on my soignee appearance and discovers there isn't a dime in my wallet.

Brands I like, and am often lucky enough to find, include Max Mara (Sportmax, Marella), Prada, Marni, Azzedine Alaia, Giorgio Armani, Cacharel, Celine, Dries Van Noten, and a phalanx of lesser known Italian and French houses of design (Rocco Barocco, Rochas, Ted Lapidus, Daniel Hechter, Azzaro, Byblos, Les Copains, Comme des Garcons, Krizia.) Also, the 90s stylings of Iceberg. For shoes..... Maud Frizon, Sesto Meucci, Bruno Magli, Yves Saint Laurent, Charles Jourdan, and Salvatore Ferragamo.

Again, welcome, and if you feel like it, say a few words about yourself. Your influences, what you like now, et al.

[jenEembroidery]

Thank you for inviting me to this great team! My shop, JenE Embroidery features hand embroidery done by me as well as vintage fashion & home accessories. I love, love, love fashion and enjoy finding those unique items for just make your heart skip a beat.

Favorite brands: Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Prada, Miu Miu, Missoni, Kate Spade, Chloe, Gucci, and Chanel are my top favorites

Favorite Magazines for inspiration: British Vogue, Vogue, Elle, V magazine, Elle Decor, Martha Stewart, Dwell, and Harpers Bazaar

and thank you again for inviting me to this great team!

-jenny

[mutinemutine]

Hello !

I just joined the team.
My name is Camille and I live in Paris. My mother introduced me to the wonderfull world of fashion and designers. I found some of my most precious treasures in her closet. My favorite is a coat from Hermes that is probably from the 50s. An old lady she was friend with gaves it to my mum who gaves it to me few years ago.

My favorite brands are Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Comme des Garçon, Vivienne Westwood, Chloe, Balmain, Courrèges, Cacharel, Sonia Rykiel, Lanvin, Rebecca Taylor, Prada, Tsumori Chisato, Lacoste, Ralph Laurent, Céline, Bally, Mugler, Hermes...

I really love vintage designer clothes and shoes but, most of the time I can't find my size... One of the reasons that made me open an Etsy Shop was that I was always frustrated to leave some treasure where it was just because of sizing.

Well, now I'm going to visit the members' shops !

I wish you a lovely Sunday !

Camille

[TheThriftingMagpie]

Hiya.

I just joined the team. I started stocking the cyber shelves and rails of The Thrifting Magpie in November 2011. I love designer vintage. The quality, craftmanship....it's the best.

I have the best of both worlds....dividing my time between London (a fantastic place for designer vintage) and Virginia (great for vintage).

I've had a lifetime love affair with fashion. Favorite designers....too many to mention. More than a few include Chanel, Dior, Bonnie Cashin, Bill Blass, Donna Karan, John Galliano, Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, Yves Saint Laurent....

Glad I stumbled upon this team.

♥Tracey

[Former_Member]

Welcome, Tracey.......Glad you joined us!

[TheThriftingMagpie]

Thank you.

♥Tracey

[Former_Member]

Hi all!
My shop only sells designer vintage clothing! Anyone else out there who only sells designer? Great to find this team!

Best wishes
Paulina

[TwiceBakedVintage]

I just joined the team today. I have just started collecting and selling vintage jewelry. I have alway enjoyed jewelry and so have 3 generations of women in my family. So I do have an inherited collection but I am looking to build my own and sell some fabulous finds. I am looking forward to being on a team of like minded people and to see all the amazing collections.
Thank you

[Former_Member]

Hi everyone!

I was wondering if a second or third active member would like to step up and join me as an administrator? Not that it's too hard a job, but I'd love the company as well as any ideas to keep the team interesting.

[Former_Member]

I recently joined and am stoked to find you all. Under the loving tutelage of my mom I learned about quality over quanity. My love affair with fashion started at a very tender age when clothing ( mainly dresses ) were chosen by how well they twirled. Standing in front of a mirror I would spin and with a critical eye watch how far they flared out to determine their worthiness. :-)
Anyway, so happy to be a part of the team and have already started adding many of my fellow team mates items to my lists!

[StraylightVintage]

Hi everyone- just a heads up I recently changed my shop name from CTMercantile to Straylight Vintage
Cynthia

[Thebaroqueprincess]

Hello everyone!
I just joined tonight and am thrilled to be on a designer vintage team . Some of you I recognize and others I am pleased to shop your items and get to learn your styles!

I am married to my best friend for 25 years and have 3 older sons ,my cat Penelope and her best friend Todd the FERRET who at this very moment is dragging bags of my beads and jewelry up the stairs to put under the bed !!! They aren't allowed near my clothing or accessories.

I am a retired hairstylist,jewelry designer, stylist, and Armature home decorator/ faux painter.My Husband is a professional Re-finisher! I work with many children at a Christian school near my home.

I have worked on Movie sets,fashion shows,TV series ,theater and plays.. all doing make up,hair,jewelry and some selling of my vintage lingerie and dresses

I have made jewelry for Courtney Love, Taylor Momsen(Gossip Girl) and Vera Fermiga(Bates Hotel mom) I have also sold My lingerie and dresses to those Ladies and the production set in Canada for the TV series "BOMBER GIRLS"

Can't wait to help promote you all!!!
Lisa
I have two models. One is the long haired blue eyed HANNAH -MY DAUGHTER IN LAW AND My faithful Tall Mannequin DONNA.She is a head shaver and a brunette..depending on her mood!!

[WellWeatheredCoStore]

hello,

i just joined your team with my vintage shop. i am a designer behind a contemporary brand called XZOUIX and i also love vintage accessories especially designer belts and clothing of course :). as much as i admire luxury, i also like to share what i find and i decided to sell something from my personal vintage collection... While building my own website i missed etsy for so long that after 3 year long break i finally decided to come back and sell my vintage designer collection here.

If you're interested in slow fashion and zero waste design, please, accept my invitation to read my blog at xzouix(dot)com/blog with short articles about conscious fashion consumerism and clothing care.i would appreciate it a lot :)

I am also on instagram @ thexzouix on pinterest @ xzouix and you can also find me on tumblr @ zoui and xzouix

i am looking forward to hearing from y'all :)

-Zoui