1860-1960 One Hundred Years of Fashion & Accessories is a mother and daughter vintage clothing business. Started 40 years ago by Beth Guernsey, her daughter Julie Guernsey has always been a part of the business while growing up. Now the two shop throughout the US looking for quality, interesting and unique textiles, clothing and accessories.

Adorevintage is an online vintage boutique catering to the modern day gentlewoman that loves classic and beautiful things. The shop carries a collection of dresses and accessories spanning from the 1900s to the 1970s with a penchant for feminine lines, floral patterns, and garments that evoke dreamy fairy tales. Racked LA had this to say about Adorevintage, “it’s the kind of fare you’d don for a unicorn ride” and we couldn’t agree more.

Classic Clutches began from Lacey Stevenson’s adoration of vintage clutch handbags. She is drawn to the beauty and history that comes with each clutch. Leaving a career in Banking, Lacey established her website in order to share her exquisite clutches with other women searching for that “one of a kind” bag. Classic Clutches specializes in designer and non-designer vintage clutch handbags spanning from the 1930s through the 1990s.

Business partners Robert Black and Doreen Picerne were shopping friends first which led to the most unique upscale Vintage Boutique in the Scottsdale Arizona arts district. Filled with designer labels such as Galanos, Trigere, Gernreich, and Burrows, they specialize in the 1940s-1980s. Through their combined passion for collecting vintage, they have amassed an unmatched collection of important designer pieces. They both agree that style, color, fabric and history are important to their acquisitions. Day wear to evening, it will always be one of a kind.

We’re Hillary & Linde, two Michigan girls who found a lasting friendship when we bonded over a shared obsession with Valueland, our hometown color-coded thrifting mecca, and all things vintage.  After we moved to Los Angeles to pursue other dreams (Hillary is a clothing designer and Linde is an Assistant Director) we discovered that our love of thrifting and vintage had carried over to the West Coast.  Soon our own vintage collections started busting at the seams and the Native spirit of sharing our finds came to life.  Focusing on our passion for all things Native, we provide inspiration to designers, modern bohemians, and contemporary disco divas.  A mix of gypset traveler, hand-crafted ethnic, re-envisioned treasures, with a touch of rock ‘n roll glam, Just Say Native is the haven for everything that makes you feel like your Native self.  We’re Just Saying…

A century’s worth of styles and materials, each with their own intrinsic energy and purpose, retooled and re-envisioned for the 21st century. Painstakingly constructed from the once lost and now found, Lux Revival’s creations are the epitome of timeless cool. From lockets to pocketknives, Lux Revival’s aesthetic is as varied as the people that wear it. Lux Revival is the creation of longtime friends and collaborators Lisa Yesh and Ren Guidry.

Having a love and appreciation for fashion from decades past, Marie Monsod quit her career as a paralegal to open her vintage showroom in Los Angeles in July 2010.  The journey began the day Marie found a top that spoke to her and the idea she had had for years to deal in vintage came to life.   Her passion for collecting vintage is fueled by the thrill of the hunt for that one of a kind combined with recycling and mixing and matching fashion of all eras.  Her collection contains clothing and accessories from the 20′s to early 90′s, from haute couture to interesting and unique non-designer pieces.  Marie’s showroom is by appointment and she sells at vintage shows in the Los Angeles area.

Martin Atelier is Chris Martin and Juan Martin del Campo Jr. Two Sagittarians joined by their namesake and lifelong passions for fashion, art, and music. Chris Martin has been an avid vintage collector and stylist for over 30 years and now works in the film industry. Juan Martin del Campo Jr is a stained glass artist who has been obsessed with personal style from childhood. Together their business is to supply wonderful clothes from all time periods to both men and women while having fun in the process.

Started in 1984 by Michael Dianda, Mr. Toad’s is a couture, designer,vintage clothing and accessories business. Michael travels the world showing at clothing, antique, and trunk shows, and buying for a very discerning clientele. Mr. Toad’s sells only the most prestigious names in fashion, including Worth, Fortuny, Galenga, Madame Grés, Hattie Carnegie, Chanel, YSL, Galanos, Oscar de la Renta, Alaïa, Halston, Dior, Gaultier, Galliano, Miriam Haskell, KJL, Larry VRBA, and many more from all decades.

Jermel Nakia of Nakia’s Vintashee has collected vintage from around the world. Working in fashion throughout Paris and Milan he developed a strong appreciation for the construction of vintage garments. In his collection you will find fashions suited for the red carpet, to that of the period film. His specializes in Victorian wear through the Madmen era of the ’60s.

A longtime collector of all things vintage, Richard Wainwright is co-curator of A Current Affair and a private dealer specializing in designer and statement costume jewelry. He was recently named in Vanity Fair magazine as one of Kelly Wearstler’s favorite vintage sources. NEW/FOUND is Wainwright’s by appointment vintage concept studio in Downtown LA. He sells privately at the studio, at select vintage shows, and through four Los Angeles area boutiques: Scout, Ivy Blue, Library, and Weltenbuerger.

Gisela Marin has represented handmade contemporary jewelery and accessory designers at her showroom, Nyali, for over 10 years. Her lifelong love of the enduring beauty and artistry of fashion attracted her to the world of vintage clothing and accessories many years ago. Traveling throughout the world, she scoured markets in search of rare and beautiful pieces- artistic creations that have truly stood the test of time. The Nyali vintage collection features both Victorian and modernist pieces, with deep collections in antique Mexican silver and Czech glass jewelry.

A collection of inspiring threads flung through outer space weaving rainbows. Time traveling through the tribes of the universe; rituals of the past and future. Such are the unique and unusual offerings of prism of threads: Ethnic Vintage Embroidery Patchwork Beading Lace Ad Infinitum Et Ultra!

RZV offers an eclectic mixture of high to low vintage clothing and accessories from across the fashion spectrum – from the polyester scooter dress to the one-of-a-kind couture gown. While slightly favoring the 1960’s and ‘70’s, the collection is populated by brightly colored fabrics, bold patterns and above all else, unique design. RZV is owned by Rachel Zabar, a New York City native and life-long collector/devotee of all things vintage – a passion that was ignited when her father introduced her to the great flea markets of her hometown. RZV currently sells to private clients but a website is on the imminent horizon.

RZV offers an eclectic mixture of high to low vintage clothing and accessories from across the fashion spectrum – from the polyester scooter dress to the one-of-a-kind couture gown.

Susana Mercedes silhouettes exhibit the art of a designer who pays homage to tradition and defies tradtion in the same moment. Inspired by all the great artists, she emphasizes the importance of each individual piece, not bound by the constraints of seasonal collections. Restored vintage pieces are timeless designs, ranging from as early as 1900’s to 1990’s. Silhouettes are paired with beautiful vintage elements—vintage buttons and vintage brooches from the early 20’s to the late 90’s, couture textiles, 14–karat gold plated zippers- and reshaped to create a more modern silhouette. Susana Mercedes discovers each vintage piece with loving intuition, then reinterprets and re-imagines, extending its voice to the 21st century.

Susana Mercedes silhouettes exhibit the art of a designer who pays homage to tradition and defies tradtion in the same moment. Inspired by all the great artists, she emphasizes the importance of each individual piece, not bound by the constraints.

Salvage Life is a collection of of vintage clothing and accessories, specializing in the feminine, romantic, and bohemian with a splash of ethnic.  Owner Beth Giles stocks her online shop and Long Beach Studio with practical vintage for everyday wear, special occasion dresses and bridal.  Customer favorites include: oversized leather bags, 1950′s full skirts, dresses in bold solids and pretty prints and anything in cream or white.  Beth also creates original clothing and jewelry pieces with vintage components.

Founded in 2003, Scout offers amazing and unique vintage pieces, and Designer/Owner Joey Grana’s Scout Line. The Scout boutique is at 1646 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028. Joey Grana is co-curator of A Current Affair.

Siren Vintage is the culmination of almost two decades of studying and collecting vintage armed with the level of connoisseurship and intractable bibliophilia instilled by collegiate study in art history. The Siren Vintage collection ranges from the 1920s to the 1980s, from Fortuny through Azzedine Alaia, and encompasses haute couture, custom-made/one-of-a-kind pieces, high-end ready-to-wear, and a healthy sprinkling of stylish yet affordable pieces. A recent transplant from the Midwest, Susan McCullough currently shows her collection at A Current Affair and at select vintage shows and welcomes inquiries from collectors, boutique owners, institutions, and all other dedicated followers of vintage fashion.

Seven years ago Liz quit her job and never looked back. Her years working in fashion design and product development brought her to realize her true passion: vintage clothing. Born into a family of antique dealers and collectors she learned the art of the hunt at a very young age. With this experience and love she founded The Goods! Based in Oakland, CA, The Goods! provides trend based vintage to select boutiques wordwide and inspirational as well as archival pieces to a roster of top designers. With a keen eye for design, an attraction to the off-beat and a true love for her work, Liz and her Goods provide a look into the future via the past.

Francisco George traveled throughout Mexico, the USA, and Europe before settling in Laguna Beach CA, where he started his career as a vintage clothing dealer. His clients include designers (some big names, some independent), vintage stores, and creative fashionistas the world over. When not dealing in vintage, Francisco gives back to the community acting as a docent at LACMA and chair of HPOZ in Harvard Heights.

Stylists, collectors, designers, and fashion connoisseurs, take note: this is an opportunity to be the first to shop Violetville’s extensive collection of vintage designer fashion. Selling in-person for the first time ever, this favorite online vintage seller is a brand-new transplant to Los Angeles. The Violetville collection includes unique statement pieces, red-carpet worthy gowns, and wearable wardrobe staples, with an eye towards exceptional fabric, fit, and construction. Specializing in designer fashion from the 1920s-1960s, Violetville is the brainchild of stylist/traveler Tina Poppy.

VOK showroom is located in downtown Los Angeles by appointment only. The showroom features the contemporary line VOK by designers Kris Petit and Violet Merut alongside designer vintage from the likes of Chanel, Gucci, and YSL.

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