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Secondhand Sartorialism: Nothing New Under the Sun

By Aubrey Shoe
Sep 22, 2008

My obsession with vintage clothing has been a large part of who I am for about as long as I can remember. Sure, some could interpret such an obsession as my just being superficial, but I like to think of myself as someone who has an eye for quality and...
Secondhand Sartorialism: Tips

By Aubrey Shoe
Sep 9, 2008

It recently occurred to me that I need to devote some time to talking about how to shop for vintage clothing and not just encouraging our readers to do so or spotlighting stylish individuals who have devoted large portions of their wardrobe to vintage goods. While shopping for used goods...
Secondhand Sartorialism: Holly-Kai

By Aubrey Shoe
Aug 26, 2008

The Democratic National Convention is finally here and the city, as so succinctly stated by my friend Holly-Kai, is “a-buzzin” with energy. I met up with Holly on Sunday after attending the After 5 Jazz and Blues Fest in Five Points, where African-American and African vendors from as far spread...
You Should Thrift Here: Lorraine’s House

By Aubrey Shoe
Aug 18, 2008

When you love shopping for vintage clothes as much as I do, the quest for new/old pieces burrows deep into your subconscious and manifests in the realm of dreams. Like the thrift store that I visit time and again in my sleep, pulling incredible relics off of the shelves—each one...
What Weekends Were Made For: Thrifting And Pancakes

By Aubrey Shoe
Aug 11, 2008

Though I rarely make it out to the Family Thrift Center, in Wheat Ridge, at 3777 Kipling Street, I always find amazing deals when I do, so I keep it on my radar. Family Thrift happens to be across the street from my favorite diner, the Apple Ridge Café, which...
Secondhand Sartorialism: Ben Kronberg

By Aubrey Shoe
Aug 8, 2008

Monday night I headed down to South Broadway in pursuit of an interesting subject to cover for “Secondhand Sartorialism.” South Broadway is a great area to investigate when you are seeking style inspiration. Hip boutiques, thrift stores and interesting bars abound, filled with people who possess intriguing and inspiring taste...
Undiscovered Thriftin' Paradise: Goodwill Online

By Aubrey Shoe
Aug 5, 2008

There are probably hundreds of ebay sellers out there who have made a pretty penny by selling items that they purchased at a Goodwill thrift store. Now Goodwill has gotten into the online auction game with shopgoodwill.com. The site was started by the Goodwill Industries of Orange County, CA and...
Vintage Swap: New Life for Old Clothes

By Aubrey Shoe
Aug 1, 2008

No matter how amazing a piece of clothing is, sometimes it just isn’t right for you. If you’re anything like me, you probably have tons of items of clothing that don’t fit right, or aren’t quite your color, or that you bought even though you knew that they weren’t right...
Secondhand Sartorialism: In the Closet

By Aubrey Shoe
Jul 29, 2008

While “Secondhand Sartorialism” is technically a street style blog, I simply have to share the incredible taste and style of my dear friend, Naomi Kelly. Naomi, who has a strong sense of personal style and an excellent eye for what suits her, has long been one of my personal style...
You Should Thrift Here: Flatirons Habitat Thrift Store

By Aubrey Shoe
Jul 25, 2008

Perhaps you know of Habitat for Humanity as a nonprofit organization that helps people in need to build or renovate homes that it then sells to them at an affordable rate, using all mortgage payments to fund future building efforts. And when you think about a Habitat for Humanity thrift...