in. There are people that come in for normal street wear and that’s really nice, I love it! Vintage fashion should be worn right now, made current. There are people who come in for special events, occasions and some for theatre and it is fun to help out for those. It’s just a enjoyable place to be, people who come in are just happy, I don’t have any cranky custom- ers. They are going to a party, or are excited about their vintage fashion wardrobe; there’s just always happi- ness here, and the clothes are what’s doing that.” VKC What’s the one piece of fashion advice you would want to share? Kathy “Be brave and wear what looks good on you — something that makes you an individual. Don’t be afraid to try something new. If you are too frightened to wear a whole vintage outfit, just get one piece, one really neat vintage accessory — a purse, or a hat, or a pair of shoes and just enjoy it.” ^
out in the business by being a picker because I loved vintage clothes. I would buy clothes and sell them to some of the vintage dealers that were in business before I was, which included Boomerang and some other places. After that, a large garage was rented on 39th and Wyoming and I was asked by a vendor if I would join them and become a vintage dealer. She enjoyed the things that I picked and knew I had an eye for it. I became part of that group and sold vintage with them, and also at Review, for about four or five years before I started my own business.” VKC Why is vintage fashion impor- tant to you now? Why is it important for you to have your store and share it with others? Kathy “I guess it’s just my passion. I love looking at it; it brings back really great memories of my past. I enjoy looking at the fabrics, and having quality clothes. It is so much fun to wait on the people that come
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