Darling Vintage is an online vintage apparel boutique that focuses on prints, vintage items with modern versatility, and minimalist style. Diane of Oakland, CA, owner of the shop, combs all the wonderful bay area thrift’s for one-of-a-kind items to feature in her store. I highly recommend checking out her inventory, she has a keen eye for art and design, maintaining a hipster aesthetic throughout her collection.  Diane is also an artist herself, check out some of her photography here, follow her blog here, and  browse her shop here.

Sherry’s YesterDaze Vintage clothing and antiques have been around for over a decade now, offering up one of a kind items dating all the way back to 1800’s. They carry a wide variety of men and womens vintage clothing, accessories, collectibles, and home decor. Their inventory is evergrowing and new items arrive daily so be sure to check both their website, and etsy store. Also if you in the Tampa, Florida area make sure to stop by their brick and mortar shop here.

Came across this really cool vintage clothing store called 86 Vintage, and fell in love with some of their stuff.  86 Vintage offers one of a kind items that have all been handpicked,  from old concert tee’s to gypsy floral tops. Launched by both a model and stylist, 86 Vintage strives to help inspire and create trends, styles, and identity through their collection.  All the items in this post are currently for sale via their online store here.

A few picks from the biannual 2011/2012 Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal collection.

If ever there were to be a pair of shorts that could communicate a hundred different messages just on the mere fabrics and embellishments of the piece of clothing itself, it would definitely come from Runwaydreamz. Christian Yasser Massuh, the creative genius behind Runwaydreamz, reinvents the “wild child” aesthetic through each unique pair of shorts, which, by the way, are all handmade, meaning that originality literally bursts at the seams. Tattered and torn, dyed wild hues, studded to perfection, and even bearing the American flag, Runwaydreamz shorts are sure to make a statement. Plus, the highwaisted/vintage design of the shorts are always a cool spin on regular cut shorts found in retail shops.

Check out their website: http://www.runwaydreamz.com

By: Karissa Macapagal