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Randolph Street Market this weekend

Not too many of these left with summer winding down… Randolph Street Market is this weekend. Enjoy some vintage, antique and homemade shopping al fresco while the summer sun’s still shinin’. Advance tickets are $8 dollars online and $10 at the gate — and $3 online and $5 at the gate if you have a... Read more »
By lreiser,
August 26, 2011 at 11:40 am
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Kate Moss is giving back, apparently

Supermodel Kate Moss is giving some of her vintage duds away to charity. Well, not really charity. They’re going to a new online vintage shop, Hardly Ever Worn It. The site works like eBay, with buyers bidding on what they want. Only it’s just for designer and high-end resale. Not everything is completely unaffordable, but... Read more »
By lreiser,
August 24, 2011 at 6:30 pm
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To read: Some good vintage advice

Let’s be honest: Good vintage shopping is hard. It’s so easy to get duped by a misplaced designer label, or get suckered into buying something damaged or that doesn’t fit if it’s cute or unique enough. And as much as we say we will, most of us will never repair, rebuild or tailor that imperfect... Read more »
By lreiser,
August 23, 2011 at 11:28 am
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Building a week's worth of outfits...with no new clothes

This girl is completely inspiring. On a week-long trip away from home she left with just seven pairs of underwear. She relied on local thrift, vintage and re-sale shops to build her outfits on her trip. Nothing she bought was new. Check out the results of her little experiment  ... Read more »
By lreiser,
August 17, 2011 at 6:54 pm
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Vintage Heaven this weekend

It’s time for the monthly vintage sale in Wicker Park. This month’s theme is “Retro Rocks.” Not sure if that refers to geology or Buddy Holly and the like. If you’re in the shopping mood this weekend, head out to Six Corners and check it out!   Vintage Heaven, 1550 N. Milwaukee, 2nd floor, August... Read more »
By lreiser,
August 11, 2011 at 11:13 am
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Guess who's getting an Etsy shop

The folks at Vintage Heaven are going digital. Along with their typical monthly weekends at Heaven Gallery, Vintage Heaven is expanding its sales online to Etsy.com soon. According to VH, the shop will carry the best of their vintage and reconstructed clothes. No word yet on when “soon” is, but here’s hoping it’s…well, soon.  ... Read more »
By lreiser,
August 1, 2011 at 9:59 am
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Randolph Street's Sally Schwartz gets a shout-out

The Sun-Times interviewed Randolph Street Market’s Sally Schwartz ahead of this weekend’s sale. Read up on her tips for haggling and the Market’s first ever vintage street style contest. It’s nice to read about someone who’s so enthusiastic about vintage... Read more »
By lreiser,
July 28, 2011 at 5:55 pm
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Shop resale for a good cause

Consciences might get a little bit lighter in Old Town. Mercy Home for Boys & Girls has opened a charity shop on Wells alongside Old Town’s best boutiques and eateries. Mercy Beaucoup! employs kids from Mercy Home and works to give them skills they can eventually use in the workplace, as well as simple responsibility, communication and teamwork. All... Read more »
By lreiser,
July 27, 2011 at 11:03 am
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Randolph Street Market this weekend

Your chances to find great vintage duds and decor at Randolph Street Market are dwindling as the second half of the summer ticks away. I’m personally looking for some nubby Southwest-inspired throw pillows, which I know I spotted last month and hope will make a second appearance… If not I’ll definitely be scrounging for some vintage... Read more »
By lreiser,
July 25, 2011 at 1:37 pm
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Lucy in Disguise closes

Lily Allen’s vintage shop in London, Lucy in Disguise, has closed its doors. True, this is no big shakes for those of us stuck on the New World side of the Atlantic, but it is rather sad. The store itself was fabulous and marvelously appointed, if a bit on the unattainable side of the price scale... Read more »
By lreiser,
July 18, 2011 at 10:14 am
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