This episode is brought to you by ThredUp —and big news: their tech just got a serious upgrade, go check it out! Plus, new customers get 50% off and free shipping when you use the code: PRELOVEDPOD. On today's show, we're chatting with Rachel Stillman, the founder of Ornate Vintage Co. Rachel's ...
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This episode is brought to you by ThredUp —and big news: their tech just got a serious upgrade, go check it out! Plus, new customers get 50% off and free shipping when you use the code: PRELOVEDPOD.
On today's show, we're chatting with Rachel Stillman, the founder of Ornate Vintage Co. Rachel's journey into vintage started young—growing up surrounded by fashion and art, with a grandfather who was an artist and dealer, a grandmother who was a fashion designer, and a mother who also graduated from FIT, where Rachel herself studied fashion, and sells vintage jewelry.
At just 20 years old, as a college student in the middle of a pandemic, Rachel took the leap and opened Ornate Vintage Co.—turning a lifelong dream into reality sooner than she ever imagined.
Today, she's sharing her journey with us, including: how her family shaped her creative vision, and her love of vintage showgirl pieces with incredible histories.
Plus so much more. Let's dive right in!
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[1:34] Rachels is a third-generation FIT grad who grew up surrounded by fashion and art. [5:23] Going to flea markets and auctions with her grandfather [9:12] Her mom found her a $20 Jean Paul Gaultier top at a local consignment shop when she was in middle school. [12:18] She went to school for fashion, like her mom and grandma. [14:34] Starting her vintage business because of a single bulk buy of 500 units, during the pandemic. [17:57] Unloading the inventory and doing DIY photo shoots with friends [22:31] Developing her brand aesthetic and specialties [26:46] Specializing in vintage showgirl costumes. [34:38] On selling at Brimfield. [36:44] Hosting a Whatnot live sale after watching for three years [49:08] Always searching for sexy memorabilia and novelty graphics EPISODE MENTIONS:
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