Who did not dream of wearing a Little Black Dress - Givenchy's classic black -dressed, or carrying a chanel Timeless portfolio on his shoulder.Desire, having a garment or author design accessory ceased to be impossible to the rise of vintage stores.
As the name implies, the identity of these premises propose an immersion in the old and classic author designs and also a pass for the new.In that fine balance - more on the side of the old that of the new - the DNA of vintage stores is constituted.
Everything in a vintage store was used.There are no premieres.That is why prices are more accessible.Wealth is in wandering and finding that object, that garment that is desired by the story that defines each of those designs.
Vintage stores are characteristics in cities such as New York, in the young Soho New York, or in London, in the mythical Notting Hills neighborhood.This boutiques who first met them as 'Second Hand' where the main objective was to "look for a price";He sophisticated until today called "vintage."There the clients look for exclusive models, iconic brands and true fashionist garments, beyond the price.It is a legion of buyers looking for "delicatessen" in fashion, and if they find it at accessible values, so much better.
In the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Recoleta there are four vintage boutiques considered the most original of the country.L 'Academie Vintage Boutique, Boy Capel, Cocó et capel and Juan Perez Vintage.Infobae spoke with the owners, who shared stories, secrets and defined what their "star" objects that went through their shelves and coat ranges.
Boy Capel
Here the hangers, shelves and showcases are full.Wallets, accessories, shoes and clothing have appeared for 5 years when this Petite Boutique opened, meters from Alvear Avenue, a fashionista project of three celestial friends, Carla and Vanesa.
"The store emerged among three fashion fanatical members that every time we travel has fun to get unique things in markets, vintage premises and 'Second Hand' of cities such as Paris, London and New York" recalled the owners of Boy Capel.
Signatures such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermés, Jimmy Choo, Gucci - among other famous luxury international brands - are available for purchase.The three are responsible for verifying and controlling the quality of the garments that each of the sellers gives them.They told Infobae that several Argentine celebrities go through their boutique to sell their luxury garments.
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"One of our stars is the Bijoux Chanel Vintage and the Hermés portfolios," the members shared with Infobae.
Cocó et capel
Se trata de un pequeño lugar escondido dentro de la histórica Galería Promenade de Recoleta: Cocó et capel. Alicia Mansour, dueña de la tienda, es fanática de los accesorios de lujo y compartió con Infobae su devoción.
"I have two very precious objects, a Hermés portfolio of the 50 -year -old G8 and another Chanel 'Medium Size' 2.55 in silver gray," the owner shared.
Rings, bracelets, necklaces, pledgee, rings and foulards of the period and current collections can be found in the boutique.A hanger is exhibited from the stained glass window with exclusive designers such as Versace, Valentino and Cavalli, among others.
Juan Pérez Vintage
National and international, the vintage store Juan Pérez opened its doors in 1998 when Paulette Selby, owner of the premises, decided to launch this new venture for 'Love of clothing and art'.
"Our purchase-sale system has many modalities: it can be made per exchange with another garment from 40% of its value. For direct purchase where we pay up to 30% of the sale value; that is to say the final price we always remember itWith the client, there are several possibilities, "said Selby.
One of his star objects that passed through the Juan Pérez store was a kimonus used by a Japanese princess.There the range of products for sale is very wide: clothing, shoes, jewelry, bijoux, hats, whitish, fabrics, paintings.If they are not sold within 2 years, they are donated.
L 'Academie Vintage Boutique
On Libertad Street - in the Libertad passage - there is the exclusive L'Andemie store, a vintage paradise with the best luxury brands and firms.
Drillings ordered by size and typologies, shelves full of shoes by Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, Ysl collection and current, tables with the best accessories, glasses and jewelry.Everything is available to a tour.
Vanesa Banegas, one of the owners of the boutique explained: "I worked in a vintage store in the Alvear gallery and met Andrea, a client of mine that proposed to me to make a venture together. Eight years ago we already started this beautiful store."
"The assembly of the business concept is the search for the garment, which is impeccable, in perfect condition, that has all the labels, that is original. The most desired brands are Chanel, Hermés and then the rest: Prada, Dior, Givenchy"Banegas revealed.
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