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5 travel storytories, 12 editorial pieces and the district standouts worth your afternoon.
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Section 02 · Trending now · New York
Trending Now
The New York vintage conversation right now — designer moves, market shifts and the stories our editors are reading.
01 · New York
The Quiet Power of Vintage Bags
A vintage bag is a shortcut to character. Here’s how to wear a Prada or a Dior from the 1990s with modern ease, and what to check before you buy.
02 · New York
Styling Old Sunglasses in New York
Gloves, belts, sunglasses, hats — the accessories rail is where vintage is still genuinely cheap and still genuinely good. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage accessory in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
03 · New York
Styling a Cocktail Dress by Day in New York
Vintage dresses were cut for a body, not a size chart. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage dress in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
04 · New York
Styling a Long Coat in New York
Nobody makes coats the way they used to. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage coat in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
05 · New York
Styling a Borrowed-Era Veil in New York
Vintage bridal is where the real craft hides — hand-worked lace, silk that actually hangs, veils edged by somebody's grandmother. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage bridal piece in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
06 · New York
Styling One Old Piece in New York
Mid-century furniture survives because it was made from solid wood by people who expected it to be repaired. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a piece of vintage furniture in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
07 · New York
Styling a Nineties Slingback in New York
Vintage heels were built by people who expected them to be resoled. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a pair of vintage heels in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
08 · New York
Styling a Cameo Brooch in New York
Chunky gold chains and Victorian cameos are having the same moment for the same reason — both look handmade. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a piece of vintage jewellery in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
09 · New York
Styling a Big Blazer in New York
An oversized blazer from the eighties or nineties has a shoulder line nothing on the high street can match. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage blazer in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
10 · New York
Styling Old Sneakers in New York
Retro sneakers have a shape that modern performance shoes lost — lower, narrower, with a sole that does not look like engineering. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a pair of retro sneakers in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
11 · New York
Styling a Patinated Dial in New York
A vintage watch is the one accessory that never shouts. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage watch in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
12 · New York
Styling Vintage Denim in New York
Vintage denim fits differently because it was cut differently — higher waists, straighter legs, heavier cotton that holds its shape all day. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a pair of vintage jeans in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
Section 03 · The Auction Room · New York
Sourced from the region
The vintage designer pieces the market is chasing right now — live auctions from sellers in New York and nearby, ranked by how contested they are.
Hermes
Hermes Birkin Traveling Bag Limited Edition Blue Jean, Mint condition
USD 25500
Hermes
HERMES Cashmere & Silk Shawl 140, Zenobie Reine De Palmyre By Annie Faivre NIB
USD 2999.99
Hermes
Hermes Coaching Deja-Vu Shawl/Scarf 140 x140 Cm Cashmere Silk White Blue Khaki
USD 2500
Hermes
Vintage~NWT~HERMES~Les Pivoines~Vauzelles~100% Silk~Scarf~90cm~Made in France
USD 1250
Patek
MINT VINTAGE Patek Philippe Nautilus 3800/001 2 tone w/ original box/papers
USD 74999
Patek
Patek Philippe 5065/1a Aquanaut Jumbo Grenade Tritium Rare Vintage SS
USD 63995
Chanel
CHANEL VINTAGE 2011P NEW TAGS MUSEUM OSTRICH JACKET CC JEWELED BUTTON FR34 $32K
USD 24999
Chanel
CHANEL VINTAGE 09A PARIS-MOSCOW MUSEUM NEW TWEED BLACK JEWELED JACKET BELT FR38
USD 19999
The Journal, from New York
vintage-designer-bag
The Quiet Power of Vintage Bags
A vintage bag is a shortcut to character. Here’s how to wear a Prada or a Dior from the 1990s with modern ease, and what to check before you buy.
vintage-accessories
Styling Old Sunglasses in New York
Gloves, belts, sunglasses, hats — the accessories rail is where vintage is still genuinely cheap and still genuinely good. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage accessory in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
vintage-dresses
Styling a Cocktail Dress by Day in New York
Vintage dresses were cut for a body, not a size chart. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage dress in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
vintage-coats
Styling a Long Coat in New York
Nobody makes coats the way they used to. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage coat in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
bridal-vintage
Styling a Borrowed-Era Veil in New York
Vintage bridal is where the real craft hides — hand-worked lace, silk that actually hangs, veils edged by somebody's grandmother. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage bridal piece in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
vintage-furniture
Styling One Old Piece in New York
Mid-century furniture survives because it was made from solid wood by people who expected it to be repaired. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a piece of vintage furniture in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
vintage-heels
Styling a Nineties Slingback in New York
Vintage heels were built by people who expected them to be resoled. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a pair of vintage heels in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
vintage-jewelry
Styling a Cameo Brooch in New York
Chunky gold chains and Victorian cameos are having the same moment for the same reason — both look handmade. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a piece of vintage jewellery in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
vintage-blazer
Styling a Big Blazer in New York
An oversized blazer from the eighties or nineties has a shoulder line nothing on the high street can match. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage blazer in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
vintage-sneakers
Styling Old Sneakers in New York
Retro sneakers have a shape that modern performance shoes lost — lower, narrower, with a sole that does not look like engineering. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a pair of retro sneakers in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
vintage-watch
Styling a Patinated Dial in New York
A vintage watch is the one accessory that never shouts. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a vintage watch in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
vintage-denim
Styling Vintage Denim in New York
Vintage denim fits differently because it was cut differently — higher waists, straighter legs, heavier cotton that holds its shape all day. New York buys vintage the way it buys everything else — fast, decisive, and slightly over budget. Here is how to wear a pair of vintage jeans in New York, where to find one worth keeping, and what to check before you hand over the cash.
Field trips & tours
Private Teen + Young Adult Second-Hand Shopping in New York City
Private Shopping Day in NYC • 5 hours • Includes up 5 guests
Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Walking Tour through Brooklyn, NYC
Woodbury Common Premium Outlet Shopping Private Day Trip by Limousine from NYC
New York Insider Fashion Tour and Styled Shopping Spree
Private Shopping Tour to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Private New York City SoHo Boutique Shopping Tour
The Ultimate NYC Secondhand Shopping Experience
Travel stories
Travel
Marilyn's New York: A 1950s Glamour Trail
Follow in Marilyn's stiletto steps through Manhattan — from her Upper East Side townhouse to the jazz clubs she loved.
Travel
Bogart's Noir New York
Trench coats, fedoras, and moody jazz bars — retrace Bogart's shadowy New York through the lenses of 1940s noir.
Travel
Audrey's Elegant New York
Breakfast at Tiffany's, the Met steps, and the little black dress — a three-day Audrey Hepburn pilgrimage through Manhattan.
Travel
James Dean's Rebel New York
White tee, leather jacket, and a restless energy — trace James Dean's brief but brilliant New York years.
Travel
Warhol's Factory New York
Silver wigs, Polaroid cameras, and the Factory scene — two days in Andy Warhol's downtown Manhattan.