But unlike other high schoolers, Lepires vintage interest came from another source.
(The band, called the Cover-Ups, even opened for Green Day at Warped Tour in 2000.)
Early on, I understood vintage was cool and could say so much about you without even saying anything.
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You belonged to a certain tribe by what you were wearing.
My mother was like, Youre looking like an episode ofHoarders.
It was then that I started realizing, Wow, its not just me, she says.
Margot Robbie as Sharon Tate inOnce Upon a Time…in Hollywoodwears an Ossie Clark set from Timeless Vixen
There are people all over the USand the worldwho want these things.
Today, Lepire houses her robust archive in Timeless Vixens prime Beverly Hills storefront.
For her, clothing is not just something to wear.
Timeless Vixen’s Lauren Lepire with John Galliano.
Its important to teach clients that its not just the one night youre investing in, she says.
Youre becoming your own mini museum.
I dont know who wants to be the second.
Lepire in front of Timeless Vixen’s Beverly Dr. storefront.
Tarantino was very specific that he wanted authentic vintage for the film, she says.
Phillips was particularly hunting for a look for Margot Robbie to wear as Sharon Tate in a pool-party scene.
Lepire instantly thought of a yellow Ossie Clark two-piece.
You never think its going to be your piece, she says.
They pull hundreds of thousands of things.
Timeless Vixens Lauren Lepire with John Galliano.
Lepire in front of Timeless Vixens Beverly Dr. storefront.
