Since then, Ive also developed a system of my own for scouring the site.
Its remained close to the vestaka on the Notes App of my phoneuntil now.
Here, she demystifies her search process for striking gold, which doesnt only have to apply to clothing.
Photo: Nigel Shafran,Vogue,September 2024
Contemporary fashion illustration is somethingIve written a lot about, but the drawings in archivalVogueare hard to beat.
To start, I search terms like vintageVogue.
A cover by Power Roy that will be hanging in her home very soon.
But I have the most fun (and make the greatest discoveries!)
when I search more for style terms that I love.
Also, Japanese sellers often have rarer luxury pieces that Ive never seen before.
I ultimately went with a vintage Dior Trotter in light blue.
Its pretty well-worn, but that just means whoever owned it beforehand loved it as much as I will.
Its a Y2K dream.
When I shop on eBay, I tend to be hyper-specific in my search terms, says Allaire.
Ramzi peruses eBay in a similar style.
Jacques H. Reval is one Im always on the hunt for.
Its been a minute since Ive had to sweat over an auction item, thank god!
The whole thing is very vibes-based.
Ramzi is also a Buy Now sort of shopper.
Theres nothing worse than someone else scooping them up first!
Research the Sellerand reach out
Before you buy, look into where the item is coming from.
Normally I like to buy from sellers with hundredsif not thousandsof reviews, saysVoguefashion writer Hannah Jackson.
Though she admits she’ll make some exceptionslike for a sparklingMuglertop she recently bought.
I also ran a quick reverse Google image search just to confirm it was the real deal.
Ramzi agrees: Because vintage sizing can be tricky, dont be shy about messaging sellers for more details.
Patienceand precisionpays off when it comes to shopping for vintage gems.
