Also on the show, to commemorate of Earth Day, Margaux Anbouba, Emily Chan, and Lilah Ramzi talk about all things vintage and the release of Vogue’s sprawling new Vintage Guide. Our resident vintage experts started off with a ’fit check, and unsurprisingly they were all wearing vintage or upcycled clothing. In their wide-ranging conversation, the group defined the terms they were working with: What even is vintage? What is consignment? And what’s the consensus on recreating vintage looks? Is it chic and thrifty or tacky and tired?
They went on to discuss both the perks of shopping from a past era and the setbacks—namely, the challenge many plus-sized folks face when it comes to finding vintage that fits. (Margaux pointed to Emma Specter’s recent story about the flea market in Los Angeles that is working to change that.) While a talented tailor can sometimes help with disparities in sizing, vintage recreation, a controversial topic, is yet another route to accessing vintage styles.
The rise of vintage means that old trends are constantly coming back, and Margaux (and only Margaux) is thrilled about the recent return of low rise jeans. And tune in to hear about the vintage white whales they are each on the hunt for—but don’t you dare try to outbid them.