#SECONDHANDSEPTEMBER INTERVIEW - ANNETTE'S ATTIC VINTAGE
What do you love about selling vintage and owning a retail store?
Vintage is my passion. I love the people and the history.
Please tell us a love story about a favourite piece of New Zealand's fashion history that you own
I always have loved the NZ designer Colin Cole, he was one of New Zealand's leading designers from the late 1950s. To Colin Cole, designing clothes was an act of love.
How much of your stock would you estimate is New Zealand made?
80%
What do you enjoy about New Zealand made pieces in particular?
NZ made is quality and has lasted through many decades.
Vintage is my passion. I love the people and the history.
Please tell us a love story about a favourite piece of New Zealand's fashion history that you own
I always have loved the NZ designer Colin Cole, he was one of New Zealand's leading designers from the late 1950s. To Colin Cole, designing clothes was an act of love.
How much of your stock would you estimate is New Zealand made?
80%
What do you enjoy about New Zealand made pieces in particular?
NZ made is quality and has lasted through many decades.
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What should people look for when they are buying vintage clothing?
Buy what you like!
If someone wanted to collect vintage clothing, where would you recommend starting from?
Do your homework, purchase a piece when you see it. If you are going to wear it and it and it needs to be shortened, never cut the material off, just turn it up and hem.
If people want to accessorise with vintage items, what would you recommend looking out for?
Colour coordinate using bangles, coloured beads and earrings.
How should people care and store their vintage clothing?
Store a nice dry place.
Do you have any good laundry tips you could share for delicate or special items?
Hand wash your clothes and if it is wool try not to wash too often, just air in the sun and wind. Only wash if needed.
Any styling tips for people wanting to incorporate vintage into their wardrobe?
Don't over fuss. Buy clothing with a little bit of room so you don't stress the material and enjoy your look. If it makes you smile then your styling is perfect for you
Unfortunately prices of new goods are now so low, they're often cheaper that secondhand. Why is it better for people invest in vintage/secondhand rather than buying new?
If you are a man buying vintage and it fits, looks good and not too expensive, buy it! Mens vintage is hard to find.
Buy what you like!
If someone wanted to collect vintage clothing, where would you recommend starting from?
Do your homework, purchase a piece when you see it. If you are going to wear it and it and it needs to be shortened, never cut the material off, just turn it up and hem.
If people want to accessorise with vintage items, what would you recommend looking out for?
Colour coordinate using bangles, coloured beads and earrings.
How should people care and store their vintage clothing?
Store a nice dry place.
Do you have any good laundry tips you could share for delicate or special items?
Hand wash your clothes and if it is wool try not to wash too often, just air in the sun and wind. Only wash if needed.
Any styling tips for people wanting to incorporate vintage into their wardrobe?
Don't over fuss. Buy clothing with a little bit of room so you don't stress the material and enjoy your look. If it makes you smile then your styling is perfect for you
Unfortunately prices of new goods are now so low, they're often cheaper that secondhand. Why is it better for people invest in vintage/secondhand rather than buying new?
If you are a man buying vintage and it fits, looks good and not too expensive, buy it! Mens vintage is hard to find.
Fancy checking out Annette's Attic Vintage for yourself? You can visit the store at 1338 Dairy Flat Highway in Auckland, or find her online
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