#SECONDHANDSEPTEMBER INTERVIEW - TANGENT
What do you love about selling vintage and owning a retail store?
Sharing my passion of NZ made vintage menswear with others
What are your favourite New Zealand brands, past or present?
1970’s period His Lordship, Crimpset by Lichfield, Silverdale and Florida Alpine
How much of your stock would you estimate is New Zealand made?
80%-90%
What do you enjoy about New Zealand made pieces in particular?
Period NZ made pieces which were made for the NZ market fit modern NZ males body shapes very well still today and are made to last
What should people look for when they are buying vintage clothing?
NZ made and material is what I look out for
Sharing my passion of NZ made vintage menswear with others
What are your favourite New Zealand brands, past or present?
1970’s period His Lordship, Crimpset by Lichfield, Silverdale and Florida Alpine
How much of your stock would you estimate is New Zealand made?
80%-90%
What do you enjoy about New Zealand made pieces in particular?
Period NZ made pieces which were made for the NZ market fit modern NZ males body shapes very well still today and are made to last
What should people look for when they are buying vintage clothing?
NZ made and material is what I look out for
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If someone wanted to collect vintage clothing, where would you recommend starting from?
I would start with Cardigans - they are a timeless piece that designs haven’t changed a lot but the quality has dropped off so you can find amazing vintage cardigans that are well designed and great quality
If people want to accessorise with vintage items, what would you recommend looking out for?
A hat is always a nice addition to any outfit whether it be casual or formal
How should people care and store their vintage clothing?
Avoid metal hangers and always cold gentle wash and never tumble dry
Any styling tips for people wanting to incorporate vintage into their wardrobe?
Try pieces you like rather than following what’s in fashion or on trend
I would start with Cardigans - they are a timeless piece that designs haven’t changed a lot but the quality has dropped off so you can find amazing vintage cardigans that are well designed and great quality
If people want to accessorise with vintage items, what would you recommend looking out for?
A hat is always a nice addition to any outfit whether it be casual or formal
How should people care and store their vintage clothing?
Avoid metal hangers and always cold gentle wash and never tumble dry
Any styling tips for people wanting to incorporate vintage into their wardrobe?
Try pieces you like rather than following what’s in fashion or on trend
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?
Quality, authenticity and heritage
Overconsumption and over production of new clothing is a huge global issue, particularly with landfills being drowned in textiles that are hardly used before they're discarded. Your business supports a welcome alternative to this throwaway culture, what are your thoughts on this issue?
I don’t buy into the Green Washing marketing trend that’s been going on for the past few years. If you genuinely care about the environment then don’t buy any clothes at all - you more than likely have more than you need in your wardrobe already
Any other wisdom or words of advice that you'd like to share with people during #secondhandseptember
Always go for style over fashion - once you’ve figured that out there is no stopping you.
Quality, authenticity and heritage
Overconsumption and over production of new clothing is a huge global issue, particularly with landfills being drowned in textiles that are hardly used before they're discarded. Your business supports a welcome alternative to this throwaway culture, what are your thoughts on this issue?
I don’t buy into the Green Washing marketing trend that’s been going on for the past few years. If you genuinely care about the environment then don’t buy any clothes at all - you more than likely have more than you need in your wardrobe already
Any other wisdom or words of advice that you'd like to share with people during #secondhandseptember
Always go for style over fashion - once you’ve figured that out there is no stopping you.
Keen to get your hands on some Made in New Zealand menswear? Visit Tangent at 160 Cuba St in Wellington and follow them on Instagram @tangent_wellington