places: Design Archives

Design archives was the first vintage shop I visited in Greensboro, and I ABSOLUTELY fell in love. The funny thing is that I am more content with being in the store than purchasing clothing. The atmosphere is a nostalgia that I can only assume, because, obviously I am an 80's baby. I believe that is why i am so fascinated with vintage...everything. I enjoy history and pop culture, culminated together they create ME! Back to the story at handy. Design Archive's is a haven for designer vintage or any vintage ready to wear design. They carry it all from hats to shoes to purses to curtains. The prices are moderate and they also have a layaway system! They also have a cute little poodle, "Boggie" to keep you entertained while shopping. Check them out!

Hours of operation:
Mon thru Fri - 11-7.
Sat 11-6
Sun - 1-5.
338 TATE STREETGREENSBORO, NC 27403
Phone: (336) 272-1800

http://www.shopdesignarchives.com/

catch me out.

miss lipstank.

things: girlgang

"girlgang provides colourful, casual threads for streetwise ladies. They like to say to the world ‘I’m a girl, get over it!” through the power of their clothes – street inspired but unapologetically feminine. girlgang’s designer, pinklady, has no formal fashion training but cut her fashion teeth on the battleground that is Portobello market, way back in the last millennium (98-99). She did study illustration however, and you’ll find that each collection is based around the prints she creates from her drawings and scribblings. She’s also quite a nostalgic type, so other influences include favourite bygone era’s, from the 18th century to art deco to the 80’s. Pinklady is a born and bred Londoner and girlgang is very much a London label – all the garments are hand printed and MADE IN LONDON town."

www.myspace.com/girlgang

i really just thought the picture was refreshing.

catch me out.

miss lipstank.