
S9 Ep31 ORNATE VINTAGE: Rachel Stillman, third-generation vintage dealer - on a 500-unit pandemic barn buy, and developing her showgirl costume specialty.
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On today's show, we're chatting with Rachel Stillman, the founder of Ornate Vintage Co. Rachel's journey into vintage started young—growing up surrounded by fashion and art, with a grandfather who was an artist and dealer, a grandmother who was a fashion designer, and a mother who also graduated from FIT, where Rachel herself studied fashion, and sells vintage jewelry.
At just 20 years old, as a college student in the middle of a pandemic, Rachel took the leap and opened Ornate Vintage Co.—turning a lifelong dream into reality sooner than she ever imagined.
Today, she’s sharing her journey with us, including: how her family shaped her creative vision, and her love of vintage showgirl pieces with incredible histories.
Plus so much more. Let’s dive right in!
DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:
- [1:34] Rachels is a third-generation FIT grad who grew up surrounded by fashion and art.
- [5:23] Going to flea markets and auctions with her grandfather
- [9:12] Her mom found her a $20 Jean Paul Gaultier top at a local consignment shop when she was in middle school.
- [12:18] She went to school for fashion, like her mom and grandma.
- [14:34] Starting her vintage business because of a single bulk buy of 500 units, during the pandemic.
- [17:57] Unloading the inventory and doing DIY photo shoots with friends
- [22:31] Developing her brand aesthetic and specialties
- [26:46] Specializing in vintage showgirl costumes.
- [34:38] On selling at Brimfield.
- [36:44] Hosting a Whatnot live sale after watching for three years
- [49:08] Always searching for sexy memorabilia and novelty graphics
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- Ditto Vintage
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