Vintage Fashion Mistakes! Regular Vintage Garage Chicago vendor Kira, is a fashion and jewelry designer and a vintage fashion lover! One of her favorite things to do, is scout out vintage treasures all over the lands. She frequents thrift, antique, and vintage shops tracking down irresistible finds from decades past
Narrative Mercantile Has The Perfect Cocktail Recipe
Vintage Cocktails by Narrative Mercantile It’s 5 o’clock. Work sucks. You deserve a drink. Narrative Mercantile has the perfect recipe for vintage cocktails. INGREDIENTS: 1 Beat-up old buffet/hutch/credenza. The closer to looking to have come from a dumpster, the better. 1 Large 48 State flag. Because Alaska is cold and
My First Show
I surveyed 250 vintage dealers and asked a series of questions that revealed many common threads among those of us who make a living buying and selling vintage. Answers were often honest and surprising. There is no doubt we are a passionate bunch! Because I asked open-ended questions, I’m posting
Vintage Design Trends 2016
Vintage Design Trends 2016 House Beautiful put out their design trend predictions for the 2016 decorating season. Since interior designers are always on the hunt for what their customers are looking for, at an affordable price, I’ve complied the 2016 VINTAGE design trends that can easily be acquired at your local vintage or flea
Jay Michael
This time last year, the Garage was changing hands and our fourth season was no sure thing. It was nerve wracking. I knew my little show wasn’t on their list of negotiating points, so I waited. I had already convinced the former landlord that we were worth rolling the dice
How to Safely Wear a Vintage Brooch
Brooches are making a come back on the runways and in fashion magazines this season. Here’s how to keep a brooch on securely even if the safety clasp opens
Win Tickets to Elvis Hitler
Elvis Hitler Hey everyone, I’ve got 2 tickets for Saturday night at Reggies to see Elvis Hitler, plus $50 in Reggie bucks good for food/booze or records! If you want to win, RSVP to the Vintage Garage at the link below and text the word ROCKABILLY to 33444. That’s it, you’re
Thousands Come Out for Style Ride
Style Ride & Season Opener Thousands of vintage fans came to the season opener of the Vintage Garage Chicago on April 21, 2013. They braved chilly winds to get the first taste of vintage fun, fashion and finds this season. Some even hopped on their bikes for a vintage style
Vintage Garage Season Opener 2013
Vintage Garage Season Opener Join us for the Vintage Garage Season Opener on April 23, 2017 at 5051 N Broadway in Uptown. Admission is $5. The hours are 9:00 a.m. ’til 5:00 p.m. The Vintage Style Ride begins at 11:00 a.m. IF YOU COME BY TRAIN: It’s at the Argyle stop
Vintage Garage Style Ride 2013
Vintage Garage Style Ride Opens the 2013 Season The Vintage Garage Style Ride will kick off the 2013 season on April 21. Alderman Harry Osterman of the 48th Ward and event promoters expect hundreds of bicyclists dressed in vintage to descend on the neighborhood that day. STYLE RIDE ROUTE “A