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Professional models need styling too.
This was a new side of the San Francisco district, The Presidio, we had never explored before. You would have never guessed this gorgeously picturesque and natural place was in a hustling and bustling city. It was the right setting for our rugged and outdoorsy vision for JE model, Phil Collins.
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Hopie’s “Be A Lady” Music Video & Behind the Scenes Goodness
We provided the styling and wardrobe for Hopie’s music video. Nearly all the clothes and accessories are vintage with a few exceptions. Below are photos from our collaboration with the fierce recording artist and live performer Hopie, hair and make-up rock stars fabulously packaged as Step HEAVVY, and director David Dutton. This shoot goes down in our history book as the first shoot to end on time! The magic was in the all star team of experts -talk about synergy. Continue reading
Retrofit Republic’s Shoplifting Tips with SnazzyFRESH
We believe overpriced vintage is a flat out crime! So here are our Top 5 Tips for “shoplifting” in style. Continue reading
Retrofit Republic: Where in the World? Contest Winners!
A huge thanks to everyone who participated in the Retrofit Republic: Where in the World? Contest! It was a huge testament to the fact that the Retrofit Republic community is, in fact, smarter than 5th graders. In all seriousness, the point of this contest was to demonstrate that every vintage item has a long and complicated history – and that we search far and wide to track these unique pieces down and bring them to you. It’s a tough life, but we love it. Continue reading
Retrofit Republic & Rehes Creative Photo Shoot
Below are images from our talented photographer friend Seher Sikander’s make-up photo shoot. She requested to borrow some of our clothes for this shoot, and we couldn’t be happier to support her creative vision.
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Man-Purse: Is it Emmasculating? You’ll Be Surprised Who Doesn’t Think So.
HOW A MAN-BAG WILL IMPROVE YOUR LIFE and THE PLANET:
5. It will store your wallet so no more spinal chord imbalance or back and uneven butt pains. It will also be good to your wallet because you won’t need to see a chiropractor anymore.
6. Your brownie points with your partner or date will increase because you can offer to hold his/her’s klean kanteen, tote bag, and bike lock in one place at the same time, in your man-bag.
7. Your shoulder muscles will become stronger and more defined and then you will face the dilemma of not knowing what to do with all your increasing admirers. Continue reading
Vintage, Vintage, Vintage. These fashion forward celebs almost love vintage as much as we do.
All the celebrities below are wearing vintage pieces and are often caught wearing vintage any time of the day. What we particularly love is their clever mix of modern -the hair, make-up, particular clothing pieces, or accessories- with the classic vintage pieces of the past. Vintage does not have to be -from head to toe- stuck in a decade. Vintage is from a past time but often can be timeless, exemplary by the vintage loving celebrities. Continue reading
