Larissa Klinger
The Article NYC Guide to Vintage Gift Giving
Ideas for gifting vintage. Why vintage leather, jewelry, purses and handbags, denim, deadstock, sweaters, and reworks make the best gifts!
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Larissa Klinger
Oct 18, 2022
How to Remove Pit Stains from Clothing
What are pit stains, how to prevent them, and an easy-to-make earth friendly solution to remove them!
Larissa Klinger
Apr 4, 2022
How to Declutter Your Closet and figure out what Articles in your Wardrobe you actually want to wear
As the season changes, I find that this is the perfect time to take a look at what I own, how my style has evolved, and what I think I...
Larissa Klinger
Apr 4, 2022
The Most Sustainable Style Option
This may be a shocking statement coming from an owner of a vintage shop who is dependent on selling clothing to make a living... But the...
Larissa Klinger
Mar 2, 2022
The best (Non Toxic) Way to Clean and Deodorize Suede
Suede can be a little tricky to clean. Do to its rougher texture, it can not be buffed with a polish like regular leather. It is also...
Larissa Klinger
Feb 24, 2022
How to Freshen Vintage Clothing with Vodka
Doing laundry too often is not only bad for the environment, it can be hard on your clothes too. Many times after wearing an article...
Larissa Klinger
Jan 24, 2022
A better way to Dry Clean
It’s no secret—dry cleaning is bad for the environment. In the US about 70% of all dry cleaners use perchloroethylene (PERC), a known...
Larissa Klinger
Jan 20, 2022
Why you SHOULD shop for your leather articles secondhand and vintage
Leather coats are always a timeless style staple, but this winter they have made a big splash in the trend cycle here in NYC. You might...
Larissa Klinger
Jan 7, 2022
How to crop a vintage sweatshirt- an easy clothing rework idea
Sometimes you just want that perfect cozy cropped fit to wear with your high waisted jeans. An article that sits right at the waistband...
Larissa Klinger
Jul 20, 2021
Bucket Hat Pattern: What to do with your fabric scraps.
My obsession with bucket hats dates back to middle school and I am so excited they are hot this summer. Keep reading to the end to find...
Larissa Klinger
Jul 16, 2021
Starting your Reworking Journey- a step by step guide to shortening a hemline
For those of you who follow me on TikTok and Instagram, you know that I love reworking vintage articles of clothing. This was a skill I...
Larissa Klinger
Jun 29, 2021
Use your outfit to make an impression before anything else.
We’ve all heard the saying—A picture is worth a thousand words. Similarly, you can use your outfit to make an impression before anything...
Larissa Klinger
Jun 22, 2021
Good Style is dressing in a way that is true to you.
Dressing for yourself is not a concept that is preached by the fashion industry. We have been conditioned by them to have a fear of...
Larissa Klinger
Jun 15, 2021
Getting Dressed can be a form of Self Care
Getting dressed every day is a necessity—but we forget that it can also be a form of self-care. Many studies have shown that clothing...
Larissa Klinger
Jun 7, 2021
Tips for evolving your Personal Style
It is easy to get in a rut with personal style. We work so hard to figure out what it is...and then forget to help it develop. As...
Larissa Klinger
May 31, 2021
Tips for finding your Personal Style- Cultivating Style that Transcends Trends
We are surrounded by information about fashion that has a tendency to make us feel small. Fast fashion brands are pumping new trends out...
Larissa Klinger
Apr 14, 2021
Let Your Clothing Tell the Story that Sustainability Matters
This is a vintage sweater. With original tags still attached. But, it is more than just a sweater. It is a piece of history. A snapshot...
Larissa Klinger
Apr 12, 2021
The Most Sustainable Clothing is Second Hand Clothing
This is the NUMBER ONE piece of information that I can give you: If you are planning on shopping, THE MOST SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING YOU CAN...
Larissa Klinger
Apr 9, 2021
Switch from Fast Fashion to Sustainable Fashion
We all have our own individual style that shows the world who we are. This style is developed over many years of choices, trial and...
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