Project Attic

You’ve seen it. You walk into a big box store. The sales floor spans the length of a football field. Rows of steel-clad shelves line the halogen-lit bright and flickering aisles. There seemingly exists any item you could ever want. Have a question? Want to know where an item lives in that monstrosity of a store? You look around. Where are the employees? The sales floor stockers? Is there anyone with a uniform, name badge, and a friendly face?

Let’s face it. We have an overconsumption problem. We have an attention span problem. Gracious. We’ve got problems. Some call them issues. Let’s delve into a few of these “issues” and problematize them real good. Planned obsolescence is very lucrative as a business model. Make things that look slick and work like a charm until… Read more: Vintage, Planned Obsolescence, and the ‘New’

We are a unique, vintage shop that specializes in true vintage (pre-1970s) men’s and women’s clothing and accessories with a keen eye to vintage luxury and designer wear. We hand-select each item to create a curated experience for the customer. Built on a research, true-world knowledge, costume and fashion history, this shop is a rare… Read more: Project Attic Boutique and Vintage