One tool you will always spot anywhere from a runway show to a resale shop is a clothing steamer. Varieties abound, but what's the best one for vintage clothing and why? In my decades of experience I have tried almost every kind from handheld to...
Regan modeling for the MVB colab with Charlie Dog Vintage on March 29th 2020. Photographed by Genava Leigh...
[caption id="attachment_1165" align="alignnone" width="853"] Malena's boutique model, Aubrey, wears a 1970's Saks 5th Ave Hat, Hungarian Blouse, Vintage Levis Jeans and fabulous 1960's earrings All pieces available at the Manhattan Vintage Show.[/caption] Fall Vintage at The Manhattan Vintage show. Yes, it's Fall again! That means it's time...
It took us a few months, but we are finally finishing up the Manhattan Vintage Show saga! Flashback to October - we were running around like crazy people to prepare for our first Manhattan Vintage Show as a vendor. We already told you about all...
Everyone knows when a new year rolls around, we must reflect on the year we are leaving behind. Here at Malena's Vintage, (or any vintage shop), time is somewhat of an interesting topic. With our business, we see countless pieces of history every day. If...
The Journey Begins: Manhattan Vintage 2018 I started attending vintage clothing shows like Manhattan Vintage in NYC during my sophomore year in college, around 2000 or so. Flashback to booths filled to the brim with some of the best vintage pieces I had ever seen, bumping into...
What is this mysterious Showroom? The Showroom is often mentioned, rarely seen, and frequently passed by West Chester natives without notice. With over 20 racks of in-season inventory hanging at any given time, its pretty much any vintage lover's dream. Now let's dive in. [caption id="attachment_863" align="aligncenter"...
[caption id="attachment_795" align="aligncenter" width="417"] A selection of embroidered tops that have been listed in our Etsy shop[/caption] Trends amongst fast fashion brands aren't new. Fashion trends can be found in vintage clothing as well. Over the past few years, we have noticed a huge increase in...
For over 15 years Malena's Vintage Boutique has been buying and selling vintage, and with these treasures come incredible stories both from the people purchasing the items and the ones who have cherished them for decades. Vintage shopping and hunting is no easy feat. Along...
Through the store and online platforms vintage collectors have been finding treasures at Malena's Vintage Boutique since 2003. Over the past 15 years, we have shipped hand selected vintage across the globe. Through Etsy, eBay, Rubylane, Facebook, Instagram and of course our brick-and-mortar store we have had the...
