Dust Factory was established in 1992 in Atlanta, GA. In the past 10 years they expanded to 13 retail stores, which led to a wholesale division specializing in clothes form the 1940's to the 1980's. All of the retail branches were sold except for their flagship store in Deep Ellum, Dallas. Today they operate the one retail store, while they have directed much have there focused to the wholesale business. With years of experience in the industry and feedback from the retail shop, duSt FaCTorY is able to keep up with trends in the market and can often predict what will be selling in the future. Dust Factory Vintage has been able to fill the gap between the rag house and the retail, actually becoming a supplier to a starving industry.

This type of supplier is new in this industry and many vintage buyers are un-aware that such a supplier even exists. The goal of the Dust Facatory is to provide the best customer service while offering quality products at reasonable prices. Many shop owners are finding that the opportunity to purchase hand picked articles in bulk, is well worth the cost, while cutting back on other expenses such as storage and time spent finding the desired articles. Basically duSt FaCTorY is giving buyers for vintage clothing store the same advantage that a new line has, while still maintaining the 200 to 500% mark up.

Set up like a normal warehouse, Dust Factory separates and stocks selected vintage pieces in large bins. They are continually re-filling their bins, keeping up on regional and seasonal trends. Some articles are carried all year around while others are more seasonal. In the summer time they may focus more towards t-shirts and cotton dresses, while in the winter there focus leans more towards denim, and leather. It is safe to say that they continually have in stock what the vintage buyer needs, most times before the buyer even knows they need it. They also give the buyer the opportunity to purchase any size amount they desire, weather it be an order of 20 pieces, so the buyer can see if the product will in fact move off their rack, or an order up to 200 pieces for more confident buyers. The price per piece is usually a little more per item than if purchased directly through a rag house, but un-like a rag house, Dust Factory offers a selected hand picked grade that is guaranteed of good sellable condition.

The company today is located in a warehouse district in San Diego, CA. The 3,000 ft. warehouse is broken up into an office area and storage for the merchandise. The clothing is separated and placed into large bins with articles of similar style. With so much storage, items are seldom ever put on back order. This giving the buyer the opportunity to have what they want, in the amount they want, when they need it.

Today

After years of wholesaling vintage, Dust Factory Inc embraces the next step in the natural evolution of the vintage clothing market with vintage reconstruction. Along with it's ability to meet the growing demands for and popularity of authentic vintage pieces, Dust Factory's fashion team has created a line for both men and women that bridges the gap between old and new and unifies the vintage boutique with the specialty boutique. Particle reconstruction line combines vintage materials from the past with the creative style of the present.

Each piece is formed from recycled clothing which has been deconstructed and re-fitted together to create a unique and original garment. Every article is cut from a standardized pattern, while simultaneously allowing natural style and wear variation through fabrication, further ensuring that each piece is a one of a kind.

The collection, born from the creative minds of designers and vintage enthusiasts alike, captures the artistic and timeless inspiration derived from vintage clothing and utilizes innovative and enthusiastic designs with a high fashion style and vintage appeal. POOL Tradeshow hosted the launch of Particle reconstruction in Aug. 04, and the line was met with an exceptionally positive response. Upper tier boutiques from the US, to Japan, Canada and Europe will host Particle and help Dust Factory to share one part reconstruction one part innovative with the rest of the fashion world.

For more information: www.particleclothing.com