| 2(two)Legends
Vintage
Fashion is taking over the middle of the US from Austin to Des Moines. Time to
take a look at two long time customers who have been part of the revolution from
the very beginning. | SMASH  SMASH
in Des Moines, Iowa has brought a whole new fusion of sustainable fashion art
and style to their city. What started out as screen printing shop, grew to a design
firm, and then a Vintage Boutique/Gallery. SMASH has been part of the revolution
since they opened their boutique carrying a distinct collection of both Dust Factory's
vintage and reconstruction lines. This cool shop has added a whole new twist to
life and fashion where they need it the most. http://thesmashsite.com 
| CREAM 
Still
one of our favorites, Cream
Vintage in Austin, Texas has been taking fashion and lifestyle by the horns. Not
just a Vintage shop, but one of the leading underground venues during Austin's
famous SXSW festival. Having hosted bands from New York's We are Scientists,
to Sweden's own Division of Laura Lee a never ending melting pot of Music,
Fashion and lifestyle. Cream has been one of Austin's leading vintage stores for
over 5 years. http://creamvintage.com 
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NEW BOUTIQUES |
We
are glad to tell you about two new boutiques that opened at the beginning of the
year that are already making a difference in their very different cities. The
first boutique you should know about opened a few months ago in Pikerington, Ohio.
The Cotton
Grass is a 'unique boutique' that offers our one of a kind clothing.
They carry Particle clothing, reconstructed from vintage and recycled fabrics.
They also offer vintage t-shirts, jackets, and denim from Dust Factory's Authentic
Vintage Collection, as well as many modern accessories. One of a kind in the area
Cotton Grasses collection is catching on and influencing many of the city's advanced
and distinguished shoppers, as well as many up and coming designers. Stop
by and check out The Cotton Grass whenever you make your way through Pickerington,
Ohio. You can find the store at 5 w Columbus Street Pickerington, Ohio 43147 or
you can check them out online at http://www.thecottongrass.com 
On
the other side of the world, retail partners Darren Burke and Gavin Divin just
opened Revolver Clothing in Derry, Northern Ireland. Revolver Clothing opened
with a solid collection of vintage apparel, ranging from 80's street wear, to
classic 50's party wear. They also opened up a Particle Reconstructed Showroom
for the public, carrying a ample representation of both the men and womens Particle
Reconstruction Collections to Europe. Retail Owner Darren Burke seized the opportunity
to take control of fashion in his city while opening the door for a new movement
in style. Anyone
with dedication can start making a difference in their city or town. Whether it
be from just wearing vintage or recycled clothing, or by providing the option
to find it easier to their friends and neighbors. With retail mark ups being the
highest in the clothing industry, opening a vintage clothing store is an excellent
business venture. Our
years of retail experience with vintage clothing have led us to a formula that
is easily transferable to someone wanting to run their own FACTORY VINTAGE . This
combined with our unique ability to provide inventory makes it a very profitable
business for the right investor. |
