What does the word “vintage” mean? Your brain may be asking the following questions, “Does the word represent old, dirty clothing? Wait, we thought it had something to do with wine, is that true?”All these questions are true, well kind of…As mentioned above, the word “vintage” refers to a number of  definitions within the English dictionary. For example, the word “vintage” is used in the fashion world to represent a specific type of clothing. More specifically, About.com uses the following definition to describe the word: “The term vintage is used to describe clothing between 20 and 100 years old which is clearly representative of the era in which it was produced. Vintage clothing can be used, new (from dead stock), manufactured, and handmade.”

Thanks for that great definition provided by About.com! Lets use it to describe this week’s brand feature. Recently, we had the opportunity to catch up with Ms. Ashley P. Rivers, the creator of “Vintage Junkie.” Check out some items from her collection and the full feature below!

So what is the purpose of “Vintage Junkie?” Ashley states, “The objective of our brand is to teach women to indulge in fashions of all eras and create a look that speaks to how you feel. So many women have to dress the part for their many roles as mom, lawyer, chef, or police officers that they lose their individual style. At Vintage Junkie are logo states : “Wear Your Timeline” this mean re-explore clothing from different eras that reflect memories and feeling that you then recreate. Fashion is about fun so we want the customer to be open, bold, colorful, different, and individual.”

Created back in April of this year, Vintage Junkie started as an idea, and later became a business as Ashley searched through my closet for an authentic outfit. At that time, she didn’t own anything out of the ordinary. Then, it hit her! Ashley begin thinking of ways to help others that wanted to wear great, original items, that wear once worn before.

Shes states, “I started the business because for year both women and men have questioned my sense of style and where I purchased my garments. I grew up in a family of six with scare funding for apparel so I gradually acquire to taste for my grandmothers blouses and clip-on earrings. From there my love for vintage spiraled into a love for thrift and now I have Vintage Junkie.So the history dates way back to April of this year when Vintage Junkie the brand was fashioned. It started as an idea a quickly became a business while scrummaging through my closet for great vintage finds I wanted to offer to someone new. I started the business because for year both women and men have questioned my sense of style and where I purchased my garments. I grew up in a family of six with scare funding for apparel so I gradually acquire to taste for my grandmothers blouses and clip-on earrings. From there my love for vintage spiraled into a love for thrift and now I have Vintage Junkie.”

 “This brand is important because it focuses on building your lifestyle around your wardrobe not the other way around .Vintage Junkie is a Women’s Vintage Boutique specializing in one of a kind risk-taking garments. We want to dress the women on Wall Street to the musicians, and nannies. Our clothing includes sophistication, edge, chicness, and grunge.  We offered quality garment made with lasting fabrics of the 60;s 70’s and 80’s. Some items are pieces of the new millennium with a vintage flare or fit.” -Ashley

By offering a variety of clothing including to dresses, skirts, blouses, pants, shorts, two-piece sets, hats, purses, glasses, and jackets, Vintage Junkie specializes in personal style, fashion, and merchandising.

Vintage Junkie distinguishes their brand by being unique! Ashley states, “What distinguishes this brand from others is not only do well sale women vintage apparel, but we provide other services. These services include, personal shopping for daily wardrobes, events or special occasion. Also providing a service to the elderly to clean and sort their closet free of charge for exchange of quality merchandise. And lastly, this brand will be providing male and children clothing in the near future.”

“Vintage Junkie’s long-term goal is to open a store in the Philadelphia area selling women, men, and children clothing. Also to be styling some great fashion risk takers in the music and fashion industry.” -Ashley

We at the UnregisteredStyle endorse Vintage Junkie!

For any inquiries or orders, please email vintagejunkie14@gmail.com. Also, follow them on Instagram @vintagejunkie_.