Alligators, Old Mink & New Money - One Woman's Adventures in Vintage Clothing - E-book - ePub

Alligators, Old Mink & New Money is a celebration of the clothes that capture our memories and imaginations, that leave their indelible stamp on each of our lives. Alison Houtte-a former fashion model who runs the beloved Brooklyn, New York, boutique Hooti Couture-knows that every article of vintage clothing has a story behind it, and she uses these items as a springboard to explore such universal topics as relationships, self-image, the bond between mothers and daughters, and that elusive thing called style.
Whether you're a flea market veteran who savors the thrill of the hunt, a couture shopper with a Vogue budget, or are simply drawn to the de rigueur world of vintage, Alligators, Old Mink & New Money offers a shopping adventure-through auctions, estate sales, flea markets, and clothing racks all over the world-to be savored, and inspired by!