#vintage

16 stories

Charity Shop Charm

Charity Shop Charm

Anastasia Chrome4 min read

Bargain hunting at the local charity shop leads to finding something priceless

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Charity Shop Charmer

Charity Shop Charmer

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Browsing the vintage section leads to a very modern encounter with the fit volunteer

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Shepherd's Bush Seduction

Shepherd's Bush Seduction

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Vintage clothing dealer Pauline finds treasures at Shepherd's Bush Market, but when fashion photographer Marcus wants to shoot her collection, he discovers the real vintage beauty is her.

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Bab El Oued Beloved

Bab El Oued Beloved

Yasmina Khadra2 min read

Karima sells vintage clothes in Bab El Oued. When fashion historian Clara arrives documenting Algerian style evolution, she dresses her in stories that labels can't tell. 'El hwayej yhedrau' (الحوايج يهدرو) - Clothes speak.

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فن الآرت ديكو | The Art Deco of Casablanca

فن الآرت ديكو | The Art Deco of Casablanca

Yasmine Benali2 min read

A vintage building caretaker discovers passion with an architecture photographer documenting Art Deco treasures.

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Margate Revival

Margate Revival

Anastasia Chrome5 min read

In the regenerating seaside town, vintage shop owner Dolly finds the London artist escaping to the coast isn't just looking for antiques.

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Mascara Memories

Mascara Memories

Yasmina Khadra3 min read

Karima runs her grandfather's vineyard in Mascara. When sommelier André arrives seeking Algeria's legendary wines, she pours him vintages that unlock more than taste. 'El 'inab yehki' (العنب يحكي) - Grapes speak.

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שורשים בראשון | Rishon Roots

שורשים בראשון | Rishon Roots

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

In the wine cellars of Rishon LeZion, a vintner's granddaughter and a wine collector discover vintage passion.

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נשמת שנקין | Shenkin Soul

נשמת שנקין | Shenkin Soul

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

On Tel Aviv's trendiest street, a vintage shop owner meets a minimalist—and they discover that less is sometimes more.

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The Vintage Dress Vendor

The Vintage Dress Vendor

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

Esther sells vintage clothing at markets across the South. When a collector starts following her circuit, she discovers some treasures can't be bought—only earned.

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זיק בזכרון יעקב | Zichron Yaakov Zest

זיק בזכרון יעקב | Zichron Yaakov Zest

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

In the historic streets of Zichron Yaakov, an antiques dealer meets a woman searching for her grandmother's lost treasure.

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Clerkenwell Classic

Clerkenwell Classic

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Watchmaker Nneka restores timepieces at her Clerkenwell workshop. When heir Marcus needs his grandfather's watch repaired, she shows him that some mechanisms require very delicate handling.

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Dalston Desire

Dalston Desire

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Vintage clothing curator Adaeze runs a secret Dalston speakeasy that's half bar, half boutique. When music producer Marcus stumbles upon it, she shows him that her most exclusive items aren't for sale.

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Gipsy Hill Glamour

Gipsy Hill Glamour

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

Vintage shop owner Chiamaka curates the best retro finds in Gipsy Hill. When collector Marcus seeks a rare piece, she models it for him—and everything else.

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Kenley Kiss

Kenley Kiss

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Vintage aircraft restorer Adaora works on rare planes at Kenley Airfield. When aviation photographer Marcus visits to shoot her projects, she shows him that some flights happen on the ground.

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The Antique Dealer

The Antique Dealer

Anastasia Chrome7 min read

Estate sale. Old treasures. She appraises more than furniture.

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