About me - about vintage ... I'm just a girl who LOVES beautiful clothing!
Maybe obsessively lovingly, reverently, longingly, thoughtfully…I could
go on forever, I'm sure you understand! When I was young my grandmother
gave me her hand painted Chanel pink silk satin scarf and a pink gossamer silk
and lace “teddy” both from the 1920’s, these two gifts gave
me a glimpse of the past! 
The sensuous feeling of the fabrics and the quality
of the handwork were like nothing I had seen before, I fell instantly in love
with the 1920’s! It was the beginning of a lifelong quest for beauty
in the guise of what I refer to as “costume”, because I think inside
all of us is a desire to portray the secret character we keep locked in our
heart! In the beginning I kept closets full of lavishly embroidered 19th C. gowns and capes, 1920’s, beaded flapper dresses worthy of Daisy Fellows
and early 20th. C. dresses literally dripping with lace. Time passed, closets
became rooms and my poor husband watched in awe.
A magpie I am, I
never stopped looking and wanting the silky slide of velvet
against my skin, sparkle, glitter, the spider’s web of lace,
and it’s a drug I say but what a beautiful drug! You
understand don’t you? Open your closet door and look, feel,
touch! There is nothing to compare with the one of a kind quality
vintage, I am happy I never looked like everyone else! No it is
not for everyone, but neither is rare wines, fast cars, finely
bound leather books or old cowboy boots!
Alas one can’t keep it all, my business was born, more years ago than
I care to remember! I’ve met many kindred spirits over the years, I admire
those who live their dreams through their own “costume”, why be
normal indeed!
And on to space, the final frontier so they tell me, I will arrive on the World
Wide Web, yikes!
My interests are not limited to the early part of the 20th. C. no, like any
good collector my mind marches on and on and on…But quality is the connecting
thread in everything I offer, no one should have to make excuses, yes I know
once in a while you can, that Poiret dress with the little hurt who could possibly
care!
We are always looking for the next thing.
Palm Beach Vintage has been in the business of buying and selling antique and vintage clothing and textiles since the late 1960s, we are always interested in what you have to offer and will purchase outright or sell your items on consignment. Condition is most important!
We specialize in designer clothing and accessories from the 1800s-the early 21st century, Clothing, handbags, jewelry, lingerie, evening, daywear, casual, separates, at home;
Ethnic clothing and national costume, especially pre WW 1 from counties such as Russia, Poland, Ukraine, Greece, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Syria, Hungary and Persia etc. especially hand embroidered, needlework, textiles or clothing.
BUT ... clothing doesn't have to be designer, there have always been fantastic dressmaker dresses and fabulous "no name" clothing and accessories and sometimes labels have been removed. No matter - we would love to see what you have.
Please call (561-718-4075) or email (info@palmbeachvintage.com) with questions. We have traveled far and wide in search of beautiful things and are always happy to look.
We love one of a kind, unusual, odd and strange and sometimes even tacky!
Palmbeachvintage.com offers the best
vintage has to offer, designer, couture, accessories and jewelry! So
to all my customers new and old welcome it's so nice to see you!