Former yoga instructor Alexis combines spontaneity and artistry in her fashion choices as she curates a unique vintage collection, reflecting her journey through the world of style.
Alexis, a former yoga teacher who transitioned into a vintage dealer full-time in 2020, brings a unique blend of spontaneity and artistry to her fashion choices as she navigates her role in the vintage clothing industry. Based in Denver, Colorado, Alexis has cultivated a rich appreciation for vintage finds through her early experiences of exploring flea markets and garage sales with her father. Her career now takes her on various adventures, from cross-state road trips to extended stays in style capitals such as Japan and Paris.
Each week presents Alexis with a diverse array of outfits shaped by her artistic sensibility, as highlighted in a detailed feature by Vogue. When meeting with clients, she emphasizes the importance of comfort and fluidity in her clothing selections. One standout ensemble includes a flared Marni skirt paired with a square-neck tank from Vince, complemented by her cherished Tabi boots. To add a pop of color to her monochromatic look, she incorporates a vibrant red V-neck sweater from The Row, inspired by a classic Martin Margiela design, along with a tasteful Elsa Peretti tassel pendant from Tiffany.
In another look, Alexis embraces easy elegance by opting for relaxed separates. A collarless Margiela men’s blazer layered over the same Vince tank and a flowing Prada maxi skirt ensure she feels present during fittings. Expressing the importance of comfort when working on tailoring, she explains, “I love being in the moment when I’m [in fittings] working on a piece, and don’t want to ever feel restricted [by my clothes].”
For days filled with client meetings, Alexis selects easy, elegant pieces. She opts for an oversized silk top, also designed by Phoebe Philo, paired with tailored wool trousers, showcasing her preference for solid colors over prints—an aesthetic choice allowing her to maximize creative layering with fabric textures.
Demonstrating her whimsical fashion knowledge, Alexis showcases her playful side through an imaginative outfit featuring vintage and contemporary Margiela items. A knit vest over a matching zip-up cardigan complements a column skirt fashioned from repurposed cargo pants. “It’s a tailoring feat that’s one of one,” she asserts, sharing her affinity for unique fashion creations. The ensemble is completed with an artful pouch made from a vintage 1950s leather glove, further reflecting her appreciation of fashion as a form of art.
Transitioning into evening wear, Alexis has an eye for high-impact pieces, like a Margiela dress and jacket that she felt serendipitously reconnected with. The jacket’s deconstructed style captures her admiration for modern interpretations of vintage fashion, while the trompe l’oeil dress showcases her appreciation for craftsmanship. These vintage finds are consistently paired with her signature accessories, such as her vintage Elsa Peretti bottle pendant.
As an avid curator of her wardrobe, Alexis faces the emotional challenge of deciding which pieces to keep and which to pass on, indicating a nuanced understanding of collecting. She shares her own philosophy, contemplating the thin line between collecting and hoarding while maintaining a curated collection of around 60 pieces. In a moment of self-reflection about a Marni dress from the spring/summer 2008 collection, which she chose to part with, she notes, “It’s what makes it yours,” emphasizing the value of tailoring to personalize vintage attire.
Throughout her week of styles, Alexis displays her affinity for vintage without compromising wearability. A vintage Prada pleated jersey dress becomes a staple, adaptable for various occasions, whether styled with casual sneakers or dressed up with chic heels. Latest iterations of her style also include denim; while typically avoiding light colors during inventory to prevent staining, she relishes the opportunity to wear dark wash denim during a casual lunch, paired innovatively with silk tops and heeled loafers.
As Alexis continues her journey through the world of vintage fashion, her eclectic yet coherent sense of style reflects not just her personal tastes but the artistic dialogue between past and present that vintage clothing inspires.
Source: Noah Wire Services
