For those of you who love fashion, let me just tell you what happened in our little old store in Greensboro NC…recently!

We had a visit from the design staffs of j. Crew and Armani! And, they all bought tons of our vintage goodies! You may ask, why? Because they know fashion and they know that the best fashion comes from the past and they can re-invent it for the present. What are you missing? Well, next time you come into the store, just ask us…What did these designers buy? they bought plaid shirts jackets and coats, old denim jeans, bowling shoes, medallions, and plenty of fun boots!
Additionally, we had a visit from the owner of C. Madeleines, based in Miami Beach, the largest vintage couture store in the East! Why? Because she knows that when out buying for her shop, she needs to check out every vintage clothier around. Why? Because she styles and dresses the wealthiest and the chicest women in Miami, and they want their own unique look, which can ONLY be achieved by wearing vintage. Not by going to the Mall, or anywhere else. Let our stylists and salespeople help you achieve the same, right here.

CHECK THIS OUT FROM THE nytimes
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/01/04/fashion/20090104-street-feature/index.html

Please Note: The Design Archives store will not be open on Sundays. This is effective until Sept 2009.

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Monday to Friday – 11 am – 7.00pm.
Saturday – 11 am – 6.00pm.

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Were you there on November 15th ? If not then read on…

DA’s very own Kelly Cox is a fashion designer herself and she took some unsold and unwanted clothing and made them into something new. Then on a Saturday evening the Design Archives store hosted her first fashion show – Nouveau upcycled Vintage.

Click the polaroid image below to go and watch the entire show:

+ read an article in the Greensboro News-Record about Kelly and the fashion show HERE

Kit and the staff of Design Archives were on the WFMY NEWS 2 The Good Morning show on November 12th, 2007. Rosemary Plybon visited the store to look at the fashions from the 1950’s. You can watch both segments broadcast on the show in the Press Section:

In The Press: Go Triad readers voted us #1 Vintage Clothing Boutique! » More details

In The Press: Signature Magazine has a feature on Design Archives in their Nov 2007 issue » More details

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Consignment Details: Do you want to be a consignor of ours? Call us to make an appointment if you have items dating pre 1985………or good designer styles that you would like to consign. Click here to view/download our contract. [pdf file] Thank you!

Design Archives is a locally owned and operated vintage store offering an incredible selection of wearable and collectible vintage clothing and textiles, at reasonable prices. As the largest vintage store in the SOUTHEAST, Design Archives features 5,000 square feet of space filled with thousands of authentic vintage items, along with a huge collection of vintage and antique textile swatches. There are items from 1880’s-1980’s. Bulk wholesale purchases can be arranged.

Design Archives is shopped by designers for inspirational research, by other retailers who buy in bulk, and is shopped daily by trendy chic customers who want the latest vintage fashions. Design Archives is a treat to explore. Reminisce and enjoy this wonderful shop of treasures. Fashion shows, sidewalk sales, gift certificates, and more, Design Archives has something special for everyone.

With more than 30 years of design experience, Design Archives owner and staff can help you with your purchase. We also act as a supplier to theaters, film, and print production companies. Call and tell us what you need and we will get a package together for you.