vintage clothing & curios

Grand Opening Party!!

June 30, 2009

Please join us and Beautiful Swimmers for our Grand Opening party July 11th!!

Thank you ReadySetDC

We met up with the wonderful folks at ReadySetDC recently to talk (Treasury) shop and gush about what we love in DC. Check it out here.

Style Inspiration: Monty Clift

June 23, 2009

This summer, for the mens, we’ve got Montgomery Clift in From Here To Eternity on the mind. Swim trunks that are actually shorts, white army-issue t-shirts and the odd Hawaiian shirt (from the ’50s, actually made in Hawai’i, depicting foliage not flowers) are all crucial for beaching and drinking.

Vintage Vault: C/O

June 19, 2009

Sometimes I need translations for the clothing I buy, and this site not only has a pictoral guide, but also a glossary for all fabrics. YES.

Back in the Day

June 17, 2009

Michelle, as a work of art by Barkley L. Hendrinks I see a link…. More relevant art from the artist, especially because I want this outfit:

Music for Lovers: Hold On

June 16, 2009

Why is this so awesome? This is my go-to look for summer beach vacay…twilight on the sand with ripped jeans, sundresses with boots and the crucial odd hat. Work that power blazer, ladies!

Work in Progress: Rods and Racks

June 15, 2009

Yeah, um that’s not the title of a porno. We’re just really excited about the current state of things in ye olde Treasury shoppe. We (and by we, I mean Josh) managed to custom design and execute the installation of our very own dressing rooms. The custom clothing racks are also done and we can’t [...]

CB I Hear You

June 10, 2009

I hate reposts as much as the next person, but Christopher Brosius really got on my level in this blog post in May. It’s an eloquent plea to the women of America to care to express themselves through dress, and not as prickly as a lot of his other writing.

Community Forklift – YEAH!

Community Forklift is a non-profit that salvages and sells building materials. We can’t believe it has been around since 2005 and only now is it a part of lives. Why are you people keeping this a secret?! Is this the sort of place that cool carpenters keep to themselves? We must come together and support [...]