TREASURY

Introducing: OUROBOROS

kata — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:52:37 +0000

The infinite cycle of cultural creation includes a foundation of recycling and re-inspiration. Ouroboros came out of a desire to create something new rooted in the past. We’ve designed a series of essential pieces to complete your wardrobe and elevate your style to timeless chic. Each piece is hand-made in DC, following original designs that came out of both a need for simple, basic, elegant clothes and the antique metier. The Ouroboros is a symbol of recreation and rebirth, so at Treasury we’ve taken the essence of vintage craftsmanship and instilled it into our modern basics. Using eco friendly textile sources including vintage deadstock, and made to our rigorous specifications, these are pieces you can treasure forever. Available in limited numbers in store now!

photos by Miguel Perez-Lem

The Hunt

kata — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:19:22 +0000

I’ve been traveling this summer, trying to track down the best vintage for Treasury in Europe. That means I’ve sweated through some of the best flea markets on the continent: Koło in Warsaw, Les Puces de Saint-Ouen in Paris, Flomarket in Mauerpark Berlin, Mercat del Encants in Barcelona, etc. It’s awesome to hunt and dig through the stalls in these locations in search of treasure, I love it.

But what I really hate is visiting vintage shops where you have to dig through mounds and levels and shelves of crap piled upon more crap. It’s an endless struggle and takes the fun of the hunt. Here are the worst offenders I’ve come upon:

Style Inspiration

kata — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:27:01 +0000

This is my aunt as a kid and I’m totally stealing every element of her look for the fall. I love raiding family portraits for inspiration and even more, I love raiding family closets for the right goods.

Music for Lovers: Euro Edition

kata — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:57:05 +0000

So this doesn’t have a proper video but I was introduced to this song recently and really wanted to share it’s trippy vibes with you. I love imagining Greek women in the ’60s grooving to this in their poly maxi dresses and leather sandals.

Style Shots: Brandi and Jackie

Cathy — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:08:34 +0000

These ladies are proof that ,even on a sweltering day of 105 degrees with 50% humidity, you can still look stylish and fresh. Jackie (visit her at Cusp) and Brandi were like a cool breeze that floated through the shop this past weekend. I love the laid back comfort of their looks, topped off with matching hobo slings.