Alligators, Old Mink and New Money One Woman's Adventures in Vintage Clothing |
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| Author:
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Houtte, Melissa |
| ISBN: | 978-0-06-198520-1 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers
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| Imprint: | HarperCollins e-books |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
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Book Description:
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Alligators, Old Mink & New Money is a celebration of the clothes that capture our memories and imaginations, that leave their indelible stamp on each of our lives. Alison Houtte-a former fashion model who runs the beloved Brooklyn, New York, boutique Hooti Couture-knows that every article of vintage clothing has a story behind it, and she uses these items as a springboard to explore such universal topics as relationships, self-image, the bond between mothers and daughters, and that...
More DescriptionAlligators, Old Mink & New Money is a celebration of the clothes that capture our memories and imaginations, that leave their indelible stamp on each of our lives. Alison Houtte-a former fashion model who runs the beloved Brooklyn, New York, boutique Hooti Couture-knows that every article of vintage clothing has a story behind it, and she uses these items as a springboard to explore such universal topics as relationships, self-image, the bond between mothers and daughters, and that elusive thing called style. Whether you're a flea market veteran who savors the thrill of the hunt, a couture shopper with a Vogue budget, or are simply drawn to the de rigueur world of vintage, Alligators, Old Mink & New Money offers a shopping adventure-through auctions, estate sales, flea markets, and clothing racks all over the world-to be savored, and inspired by!