{"product_id":"the-voices-behind-vintage-clothing","title":"The Voices Behind Vintage Clothing","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eIn this special issue of \u003cem\u003eAVANT\u003c\/em\u003e, over 50 collectors, dealers, historians, and lifelong enthusiasts share their personal connection to vintage clothing–the stories behind the fabric, \u003cstrong\u003ethe memories stitched into seams\u003c\/strong\u003e, the thrill of the hunt, and the quiet power of garments worn before us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eEach conversation is a window into a world where clothing is more than just style: \u003cstrong\u003eit’s history, identity, rebellion, craftsmanship, emotion\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eFrom dusty thrift shops to private archives, from rural France to the backstreets of Tokyo, \u003cstrong\u003ethese voices tell us why vintage matters\u003c\/strong\u003e. Why a faded chore jacket can feel like an heirloom. Why a pair of boots can hold a decade of someone else’s life. Why the past, worn well, still has something urgent to say. Why the people, also, has something to say about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause, in the end, it’s all about people.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clothes may be the core, sure. But we’re the ones who carry them forward. We are the storytellers, the keepers, the stewards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eSo, for this special issue, \u003cem\u003eAVANT \u003c\/em\u003ehanded the mic to the voices from the vintage world. Each one was invited to share their stories, their memories, and their passion. To pass the flame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eVintage Dealers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eChristophe Loiron : \u003c\/strong\u003eMister Freedom’s founder shares his journey, from France to the U.S., and his deep love for American clothing.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRoss Kuhn : \u003c\/strong\u003eOver the past few years, the mind behind Daylight Vintage has become one of the leading figures in vintage and workwear in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eKathleen Schaaf : \u003c\/strong\u003eAs the Queen of vintage and founder of the Meow boutique, she naturally has countless stories to tell.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eSteven Vega : \u003c\/strong\u003eHe has become one of the leading figures in California’s vintage scene. Based in Long Beach, Steven Vega runs Eveready Vintage.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eJoey Medina : \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you're looking for cowboy boots, he's the one to see. The founder of Full Circle Vintage is simply the go-to guy for all things western.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eJordan Peck : \u003c\/strong\u003eMost people know him by the nickname 'Idaho Jeans.' But behind the alias is a true denim enthusiast with plenty of great stories to tell.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMelissa Howard : \u003c\/strong\u003eEvery vintage lover passing through New York has stopped by her shop. She’s the founder of Stock Vintage, one of the strongest strongholds of vintage in the U.S.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eArnauld Nejmann : \u003c\/strong\u003eAfter successfully opening a shop in the south of France, he has just launched KIS Paris, a vintage store right in the heart of the French capital.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAkira Tsuchida : \u003c\/strong\u003eNo introduction needed: the man behind Mushroom Vintage owns and sells some of the rarest workwear pieces on the planet.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eJon Wood : \u003c\/strong\u003eHe doesn't sell clothing, but furniture and antiques. And his interview is absolutely fascinating, a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eCollectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eCory Piehowicz \u003c\/strong\u003e: A renowned photographer, he shot many of the portraits featured in this issue. But above all, he’s a true vintage enthusiast who collects antique photographs of workers.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eKatsumi Yamashita\u003c\/strong\u003e : The aptly named ‘okakineko’ on Instagram rarely shows his face, but he loves showing off his denim collection. And what a collection it is.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eVictor Fredbäck\u003c\/strong\u003e : He recently released the film \u003cem\u003eDenim Hunter\u003c\/em\u003e, but more importantly, he owns one of the most stunning vintage denim collections in the world.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRikiya Kanamaru\u003c\/strong\u003e : The world’s biggest Wrangler collector shares how his passion for the brand first began.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eWouter Munnichs \u003c\/strong\u003e: The founder of the online media Long John is a true denim enthusiast. There isn’t a single denim event that happens without him being involved.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMaurizio Donadi \u003c\/strong\u003e: His vintage archives, carefully stored in a warehouse in Vernon, CA, make up one of the largest vintage collections in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorians \u0026amp; Designers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eDean Hashimoto\u003c\/strong\u003e : This renowned professor turned a few years ago to the in-depth study of the world’s oldest jeans, as well as early examples of women’s workwear.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eRicci Lau\u003c\/strong\u003e : He’s known as Denim Seeker. This workwear historian, based in Hong Kong, shares all his research and discoveries on Instagram.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eAkira Hasegawa \u003c\/strong\u003e: Passionate about French clothing, he enjoys taking apart vintage garments to understand their stitching, construction, and hidden details.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eMohsin Sajid \u003c\/strong\u003e: He’s considered one of the leading experts on denim fabric. He’s dedicated his life to it and shares this passion with students every day.\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cstrong\u003eBryan Shettig \u003c\/strong\u003e: The founder of The Rite Stuff is also passionate about the history behind clothing. He’s written many blog posts dedicated to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eAnd many more…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease date: \u003c\/strong\u003eJuly 8, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58413900366173,"sku":"1480","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/2411\/2221\/files\/Avant7A.png?v=1756813709","url":"https:\/\/lassowear.com\/fi\/products\/the-voices-behind-vintage-clothing","provider":"Lasso – Vintage \u0026 Ranchwear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}