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Issue Nº 04 · Winter 2026

The world's vintage, told well.

Designer archives, market shifts, and craftsmanship deep-dives — from Tokyo to Paris, Amsterdam to New York.

Vintage fashion editorial — winter cashmere, shearling-lined coats and velvet
Cashmere, shearling & archive coats

Section 01 · The City Atlas

Choose Your City

A collector's atlas — each city, a page from the guide. Pick one to enter its edit.

Section 02 · Read

Latest dispatches

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Section 03 · Explore

Hot right now

Fast-rising finds, ranked by freshness, demand, and ending soon.

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Section 04 · Designer Spotlight

Raf Simons

1995 · Belgium · 1995–present

Raf Simons

Raf Simons' heritage lies in his radical redefinition of menswear in the 1990s and his influence on the fusion of high fashion with subcultural references. His early collections, such as 'Black Palms' (2001) and 'Woe Onto Those Who Spit on the Fear Generation' (2004), are considered seminal. His tenures at Jil Sander and Dior elevated his profile, while his collaboration with Sterling Ruby and his own label's archive pieces remain highly sought after. Simons' design language—characterized by sharp tailoring, graphic prints, and a dystopian romanticism—has left an indelible mark on contemporary fashion.

For vintage collectors, Raf Simons pieces represent a pivotal moment in fashion history where streetwear and high fashion converged. His early collections are rare and command premium prices, making them blue-chip investments for those who understand their cultural significance.

Most collectible pieces

  • Riot Bomber Jacket
  • Close Up Knit Sweater
  • Black Palms Shirt
  • Woe Onto Those... Denim
  • Sterling Ruby Collaboration Parka

Section 06 · Trend Radar

What's surging across the network

Live counts across our marketplace — designers, categories, and cities with the most active vintage right now.

Designer News

Latest from the ateliers

The designers making headlines in vintage — new editorials, archive discoveries, and market movements.

Section 09 · Curated Marketplace

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