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Issue Nº 02 · Autumn 2026 · Eight cities
Designer archives, market shifts and craftsmanship stories. A printed journal, filed by city and department.
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Cover · 01 · Milan · Vintage Jewelry
Why Givenchy Costume Jewelry Matters Now
A single gold-tone chain from 1978 can do more for a plain white shirt than any fine necklace. Here is how to wear vintage Givenchy jewelry without looking like you raided a costume shop.
Louis Trash · Read the dispatch →
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02 · London · Vintage Designer Bag
How to Wear Vintage Designer Bags Without Looking Like a Museum Piece
A guide to styling, sourcing, and understanding the history of vintage bags from Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Nike, for people who actually carry them.
03 · Paris · Vintage Band Tee
Why Vintage Band T-Shirts Matter Now
A worn-in tour tee is the most honest thing in a wardrobe. Here is how to wear one without looking like a costume, and how to tell a 1977 original from a 2022 reprint.
04 · Berlin · Vintage Designer Bag
The Vintage Bag You'll Actually Wear: Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Fendi, and Nike
Forget the trophy bag. The most stylish women I know carry beat-up Louis Vuitton Speedy 25s, Gucci Jackie O satchels, and even vintage Nike duffels. Here's how to find one that fits your life, not your shelf.
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Milan · Vintage Designer Furniture
The Quiet Power of a Good Chair
A well-made chair is a daily companion, not a status symbol. Here is how to find one that will outlast you.
Nº 05 · 19 Sept 2026 · Louis Trash
New York · Vintage Mid Century Furniture
The Case for Heavy Furniture
A walnut sideboard will outlive your sofa, your lease and probably your opinions about open shelving. How to find one worth keeping, where to put it, and why the joinery matters more than the label.
Nº 06 · 19 Sept 2026 · Louis Trash
Paris · Vintage Art Deco Furniture
The Quiet Drama of Art Deco Furniture
A collector's guide to living with Art Deco furniture: how to place it, what to look for, and why its geometry still shapes a room.
Nº 07 · 19 Sept 2026 · Louis Trash
Berlin · Vintage Silk Scarf
The Silk Scarf That Wears You Back
A vintage Gucci silk scarf is a tool for living. Here is how to tie one on, what to look for, and why the best ones still cost less than a decent dinner.
Nº 08 · Louis Trash
London · Vintage Dress
The Dress That Does the Work: Wearing Vintage Dresses
A vintage dress is not a costume. It is a shortcut to a silhouette you cannot buy new. Here is how to find one that fits your life, your body, and the way you actually get dressed in the morning.
Nº 09 · Louis Trash
Berlin · Vintage Band Tee
The Art of Wearing Vintage Band T-Shirts
A guide to styling, sourcing, and understanding vintage band tees, for the wearer who values history and fit over hype.
Nº 10 · Louis Trash
Barcelona · Vintage Jewelry
The Art of Wearing Vintage Jewelry: Art Deco to Givenchy
A guide to styling, sourcing, and understanding the era tells of vintage jewelry, from Art Deco geometry to Givenchy's gilded 1980s.
Nº 11 · Louis Trash
Barcelona · Vintage Jewelry
The Sculptural Spark: Wearing Vintage Jewelry as Modern Armor
Vintage jewelry isn't about preservation. It's about wearing a piece from 1972 or 1935 and making it look like it was made for you this morning. Here's how to pick a piece with a pulse, style it with modern clothes, and understand the history that gives it weight.
Nº 12 · Louis Trash
New York · Vintage Leather Jacket
The Perfect Vintage Leather Jacket: How to Find It, Wear It, and Make It Yours
A vintage leather jacket is more than a garment; it's a second skin with a story. Here's how to choose one that fits your life, style it with modern pieces, and understand the history stitched into every seam.
Nº 13 · Louis Trash
Tokyo · Vintage Watch
The Quiet Allure of Vintage Watches: Wearing History on Your Wrist
A vintage watch is more than a timepiece. It is a wearable story. Here is how to find one that speaks to you, style it with confidence, and let its history become part of yours.
Nº 14 · Louis Trash
Paris · Vintage Jewelry
The Art Deco Necklace: Wear It Now, Not Just at the Museum
Art Deco jewelry is everywhere in vintage shops, priced around $127.56. Here's how to wear it with modern clothes, spot a good piece, and know the story behind it.
Nº 15 · Louis Trash
London · Vintage Band Tee
The Weight of a Good Fade
A vintage band tee is not a costume. It is a document of a night in 1972, a tour shirt worn thin by someone who was there. Here is how to wear it now, what to look for, and the stories stitched into the cotton.
Nº 16 · Louis Trash
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