What’s Old is New
Find a vintage treasure to make your own
Words by Sam Lauron
Jessica Nieri is bringing vintage wares to the Eastside with her new Springdale Road shop, Blackfeather Vintage Works.
Sourced from a 30-year collection from Nieri’s good friend and vintage collector, Greg Wooldridge, the goods that fill Blackfeather Vintage Works are nothing short of unique. The vintage shop opened just before E.A.S.T. and is focused on not only bringing one of a kind pieces to the forefront, but also building a space for artists and creatives to gather and feel confident and comfortable enough to “find their dream garb,” says Nieri.
At Blackfeather Vintage Works, you’ll find men’s and women’s clothing, all kinds of accessories — from hats, belts and bags — and even oddities and decorative pieces. The space is filled with “little snippets of different eras,” says Nieri and you can find items from the 40s and 50s to the 80s and 90s, with pieces ranging from dresses and t-shirts to military and denim. What vintage garments bring to the table is unlike modern clothing; Nieri’s favorite things about vintage are the handcrafted quality and attention to detail.
Nieri wants the vintage found in Blackfeather Vintage Works to make visitors feel triggered and think about a memory, a person or even the future, she noted. Upon stepping into the shop, she wants the clothes and the space to “move people,” she says. “I want them to be transported, even if just for a little while.”
Contact:
info@blackfeathervintageworks.com
blackfeathervintageworks.com
979 Springdale Road, Suite 98
@blackfeathervintageworks
