The Vintage Twin, founded by twin sisters Samantha and Morgan Elias, are gearing up to launch their new website, which is slated to go live tomorrow.  This monumental occasion comes on the heels of their 2nd Annual Summer Trunk Show held last month, where fauxsters and fashionistas swarmed the Chelsea showroom combing through racks of vintage gear; even Ivanka Trump bought a few items.  Huge kudos to to Morgan and Sam who pulled off one of the nicest trunk shows I’ve ever been to – complete with open bar, passed hour d’oeuvres, personal stylists, and lots and lots of clothes- I was very impressed. I went there with no intention to actually shop because I am trying to curb my shopping problem, but of course, ended up in the dressing room with 10 dresses, ultimately walking away with one pictured in the gallery below.

The Long Island duo always had a love for vintage fashion and started collecting clothing items they found in thrift stores, yard sales, and wherever else they could get their hands on old clothes for a cheap price.  Some items they left be, while others they refurbished – making dresses a little shorter, and adding great pieces of flair to otherwise ordinary blazers.   They started rolling out their trunk shows while away at college in Ann Arbor and Boston and realized they were on to something due to the overwhelming success. They now hold an annual trunk show ever summer in NY and are opening an online store which launches tomorrow.  Prices range but are overall reasonable – the refurbished and designer items will run you a little more.  Check it out!

http://www.thevintagetwin.com/