LIFE AS A VINTAGE STORE OWNER IN TEMPE, AZ - Full Interview

About this episode

Uncle Vinny interviews the owners of Crockett Closet about their vintage store and the challenges of the fashion industry.

Uncle Vinny sits down with the owners of CROCKETT CLOSET, Bradley and Quentin. Great conversation Go visit in person 1060 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282 and follow them on IG: https://instagram.com/crockett_closet00/ Timestamps: 0:00 - welcome Bradley 3:00 - origins of store 5:50 - sustainability and vintage 8:00 - price of certain vintage clothes 10:00 - shifting away from fast fashion 12:00 - wear what you want to wear 15:00 - most expensive pair of jeans 16:20 - union made clothing 19:00 - Inshitification 21:25 - Low quality production 23:00 - coolest pieces 24:30 - welcome Quentin 27:00 - current trends 31:00 - toughest part of owning a vintage store 41:00 - Individuality in clothes 45:00 - shout-out Crockett

People in this episode

Host: Uncle Vinny

Guests: Bradley, Quentin

Topics covered

• vintage clothing
• sustainability
• fast fashion
• individuality
• store ownership
• current trends

Keywords

• vintage store
• sustainability
• fast fashion
• clothing trends
• Crockett Closet
• Tempe AZ
• individuality in fashion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CROCKETT CLOSET, Instagram

Places: Tempe, AZ, 1060 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282

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