82 | Is Buying Men's Vintage Gear Worth It? Ft. Ethan Wong of "Style and Direction."

19/02/2024 1h 5min
82 | Is Buying Men's Vintage Gear Worth It? Ft. Ethan Wong of "Style and Direction."

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▶️ Check This Out On YouTubeEthan Wong is a vintage menswear enthusiast and the founder of Style and Direction, a platform dedicated to exploring classic menswear and vintage clothing. With his expertise in sourcing and upgrading vintage items, Ethan has become a leading voice in the vintage fashion community, sharing insights on how men can elevate their style with timeless pieces.In this episode, you'll learn:- The appeal of vintage clothing for men in a fast-paced world- Tips for navigating and finding high-quality vintage items in New York and LA- Strategies for being an informed and economical consumer when shopping for vintage clothing👔 GET MY FREE GUIDE TO HELP YOU DRESS BETTERTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:12 Meet the Host: Reg Ferguson01:14 Introducing the Guest: Ethan Wong01:42 Post-Thanksgiving Catch Up03:04 Black Friday and Shopping Habits04:26 The Appeal of Vintage Clothing05:59 Navigating the Vintage Market06:16 The Authenticity and Character of Vintage07:00 The Details and Quality of Vintage08:22 The Economics of Vintage Shopping20:26 Exploring the Rose Bowl Flea Market28:53 The Art of Haggling and Making Connections31:19 Meeting in Real Life and Discussing New York31:43 Comparing Vintage Stores in New York and Los Angeles33:29 Exploring New York's Vintage Stores34:15 The Thrill of Finding Vintage Treasures35:09 Favorite Vintage Stores in New York39:04 The Quality of Vintage Clothing39:15 The Impact of Wearing Vintage Clothing45:12 The Best and Worst Vintage Acquisitions57:30 The Importance of Fashion and Vintage Clothing01:00:16 Final Thoughts on Vintage FashionCONNECT WITH REG🌐https://www.nyfashiongeek.com/📸https://www.instagram.com/newyorkfashiongeek/?hl=en💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginald-ferguson?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2F🎵 https://www.tiktok.com/@newyorkfashiongeekCONNECT WITH ETHAN📸Instagram: @ethanmwong💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts🟢Leave a review on SpotifyFull Show Notes, Timestamps, Transcript & Guest Links Here

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