The Paper Bag Princess

OK, so be frank, this is NOT your Kensington vintage. At ALL.
This is NOT your wicked sexy cool Value Village 60s brown paisley trenchcoat you found for $ 17 bucks last week… no wait this is not MY $ 17 perfect vintage paisley jacket. I mean, that coat was a F*@#ing find, but that is not what we are dealing with here.
This is your place to go for major wardrobe investments. For the PERFECT red carpet ensemble. For the reward you give yourself with a crazy huge bonus. To heal the pain from a MAJOR breakup. When you sell your first book, sign your first record deal, you get me. When you need a pair of heels that will stop traffic and make you a superhero… but you just can’t quite pay retail. Or you have a weakness for vintage (like yours truly).
This is your vintage Dior Couture evening gown for $ 1275 (marked down from $ 5,500). This is your barely-​worn Manolos at ²⁄₃ of the regular price. In case you hadn’t noticed yet, this is HEAVEN.
The décor is gorgeous — crystal chandeliers, lush exotic carpets, etc.
The service is unparalleled. You will be treated like a princess, whether you’re wearing a Chanel suit or a paper bag.
This is a store people from around the world know about. Celebrities, royalty (real, Hollywood, fashion, and otherwise), spoiled brats and society girls from around the world know that THIS is the place to go for vintage couture.
Now, unlike other vintage stores in the city, clothes are NOT arranged by era, colour or size.
THEY ARE ARRANGED BY DESIGNER.
Le sighhhhhhhhhhh.
Oh Balenciaga, why hast thou forsaken me? My VISA doth protest too much!
You can usually find a fine selection of frock finds for $ 300-​$ 400, but most are in the $ 500-​$ 700 range… with lots costing much more than that… plus varying numbers of unborn children, expendable organs, and/​or immortal souls… but Prada is worth it, non?
Lastly? I have three words for you.
ATTAINABLE JIMMY CHOOS.
You’re worth it.