My Best Vintage Life Podcast

In this episode, Bridget talks about different types of vintage trolls.  Love the podcast? Become a patron for as low as $2 a month!  Don't forget to check out our vintage learning opportunities at My Best Vintage Life Academy ! We currently have a retail math class and a monthly vintage lesson subscription. Both are priced at $19.99. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podca...

In this episode Bridget discusses 21 vintage tips for a positive 2021! Let's do this! Don't forget to check out our vintage learning opportunities at My Best Vintage Life Academy ! We currently have a retail math class and a monthly vintage lesson subscription. Both are priced at $19.99. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few...

In this episode Bridget and Art discuss buying and owning vintage as an investment. They also read listener submissions about their own personal investments. Don't forget to check out our vintage learning opportunities at My Best Vintage Life Academy ! We currently have a retail math class and a monthly vintage lesson subscription. Both are priced at $19.99. Please don't forget to rate, review, an...

In this episode Bridget discusses six common retail math terms that are important to the success of any vintage clothing business. We are also offering a $19.99 supplementary online course for retail math, great for visual learners. Real life scenarios and equations explained, check out more here: My Best Vintage Life Academy Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is...

In this episode Bridget discusses strategies for your vintage clothing inventory that is stored in a brick and mortar setting. This is the second episode of a three-part series. We highly recommend this episode for vintage resellers with a store location but feel that any vintage lover can benefit from the advice given. Get your free A-Z Thrift Guide here: My Best Vintage Life Academy Please don't...

In this episode Bridget discusses strategies for your vintage clothing inventory that is stored at home, in studio spaces, and in storage units. This is the first episode of a three-part series. Vintage enthusiasts should not feel discouraged as a lot of these tips for resellers can apply to your own personal collection as well. Get your free A-Z Thrift Guide here: My Best Vintage Life Academy Ple...

In this episode Bridget discusses her hopes and goals for Season 3 as well as details of her offering at My Best Vintage Life Academy ! Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for v...

In this week's episode Bridget discusses the vintage clothing brick and mortar life with Malena Martinez of Malena's Vintage Boutique in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Bridget has been a longtime fan of Malena's shop since her days as a college student at West Chester University. Find out how Malena acquired a massive collection of personal jewelry, how she keeps her shop organized, and how she has a...

In this week's episode Bridget and Art discuss mistakes they have made in their careers working with vintage clothing. Bridget talks about her past as a vintage reseller and Art laments about some wholesale purchases that were ultimately regrets. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin...

In this week's episode Bridget discusses Vintage Style: Inside the Dapper World of Retro Enthusiasts (US link) with author Zoey Goto . Zoey Goto is a London-based author and journalist who has written about a diverse mixture of topics including travel, fashion, lifestyle, and mid-century pop culture. Prior to her work as a journalist Zoey worked in fashion PR. Aside from her newest book, she has a...

This week Bridget discusses how to build a vintage capsule wardrobe. Capsule wardrobes have become very popular in the last few years. They are a great way to maximize your wardrobe with minimal pieces. While most talk about capsule wardrobes with modern clothing, Bridget is focusing on building a capsule wardrobe with vintage pieces. July Book Discussion: Something to Prove A Biography of Ann Low...

This week Bridget discusses listener quarantine vintage projects. July Book Discussion: Something to Prove A Biography of Ann Lowe Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintag...

This week Bridget discusses deadstock clothing. She gives her opinion on what exactly deadstock is, as well as some naturally occurring downfalls of deadstock. Art also announces the winners of the Baz Grant which was started to help vintage clothing business owners during this difficult economic time we are facing. July Book Discussion: Something to Prove A Biography of Ann Lowe Please don't forg...

This week Bridget discusses how to hire for your vintage business. Whether you sell online, at flea markets, or have a brick and mortar - you will find this episode useful. Working with vintage clothing is fun and rewarding, so allow Bridget to help you in your hiring journey. July Book Discussion: Something to Prove A Biography of Ann Lowe Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the...

This week Bridget discusses fashion figure "E" - Edward Enninful, editor-in-chief of British Vogue. Edward has given a voice to many in the fashion industry who often don't have one. He has worked with social and cultural issues of race, body image, and aging to name a few. By doing so he has created some of the most thoughtful editorials of our time. Please read Edward's insightful piece on racis...

This week Bridget discusses key vintage pieces for summer! She encourages listeners to ditch fast fashion and incorporate more vintage clothing into their summer look. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop...

This week Bridget discusses working in a wholesale vintage clothing warehouse with Art Bazerkanian. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridget's podcast website for vintage fashion books and repurposed...

This week Bridget discusses Earth Day and the impact we can have on our planet both bad and good. Bridget looks back on her past addiction to fast fashion and how she moved past it to live a more sustainable lifestyle. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.co...

This week Bridget discusses updates centering around Covid-19. Topics covered include wholesale vintage clothing orders, website discount, goals for the future, ways we can offer support, and a few laughs. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and l...

This week Bridget discusses fashion figure "D" - Wendy Dagworthy! Wendy Dagworthy, a British fashion designer and scholar, has left her mark on the fashion industry. Bridget discusses her time as a designer as well as her achievements in the world of fashion higher education. Sources: Fashion Designer Encyclopedia Wikipedia Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is m...

Bridget discusses finding comfort with the vintage we have in our homes during Coronavirus isolation. Recorded in her own Californian home, she hopes all her listeners are staying healthy and safe during these unsettling times. Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifep...

In this episode, Bridget and Art have a debate over listener questions and some questions they came up with themselves... all centering around vintage of course! Please don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast. It is much appreciated and just takes a few minutes of your time! :) Email us at admin@mybestvintagelifepodcast.com! Call and leave us a voicemail: 559-365-6473 Shop Bridg...

31 Questions is a new segment of My Best Vintage Life Podcast. We wanted to feature members of the fashion community who have a passion for vintage but might not work with it exclusively in their brands. Another factor that was important in making this segment is to only feature people and brands that align with our beliefs in terms of sustainability, worker's rights, and quality of product. Throu...

In this episode, Bridget and listeners share their guest lists for a Galentine's Day Party featuring fashion designers with a vintage vibe. Bridget's guests include Mary Quant, Rei Kawakubo, Vivienne Westwood, Sonia Rykiel, and Betsey Johnson. We wish everyone a Happy Galentine's and Valentine's Day! This week we also remember Lee Alexander McQueen on the ten year anniversary of his passing. Rest...

This week Bridget discusses fashion figure "C" - André Courrèges! French fashion designer André Courrèges is famous for creating the modern "Space Age" look in the 1960s! Learn more about his start at Balenciaga, the Battle of the Mini Skirt with Mary Quant, and his lasting legacy in the modern fashion world. Sources: Wikipedia Victoria and Albert Museum Please don't forget to rate, review, and su...