Do you believe that you were born in the wrong era? Do you loathe modern fashion trends and long to drape yourself in fashion pieces from over 70 years ago? Luckily for you, local second-hand clothing store Stansbury’s officially launched its line of vintage clothing earlier this month, curated with a keen eye for quality and inspired by the delicate blouses and fitted skirts of the 1950s.
Vintage Olive-Yellow Patterned Blouse
Stansbury’s is a Malaysian second-hand clothing store that sells vintage-inspired, timeless pieces curated for the everyday classy woman, and striving towards tastefully selecting products with durability and quality in mind. Stansbury’s offers a wide range of clothing suited to a variety of occasions at a fraction of the usual price, from cheerful day dresses for casual get-togethers to practical and stylish workwear.
Vintage Soft Wool Beige Double Breasted Coat & Vintage Grey Shoulder Padded Dress
Stansbury’s empowers the modern woman to stand out with poise and decorum in the risqué climate imposed by fast fashion trends today, with a mission to re-establish the unrivalled elegance of the era.
Vintage Maroon Velvet Slinky Dress
“Our exquisite, yet affordable pieces radiate an air of sophistication. Oftentimes, ladies forget that the real value of clothes comes from factors such as their workmanship, and fabric quality- rather than the brand or how trendy they are. If a piece comes with, for example, sewn-in lining and good stitching; it is made to last well and look well, for a long time,” says Natalie Koh, founder of Stansbury’s.
Vintage Stiff Wool Plaid Christmas Coat
While the homegrown clothing store strives to deliver affordable, authentic, high-quality vintage clothing to the Malaysian audience, sustainability is at the core of the brand, with a long-term mission to spearhead the cessation of environmental effects caused by the wastage of fast-fashion. Stansbury’s clothing line is tailored to match the fast-paced lifestyles of Malaysian women today, sharpening the divide between beautiful, authentic vintage clothing and overtly racy, short-lived fashion. From fun pencil dresses for casual get-togethers to stylish workwear that accentuates the female silhouette, Stansbury’s clothing line is tailored to match the fast-paced lifestyles of Malaysian women today.
Vintage Polka Dot Fitted Blouse with Shoulder Pads
“Other factors to consider when purchasing clothes are if the silhouette is flattering to one’s body, or if the piece comes with extra features such as sewn-in shoulder pads. These are what consumers should keep an eye out for – the workmanship of the garment inside and out, rather than just how it looks on the outside,” Natalie adds.
There aren’t many people who prefer classy, knee-length dresses over revealing, thigh-high body-cons because of today’s progressive attitudes toward fashion, which has resulted in a shift to lewder preferences in style.
Vintage Old Navy Red Double Breasted Coat
“Sex appeal is overly glorified by younger generations, and this endangers the future of women’s fashion. Soon, it will be aeons, if not ever, that we get to witness the likes of timeless icons like Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Grace Kelly again. We want women wearing our clothes to feel empowered to exude confidence, sophistication, and decorum, in both appearance and character. We’ve spent these past two years lazing around in droopy, tacky, lounge clothes. Ladies ought to treat themselves this holiday season, and end the year looking elegant and classy!”
Vintage Orange Wool Christmas Jacket
Stansbury’s now ships vintage items across West and East Malaysia for RM9, with free shipping on orders over RM120. This cultivates the first step toward the brand’s vision of becoming a sustainable clothing brand focused on providing women with high-quality vintage pieces at reasonable prices.
For more information, visit Stansbury’s Instagram page at: @stansburys.vintage, or make a purchase through Carousell via: carousell.app.link/a8Q8hTqoRlb.
