Curated vintage collections with stories of their own
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A Stylish Life & Legacy Capsule Collection
The Mary Sabbatino Edit
It’s with great honor that we present, The Mary Sabbatino Edit.
An exclusive curation from Mary’s personal archive and a master class in taste.
Born in Brooklyn in 1922, Mary Sabbatino was a second generation Italian immigrant who lived a fabulous life with style and generosity.
She studied fashion design at Brooklyn’s Girls Commercial High School in 1940 and went on to become a fashion buyer for children’s clothes in the 40s-50s.
After she became a wife & mother, Mary took to honing her craft as a talented seamstress, homemaker, friend, choir singer, & volunteer. She believed in the art of a hand-written note, a baked plum tart, and perfectly sewn seam.
Our collections are released in volumes with original plots & capsules with special backstories. Each garment & accessory is personified through the characters in that story.
Get to know the narrative behind your piece
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Volume 1
Special agents Maya, Simone, and Brock were not your average, regular degular spies.
Women not to be tried with, the three stand as the Commanders of the Ball Busters, a top-secret unit of cat-call assassins.
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Volume 2
The Birthday Suit Reunion tells the story of two reunited, long-lost twins: Dylan and Draya.
On a June picnic in New York, they meet for the first time to blow out the candles on their birthday cake, together.
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Volume 3
As our story goes, every time someone wishes upon a star, that beautiful flaming rock falls to earth as a human soul.
Meet Nova, Castro, Delta and Atlas: four shooting stars who were granted their souls by the dreamers below.
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Me & My Boo
The tall tale of Willow and Skully, two spooky Brooklyn lovers fateful for Halloween romance somewhere between Myrtle and Wyckoff Avenue.
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The Icons Capsule
An ode to Whitley Gilbert, Fran Fine, & Hilary Banks: the leading female stars who dominated 1990s television. Women who impacted culture, comedy, and fashion for generations.
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Stay Golden
A miraculous love triangle between Jori, her man Miles, & their beloved fish, Flip.
After Jori and her fish swap feet and fins, Miles couldn’t help but still love his sweetie, bubbles and all.
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Volume 4
The 54 Edit: three friends, Marni, Ziggy, and Willow find themselves transported back in time to Studio 54.
Immersed in an atmosphere of opulence, flashing lights, sweat, and glamour, they’re swept into a Renaissance daydream.
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Toast of the Town
A three-part color story collection sourced from Spain & New York, each paired with its own custom cocktail by @cocktailswithcorinne & vintage glassware by @shopreverie.ig dropped every Friday at happy hour.
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Personal Shopping
Book an appointment for a 1:1 personal shopping experience with The Founders.
Allow us to welcome you into our Brooklyn studio and curate a custom vintage edit just for you.
Starting at — $50
We find the pieces that make you wonder where they’ve been, who was a part of their journey, and how you ever lived without them.
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