Re-Creating CBK's Outfits

...with Vestiaire Collective

I get asked where I source vintage from probably daily. I’ve been buying and selling on the Vestiaire Collective for years- both personally and for TMD. On the selling side- Vestiaire is the best platform to sell on because you are in charge of setting your price and you get to keep 100% of the money you make since there are no selling fees in the US. For buying- I have found some of my best archival pieces on the app- both for TMD and my personal closet.

With my recent Carolyn Bessette Kennedy drop, I wanted to further incorporate my vintage interpretation of the outfits that went along with many of the iconic shoes CBK wore. When I personally was looking to emulate some of CBK’s famous outfits, Vestiaire was the first and only place I went.

As I found some incredible pieces from this exercise (some of which she actually wore), I wanted to share them with all of you as well. I learned a lot about what it means to have a staple wardrobe- after all CBK was a master at that. She didn’t have a ton, but the pieces she did have stood the test of time.

I am honored to be sharing this Substack in partnership with Vestiaire- they are truly one of my favorites who maintain much of the ethos I do- they love a circular fashion economy, compensating their sellers fairly, and the power of a good vintage find for a steal.

Enjoy the following finds available to shop on Vestiaire all inspired by CBK’s famous looks. My Vestiaire favorites will live here forever (and down below) which I’ll continuously add to. I got us a voucher code as well- TMD20 for 20% off your order! Let me know what you snag.

X Julia

Sheer Gucci Button Down, Issey Mikaye silk bag, Cartier Tank Louis, The Row A-Line skirt

The Row spaghetti strap dress, vintage pearls

V-Neck sweater, Beige A-line skirt, Prada Spazzolato bag (another one here and obsessed with the beige version too)

I am obsessed with this entire look and would wear it in a heartbeat. Off-Shoulder top, satin skirt, Chanel clutch

After Jane Birkin, came CBK as the basket girl. Prada 3/4 sleeve top (the most flattering), wicker basket bag, D&G trousers

Chic Button down, The Row sock shoes, beige trousers, Prada Spazzolato bag

Prada Leather Jacket (that CBK actually wore and owned), cropped Levi’s, Cartier Tank Louis, vintage French clips here and here.

The white slip dress didn’t exist before CBK. White slip dress, Tom Ford Gucci heels (RUN), Black oversized blazer