About Us
Est. 2004, VS Vintage Archive specialises in sourcing high-end vintage clothing and accessories for fashion houses (including Dior, Phoebe Philo & Vivienne Westwood) and stylists seeking historical reference and design inspiration.
We source rare couture labels and pieces of historical value dating from 1890 to 1990, as well as unique, lesser-known items desirable for their exceptional fabric, construction and rarity.
Our Services:
• The Private Collection: Rare garment hire for design teams, styling and editorial reference.
• The Photographic Archive: A fully documented digital tool accompanying our physical collection. It serves as an alternative to hiring samples, capturing precise construction, fabric, print and silhouette details.
• Bespoke Design: Specialist design services for womenswear, jewellery and accessories tailored to your exact project requirements.
• Shop the Collections (Curated Retail & Vanda Smith): Explore our considered online edit of archival vintage and rare contemporary clothing, accessories, homeware and one-off pieces from our in-house label, Vanda Smith (as featured in Vogue, Tatler and The Guardian).
Our design philosophy is rooted in fashion history. In the mid-1990s, producing couture show pieces at luxury jewellery brand Erickson Beamon for houses including John Galliano, Givenchy and Dries Van Noten inspired our permanent shift toward designing and sourcing one-off pieces.
Where to Find Us:
Our retail collections are updated monthly and seasonally. Discover our pieces in-store or through our curated stockists:
- Liberty London - The iconic luxury department store.
- 1stDibs - Home to the most beautiful things on earth.
- Kerry Taylor Auctions - The world's leading vintage fashion auction house.
- Freeman's Auctions - One of the leading auction houses in the United States.
- Phia (Brand Partner) - The AI-Powered Shopping Tool developed by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni.
- Vintage Fashion Guild - The leading online label and fabric resource for vintage fashion.
Work With Us:
To initiate a design project, submit your specific sourcing requirements or request a photo archive look-book, contact our team today via live chat, email or our dedicated contact form.