Lanvin's Making a Cameo

Cameo's have always been a classic statement of femininity in fashion. Lanvin's pre-fall 2012 cameo necklace was no exception. Blogged about everywhere and a fav of Rhianna and other celebs, they sold out fast. Like us, if you've still been coveting this little beauty, you're in luck -- we've got what you need.

For more info, email us at info@bustownmodern.com.

Dreams Really Do Come True

Hallelujah! We've officially opened the doors on Bustown Modern's first brick and mortar store! Chock full of TONS of never before seen vintage, we hope our new digs will delight and dazzle all you vintage lovers. In store we have a full range of dresses, tops, skirts, pants, coats and accessories for any occasion and then some. Stop by to shop or just say "hi" anytime:

  8166 Melrose Ave
  Los Angeles, CA 90046
  Tuesday - Saturday
  11AM - 7PM PST

For those who don't live in Southern California, not to worry -- we're still going to continue offering a beautifully curated selection of vintage goodies online as well as exclusive pieces and special webstore sales + promotions. You online clients are the wonderful people that have helped us grow to this point and kept us loving our jobs day in and day out and we'll continue to strive to bring you the same amazing vintage and stellar customer service you've come to expect.

Getting the store to opening day was truly a labor of love but a few hundred hours of work later, we're pretty happy with the results. Here's a few behind the scenes photos of our work in progress:








For some more beautiful photos of the finished store, check out this wonderful article that was recently published on Racked LA!

Hello, L.A.

If you follow us on Instagram or Facebook, it's no big secret that we've made some HUGE changes. This summer we took some time off work, packed up the studio + our house and moved from the Buckeye state to sunny southern California. Why you ask? Besides escaping the seemingly inescapable humidity and weather extremes that plague Ohio, we wanted to fulfill our life long dream of opening a vintage boutique! So, without further ado:

Coming soon -- Bustown Modern, 8166 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, California 90046

Moving out here was no easy feat. With our animals and a few friends along to help, we hit the road with our 2000sq ft former studio worth of beautiful vintage in tow. 12-14 hour days of driving were grueling but luckily America the Beautiful is aptly named and we were provided with breathtaking scenery throughout most of the drive (sorry Kansas).

After a month of trying to do business out of boxes and bins, we finally got the keys to our new studio and were able to start unpacking!

We got the studio keys just in time to pull pieces for the legendary Current Affair vintage show on October 5th. The show was amazing! We got to meet so many wonderful clients and other vintage sellers that we've "known" for years. The excitement + support we received for the upcoming store opening was incredible. We should be at the Current Affair Holiday show this December as well so look for us there!

We're so excited for the store opening and hope you are too. It's been a long time coming. We can't wait to meet you in person and finally give you the opportunity to shop our beautiful goods in real life. Subscribe to our newsletter or follow us on Instagram or Facebook for the latest updates and developments.

Love,
A + P

Cardin In The 70's

When the name of Pierre Cardin comes up the mind immediately goes to his work in the late 60's. His space age designs are some of the most iconic pieces in fashion history. His work before and after that brief period are just as important and just as daring. While designers like Halston, Blass + de la Renta get most of the spotlight in the 70's, Cardin's work at the time is mind-blowingly amazing and somehow seems rarer to find than many of his 60's designs. We currently have two incredible pieces for sale -- the first from 1972 + the later from 1978.

Stunning 1970s marigold colored Pierre Cardin haute couture tulip gown. Ridiculously rare find. Heavy weight rayon crepe with tulip shaped sleeves + hem. HUGE slits in each side. Also includes the matching belt with original silk flower. We loved this piece so much it's the central image in our summer lookbook!

Available at http://www.bustownmodern.com

Spectacular c. 1978 Pierre Cardin evening gown. Heavy weight black silk crepe tapered sheath with massive front slit + attached cape. Heavy weight rhinestone studded zipper with large teardrop zipper pull + circular zipper-stop. Fully lined in silk. Absolutely awesome!

Available at http://www.bustownmodern.com