S9 Ep1 THE KIT VINTAGE: Robyn Goldberg, curator and owner of a luxury vintage boutique - on special occasion dressing, Red Carpets, and the appeal of very old vintage.
Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl
Release Date: 01/27/2025
Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl
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info_outlineOn today’s show, we’re chatting with Robyn Goldberg, curator and owner of the luxury vintage boutique, the Kit Vintage, which specializes in luxury vintage special occasion and bridal. Robyn started in the fashion industry 25 years ago, and she shares her stories working in the industry from Anna Sui to Teen People where she was a fashion editor.
Robyn started her vintage business in 2014, with a clothing rack inside her husband’s antique and vintage jewelry store – vintage engagement rings pair perfectly with the vintage outfits for the wedding weekend, afterall! Most recently, her vintage gowns have appeared on the Red Carpet worn by Pamela Anderson and Angelina Jolie – who is a regular customer and lover of vintage! You’re gonna love this episode, with all sorts of fun stories about vintage party gowns – it’s a treasure, so let’s dive right in!
DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:
- [4:41] Robyn made her way to New York, where she learned about all the various careers one can have in the fashion industry.
- [12:04] While working in fashion industry, she’s always building a collection of vintage pieces.
- [14:12] She starts The Kit Vintage with a clothing rack in her husband’s vintage and antique jewelry store.
- [17:00] Why The Kit Vintage specializes in special event vintage
- [23:06] What Robyn’s seeing trend in special event dressing and on the Red Carpets
- [27:30] The Kit Vintage dresses worn by Angelina Jolie and Pamela Anderson on the Red Carpet
- [41:09] Robyn on personal style and the favorites in her collection.
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- Platt Boutique Jewelry
- Angelina Jolie’s dress from The Kit Vintage
- Pamela Anderson dress from The Kit Vintage
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