Hello everyone, I am Cathy, the founder of VintageMist, a mother of two children, from an ordinary family in China. Since I was very young, I saved money to buy clothes through part-time jobs, which inspired my passion for fashion.
In 2010, I entered Istituto Marangoni to study fashion design and pursue my love for fashion. After graduation, my work was all related to clothing and fashion.
However, I lost my job during the COVID-19 pandemic. At that time, I had no income and I was pregnant. I felt happy and very anxious. Fortunately, with the understanding and support of my husband, I walked out of the shadows and re-examined myself and my life.
During that time, I relieved my anxiety through reading, watching movies, and handmade DIY. I immersed myself in the romantic and beautiful world of vintage fashion and admired those classic and timeless designs. There is a famous saying in the fashion industry that fashion is a reincarnation. Those romantic and exquisite classic designs can still be found in modern fashion. When I looked at the clothes in my closet, I fell silent because many of them were only worn once. I started buying fabrics and making my ideal romantic, timeless and elegant clothes. As my collection grew, I decided to turn my anxiety-relieving passion project into a full-time dream job. My decision was affirmed and strongly supported by my husband.
So in 2021, we embarked on a new adventure and began selling romantic vintage clothing on our website
www.vintagemist.com.
VintageMist aims to carefully select romantic and feminine vintage clothing for modern women, bringing timeless elegance and romance into everyday life. Literature, art, history, film and television, beautiful countryside, vast fields, blooming flowers, etc. are all our sources of inspiration. We marvel at the timeless romantic beauty of fashion in every iconic era, from the elegance of the Renaissance, the grandeur of the Victorian era and the free romance of the 1970s. The clothes we design combine vintage charm with a modern feel. Each piece uses intricate lace, smooth silhouettes and exquisite handmade details to embody a fairy-like sense of elegance. Our designs are rooted in the principles of elegance, romance and timelessness, adding a touch of ethereal beauty to every wardrobe, creating a look that is both elegant and timelessly charming, and comfortable to wear. Our pieces are designed to be worn for work, school, weekends and special occasions such as parties. We prioritize quality and craftsmanship to ensure that each garment is carefully made.
How do we operate as a small business? Almost all the work is done by me and my husband. My husband is responsible for marketing, website design, customer communication, photography, quality control, packaging and shipping. I focus on brand design, product design and production, including fabric sourcing, cutting, sewing and production, size control, quality control, styling, photography and quality control. Our two little kids are adorable and inspire us every day. My parents occasionally help us with some packaging work. Most of our products are custom made and are made by me personally. We never order too much fabric, which reduces excessive working time and fabric usage. If a product is very popular, we will cooperate with high-quality small studios to produce the right amount of products, of course, we will strictly control the quality. We share some videos of the production process on social media so that you can see the beauty of our clothes with your own eyes. We don't create a lot of waste in pursuit of environmental protection.
Every purchase you make not only supports my small business, but also supports a family that pours love into every stitch. We make multiple adjustments to each design to perfect every detail. We hope our products can bring you a little romance, a little elegance, and a little charm.
We are always on the road. A heart that loves vintage, romance, elegance, glamour and eternity, as well as life.
Thank you for joining us on this journey.
Update: August 28, 2024