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a story of craft, intention, and the art of beginning again.

i'm hope — a fashion designer with over a decade in the industry, and the founder of other matters atelier.

after years of working within fashion, i found myself drawn back to a simpler question: what actually lasts? not just in terms of quality, but meaning.

other matters grew from that question. twice a year i travel to paris — to the markets, the archives, the ateliers — searching for pieces that were made with genuine care and deserve a longer life. each one is chosen by hand, for its construction, its character, and its ability to hold meaning beyond a single season.

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a designer's framework for buying vintage well.

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cover of the vintage edit, a designer's guide to buying vintage well by other matters atelier
illustrated vintage sizing guide showing how to measure chest waist hips and inseam for buying vintage clothing
diagram comparing overlock and french seams in vintage garments, from the vintage edit guide by other matters atelier
page from the vintage edit guide covering designer labels to know when buying vintage, including Balenciaga, Chanel, Chloé and more
cover of the vintage edit, a designer's guide to buying vintage well by other matters atelier
illustrated vintage sizing guide showing how to measure chest waist hips and inseam for buying vintage clothing
diagram comparing overlock and french seams in vintage garments, from the vintage edit guide by other matters atelier
page from the vintage edit guide covering designer labels to know when buying vintage, including Balenciaga, Chanel, Chloé and more
vintage guide
OTHER MATTERS ATELIER

The Vintage Edit: A Designer's Guide to Buying Well

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forty seasons of design knowledge, in eighteen pages. this guide covers the four measurements that replace sizing labels, how to read construction quality the way a trained designer does, how to spot a fake, and how to decide whether something is actually worth its price. written by the founder of other matters atelier, who has spent a decade on the inside of the industry and twice a year in the paris flea markets.
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Chloé Paddington Capsule bag in black leather with antique gold chain strap, styled on wooden stool with fashion magazines, phoebe philo era 2005 Close-up of antique gold chain strap and brass padlock on vintage Chloé Paddington Capsule bag, black leather, circa 2005

chloé paddington capsule bag — black leather, gold chain — phoebe philo era 2005

$850.00
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Balenciaga — Virgin Wool Tailored Trousers, FW2019 Balenciaga — Virgin Wool Tailored Trousers, FW2019

Balenciaga — Virgin Wool Tailored Trousers, FW2019

$295.00
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vintage Louis Vuitton LV monogram buttons shoulder detail black jersey top Marc Jacobs era vintage Louis Vuitton black draped cowl neck long sleeve top size 40 archival designer resale

Louis Vuitton Draped Jersey Top, c. 2006–2010

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vintage Valentino Boutique houndstooth wool jacket front view purple mustard 1980s 1990s archival designer vintage Valentino Boutique wool boucle jacket back view Mandarin collar 1988 1993 designer resale

Valentino Boutique — Houndstooth Wool Jacket and Skirt Set, c. 1988–1993

$750.00
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Mannequin wearing navy pants with a wooden stool and shoes in the background Mannequin wearing navy pants with a wooden stool and books in the background

Courrèges Paris — Crossover Waistband Trousers, c. 1988–1995

$495.00
$495.00
Dries Van Noten — Cargo Cotton Shirt, c. 2005–2012 Dries Van Noten — Cargo Cotton Shirt, c. 2005–2012

Dries Van Noten — Cargo Cotton Shirt, c. 2005–2012

$295.00
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JW Anderson, Neoprene and Leather Mini Skirt, FW2013 JW Anderson, Neoprene and Leather Mini Skirt, FW2013

JW Anderson, Neoprene and Leather Mini Skirt, FW2013

$525.00
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Mannequin wearing a blue shirt and brown skirt next to a wooden stool with books on it against a plain wall. Gianni Versace — Suede Wrap Skirt, c. 1988–1993

Gianni Versace — Suede Wrap Skirt, c. 1988–1993

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vintage Dries Van Noten hunter green asymmetric wrap jersey top on model Paris-sourced archival fashion Dries Van Noten draped cowl neck top styled hunter green cotton jersey vintage designer size small

Dries Van Noten — Draped Jersey Top, c. 2000–2008

$225.00
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Vintage Vivienne Westwood main label striped cotton button-down shirt styled with wide leg denim jeans, sleeves pushed up, worn open at chest, on articulated dress form. Close-up of vintage Vivienne Westwood regimental stripe cotton shirt showing orb embroidery at chest, tall collar stand, double button detail, and cream buttons, c. 2007–2012.

Vivienne Westwood — Striped Cotton Shirt, c. 2007–2012

$325.00
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Acne Studios — Deanna Bodysuit, SS15 Acne Studios — Deanna Bodysuit, SS15

Acne Studios — Deanna Bodysuit, SS15

$150.00
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Chloé — Cropped Wool Crepe Blazer, c. 1990s Chloé — Cropped Wool Crepe Blazer, c. 1990s

Chloé — Cropped Wool Crepe Blazer, c. 1990s

$425.00
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Bottega Veneta Pre-Fall 2019 A-Line Skirt Bottega Veneta Pre-Fall 2019 A-Line Skirt

Bottega Veneta Pre-Fall 2019 A-Line Skirt

$495.00
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Mannequin wearing a blue shirt and yellow plaid skirt with a wooden stool and shoes in the background. Mannequin wearing a blue shirt and Balenciaga yellow plaid skirt next to a wooden stool with shoes on a neutral background

Balenciaga — Macro Houndstooth Wrap Skirt, Pre Fall 2018

$595.00
$595.00
JW Anderson, Neoprene and Leather Mini Skirt, FW2013
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JW Anderson, Neoprene and Leather Mini Skirt, FW2013

$525.00
$525.00
Mannequin wearing a white top and navy pants on a plain background
Mannequin wearing navy pants with a wooden stool and shoes in the background
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Courrèges Paris — Crossover Waistband Trousers, c. 1988–1995

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vintage Valentino Boutique houndstooth wool jacket front view purple mustard 1980s 1990s archival designer
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Valentino Boutique — Houndstooth Wool Jacket and Skirt Set, c. 1988–1993

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vintage Dries Van Noten asymmetric wrap top close-up keyhole detail hunter green jersey 2000s archival
vintage Dries Van Noten hunter green asymmetric wrap jersey top on model Paris-sourced archival fashion
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Dries Van Noten — Draped Jersey Top, c. 2000–2008

$225.00
$225.00