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Thrifting Tips & Hauls

A digital catalog of Milwaukee's finest pre-loved treasures and the secrets to finding them.

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The Lost Leather of Layton Avenue

Unearthing a cache of mid-century industrial outerwear in a forgotten south-side warehouse, and what it tells us about Milwaukee's manufacturing soul.

Hauls

Leather & Lace: A Bay ViewTreasure Map

Mapping the best storefronts along KK for high-end leather and Victorian-era delicate pieces.

Featured Story, Tips

The Vintage Denim Hunt:Reading Levi’s Tags

How to identify the decade of your denim by looking at nothing but the inner care tag

Tips

Thrifted But Tailored: UpcyclingYour Finds

Don't let a bad fit ruin a good find. Our guide to easy at home alterations for vintage garments.

Featured Story, Tips

The Art of the Bin: Navigating the 27thSt Goodwill Outlet

Milwaukee's most legendary thrift destination isn't for the faint of heart. Here is our definitive guide to surviving-and thriving-at the bins.

GUIDE OCT 05

The Restorer’s Handbook: Velvet

A deep dive into bringing 1950s upholstery back to its former glory without losing the character of the age.

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