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LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA MEOW Nestled on a small artsy street in Long Beach, Meow specializes in dead stock and quirky vintage décor. Even the most serious shop- per will love the playful touches like the Necco Wafer-colored vintage refrigerator doors on the fitting stalls. Set up like a period department store, Meow carries 1940s through 1990s clothing and accessories for men, women, and children, with sections organized by era for an easy in-depth pull. Owner Kathleen Schaaf's love of vintage developed by watching old Hollywood movies. Her wide LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: LOS FELIZ / SILVER LAKE / ATWATER / ECHO PARK THE CURATORIAL DEPT. The Curatorial Dept. started in 2001 on eBay and Etsy, as a way for owner Wendi Weger to offload her own vintage clothing in order to collect more. Weger has been obsessed with clothing ever since she was a kid. While studying film in college she dabbled in costumes, and found herself vacillating between producing projects and designing them. In Los Angeles, while working as both a producer and a commercial actress, she kept styling people and projects. In 2020, Weger opened her brick and mortar vintage boutique. The Curatorial Dept. specializes in wearable vintage, maximalist styling pieces, one-of-a-kind denim, and archival Japanese designer pieces. All price points are under market value to provide that feeling of a range of vintage knowledge was recently featured in the "Denim" episode of The World According to Jeff Goldblum on Disney+, and she is the subject of Rin Tanaka's Queen of Vintage book, published in 2011. Open seven days a week, Meow has been a go-to for costume designers, stylists, and clothing designers for over 35 years. Appointments can also be made, as the shop is well versed in the demands of a busy production schedule. Or call with your detailed needs for stock to be sent or pulled on memo. @meowvintagelb meowvintage.com