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THE COSTUME DESIGNER
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SUMMER 2021
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Playing in rock bands in the s, evin oo
ney started collecting vintage clothing as a per
sonal hobby. The catalyst to sell his collection
happened when he came across a warehouse
full of deadstock vintage bowling shirts. e
became a vendor at various vintage clothing
shows and in , decided to open o intage
in St. Paul, Minnesota. "I love the thrill of the
hunt," confesses ooney. or the last years,
he has run his business and traveled the coun
try working vintage clothing shows while col
lecting authentic pieces from the s through
the s along the way. ooney sends photos
of reuested items prior to shipping to costume
designers. or larger projects, he has sent box
es of reuested items out on memo. e doesn't
have restocking fees as most items are typically
purchased. "It's a gas when I see something I
sourced in a film or production."
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