Bridget Marowski is living her best vintage life. As the creative director of a wholesale vintage clothing company, she gets to experience sartorial history every day. She and her co-host Art Bazerkanian, talk about the ups and downs of working in a vintage warehouse as well as give helpful advice for vintage resellers.
Episodes
Oct 17, 2019
Oct 17, 2019
28 min
In this episode, Bridget discusses the underrated women of vintage horror, suspense, and sci-fi films. Featured are Shelley Duval and Sissy Spacek in Three Women, Jodie Foster in The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane, Heather Donahue in The Blair Witch Project, Britt Ekland in The Wicker Man, and Brooke Adams in Invasion of the Body Snatchers.
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Oct 10, 2019
Oct 10, 2019
15 min
This week Bridget discusses fashion figure "B" - Ebenezer Butterick! Ebenezer Butterick is famous for creating the first graded clothing patterns.
Sources:
Butterick from McCall's
Oct 3, 2019
Oct 3, 2019
27 min
In this episode, Bridget discusses tips for using vintage with your Halloween costume. She also gives ideas for costumes that you can try!
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Aug 29, 2019
Aug 29, 2019
13 min
Bridget starts her Fashion Designer A-Z minisodes with Azzedine Alaïa.
Research Credits:
Harper's Bazar
Wikipedia
Stay tuned in two weeks for "B"!
Aug 22, 2019
Aug 22, 2019
36 min
In this episode, Bridget discusses vintage that isn't clothing, for the people out there that want to incorporate vintage into their lives but want to do so in other ways. She is talking vintage books, vintage cars, vintage furniture! There is definitely something for everyone.
Come meet Bridget in person at West Coast Craft LA -- December 7th and 8th!
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Aug 9, 2019
Aug 9, 2019
33 min
In this episode, Bridget discusses her top ten timeless vintage pieces for fall!
Come meet Bridget in person at West Coast Craft LA -- December 7th and 8th!
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Jul 25, 2019
Jul 25, 2019
31 min
In this episode, Bridget discusses trends - the bad and the ugly. In a recent Instagram post, she asked her listeners which trend they thought was the worst to have ever existed? Listen to this episode for Bridget's opinion on their answers! Laughs guaranteed.
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Jul 5, 2019
Jul 5, 2019
36 min
In this episode, Bridget takes a deep dive into the care and keeping of your vintage clothing and accessories.
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Some Items Mentioned in Today's Episode:
Ditto Hangers
Vermont Country Store
Smithsonian Acid Free Tissue Paper Suppliers
Leather Cleaner
Jiffy Handheld Steamer
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Jun 28, 2019
Jun 28, 2019
9 min
Listen to a short bonus episode featuring Art's dad, Hampo!
Hampo tells us vintage clothing stories of his time in Beirut, Lebanon. He is the original Baz Brother and full of wisdom.
Jun 20, 2019
Jun 20, 2019
32 min
In this episode, Art Bazerkanian joins Bridget to discuss vintage denim. Who better to learn from than the master?
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Jun 4, 2019
Jun 4, 2019
3 min
On Wednesday June 5th, Art and I will be sharing our buying trip experience with you on Instagram stories in lieu of recording a normal episode! I will be creating a highlight category for the trip on Instagram so that you can watch them for more than 24 hours!
Here is a link!
https://www.instagram.com/mybestvintagelifepodcast/
If you don't have Instagram, the stories will auto-populate to Facebook as well!
https://www.facebook.com/mybestvintagelifepodcast/
May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019
41 min
My guest Rayna Basta is the founder of Born to Roam Vintage. We discuss her path to owning a successful vintage business and its twists and turns. From her degree in fashion marketing to her work as a stylist, Rayna didn't take the easy route to get to where she is today. We also talk about her natural dye experiments as well as her balancing act as a new mother and business owner.
I am very lucky to call Rayna a client and friend, please check her out on social media or in person:
Instagram:
@born_to_roam_vintage
https://www.instagram.com/born_to_roam_vintage/
In person:
The Perish Trust
728 Divisadero Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
West Coast Craft
June 8th and 9th
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, CA
May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019
38 min
In this episode, Bridget discusses how to use vintage accessories to upgrade your look!
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Barrettes are live as well as some select fashion books!
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Apr 26, 2019
Apr 26, 2019
32 min
In this episode, Bridget discusses her favorite pieces of vintage as well as the favorite of one of her listeners.
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Stay tuned for vintage fashion books available for purchase!
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Apr 5, 2019
Apr 5, 2019
32 min
In this episode, Bridget discusses how to self-educate yourself on vintage clothing. Most of her suggestions are incredibly affordable and easy to do in your free time!
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Shop Bridget's podcast merchandise store which features our:
Joan Didion, Self-Care, and 'Too West to be Stressed' Graphic Tees
Leather Scrap Barrettes
Joan Didion Tote Bags
Handmade Denim Sandals
Kantha Quilt Pouches
Leather Scrap Pouches
Deadstock Fabric Tank Tops
Picnic Collection Totes
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My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers.
Feb 21, 2019
Feb 21, 2019
32 min
We are back and ready to talk vintage! Bridget gets you up to speed with all goings on at Baz Brothers Unlimited while Art answers some frequently asked questions about working with vintage in a wholesale sense. Expect laughter and inappropriate comments throughout.
Also, RIP Karl Lagerfeld. Thank you for your creative genius and snark. We love you.
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http://www.bridgetmarowskirenewedvintage.com
My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers.
Dec 13, 2018
Dec 13, 2018
27 min
In this episode, Bridget discusses (in a very PC way) how to incorporate vintage into your festive looks. No matter who or what you celebrate this time of year, you are most likely going to be invited to a party of some sorts and you want to look your best! While looking your best is great, standing out is even better so listen to this episode for some ideas to turn heads or at the very least start a nice conversation.
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My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers.
Nov 29, 2018
Nov 29, 2018
25 min
Bridget discusses ten reasons why you should buy vintage clothing! Even if you aren't a fan of vintage, she is going to try and convince you to add some pieces into your wardrobe because it is better for the planet and for you too!
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Shop my online store: https://www.bridgetmarowskirenewedvintage.com
My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers.
Nov 15, 2018
Nov 15, 2018
31 min
In this week's episode I sit down with my boss, Art Bazerkanian, who is the president and CEO of Baz Brothers Vintage. I have known Art for years and he has a lot of knowledge to offer about the vintage world! He answers some listener questions as well as some questions from me, your host Bridget Marowski. You even get to meet our intern, Golden Beauty. :)
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https://www.bridgetmarowskirenewedvintage.com
My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers.
Nov 1, 2018
Nov 1, 2018
23 min
Meet Bridget Marowski, the host of My Best Vintage Life. In this episode, she tells us about her journey from teacher to the creative director of a wholesale vintage clothing company, from East Coast girl to West Coast girl, and so much more!
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Shop Bridget's online store:
http://www.bridgetmarowskirenewedvintage.com
My theme song is legally licensed through Marmoset Music and is Chop Shop by White Flowers.