It all began with my dad—a devoted vintage enthusiast .He’d wake my brother and me at impossible hours ⏰ to hit estate sales 📜💸. The reward afterward? A royal feast at Burger King or Wendy’s 🍔👑.
Fast forward to my NYC era—I worked in an art gallery 🎨 and later in fashion at Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger 👗, yet something in me felt unsettled. One night, while walking home in Chelsea, I crossed paths with an incredibly persistent French guy. He insisted NYC galleries stayed open past 7 PM (spoiler: they did not 🕰️❌). He showed me his Instagram, claiming to be a graffiti artist ✏️. I almost brushed it off—but I looked, and WOW. His talent was real @ojidjo
We became fast friends, and through him, I met extraordinary Japanese vintage sellers running a market in Clinton Hill 🇯🇵🛍️. The moment I met them, I knew—these were my fashion soulmates 💕📦. I started selling at Akichi Flea and eventually grew all over NYC—from The Rockaways to Bed-Stuy 🚎🏙️. Along the way, I connected with vintage icons like @erinsilvers and teamed up with iamdedebrown for Brooklyn pop-ups 🛒✨. She even taught me the sacred art of chalking sidewalks—an essential skill for any vintage hustler 🧼🏃♀️.
In 2020, we were set to be featured on Taxi TV 🚕📺, but… you know who (Covid 😩🙄) had other plans. So in 2021, I brought the hustle to the tropics 🌴🌊, selling at Hampton Flea, Lincoln Road, and Market for Makers.
Today, no matter where I travel, I’m always searching for the best luxury vintage pieces for YOU 🏆👑. Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this incredible journey—you inspire me every single day 💖🙏. 🌴Follow me on my next adventure with @violetrylo and @assemblyvintageco as we build this beautiful community together.
3 months agoold_soul_kdh
I wish I had known you all the prior years- I would have been a like minded buddy and a customer way back then ! But -Better late than never -So glad we’re both in Fl now,& so glad I met you! You bring the magic to lovers of good clothing . It’s wearable art and you’re making it possible to obtain! Love and appreciate you! ❤️
a year agozingaravintage
April, I remember those days well on the boardwalk!!! Gosh weren’t they dreamy! I’m so proud of how far you’ve come and hiw hard you worked to get there…always full of grace and positivity and your signature ‘easy breezy way’ I wish you all the luck with this venture and I can’t wait to work alongside you again!
a year agoyourboyfriday
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 The stories you can tell April!!!! So interesting!!!! And the stories that you have told me 😂😂😂💕💃🏻🪩🌺
a year agohookedonhoneyvintage
That’s amazing❤️❤️ my dad was the same way growing up!! He would have all the best sales highlighted in the paper and we would go around town all morning ❤️
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