WELCOME
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ABOUT US
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OUR POLICY
our philosophy constomers’ words our items
final sale bag check shopping with children photography restriction
ABOUT US
Ruben C. Mendoza, our manager, has works as a stylist and provides vintage style consulting to both individuals and corporate clients for more than ten years.
is a West Coast vintage clothing shop based in Bay Area, San Francisco. Each vintage garment is hand selected for quality, beauty, and relevance to modern day fashion. We believe each garment bears a tale from its past and the women that chooses a vintage garment from our shop loves the idea of adding her own chapter to the story of a dress. idol
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WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GREAT ITEMS! If you have some items you feel Idol might be interested in, let us know. We are always searching worldwide for amazing pieces and would love to hear from you. Contact us with details about the items you have available. This can be one piece or a whole collection or estate. Idol will travel thousands of miles each year to secure items for our wonderful clientele and she would love to feature your best items in our store.
Our Philosophy
We would tell them, “Morning Glorious Vintage carries clothing and accessories for men and women which are in excellent condition; with very good workmanship; usually 25 years or older; still in style, still in vogue; that epitomize the best features of their decade; designer or couture quality; unique, or one of a kind. We feel that dressing in vintage is not necessarily about trying to look like you stepped head-to-toe out of another era, although it can, if you want to! And we have many customers who do enjoy a lifstyle that includes dressing in a particular era, such as the Twenties or the Fifties. But, to us, dressing in vintage is simply about looking and feeling wonderful, while not at all looking just like everyone else. It’s about finding high quality workmanship in the garments that fit your body type, and which look great in combination with your own clothes, your jeans, sweaters, boots, and so forth. Adding a vintage scarf, brooch, a sassy jacket or smart vintage hat to your outfit is a fabulous way to create your own personal style, and to stand out in a crowd. Many vintage garments are made of natural fibers
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such as silk, cotton, cashmere and wool, they are comfortable, and durable. They have held up well for decades, and will continue to provide you with many more years of wear. Also they may have terrific dressmaker details, such as pleats, tucks, hand embroidery, lace, or unusual buttons, not found on modern clothes today. Too many times we have bought something that is brand new, only to find the seams are unraveling, the buttons are falling off, and even the fabric itself is deteriorating after just a wash or two. Vintage clothing is typically much better made, from the days when dressmaking and tailoring was an art. And they are usually much more flattering to your figure, too. Wearing quality vintage is a great way to recycle, cut consumption of new goods, as well as to always look unique and stylish.
Constomers’ Words
“IDOL, Just wanted to thank you for all your staffs lovely advise. I had such a good time, did not know shopping could be so enjoyable and love my dress. I will definitely be recommending this wonderful shop.” —Ann King “This is a truly great little find. Marco, the owner, knows his stock so well, he can pull out the perfect outfit for clothing and high fashion at reasonable prices. Really personable service and great fashion awareness.” —Krata “My husband and I wandered into your boutique today and left having purchased the grey vintage ‘Montego Bay’ dress. I want to say that it was a real pleasure...your passion for your product and your customer service are terrific. And, just so you know, I have completely come around to the staffs advice on shoes with small heel, Ferragamo preferred.” —Norinne Betjemann “A trip to IDOL always leaves me feeling totally radiant, inspired and a bit broke. The buyer has the sharpest eye for selecting the most beautiful clothes, which always feel right and very ‘now’. The vintage and contemporary pieces totally compliment one another, and there is a good selection of wearable classics sitting alongside more dynamic and directional pieces. I love the fact that the owner chooses to support lesser-known contemporary designers.” —Lady Lunchbox
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OUR POLICY
Please read these rules before you coming our shop. They ensure a better shopping experience, and to avoid damage of items. This agreement sets forth the legally binding terms and conditions for you shopping at our shop, and all services provided by idol vintage.
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE POLICY, PLEASE CONTACT US... EMAIL info@idolvintage.com Emails are answered in the order that they were received. Delays may occur during weekends and holidays. CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 4:00pm Pacific Standard Time PHONE 415 255 9959 MAILING ADDRESS 3162 Sixteenth St. San Francisco 94103
Final sale
All items purchased in the store are final sale and cannot be returned for exchange, credit, or refunds. It includes clithing, jewelry, lingerie, swimwear, and accessories. Vintage garment sizes from past decades are not the same as modern sizing. The measurements posted for each product are the dimensions of the garment, not your measurements. We try to measure as accurately as possible. For the best fit, you will need to take your measurements and account for comfort and ease of movement. We measure precisely, not approximately, so keep that in mind when measuring yourself. For example, if the waist size says 26” you will need to be a little smaller to fit. How much depends on you and your idea of comfort. We professionally clean and repair all items as much as possible so we rarely accept or sell anything in less than Excellent Condition, unless it is an extra special piece, a collector’s item, or an exception due to its age or era. Any major flaws are mentioned in the item’s description. Once in a while we may miss small flaws such as minor loose seams, tiny holes or faint stains. Small flaws that are not visible or do not affect the wearing of the item are not mentioned. Please keep in mind that most of our items are from decades past and will have typical vintage wear from cleaning, age, etc. unless it’s listed as Mint Condition. We want you to be happy with your IDOL’s Vintage purchase, so please contact us for information regarding an item’s condition.
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MINT No visible imperfections or flaws whatsoever. Sometimes, unworn with tags.
NEAR MINT One, perhaps two teeny issues. A barely-there spot or a slightly frayed cuff, for example.
EXCELLENT A few minor imperfections.
GOOD Has been well-loved and worn, showing its vintage age a bit, but still has a lot of life and years of wear in it.
Bag Check
For the safety of the customers and staff in our shop, and to ensure unimpeded access to the shop has placed the following limits on the size of carts, boxes, bags, and other packages. For the safety of the customers and staff in our shop, and to ensure unimpeded access to the shop has placed the following limits on the size of carts, boxes, bags, and other packages. You have the right to know before entry that the store conducts bag checks. You have the right to refuse interference with your person or with your bags. Checking means that store personnel can look, but not touch. You can be asked to assist during the check, eg by removing any obstruction to visual inspection. If you refuse a check of your bags you can be asked to leave the store and not return. Other bags, cartons, parcels and containers that could reasonably be expected to conceal goods may be checked. A shopkeeper will only hold a customer and call the police where the shopkeeper is sure that an offence has been committed. If a shopkeeper or employee forcibly detains you or forcibly searches your goods, and you have not committed an offence, you are entitled to make a complaint to the police, the store management. All items are subject to inspection, and thank you for your cooperation.
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CHECKING ITEMS The same or similar items such as clothing, jewelry, lingerie, swimwear, and accessories, has to be checked at the reception, then you will get a bag check number.
Shopping with Children
In order to protect children, and for their safety, children who is under eight years old, are not permitted in our shop. Over eight years old kids could company with you in the shop, however, please supervise them. To ensure a nice shopping environment to other costumers, we do not allow under eight years children in our shop. If bringing your child with your shopping, actually, it won’t be a good experience. You have to take care about them, on the meanwhile, almost kids are not enjoy shopping. For both of you, we suggest that shopping without your children. On the other hand, we also care about other costumers. Some consumers do not know how to deal with the child, then it probably will result some issues. From a purely business perspective, we apologize for inconvenient condition. We understand this issue is popular. Therefore, the children Play Place is planning to build. You bring the kids, we will take care of them in the shop during your shopping. Super-fun for the kids, stress-free for you! The Play Place will located next to reception. You could see them anytime, and they are close to you. We hope it will be done in six months. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy our shop.
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CHILDREN PLYA PLACE Plastic fun rules this play area, in particular, a variety of animals, including a jumbo pink hippo, are here for kids to climb and play on. Ask about the popular Giggle Gang for ages 8 plus, too, offering little members special monthly events and birthday perks.
Photography Restriction
To ensure the safety of the collection and enjoyment of our customers, Idol vintage shop restricts any kind of photography that includes personal and non-commercial photos. Unfortunately, as protection of items, Idol vintage shop does not allow any kinds of photography or video filming in the shop. This includes all electronic devices capable of recording video media. All the items are private properties. They were selected from anonymous. It is the responsibility to ensure the privacy of them. Refer from Privacy laws of the United States, Photographing private property from within the public domain is legal, with the exception of an area that is generally regarded as private, such as a bedroom, bathroom, or hotel room. In some states, there is no definition of “private,” in which case, there is a general expectation of privacy. Should the subjects not attempt to conceal their private affairs, their actions immediately become public to a photographer using an average lens or video camera. Many places have laws prohibiting photographing private areas under a person’s clothing without that person’s permission. This also applies to any filming of another within a public restroom or locker room. Some jurisdictions have completely banned the use of a camera phone within a restroom or locker room in order to prevent this. It is expected that all 50 states will eventually have laws pertaining to surreptitiously filming a person’s genitalia.
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