Summer Vintage Fest at The Studio Is Your Closet’s New BFF
Retro threads, handmade gems, and cool finds await this Saturday.
Shannon
August 04, 2025
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If your closet’s been giving “meh” lately, this Saturday’s your chance to refresh it with a little flair from the past. Summer Vintage Fest is popping up at The Studio on August 10 from 11am–4pm, featuring racks of vintage men’s and women’s clothing, quirky home decor, accessories, handmade goods, and more. Think of it as your one-stop time machine with better lighting.
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