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"My job is to find the pieces and put theM back into the universe." —masha poloskova ** ** ** mix and matched colors, prints, and textures: "i especially love what Miu Miu and Marc jacobs are do- ing. it's a great time to incorporate a wild vintage piece into your wardrobe with- out looking too costumey." boho chic: "i favor a long-sleeved silk maxi dress anytime, and fringe is always a must. another favorite fall trend is the high-waisted pant. they lengthen the legs and bring in the waist and are fatter- ing on everyone." jackets: "i'm a total jacket fanatic, so i really love all the military jackets, tweeds, and herringbone men's- inspired jackets for fall." of 70 percent high-end vintage and 30 percent up-and-coming designer apparel and accessories. "I love bringing in lines you can't find anywhere in Austin, or in Texas, for that matter," she says. This spring, Garment launched its Web store. In the age of Instagram (both Garment and Moss have beautiful feeds) and eBay, the vintage market has become more saturated, but Poloskova still discovers treasures in unexpected places. On a recent buying trip through the Southwest, she and her husband stopped off in a dusty town of 2,000 people in New Mexico to walk through a few antiques malls. She found two racks full of rare French designer vintage (and bought it all). Poloskova developed an interest in fashion as a teenager attending high school in Austin. She fondly recalls late-night shopping with her friends at the vintage store Blue Velvet when it was on South Congress and how she bought her 1960s canary-yellow strapless brocade prom dress from Austin vintage legend Henry Tarin of Big Bertha's Bargain Basement. While working at Buffalo Exchange in college, Poloskova met coworker Emily Hoover; in 2005, the two friends opened Feathers boutique off South Congress, which grew to four rooms packed with vintage clothes and customers. "My point of view always leaned more toward high-end vintage versus the more bohemian aesthetic that Emily does so well," says Poloskova, who sold her stake in Feathers to open Moss. After working in fashion for over a decade and running three successful businesses, for Poloskova, it's still all about the clothes, their history, and shepherding unique finds on to the next owner. "My job is to find the pieces and put them back into the universe." Moss, 705 s. Lamar blvd., 512-916- 9961; mossaustin.com; Garment Modern + vintage, 701f s. Lamar blvd., 512-462-4667 AW keep an open mind: "Try not to go vintage shopping for something specifc. The fun is that you never know what you'll fnd." pick only flattering cuts and colors: "Everyone can wear vintage; you just have to fnd the right piece." alterations are your friend: "If you fall in love with a dress that is a little too big, just have it tailored, and you will have a one-of-a-kind dress that fts you perfectly." if you love it, buy it: "You may never have another chance. Nothing haunts us like the vintage we didn't buy." The racks at Garment offer an inviting mix of high-end vintage pieces, like this 1970s Indian silk dress ($425), and modern designs like LD Tuttle shoes and Finell handbags (right). ** T I P S F O R V I N T A G E S H O P P I N G ** 28 AUSTINWAY.com STYLE Arbiter of Taste fa L L t r e n d s