M A S H A P O LO S KOVA
V intage boutique owner
ere is an undeniable taste level that derives from years of buying,
selling and sourcing vintage clothes. Such is the eye of Masha
Poloskova, owner of South Lamar boutiques Moss Designer
Consignment (mossaustin.com) and Garment (shopgarment.com).
Poloskova opened the former in 2010, fi lling the 2,200-square-foot
store with contemporary high-end resale; four years later, the latter
opened just a few doors down with a focus on designer vintage and
indie labels. e stores and their stunning Instagram posts appeal
to both coasts. But the Austin native, whose father still lives only
blocks away from the shops, believes her city suits the unique
quality of consignment. "[Austin] is a funny fashion town, and the
monster of online retailing has really changed things," she says,
"but here, everything is one-of-a-kind."
" People may have a cer tain decade in
mind when they think vintage and think
it' s kitschy or costume-y, but there are
pieces from any decade that can feel
fresh and modern ."
