Long Shorts, Vindicated: Trend Report from The Foundry Journal
Long Shorts: My Longtime Favorite, Now Officially Vindicated
Bermuda shorts went from dadcore to Dries Van Noten and Balenciaga this season. I've loved the oversized long short for years, and I'm not mad the runways caught up. Read more...
Fold-Over Obsession: Trend Report from The Foundry Journal
Fold-Over Shorts: I Am Fully, Unapologetically Obsessed
The LA pilates crowd's answer to bike shorts might be the single most-worn item in my closet this year. Here's why the fold-over waistband works. Read more...
Aquamarine: Color Report from The Foundry Journal
Aquamarine: This Summer’s Color, and It Actually Delivered
Fendi, Prada, and Dior all went aquamarine this season, and unlike most color trends, this one didn't wear thin by August. Read more...
Red Flags to Know: Buyer's Guide from The Foundry Journal
Vintage Clothing Red Flags: How to Buy Authentic Pieces Online
Vintage clothing red flags, authentication tips, and condition grading — Foundry's guide to buying authentic vintage online without getting fooled. Read more...
Dior, Decoded: Authentication Guide from The Foundry Journal
How to Authenticate Vintage Dior: Bags & Clothing Guide
Foundry's guide to real vs. fake vintage Dior — cannage stitching symmetry, the Christian Dior Paris interior stamp, and the clothing tells (labels, buttons, fabric weight) that every bag-only authentication... Read more...
Stand Out, Not In: Festival Edit from The Foundry Journal
Vintage Festival Outfits That Actually Stand Out
Vintage festival outfits that don't look like everyone else's. The best eras, designer picks, and real tips for wearing pre-owned fashion outdoors. Read more...
Runway to Real Vintage: Fall 2026 from The Foundry Journal
Fall 2026 Fashion Trends: How to Wear Them in Real Vintage | Foundry
Fall 2026 fashion trends — decoded through authentic vintage. Peplums, espresso suede, cherry red, and more, with real labels and eras to shop. Read more...
Vintage Stole the Show: Red Carpet from The Foundry Journal
Why Vintage Ruled the 2026 Awards Season Red Carpet (And What It Means for the Rest of Us)
2026 awards season proved vintage isn’t a compromise on new designer — for the most closely watched dressers in the world, it’s often the more coveted, more talked-about choice. Read more...
Bag Charms, Done Right: Styling Guide from The Foundry Journal
Bag Charms, Done Right: A Vintage Styling Guide | Foundry
Bag charms are everywhere in 2026. See how vintage scarves, clip earrings, and fobs build a more original charm stack than anything sold new. Read more...
Maximalism Is Back: Trend Report from The Foundry Journal
Quiet Luxury Is Dead: Vintage Maximalism Is Fashion's Next Era | Foundry
Quiet luxury's minimalist era is fading fast. See why 2026's boldest dressers are turning to vintage maximalism — and where to shop it at Foundry. Read more...
Hermès Blind Stamps: Foundry Journal authentication guide
Vintage Hermès Authentication: Blind Stamps, Decoded (2026) | Foundry
Foundry's guide to Hermès blind stamps, date codes, and saddle stitching — plus what most guides get wrong about authenticity cards and lock numbers. Read more...
Authentic Dior: Authentication Guide from The Foundry Journal
How to Authenticate Vintage Dior: Bags & Clothing Guide | Foundry
Foundry's guide to real vs. fake vintage Dior — cannage stitching symmetry, the Christian Dior Paris interior stamp, and the clothing tells (labels, buttons, fabric weight) that every bag-only authentication... Read more...