About Ivia
Who is Ivia?
Ivia is me, Olivia! I was born and raised in Sarasota, FL. Throughout the past 10 years I've hauled and hustled vintage from Orlando, Miami, NYC, back to Miami, and now back to my hometown, Sarasota. I started Ivia Retrò in December 2016 out of a desire to share my love for beautiful clothing with the world. My love for clothing started at 3 years old; a little girl with an obsession with frilly dresses she could twirl and dance around in. Of course my destiny would be nothing short of shopping and playing dress up every day! I truly love my job and am so grateful for everyone who has and is making it happen <3
What is Ivia?
Ivia Retrò is a service that provides the environmentally-conscious, modern day woman with quality, relevant, and affordable vintage clothing. I know your time is valuable, so I do the heavy digging for you! And believe it or not, there's a lot of thought put in behind all the digging 🌸
All the questions considered while sourcing every piece offered at Ivia Retrò:
1. Quality
-Is this piece going to last?
-Is this piece going to fit nicely?
-Is this piece nice in person, or just in the photos?
2. Relevance
-Is this piece on trend?
-Is this a timeless, staple piece?
-Is this piece wearable?
3. Affordability
-Can I sell this at a fair price to reflect the service I'm providing?
-Will the price compare fairly to the quality of new pieces currently on the market?
-Can my customers feel they got a great deal for a quality item?
You can put your trust in Ivia <3
Why Ivia?
I have a pretty extensive knowledge of clothing between being raised by a fashionista mother, working retail at American Apparel in my early years, and now having 10 years of vintage sourcing experience under my belt. In addition to that, my love for fashion, culture, and the history behind it all has been prominent since I was very young. It's not just the love of clothing that fills me, it's the fascination of what a certain piece of clothing represents in the world and the story it carries with it <3