The Clothing Passport

When What You Wear Carries a Story

One of the quiet powers of vintage is that it gives you something modern fashion often doesn’t: history. When we source vintage pieces together, the process goes beyond fit or silhouette. We learn where a garment comes from, who made it, and why it mattered — and that story becomes part of how you wear it. The Clothing Passport exists to hold that knowledge for you, turning each piece into both an anchor and a conversation starter in moments when presence matters.

A recent example is a cape by Giorgio di Sant’Angelo, one of the unsung heroes of the 1960s. Giorgio was an empire unto himself, deeply loved by the fashion world and responsible for some of the most iconic imagery of the era — including a legendary advertisement featuring Twiggy with a flower encircling her eye. His work embodied what I think of as natural decadence: pieces that feel expressive and sensual without ever trying too hard.

The cape itself carries echoes of Fortuny pleating — the kind you’d find in museum collections — while also anticipating the architectural ease that later defined Issey Miyake. Knowing this doesn’t make the garment precious; it makes it alive. It gives you language when someone asks about it at a festival dinner, a panel reception, or a room full of strangers where small talk can feel exhausting. Instead of scrambling for something to say, the piece speaks with you.

The Clothing Passport documents this lineage — photography, notes, and context — so your wardrobe isn’t just curated, but understood. It’s a way of carrying story into spaces where you need to feel confident, grounded, and unmistakably yourself. When what you’re wearing has meaning, you don’t just look good. You arrive with something to share.