Named for the love of a dog Rusty. And old things made beautiful by time.

My name is Lauren D’Avolio and I am a lifelong collector of vintage clothing and goods. I suppose creating this online shop is a natural extension of my hunting and gathering spirit, as every bit of rusty gold for sale is something I have searched out and celebrated like a bit of treasure.

As kids, my Uncle Russ would bring my brother, sister and me on adventures exploring the backroad junk shops and flea markets of New England looking for that something special. Nowadays I load up my dogs Rusty and Elmer and we do the same thing.

Based on the east coast, I work as a wardrobe and prop stylist. My career has kept me so busy that other than a few pop ups around town I haven’t had the chance to set up a permanent way to sling my wares. With the virus keeping us all home, I’ve been able to photograph and curate this online shop. It is a work in progress and there’s much more to add, but I am happy with this beginning.

Buying vintage for your home and wardrobe lessens our detrimental impact on Mother Nature. To further help our world I will donate five percent of every purchase, before shipping, to WE ACT for Environmental Justice. Their “mission is to build healthy communities by ensuring that people of color and/or low income residents participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices.” Please check them out at www.weact.org to learn more about their important work in the environmental justice movement.
With love,

Lauren