Interview with Sarah Korsiak Cellier owner of Rice and Beans Vintage,a cute online store where you can find vintage and modern designer items.
Tell us about how you started Rice and Beans Vintage?
I have been dealing in vintage & designer clothing for over 7 years. I started while I was in graduate school for Chinese Medicine. I created Rice and Beans Vintage as it is today about 2 years.
Why Rice and Beans Vintage and not another name?
Rice and Beans Vintage is based on my nickname Ms. Rice and Beans. The name Rice and Beans Vintage embodies someone with sass, strength, & creativity!
What designers are you currently selling?Any favorite designers?
At Rice and Beans Vintage I stock the shelves with vintage & current pieces from Chanel, Gucci, Emilio Pucci,Missoni, Christian Dior, St. John, Tory Burch, and many more! I love Vintage Chanel & Vintage Gucci, I have a soft spot for those designers. I do love every piece at Rice and Beans Vintage though, I had pick everything.
How do you pick the items for the store?
I pick items that I love first and foremost. I always look for pieces that will withstand the test of time and remain classic while being current and on point with today’s trends.
What are youre favorite pieces on Rice and Beans Vintage right now?
A pair of Vintage 70’s Rare GUCCI Black Leather Boots with Gold Horse Bit Detail, A Vintage 70’s EMILIO PUCCI Silk Jersey Unique “Southwest Navajo” Print Dress, & a pair Amazing Vintage 70’s Wood & Leather Platform Shoes.
Any future plans?
I am looking forward to Rice and Beans Vintage continually growing as it has been. I’d love to work with some of my favorite magazines, & eventually ad a brick & mortar store here in Maine!
Sarah was kind enough to offer an $50 voucher, to a lucky fashion in my eyes reader to spend it on Rice and Beans Vintage.
You did such a good job with this interview! It’s interesting!I’m now browsing the site to pick my favorite item for the contest:)
good luck!
the bag caught me eyes. it looks like chanel which u have probably realized by now that I am totally obsessed with.
xoxo
mina
Pretties pieces!Vintage Style is beautiful, I like to mix with modern pieces.
Loved the first bag, I want one!
Thanks for the comment on my blog.
=D
Great pieces! Congrats for the interview 🙂
I love the boots
Great interview! And what a cute name…Rice and Beans Vintage. Love! 🙂