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L'Officiel Arabia Editorial | November 2022 Print Issue

L'Officiel Arabia Editorial | November 2022 Print Issue

One might ask while nonchantly flipping through digital or now defunct print pages of a magazine, what's the point of all this? That's precisely the point, there is no point other than pleasing the eye and relaying some useful styling tips in the form of a dreamy photoshoot. 
Check out this home grown fashion editorial shot by local female photographer Gail Job and styled by me, Valerie Duardo. 
By MINT MARKET
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Mint History 101: High Society Vintage Adventures in Miami

Mint History 101: High Society Vintage Adventures in Miami

My wild adventures in sourcing and selling Vintage throughout the years have led to encounters with some of the world's most iconic, creative people. Prior to starting Mint, I used to work for an infamous vintage store in Miami (we shall not name names, but if you can guess, kudos to you!). The store was sprawling and mysterious, like a dense jungle, only instead of animals and plants, this feral shopping haven had 10,000 square feet of the world's finest vintage and designer pieces. Working there was like nothing I'd ever experienced in retail before. Everyday brought something new and exciting, be it a person or a one of a vintage piece you would only find there. And this day on  Dec 5, 2009 as no exception.
By MINT MARKET
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Fashion Editorial for Mode Magazine

Fashion Editorial for Mode Magazine

A glimpse into the portfolio of our owner/buyer and stylist, Valerie Duardo. A timeless fashion editorial styled expertly and creatively using all vintage pulled from our archives and shops. Shot by Henry Lou. Model Kinga Trojan.
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Flower.Boy

Flower.Boy

When we look back at this moment in time 30-50 years from now, what will be the defining aesthetic of our generation? How did fashion progress during our time? We explored the answers to these heavy question with a light and fun editorial. Flower.Boy is a short visual fashion story about a boy who is at once embracing and grappling with his femininity.  Local aspiring actor Petar Ilic explores his feminine side in vintage couture and street wear. 

Photography by Richard Polio

Styling/Makeup Valerie Duardo

Assistant Radha Martinez

By MINT MARKET
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