S9 Ep7 MOORE VINTAGE ARCHIVE: vintage dealer, writer and curator, Keesean Moore - on his archive of historic pieces by Black designers.

S9 Ep7 MOORE VINTAGE ARCHIVE: vintage dealer, writer and curator, Keesean Moore - on his archive of historic pieces by Black designers.

Author: Emily Stochl March 10, 2025 Duration: 47:37

On today's show, we're chatting with Keesean Moore, who is a vintage dealer, writer and curator based in Philadelphia, where he is the founder of the Moore Vintage Archive on Philadelphia's historic Fabric Row. Keesean has been dealing vintage since high school when he got a job at a  small vintage shop in Jersey City, and the rest is history.

In this episode, we discuss his design library, as well as his museum-quality archive of historic pieces by Black designers. And, Moore Vintage Archive has a couple New York City markets coming up soon (Not a Normal Market and A Current Affair) so we got a little preview of some of the really special pieces you'll see there.

It's a fun one, and I think you're really gonna love it –  so let's dive right in! 

DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE:

  • [2:40] Discovering a love of vintage fashion, growing up in Jersey City and working in vintage shops as a teenager.
  • [6:56] How Keesean's fashion career unfolded after years of crashing New York Fashion Week runway shows.
  • [11:15] Moving to Philadelphia to open a brick-and-mortar vintage store.
  • [16:39] Keesean is building out an archive of historic Black designers.
  • [20:45] How to approach an "edit" for a vintage show.
  • [26:41] Vintage buying in Paris
  • [36:31] Favorites in Keesean's personal collection, including great vintage tees.

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Every week, Emily Stochl invites you into a conversation that goes far beyond the clothing rack. Pre-Loved Podcast with Emily Stochl is built on the idea that every second-hand garment has a past, and that exploring those histories makes our present style more meaningful. Rather than just offering shopping tips, each episode feels like sitting down with a fascinating friend who shares your passion for vintage, digging into the many layers of what it means to wear pre-owned fashion. You’ll hear from a diverse range of guests-from collectors and stylists to entrepreneurs and historians-as they explore not only personal style but also the practicalities of running a resale business, the complexities of the global second-hand market, and the environmental ethos behind choosing used over new. The heart of this podcast lives in those incredible stories: the serendipitous flea market find, the garment that carries a decade of memories, or the simple, powerful act of giving a piece a new life. Emily guides these discussions with genuine curiosity, making each topic accessible whether you're a seasoned thrifter or just curious about sustainable fashion. It’s a thoughtful, engaging look at how what we wear connects to culture, art, beauty, and the kind of mindful consumption that can reshape an industry. Tune in for a fresh perspective that celebrates the character, sustainability, and deep personal connection found in pre-loved fashion.
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