If you have ever looked at an old picture of women in your family and thought to yourself that’s one blouse, dress or pair of shoes I’d love to have, then you’ll enjoy this piece.

Let’s face it; we have some fierce styles now, but nothing like the clothes from past eras.

Enter Sherane’s Vintage Closet, a boutique that specializes in selling original and redesigned vintage fashion for modern day ladies and gentlemen.

The idea was birthed in 2008 by Sherane Heron, a 28-year-old

New Jersey native who expanded her hobby of thrift shopping.

“I started doing trunk shows around the city of Atlanta in trendy restaurant and lounges,” Heron said. “The events were called ‘Sherane’s Vintage Closet presents EAT. SIP. SHOP’ and I wanted to keep the same theme (excluding EAT) when I got a regular physical location.”

Fast-forward to now, SVC is located in the heart of Midtown, in a trendy upstairs loft transformed to a huge…you guessed it vintage closet.

Heron said they collect vintage and gently worn fashion daily. The selection runs the gamut.

“We have the glamorous sequin gowns which adorn our walls to the fancy blouse that ladies wear to both work and happy hour, Heron said.

Tawni Fears agrees with the versatility of SVC, “Be it for a birthday, holiday, gift for someone, or just a cute top or earrings, she never disappoints when it comes to her finds,” said Fears, who works at Disturbing Tha Peace Records and owns The Tawni Logues.

Video Producer, Maya Table is also a regular at SVC.

“I love that each piece is unique and can be altered to fit you by her in house alteration specialist, said Table, who admits that 40 percent of her wardrobe was purchased from SVC.

“Shopping at Sherane’s Vintage Closet is great because each item is hand selected by Sherane,” Table said.

In addition to Heron’s personal picks, she has buyers who purchase vintage pieces for her, additionally she attends estate sales, perform closet clean outs and do consignments.

Eras at SVC date back to the 1940s through 1990s. Prices range from $5 to $300, there is also a rental program for their formal selection. Although there aren’t as many male selections as women; she does have male shoppers, R&B singer Miguel is one of them.

Heron, who attended high school and college in Atlanta hasn’t always been into fashion.

“As a child I was never the fashionista,” she admits. “I was pretty much a late bloomer when it came to discovering my own identity, therefore Sherane then is not Sherane now.”

Fashion isn’t her passion, she admits. “Creative ministry is where my heart beats.”

Heron said she has a gift of teaching, which she applies to SVC.

“If I wasn’t running SVC I would probably be a college professor.”

Heron holds two degrees, a Bachelor of Art from Clark Atlanta University(Mass Media Arts/T.V.) and a Master of Art from Clayton State University (Liberal Studies).

Five years from now Heron wants SVC to continue growing in every element, from fashion, publication, consignment and discipleship programs.

“I want SVC to be known as a hub for creative ministry particularly vintage, consigned and handmade fashion,” she said.

While, she’s appreciative of a growing business Heron doesn’t want to lose the closeness of it.

“I want SVC to hold on to its intimacy. I love knowing my clients by name and their styles,” she said.

Whether teaching, fashion or ministry, Heron is motivated by purpose.

“If I wasn’t doing what I knew God wanted me to do I would feel empty,” she said. She continues, “Despite the struggles of entrepreneurship and stepping out on faith, knowing that I’m in the will of God and operating on purpose is my main motivation.”

Extra Pieces

*Hours at SVC are seasonal, current hours are Monday through Wednesday by appointment only and Thursday through Saturday 12 to 8:30 p.m.They are located at 1016 Howell Mill Road Suite 3207Atlanta,Ga.30318 (1016 Lofts Building) Enter and park on the 10th Street side of the building.

*Prayer in the Closet Tuesdays at 7 p.m., a collaboration between Erik Vance of Pray or Die Organization and SVC. Prayer in the Closet creates a non-traditional and non-judgmental environment that is built on the true love of Jesus Christ, and God’s infallible word.

*April 22 from 3 to 6 p.m.”Spring Cleaning Closet Swap” Purchase fashion with fashion, bring your gently worn yet unwanted goodies to SVC until April 21 and your special ticket will allow you to “purchase/trade” for fresh items.

*”Blogger Brunch” coming in May (details will be announced on web/social media sites)

*Sherane’s Birthday Sale coming in June (details will be on announced web/social media sites).

*There are many ways to contact SVC, here’s how.

www.SheranesVintageCloset.com

Twitter- @SheraneVintage

Facebook Fan Page- Sherane’s Vintage Closet

Blog FromSheranesClosetToYours.Blogspot.com

YouTube Channel- SheraneVintageCloset

All photos courtesy of Sherane’s Vintage Closet

Written by Shaka L. Cobb