connor gwinn in a vintage sweater and wool maxi skirt featured at arkadia
bailee king in a high neck babydoll dress and sheer pink sailor bolero featured at arkadia
In this edition of Roaming Aorund we're featuring looks from the Library Vintage, a local clothing shop that promotes sustainability and style exploration. We took their looks on the town, playing dress up in a couple iconic Northwest Arkansas locations such as Arkadia and Crimson and Clover.
christa reynolds in a vintage 60s floral dress featured at crimson and clover
christa reynolds in a vintage 60s floral dress featured at crimson and clover
christa reynolds in a vintage 60s floral dress featured at crimson and clover
Crimson and Clover is a long time staple of Northwest Arkansas. Previously located in Fayetteville, the shop has now moved to Prairie Grove where it has had the opportunity to expand its inventory and create an immersive experience for its patrons. The shop is loaded with authentic vintage treasures from furniture to records to clothing and so much more. Darcy, the owner, curates the selection extensively ensuring that only true vintage is hitting the racks. The selection includes more than just vintage clothes, too. Darcy is also a seamstress and makes one of a kind pieces using reclaimed and vintage fabric as well as upcycling preloved garments.
vintage wool sweater and red corduroy jeans
vintage wool sweater and red corduroy jeans featured at crimson and clover
The Library Vintage has one of the biggest selections of finely curated clothing in Fayetteville. Their inventory includes pieces from the 2000s all the way back to the '50s, and they have every size imaginable. The owner Meg aims to create an inclusive shopping experience for every shape, size, gender, and personality. To add to the shop's charm, a rental service is available for anyone with commitment issues or a shopping addiction and small closet.
There's so much more to the Library Vintage than just clothes. It's also just that - a library. Meg has collected a wide array of books that can be rented or purchased anytime. They range from fashion books from designers like Vivienne Westwood and Collina Strada to books on mending clothes and street photography.
After the shops close and you need to show of your new outfit there's no better place to go than Arkadia, a retro arcade and Fayetteville staple.
Since the first day Arkadia opened its doors one thing has stayed the same - pay $5 cash and unlock a world of unlimited play. The rules are simple: have fun, be safe, and don't break the games; other than that, you're free to roam and play as much as you want. It's loaded with every game imaginable, and even includes the console games from our childhood. Bounce around from game to game or settle in on a couch and play round after round. If you go to Arkadia and don't have fun, I hate to say but it's your own fault.
