The Row Begins Selling Vintage Clothing Online
The fashion label is now offering curated vintage garments through a new collaboration with Desert Vintage.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Accessories
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The Row has launched an online collection of vintage apparel in partnership with Manhattan-based Desert Vintage. This collaboration marks an expansion into historical fashion for the luxury brand.
Why it matters
The initiative follows the company's previous efforts to incorporate legacy pieces into its retail experience, previously seen in their furniture projects. This move provides customers with access to rare archival garments through the brand's digital platform.
The curated selection includes a 1930s Madame Grès caftan, a 1980 white silk shoulder wrap, and a 2000 Yohji Yamamoto dress. Pricing for these vintage items is available only upon request.
The players
The Row
Founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen in 2006, this luxury fashion house is known for its minimalist aesthetic and premium price points.
Desert Vintage
Based in Manhattan, this boutique specializes in sourcing and preserving rare, high-quality historical garments.
The details
The collection is available directly on The Row website and features select pieces sourced with the help of Desert Vintage. The brand, founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, previously explored the vintage market by selling furniture through its Galerie project.
Timeline
The Row was founded in 2006.
The vintage collection launched online in October 2026.
Culture Shift
This move reflects a growing cultural appetite for historical fashion as luxury brands increasingly adopt circular models to maintain relevance. By integrating rare, pre-owned garments into their own digital ecosystem, the label aligns itself with the shift toward sustainable and collectible luxury.
Shoppers can now browse and inquire about historical fashion pieces through the brand's primary digital store. Since individual item pricing is restricted to private requests, buyers should be prepared to initiate direct contact for purchase details.
The takeaway
The move signals a deeper commitment to archival fashion as a central component of the brand's luxury identity. Consumers interested in these pieces should act quickly as archival inventories are typically limited in quantity.
Further reading
Find more information on evolving luxury retail trends in our Accessories section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by nss magazine.
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