"Everything in life is a trade-off between money and time; when it comes to collecting vintage fashion, I put in the time. Catalogs from brands like Dries van Noten, Narciso Rodriguez and Prada, heavy as bibles, guide my search for cheap grails."
"Fashion collectors have an enemy greater than competitors, credit-card limits and small closets: the common clothes moth. The dreaded Tineola bisselliella is golden-brown, about the size of your fingernail and hates the sun."
"Adult moths don't actually eat fabric. Rather, they lay eggs in cozy seams, and the larvae hatch and eat their way out. The more tender and luxurious the fabric, the nicer the nest."
"I scrubbed my drawers and wept. I hate bugs and feel threatened by nature's disorder. My father suggested paving our lawn and turning it into a basketball court."
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