Vintage Drift

Vintage Drift Seasonal, couture-inspired Vintage & Handmade collections for all genders

Opening in Salt Lake City Winter 2021.

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03/04/2026

I was meant to be your local Vintage peddler šŸ˜ŽšŸ˜‚šŸ˜

Before I am a small business owner, I am the daughter of a mother who has spent much of my life in and out of prison. I’...
01/30/2026

Before I am a small business owner, I am the daughter of a mother who has spent much of my life in and out of prison.

I’ve seen firsthand how carceral systems fracture families, strip people of dignity, and normalize harm under the guise of ā€œorderā€ and ā€œlaw.ā€ That lived experience is inseparable from how I operate my business.

In the last year alone, 32 people died in ICE detention. Thirty-two lives lost while under government custody. That number should stop us cold. These are not abstractions, they are people whose families will never be whole again.

ICE operations in places like Minneapolis, Portland, Chicago and our home - Salt Lake City -- all across the country have intensified fear, trauma, and instability in communities that already live with enormous vulnerability. This is not justice. This is not safety. And it cannot be business as usual.

I’m also deeply proud to be part of a local business community that is willing to step up and take a stand, to pause revenue, visibility, and productivity in order to say: our values matter more than a normal sales day.

Even without a storefront right now, I’m choosing not to work, sell, promote, or buy on 01/30.

The shop where my pieces live, Oliver & Princess Natasha is closed as well.

Collective action doesn’t always look loud, sometimes it looks like refusal. Refusing to participate. Refusing to normalize harm. Refusing to look away.

If you’re able, there will be a protest 01/30 at Washington Square at 2pm. Showing up matters. Standing together matters. Even small acts of solidarity matter more than we’re often led to believe.

I’m holding the people harmed, detained, and lost in my heart today, everyday and I’m grateful for everyone choosing conscience over convenience. Say no to work, school or purchasing on 01/30!!

I’ve been building my business on Harvey Milk Blvd since the holiday season of 2020. Before a storefront, before stabili...
01/11/2026

I’ve been building my business on Harvey Milk Blvd since the holiday season of 2020. Before a storefront, before stability, before anything felt certain, this street held my work, my art, my risk taking and introduced me to my community. I was confident that my brand my idea of curating vintage for ALL GENDERS could find its foothold in a place like 900 South.

Because long before the honorary naming in 2015, this corridor was already home to many LGBTQ-owned & minority-owned businesses, artists, and organizers.

When Salt Lake City council unanimously voted to name it Harvey Milk Blvd over 10 years ago, it wasn’t symbolic. It was recognition of what already existed: visibility, resistance, and community-led economic growth. As a small business owner himself, Harvey believed in the power of visibility, the power of neighborhood organizing.

Which is why what’s happening now matters so much -
A Layton-based Utah House Rep, Trevor Lee, is trying to rename Harvey Milk Blvd after Charlie Kirk, a national political figure assisted earlier this year on a Utah college campus, whose work has actively targeted LGBTQ+ people, especially trans youth. Lee argues that Kirk is more ā€œlocally relevantā€ than Harvey Milk, but this proposal is much more than about relevance. It is part of a larger pattern of actions from Lee that have targeted LGBTQ+ rights and visibility, including legislation that bans Pride flags from schools and government buildings and a documented history of anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric.

Let’s be clear: If he wanted to honor Charlie Kirk, he could choose any other street in Utah. He could choose a street in his district. He could choose a street near where Charlie was assassinated. Choosing the one street intentionally named for q***r visibility is erasure. It is political violence, it is a direct threat to our community’s right to exist publicly.

This street helped me & countless others feel
Confident to build our livelihoods. It helps people feel safer. You don’t get to strip a community’s name away & pretend it’s not about power.

Please sign the Equality Utah petition to protect Harvey Milk Blvd.

Link in bio.

Xo
Kristen

If something needs to be 20+ years old to be considered vintage, that now means your 2005 Denim jacket you wore in high ...
01/03/2026

If something needs to be 20+ years old to be considered vintage, that now means your 2005 Denim jacket you wore in high school from Forever 21 is a vintage item now. šŸ˜† 🧐

With textile manufacturing standards declining rapidly over the last 2 decades, I personally appreciate finding 2000s era fast fashion / casual clothing from mall brands when I'm out hunting for vintage finds. I think they're better made, and stronger quality. Some of my favorite new to me pieces are early 2000s Old Navy & JCrew because both brands really focused on natural fibers like cotton, wool or even silk! (Yes, I have an Old Navy dress made of SILK!) Forever 21 and H&M also used a higher volume of natural fibers in their earliest lines.

What do you think? When I started as a reseller in this industry almost a decade ago (2018) there was a real divide between items made in 1970s and items made after, with a lot of stores still refusing items from the 80s & 90s let alone the 2000s. I've been selling 90s and Y2K vintage since 2020, but I'm considering a real shift in the textiles I bring into the store for 2026.

Do you consider 2006 vintage? Tell me below!

12/20/2025

Anyone else working overtime to help their customers have a good holiday? I know wallets are tighter than ever so I have been trying to cycle as much good inventory as I can into our $15 clearance bins!

They're freshly restocked and we're open inside at 353 West 200 South SLC, UT! Come do your last minute gift shopping with us this weekend.

We’re back, Salt Lake! ✨Vintage Drift SLC is popping up for the holiday season inside  with fresh vintage, cold-weather ...
12/10/2025

We’re back, Salt Lake! ✨

Vintage Drift SLC is popping up for the holiday season inside with fresh vintage, cold-weather layers, giftables, and all the color you’re craving this time of year.

Find us at 353 W 200 S Unit 100-A with holiday hours, pop up events and more.

Come shop small, support local makers, and help us kick off a bright winter season!

I’m so excited for the next installment of the Cozy & Curated Holiday Market this Friday, December 12th from 4–8 PM at B...
12/10/2025

I’m so excited for the next installment of the Cozy & Curated Holiday Market this Friday, December 12th from 4–8 PM at Botanika SLC!

This all-ages, free-entry market brings together some of Salt Lake’s most intentional small makers and vintage curators. I’ll be there alongside:

The Whole Kat & Caboodle

Willow Birds Shop

and a few more (incredible) local artists

You’ll find thoughtfully curated vintage, handmade goods, and the coziest holiday atmosphere, plus craft mocktails from Mocktail Meadows created just for the evening.

If you’re looking for gifts, unique pieces, or a chill community-centered night out, come by and say hi.

Support small shops, sip something delicious, and explore Botanika’s beautiful space.

Botanika
353 West 200 South, Unit 100-A
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Come through and get cozy with us!

Holiday season is  (un)officially here & Vintage Drift is popping up inside  with a fresh, cozy, gift-ready collection, ...
11/12/2025

Holiday season is (un)officially here & Vintage Drift is popping up inside with a fresh, cozy, gift-ready collection, along side dozens of other Salt Lake City vintage sellers.

Think funky sweaters, heavy wool coats, vintage + modern gems, and all the little trinkets and giftables you didn’t know you needed until now.

Their shop is open weekly Wednesday–Sunday, 10–4, at 1531 Major St. in SLC.

If you’ve been waiting to shop in person while I rebuild pur storefront, this is the perfect time to swing by, support local, and find something that feels like you.

Come browse, say hi, and shop the small-biz magic that keeps our community going. šŸ’›

✨ You don’t have to wait for Vintage Drift to reopen to shop my collections! ✨I’ve been bringing a little bit of that co...
11/07/2025

✨ You don’t have to wait for Vintage Drift to reopen to shop my collections! ✨

I’ve been bringing a little bit of that color, texture, and nostalgia you love to for their Holiday Open House this weekend November 8–9, 10AM–6PM.

Come browse a curated mix of vintage glassware, bold holiday sweaters, winter coats, and party-ready statement pieces pulled straight from my archives. You’ll find me in good company alongside dozens of local artists, makers, and small businesses.

šŸŽ Bring a shelf-stable food donation for the Utah Food Bank and get entered to win an OPN gift card, because giving back is always in season!

šŸ“1531 S Major Street, Salt Lake City, UT

šŸ•ÆļøOpen House runs Saturday & Sunday! Come say hi, shop local, and support community this holiday season.

Pt. 1 for Instagram --- Full Post Available now in my blog.  I am so excited to be gearing up for a full scale relaunch ...
11/07/2025

Pt. 1 for Instagram --- Full Post Available now in my blog.

I am so excited to be gearing up for a full scale relaunch and re-opening of our Brick and Mortar storefront ---- this time featuring more space for our events and workshops. (yours too -- DM me for event collab opportunity in the upcoming space).

In the meantime, I've written a little bit about this experience on my blog.

Forever grateful for the support of my community --- I'll be featuring specific thank yous in part 2 because holy cow number of people who have shown me that they have my back through this probably deserves 10 posts alone.

Here’s something a lot of people don’t know. When you donate money directly to , your dollars stretch so much further th...
11/04/2025

Here’s something a lot of people don’t know. When you donate money directly to , your dollars stretch so much further than a single can on the shelf.

Thanks to their statewide partnerships and bulk purchasing power, every $1 donated turns into $7.23 worth of food and resources. They're able to take your dollars further through partnerships, volunteer work and more.

That means providing families in need with more than just nonperishables.

Money donations help provide fresh produce, milk, frozen foods, meat and other pantry staples.

Even essentials like diapers through their Diaper Distribution Program which fills a critical gap for families with small children, that food stamps don’t cover. You help fund crucial programs like Kid's Cafe.

Your shelf-stable donations like canned and boxed food make a difference, and your dollars amplify that difference. Both are incredible ways to help your community and neighbors during this tough time.

That's why we are putting efforts towards BOTH kinds of assistance.

Join us this weekend for their Annual Holiday Open House and bring a self stable donation for Utah Food Bank OR make a contribution directly through our partner fundraising page!

And as a little thank you all donors can receive a free sticker from Vintage Drift! Just show me your can your your cash and it's yours!

Together we can make a difference for Utah families now and in the future.

Xoxo
Kristen
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353 W 200 S Suite 100-A
Salt Lake City, UT
84101

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Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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