About Apres Vous

Translated as “after you” in French, Après Vous, is a collection of vintage and secondhand children's clothing, curated with the intention of being cherished, passed down and last through as many childhoods as possible.

the story

I started Après Vous in the fall of 2024 with the hope of making secondhand shopping easier — and more inspiring — for parents.

When my husband and I moved back to the U.S. from living in Europe, (now with two new additions in tow!), I was struck by how time-consuming and clunky the secondhand market felt in comparison. Unless you're constantly refreshing Facebook groups, it’s easy to miss the good stuff.

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With a background in the children’s apparel industry and a personal obsession with finding quality pieces for my own kids, I kept coming back to this idea and asking myself why there weren't there many curated options for buying secondhand?

That question sparked the beginning of Après Vous and a season of "going for it" when you think you have a good idea (thanks to lots of encouragement from friends & family behind the scenes!).

I hope you find something you love for your mini muses, &/or best case, leave inspired.

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Working in both the retail and corporate/hq sides of the fashion industry, I’ve seen the inspiration behind building up a collection from sketch, prototypes, collection launch to shop floor. Its curating stories, creating mood boards, and shaping a vision behind the scenes.
This same thoughtfulness and creative process is lacking in the current resale platforms, but I believe shouldn't just be reserved for new & cheaply manufactured apparel.
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What do you mean by...

Vintage

Vintage clothes are garments and accessories that are over 20 years old. Unlike all second-hand items, vintage pieces have proven their quality by enduring the test of time.

Timeless style, thoughtful craftsmanship and attention to detail are central to their lasting appeal, all creating "je-ne-sais-quoi" when you hold vintage and wear pieces.

They just don’t make ‘em like they used to!

Heirloom

Heirloom clothes are garments that are made with such quality, care, and timeless style that they’re intended to be passed down from one generation to the next.

These are future or inherited hand-me-downs that carry personal stories, memories and sentiments. The good news is that heirloom collections can be started today.

Archive

Quality > Quantity. We define archive as secondhand pieces by current, modern brands.

Archive clothing pieces are essentially garments from a brand or designer’s past collections that are kept for reference, inspiration, or preservation.

For us, these too are high-quality, durable, and stylish pieces from premium brands, curated with the intention of being cherished and to last through as many childhoods as possible.

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