Natasha Zoe Garrett of Roam Vintage

See more of her life and work on instagram and at Roam Vintage.

I have memories from a very young age roaming around flea markets with my Mom. I was so enchanted with the endless array of treasures I could find in a day at the Flea. I loved digging through piles and racks of clothing and putting outfits together. I loved the challenge of having to put in work in order to find something special. It was so much more stimulating for me than going into a mall where everything is organized and sterilized to make the shopping experience more convenient. I like getting my hands dirty!

How has your relationship with your personal style evolved?

I think the older I have gotten, the more comfortable I've felt in dressing just for myself. I no longer worry too much about how others perceive me through the way I dress and instead have found a lot of freedom in dressing however I feel best. Sometimes that means dressing up and piling on rings and other accessories and other times it means just putting on a loose dress and throwing my hair up in a messy bun. I aim for comfort above all else, so I guess you could say I have gotten less and less fussy the older I have gotten.

What was the beginning of Roam Vintage like?

The beginning of Roam really felt like an experiment. I had no idea where it would take me, I just knew I wanted to try to take my love for vintage and turn it into an offering for my friends and family. From there, it evolved really organically. The more effort I put into the business, the more inspired I became to evolve it into what it's become now. To this day, Roam is still evolving...I look forward to seeing what is next!