Check out Archival Doll’s first of many clothing pop-ups

“I wanted a space where people could shop and dress up like their dreams.”

Over the past weekend, Wick Monet hosted Bea Schneider, aka ArchivalDoll, for the first curated clothing pop-up of her second-hand fashion brand. Fashion speaks to Bea not only in things she finds for herself, but also in things she sources and curates for her audience, and that’s what makes Archival Doll so special. As Bea says, “I would always see things when I’m out and think, this is someone’s perfect piece and it has to get to them somehow,” and that’s exactly what she’s doing.

Showing off the goods

Why do you think fashion is an important art medium?

“It walks, it dances, it breaks rules. You can dress and create who you want to be that day. You can be an old cowboy from a Western one day and Dorothy in Louboutins the next.”

What was a place that built your image of fashion?

“London. Living in London changed everything for me.”

Come on Barbie let’s go party!

Through her love of fashion, Archival Doll was born. Not only is it close to Bea’s heart, she’s also passionate about it, and she’s bringing affordability and quality to a market that has become oversaturated with inflated prices. If you like fashion and cute, unique clothes, make sure to check out Archival Dolls’ Instagram page, where she posts new finds and fashion inspo for everyone!

How does fashion speak to you, and what does it mean to you?

“It means everything. There are so many pieces in my closet that I hold close to my heart. A Galliano bag I’ll take to New York. A Moschino top my boyfriend bought me - a dreamy scene in Venice, gondolas made of lace. A Hysteric Glamour shirt I bought in Harajuku. “

All the colors of the fashion rainbow!

In your opinion, how do art and fashion relate and work together?

“They’re sisters. Best friends. They borrow each other’s clothes. They make each other bolder.”

*Gasp* Cute and affordable!