Words by Uni Love Photos by Jaedyn Taylor On August 7, 2026, our Philadelphia flagship store transformed into something more than a shop for a night — it became a gathering space fashion, art, film, and creative expression. We teamed up with artist-designer DJ Chappel and creative director/filmmaker Ryan Cordoso of Dauan Jacari for an evening that brought together a pop-up, an intimate conversation, and a screening of “A Different Type of Church”during the iconic Blackstar Film Festival in Philadelphia.  What the Film Showed Us "A Different Type of Church" is a meditation on black dance and creativity as sacred practice. It’s a film that explores black and queer expression through many mediums — from fashion, movement, music, poetry,...
When the left-wing world became outraged by the announcement that Ivanka Trump and Usha Vance would be outfitted by famed American design house Oscar de la Renta – a designer who famously, and quite selfishly, said “Fashion is nonpolitical and nonpartisan”— it became clear to me that my outrage was a touch different. Yes, I am thrilled that culturally, we began to question the connections that exist between a designer’s legacy and their tangible (sometimes harmful) contributions to the collective. And yes, I agree with, am grateful for and am always looking northward toward my guiding light, Toni Morrison as she said, “I insist on being shocked. I am never going to become immune…I want to be surprised and shocked...
 Earlier this month Janelle Burell from CBS News Philadelphia stopped by the shop to learn more about what makes the Moore Vintage Archive shopping experience so special. I walked her through a brief history of the brand and showed off some of my favorite designer vintage finds from Patrick Kelly, Yves Saint Laurent, Alfred Bosand, Issey Miyake and many more.  Here are some of the items featured in the video profile:  1930s Peach Silk Chiffon Peignoir Set  Alfred Bosand Orange Sherbet Evening Gown  We're thrilled to have taken you on a journey through the captivating world of designer vintage. Now, we want to hear from you! Have you discovered a cherished designer vintage piece that holds a...
Documenting these gems is my second favorite part of my job -- shopping is obviously the first ;)Â
This round of new arrivals includes some of my favorite animal prints. I'm really shooting for a fab safari affair, featuring some of my favorite iconic fashion creators like Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Patrick Kelly and more.Â
With just one week left to view "The Seeds This Soil Holds" at The William Way Center in Philadelphia, I thought it best to do a recap on the success of one of my most heartfelt projects to date. For those who don't know, "The Seeds This Soil Holds" was my immersive chapbook installation that brought together my poetry alongside images of Black Queer joy and resistance. Read more about the inspiration on my previous post. Firstly, HUGE thanks to Ream Editions and Philadelphia Printworks for their help in creating the posters and corresponding merch which are all available online. The total exhibit included nine 40x26" photographic silkscreen prints, six poems, a hanging silkscreen ink on canvas installation and a multimedia...
