Today we’d like to introduce you to Hannah Valentine And Emily Ortiz
Hi Hannah Valentine and Emily Ortiz, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Drop Soda Vintage Market began as a vision by Hannah Valentine and Emily Ortiz, who sought to create a unique space for the St. Louis vintage clothing community. After years of selling vintage clothing, they noticed a lack of consistent, vintage-focused markets in St. Louis, making it difficult to build community surrounding vintage clothing. Determined to fill this gap, they launched Drop Soda Vintage Market—a monthly event at The Garage STL that celebrates vintage clothing of all styles and eras.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Drop Soda Vintage Market has become a huge success for both vendors and shoppers. With each passing month, the market continues to grow, attracting larger crowds as word spreads throughout St. Louis and beyond!
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Drop Soda Vintage Market, held monthly in St. Louis, MO, is a one-of-a-kind 2-day vintage clothing event hosted by Hannah Valentine and Emily Ortiz. Both passionate vintage enthusiasts, Hannah and Emily also run their own individual vintage clothing businesses: Ghost Soda and Drop Dead Vintage. They personally manage every aspect of the market, from selecting vendors to crafting advertising campaigns, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience. Drop Soda Vintage Market hosts over 50 individual vintage clothing vendors each market. Each vendor takes the time to source the best vintage clothing curated to their own personal vintage aesthetic, and then brings their collection to sell at the market! As a shopper at the market, you have the opportunity to shop through all sorts of curated vintage clothes, from bell bottoms in the 1970s all the way to funky 90s sweaters. With a strong focus on community and sustainability, Drop Soda Vintage Market has become a hub for bringing people together to celebrate and preserve vintage fashion.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Emily Ortiz and Hannah Valentine met at a local small business market in 2022 and shared a vision of hosting their own vintage clothing market. After years of planning and collaboration, their vision became a reality in June 2024 with the launch of the very first Drop Soda Vintage Market.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://dropsodamarket.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/dropsoda_market
