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| Courtney Burton, Owner |
Do you crave the classic and
eccentric look of vintage apparel? Well look no further. 22-year-old
DC/Baltimore native Courtney Burton brings you her line Elan Renegade Vintage, which offers an exquisite range of garments
and accessories that add a little spunk to the traditional vintage look.
Courtney reconstructs and creates
all of the lines apparel, innovatively merging international prints such as
African or Moroccan designs but keeping her focus on the clean vintage look of
each garment. One of her very first reconstructed pieces was a vintage high low
floral dress. “I initially fell in love with this piece in its original form as
a maxi dress but as my style evolved I searched for a new design and
experimented with my sewing machine and this awesome piece was the final
product, for now” she said.
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| Vintage 80's Color Block Mini Dress $20 |
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| 80's Brown Leather Skinny Trousers $40 |
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| Vintage 70's Floral Kimono $45 |
As a DC native and resident, Courtney
has definitely allowed the unique metropolitan city to inspire her own personal
style and the pieces sold in the Elan Renegade Vintage shop. “Being in an area
filled with such sophistication and classic style inspires me to incorporate my
own personal style with the professional atmosphere of the city.”
Designer Zac Posen’s creations also
play a big role in the look of her line. “His designs are complete insanity and
I am obsessed with every collection” she said about his pieces. Posen
incorporates classic silhouettes while stile giving a modern, yet unexpected
detailing, similar to what Courtney constructs.
Courtney even finds great
inspiration right in her home. Old vintage photos of her mom and aunts are what
awakens her creative process most of all.
“Growing up I never considered myself fashionable but
my love for style has definitely come from my love of thrifting” said Courtney.
Thrifting is definitely becoming more
and more present among independent designers. Customers can be assured walking
down the street that the next girl wont be wearing the same blouse or dress,
which is a great feeling. “To save money and to pass time my parents were avid
thrifters. I’ve inherited that attribute and I hope it continues to fuel my
creativity in the future.”
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| Vintage Purple Suede Belt w/Gold Buckle $35 |
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| Antique Gold Photo Frame Necklace $20 |
Elan Renegade apparel primarily
appeals to young professional women who desire unique and intricate pieces which
are far from the typical everyday 9-5 look that’s out there. Her pieces are especially
for ladies who want to keep it classy with a spunky flair-a sophisticated yet
rebellious hipster.
“The most important consideration when adding to and
constructing pieces for my inventory is how unique each item is. Fashions
evolve from season to season so creating pieces that are interesting and unique
enough to withstand the current trends and continue to remain stylish is
essential” said Courtney. This is definitely good to know, pieces that can be
work year round are always a plus for any trend-setter.
Along with being the owner of the
clothing line, Burton studies public health and is working hard towards her
Masters Degree in Applied Sociology at the University of Maryland Baltimore County
(UMBC).
“In the future, I hope to expand
the range of the Elan Renegade Vintage shop to incorporate styles that speak to
fashionistas with all kinds of style” said Courtney about her line. She plans
on establishing a career that will help evolve others’ styles and even transform
their look as a fashion stylist. We certainly have something amazing to look
forward to from Elan Renegade Vintage!
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