D.C. vintage expo scales up to ninth edition
The biannual event at International Square has expanded beyond clothing to include cameras and rare media, solidifying its status as a regional hub for secondhand goods.
By Lorenzo Patterson ·
The secondhand market in the District has grown into a specialized sector with its own dedicated events and vendor networks. The latest iteration of that growth is the ninth edition of That’s So Vintage, which opened at International Square on K Street.
The expo occupies a large warehouse-style space where merchandise from every decade fills the available floor area. Vendors at the event offer a mix of Y2K styles, luxury designer resale, and casual vintage workwear. The selection also includes upcycled fabrics, old cameras, homewares, and rare physical media.
Libby Rasmussen and Rajni Rao founded the event as an extension of their Union Market store, Vintage Vintage Vintage. The couple started the business as a small operation specializing in secondhand clothing. They created the expo as an offsite gathering that eventually drew vendors and buyers from up and down the coast.
The show is now in its fifth year of operation. It operates on a biannual schedule, with the next edition planned for the spring. The organizers have positioned the event as a key component of the local vintage scene, connecting independent sellers with a concentrated audience of collectors and shoppers.
The event’s expansion reflects a shift in how consumers in Washington approach fashion and goods. Rather than treating vintage as a niche hobby, the market now functions as a formal retail channel. The presence of non-clothing items like cameras and media indicates the expo has broadened its scope to cover general collectibles and lifestyle goods.
Source: WTOP News
