WE'VE MOVED!!!

Hi all,

We are sooooooooo happy to announce that we've moved ramblings and internet presence to

TREASURY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The blog continues there, although we'll leave good ol' Listopad up for a while. Also, mark your calendars for July 11th...our big grand opening at our brick and mortar store will be happening!!

Thanks and Big Ups

We just wanted to thank our buddies and supreme DC movers and shakers at Pandahead and Don't Say I Didn't for their Listopad mentions here and here!!! We really appreciate it and are flattered to be on the minds of these DC culture warriors!

Big Ups to Mercedes Bien

As we are moving onto other projects, we wanted to be sure to thank Mercedes Bien for allowing us into her wondrous vintage store since last Fall. We gained valuable experience that we will keep in our pockets for the years to come. She has a truly fine eye and appreciation for vintage; her care and attention to her products is what we will measure our standards by. Stop by her store - you are sure to find a valuable treasure for your wardrobes!

Fresh Finds

Fresh Finds is back for 2009! This weekend, Mercedes Bien Vintage store will be open Saturday-Monday for your last-minute Inaugural and party dresses and accessories, along with our usual treasure trove of goods...

"Mur Elen" chunky all wool kimono-sleeved cardigan, Women's, M or free size, Listopad

Silk Cropped jacket with beautiful oversized buttons, Women's, M, Listopad

Rockin' tweed high-waisted skirt with wide leather band, Women's, S/M, Listopad

Alfani Classic Italian Leather Loafers w/tassel detail, Men's, Sz 9, Listopad

Thank You!

Thanks to everyone who came out for our event this week...and special thanks to Renee Glazer for being such a sweet person. Her designs fell in perfectly with our vintage vision and it was a pleasure to work with her. Photos soon!

Art Party Today

Fresh Finds - Artist Edition

Friends, since we like you, we are proud and excited to provide a sneak peek for our Art Party tomorrow at Napolean Bistro 6-9PM! These are just a few of the special Artist Collabo pieces we are featuring, lovingly hand-stamped by our local aesthetic hero, Montmarte, on our hand-picked vintage pieces. Come check them out along with other fine vintage wares, hand-stamped holiday cards by Renee, all while shaking the cold away with the mighty fine DJ Jerome Baker III. We will have refreshments and complimentary Sofia champers for those who hustle:-) For those who lag, don't worry, there will be 1/2 price happy hour specials aplenty. Hope to see you all there!

Fresh Finds

We are busily preparing for our Napolean event, but wanted to share these fun clogs with you -- they are BOOT CLOGS! And they are roomy enough for any pant leg. Available at Listopad at Mercedes Bien.

Supple Brown Leather Boot Clogs, Women's 12 or Men's 10.5, Listopad

Next Week!

We are beyond excited about the Listopad x Renee Glazer launch party that we are hosting next week with DJ Jerome Baker III. Head on over to Renee's beautiful blog for more pics...

Listopad x Renee Glazer Vintage Artist Collabo Launch Party
Featuring Jerome Baker III
Wednesday, December 10 2008, 6-9pm
at Napoleon Bistro (1847 Columbia Road NW)
with complimentary champagne and snacks

Our Shoe Obsession Revealed

Check out Katerina's comment on vintage shoes and why we love 'em! Thanks, Post Express and Jennifer!

Fresh Finds

Freshen up your cold days with flashes of bold color and patterns! Here are our newest in-store offerings from Mercedes Bien Vintage and Listopad's pop-up shop!

Cozy Native Print Union-made 3/4 length Skirt (great for layering!), Women's, M/L, Listopad Petite + Pretty Red Silk Dress, Women's, XS, Listopad Mod Patchwork Leather Pumps, Women's, 6/7, Listopad Double-knit Marimekko-styled Mod Dress, Women's, S/M, Mercedes Bien
Soft and Sophisticated "Lucchese" Cowboy Boots (dark brown goes with everything), Women's, 7.5, Mercedes Bien
March in Style with a Vintage German Soldier Hat , Medium, Listopad
Well-Crafted Lumberjack, Men's, M/L, Mercedes Bien

Special Announcement

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Listopad is proud to announce a limited edition collaboration with Montmarte. We will be celebrating on December 10th at Napoleon Bistro with Jerome Baker III. More details soon!
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Fresh Finds

Problems overcast and rainy weather cause - slippery shoes and awful lighting for photos. I tried to take a photo of this adorable and versatile vintage tan knit St. Johns dress with pockets from Mercedes' collection but failed miserably. Hopefully, I will be able to photograph it for next week's post. Also worth mentioning - Mercedes has added a new jewelry case of lovely vintage goodies for your holiday gift-giving consideraciones...

Audrey "Inaugural Party-Worthy" slim black dress w/bow, Women's, XS, Listopad

Japan "Floating World" Tapestry Handbag, Women's, Listopad, SOLD

Fresh Finds

This week finds me travelin' so I am neglecting the Mercedes Bien portion of "Fresh Finds."

In the vintage queen's store this week, though, you can find these Listopad Fresh Finds and many more:

Red satin-bowed wool overcoat, Women's, M/L, Listopad

(This one reminds me of Michelle O and her cute daughters - yup they are already way up high in our style stratosphere).

Fitted Striped Handknit Dress, Women's, XS, Listopad

"Osbourne" modern Neige Warrior Hat, Unisex, Medium, Listopad

Sleek Tan "Cobbies", Women's, 7.5, Listopad

Fresh Finds

We have many cool weather treasures rolling in during the weekends to come at Mercedes Bien!

Lovely grey wool lined dress w/pockets, Women's, S/M, Listopad, SOLD Perfect felt pillbox hat, Women's, Mercedes BienEmpire-waist lined camel coat, Women's, S/M, Listopad
Leather + Linen Etienne Aigner oxfords, Women's, 6.5, Listopad
Carroll Travel perfect travel companion/tote, Listopad
St Croix grandpa shawl cardigan with sueded detail, Men's, M/L, Mercedes Bien, SOLD

Fresh Finds

Every Thursday, we will highlight new items and our picks from the Listopad collection and Mercedes Bien's always amazing selection, available Saturdays and Sundays at the Mercedes Bien store in Adams Morgan. We hope to make it easier to find lasting items to update your everyday look and spruce up your Fall & Winter wardrobes. Notice to all you men out there, Mercedes has a substantial men's collection that you should definitely check out! And remember, these are one-of-a-kind hand-picked items so we can't guarantee that they will be around for long!

Red flannel shearling vest, Men's, S/M, Listopad

Dip-dyed Ombre Wool Zip-up Cardigan, Men's, Medium, Mercedes Bien

One fine Military-style Jacket w/great pockets!, Men's, 44/M, Listopad

Lovely 50's Jack Feit NY jacket w/matching light grey top, Women's, S/M, Mercedes Bien"Just clunky enough" military/granny boots, Women's, 8.5, Listopad, SOLD

Cute and practical 70s crinkle patent burnt orange hobo bag, Women's, Mercedes Bien

Love to Love You, Baby

Friends, we had such a delightful time at our Saturday salon. Gregarious guests grabbed gorgeous garments and gabbed with gamines and gentlemen. How better to spend a humid September afternoon than surrounded by beautiful clothes and friends? Seeing everyone filled our little hearts with joy. Let's swoon over vintage again sometime soon!

Peep more transcendent photos and kind words at The President Wears Prada and the Anti-DC.

Listopad Sneak Peak: Fall 08 Part II

Here's the last of it--you'll have to personally come out to see the rest!

Listopad Sneak Peak: Fall 08

We've posted some pics already, but think you vintage lovers deserve more. Here are just some of the pieces we will be sharing with you at our party on Saturday. Remember, we hunt high and low through many avenues to find these treasures for you so they're one-of-a-kind!

First up: accessories-





p.s. we also have three (3!!!) pairs of vintage YSL heels that will be available Saturday

Listopad Pop-Up Shop Opening Bash!

We're proud to announce the Grand Opening Party for our new [permanent] Pop-Up Shop within Mercedes Bien Vintage (2423 18th St NW, Second floor, next to Amsterdam Falafel)...

Saturday, September 27th, from 12-4pm. Expect brunch refreshments and awesome tunes from DJ Ris Richards (Q And Not U alum). Come by and say Hi!