The vintage dresses are found in car boot sales and charity shops around the world, discovered through the hunt and an interest in the unexpected. Some pieces are gifted or inherited from family and friends. The collection began in the late 1980s in Sweden and continues today, though at a slower pace.

All dresses are pre-owned and may show subtle signs of wear. Some have been more preloved than others. Any notable flaws are clearly described and shown.

Measurements are provided for every piece and taken flat. Vintage sizing differs from modern sizing, so we recommend comparing measurements with a garment you already own.

All sales are final due to the one-of-a-kind nature of vintage garments. Returns are only accepted if an item has been significantly misrepresented. If you are terribly unhappy with your dress see if someone around you might appreciate it more.

We organise participatory sessions and events that explore the life of a dress through community-based design and creative reuse. The workshops adapt to different ages and group sizes, creating space to pause, make together, and experiment with second-hand garments and mixed media. Rather than offering fixed answers, they encourage some chaos, shared making and reflection on how fashion is and can be done.

Alongside the Dress Archive, we also care for a small olive farm in the mountains of Catalonia, where nature is part of everyday life. The olive oil we produce grows from the same values as the archive: working slowly, respecting materials, and staying close to cycles of use, care, and time. Sharing the oil is another way of sharing this way of living.