To my wonderful customers,

My name is Laura and I am the founder of Transplant Vintage. I was born in Auckland, New Zealand and have been in the vintage trade since I was 14 years old. The word ‘Transplant’, to move, relocate, has a special meaning to me. I moved to California for the love of my life - as I relocated to the other side of the world I became a transplant,  a kiwi in Los Angeles.

Throughout high school, I sold vintage online from local flea markets. I fell in love with the unique silhouettes and fabrics of the 60s and 70s and became a full on vintage nerd. After I graduated, I decided to make vintage my full time job. I founded an online store at first. It grew and grew and grew until one day I found myself the owner of one of the largest vintage brands in the Southern Hemisphere, owner of a brick and mortar store on the main street of Auckland and an online store that shipped worldwide.

I sold my business in 2019 but only six months later, I was itching to get back into the trade. I launched Transplant Vintage in May of 2020 and very quickly found my footing, and niche - dresses that were truly out of this world. In February 2024, I opened our first flagship bridal salon - less than 100 feet from where Transplant Vintage was born!

My process of vintage curation is long, intensive and collaborative. I care deeply about giving clothing a second chance and sometimes that means spending days, weeks, even months reviving pieces to their former glory. This process also involves working with small, local businesses in my community. Our tailors are experts in their field and staples of the LA clothing industry. Our dry cleaners are a family run business ten minutes down the road who specialize in the preservation of vintage fabrics. We source our notions from a metalsmith in DTLA who has been making the most incredible buckles and zips since the 1960s. Caring for each piece in this way ensures quality, but it also ensures that there is a little piece of Los Angeles magic in every fixed thread, in every polished notion.

I am so excited and proud to share Transplant Vintage with you all. It is a celebration, not only of vintage, but of magical Los Angeles. I adore every piece both online and in store and I hope you do too.

Love Laura xxx