Simone ode

“I tore myself away from the safe comfort of certainties through my love for truth - and truth rewarded me.” - Simone de Beauvoir

The days

An old picture of a young girl dressing up in gorgeous lace pieces, and to fall in love with.

ILV @ New York Times

We are pleased to show you an ILV-notice in a New York Times article published this week, about a particular area of the Jordaan in Amsterdam. The article's about the new boost of energy in the Herenstraat and Prinsenstraat, you can find the entire piece here.


“…. That would most likely boost the curb appeal of boutiques like I Love Vintage (Herenstraat 18; 31-40-269-3032; www.ilovevintage.nl), a shop that opened in early July and sells leather purses from the 1980s and other feminine retro-chic accessories, alongside “small brands from people with a dream,” said Faranak Mirjalili, an owner.

“The Nine Streets used to be like the Prinsenstraat-Herenstraat is,” Ms. Mirjalili said. “The shops, the convenience and the warmth all make it a lovely area to be in. Especially when you realize again that you are in the center of Amsterdam.”

Photo: Herman Wouters - Text: Joel Weickgenant

Georgina @ the ILV Boutique

Last week we got a welcome surprise by Georgina Verbaan making a visit to our boutique in Amsterdam. She bought this cute dress which fit her perfectly and reminded her of being a bridesmaid as a little girl. Futhermore she also purchased two revived dresses, black&white blocked Italian pumps and a Ballerina Rouge necklace.

Georgina was very sweet and shy, which was lovely to see, especially in a dress like this.

Personal styles in the ILV Boutique

ILV of course welcomes each and everyone to visit the boutique in Amsterdam, and we'd also love to highlight some of our customers and visitors, and share their personal style worldwide. Today we'd like you to meet these two adorable girls from Denmark.