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Alison Houtte (Author), Melissa Houtte (Author)
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August 29, 2006

Alligators, Old Mink & New Money is a celebration of the clothes that capture our memories and imaginations, that leave their indelible stamp on each of our lives. Alison Houtte—a former fashion model who runs the beloved Brooklyn, New York, boutique Hooti Couture—knows that every article of vintage clothing has a story behind it, and she uses these items as a springboard to explore such universal topics as relationships, self-image, the bond between mothers and daughters, and that elusive thing called style.

Whether you're a flea market veteran who savors the thrill of the hunt, a couture shopper with a Vogue budget, or are simply drawn to the de rigueur world of vintage, Alligators, Old Mink & New Money offers a shopping adventure—through auctions, estate sales, flea markets, and clothing racks all over the world—to be savored, and inspired by!


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“For fashion lovers, flea market fanatics and thrift store junkies, this book is the perfect find.” (Publishers Weekly )

“A must for all vintage die-hards…This lovingly compiled tome shows how clothes capture our memories and harness our imaginations.” (Glamour (UK) )

About the Author

Alison Houtte is the owner of Hooti Couture, a vintage clothing and accessories boutique in Brooklyn, New York. Before opening her own business, she worked for more than ten years as a fashion model in Paris and New York, and has appeared in both French and American Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan and French Marie Claire. Her Brooklyn home is filled with assorted vintage furnishings and clothing.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (August 29, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 006078668X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060786687
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,062,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating and Charming, February 22, 2008
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A completely captivating and charming book! Ms. Houtte's writing style is as refined as her vintage style!

As a dabbler in the fabric arts, a student of clothing construction, and someone born with the "thrifting gene," I found her story so engaging I devoured the book in a weekend. Her total lack of snobbery and self-importance was appealing. Here's someone who made their avocation their vocation and still gets excited about working every day. I absolutely loved the stories about her modeling life, how she got into the vintage clothing and accessories business, and most of all her accounts of the people she's met and experiences she's had.

It's not a how-to book (thank goodness!), but the reader can see Ms. Houtte's confidence grow in proportion to her success as a model and later as a business owner. She relates stories of her failures - both personal and professional - with as much élan as she does the stories of her successes. An interesting and refreshing book about things that in and of themselves aren't of any importance, but taken together really add up to a life well-lived.


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5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, July 21, 2011
This book is a breeze to read and the writing draws you in immediately. I loved her tales of old ladies' items in Florida and her experiences opening and running a vintage clothing store. It is a must read for anyone interested in vintage clothing.
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