About us

The Local Vintage (TLV) was founded in 2018 by Sujala Newar, fueled by her lifelong passion for thrifting and uncovering vintage treasures. Growing up in Shillong, where thrifting was a long-standing tradition before it became mainstream, Sujala spent her Sundays exploring thrift shops for unique vintage finds. After a successful seven-year career in the fashion industry in Bombay, she returned to Shillong and launched TLV to provide one-of-a-kind vintage pieces and champion sustainable fashion.

TLV is dedicated to reinventing vintage clothing to suit modern aesthetics and making vintage accessible to all. With experience at top fashion magazines like Elle and Femina, Sujala handpicks and curates every item in our collection, which spans from the '60s to the '90s, with a special focus on the '80s and '90s.

Beyond curated vintage, we are passionate about upcycling. We transform vintage men's shirts and blazers into stylish tie-up shirts and co-ord sets and craft unique corsets using deadstock upholstery fabrics sourced from local shops in Shillong.

At TLV, every piece tells a story, and we hope you find something that resonates with you.