Halmoni ... More than Just a vintage clothing store (Review)
Blog entry by Pilar Vree.
Last updated at Fri, 24 Feb at 11:20pm.

Referring to Halmoni as merely a “vintage clothing store” is a gross understatement.

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Find that vintage look - at affordable price - at best of Oakland's thrift shops
Blog entry by Pilar Vree.
Last updated at Mon, 16 Jan at 11:40am.

It’s the New Year, which means it’s time for a new look. Or maybe just a sweater or two.

But rather than shelling out top dollar for a fancy new sweater or compromising quality for cost at another bargain chain store, you can have your cake and eat it, too.

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New fashion pop-up store OAKollectiv opens Friday, May 20
Blog entry by Lark Sealine.
Last updated at Thu, 19 May at 9:00am.

Pop-up stores are the rage in other parts of the country, and world, and now one's coming to Oakland.

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All that is vintage comes to East Bay in festival this weekend

Article by Moya Stone.
Last updated at Fri, 20 Aug at 8:48am.

After a successful debut last fall, the Vintage Clothing & Style Festival is back for two days of vintage clothing, music, cocktails and more this weekend, Aug. 14 and 15 at the Alameda Elks Lodge.

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West Oakland steamfest brings joy to kids of all ages
Article by Emilie Raguso.
Last updated at Tue, 17 Nov at 8:50am.

Steam junkies of all ages celebrated in West Oakland on Saturday at the “coming out” party for Kinetic Steam Works, a local collective devoted to steam-powered art.

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