About US
Hi, I'm Jimena - the face behind TVA
My love of vintage started when I was a little girl. Born in Peru and raised in FL from the age of five, I grew up in a single-parent household, where thrift store outings with my mom became our special treasured adventures. Together, we spent hours searching through racks of beautiful, unique vintage pieces, fueling my lifelong appreciation for timeless fashion.
As an adult, my passion for vintage evolved into a business. To help cover my college tuition, I began repairing and selling designer accessories on Poshmark. After graduating during the pandemic, I struggled to find a traditional job and relied on various side gigs to make ends meet. Month after month, I interviewed, only to face rejection after rejection. Finally, I realized that this might be my chance to pursue the dream I’d had since childhood—owning my own vintage store.
In 2021, I took a leap of faith, and The Vintage Ave was born (originally known as The Vintage Plug). Today, running The Vintage Ave is my full-time job. Operating from Washington, D.C., and Miami, I get to help my internet friends find the designer bags & accessories of their dreams.