About US

Hi, I'm Jimena - the face behind TVA

 

 My love of vintage started when I was a little girl. When I moved to the US from Peru at the age of five, I grew up in a single-parent household, where thrift store outings with my mom became our special adventures. Together, we spent hours searching through racks of beautiful, unique vintage pieces, fueling my passion for timeless fashion.

 

As an adult, my passion for vintage evolved into a business. To help pay for 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 (I was everything from a nanny to a personal assistant). 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 Miami, I get to help my internet friends find the designer bags & accessories of their dreams.