About Matt

A young man sitting at a desk, smiling, holding a small dog, possibly a French Bulldog, on his lap. The background features a wall with a flamingo-themed wallpaper, decorative frames, and photos. The desk has papers, a lamp, and other personal items.

For over 20 years Matt has sourced, curated, and preserved an extraordinary archive of vintage and designer fashion, connecting rare garments with collectors, creatives, and industry leaders.

For Matt, it started with a love affair of shopping the local vintage shops in his eastern Kentucky hometown. Inspired by the colors, textures and shapes of vintage fashions, he graduated with a BA in Merchandising, Apparel, and Textiles from the University of Kentucky.

In the summer of 2005, an internship with LVMH brands in New York City shifted his vantage point into the worlds of trend forecasting, print design and most importantly vintage archiving.

During this time, he had the opportunity to work with leading design teams and industry leaders allowing him to fully understand the creative process, while curating his distinct viewpoint within the fast changing global market. In 2011, he founded D. Matt Smith, a vehicle for his fashion-forward vision translated through a collection of vintage garments, prints and techniques.

Today, he splits his time between his archive & curating the Newburgh Vintage Emporium, (where his is a  co-owner); while remaining focused on being on the forefront of fashion latest trends and designs. D. Matt Smith is now  a key partner for creative teams from luxury, fast-fashion, and emerging brands around the world.

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