Wild Hare Beadery on Campus Corner in Norman, Okla. has sold beads and custom jewelry for years. But as of recently, the colorful and unique array of clothes in the back of the store are up for grabs, and all under 20 dollars. The store is now offering vintage clothes in addition to its supply of jewelry trappings.
Reese Truesdell, owner of Wild Hare Beadery, says that the store primarily sells beads, but adding vintage clothing and accessories has been a big success.
“The clothes work well with our aesthetic, my wife and I both have an eye for older looking things, really unique things,” Truesdell said.
Truesdell said he and his wife started selling clothes they loved but did not wear anymore and when the clothes became more popular they added more and more. They met people who own local businesses or sell vintage clothes and were interested in helping them.
“We started going to estate sales and running into the same people, they recognize us now and they know what we’re looking for,” Truesdell said. “Once people figure out what you’re doing they always want to a part of it, that is how it came together.”
Truesdell said he has a great network of people backing his business and he and his wife are a lively part of Norman’s community.
“We have a community, we know a lot of other small business owners in town,” Truesdell said. “We’ve been around for a while and we’ve met a lot of people and we all work together as a team in many ways.”
Truesdell says the way to find vintage items is to know when the thrift stores put out new things and when clothes go on sale. He says that it can be difficult and takes a lot of vigilance, but if you are dedicated to finding original clothing you will find them.
Up Coming Events:
Wild Hare Beadery and its neighbor Birdie, Flowers, Sustainable Housewares and Clothing will hold a trunk show event July 10. Both stores will put on a party and will be having sales on clothes and jewelry.
In August, Wild Hare Beadery will have a back-to-school kick off and a big sale throughout the store.
August 28 will be the annual Dust Bowl Arts Market on Campus Corner in Norman which was founded by Wild Hare Beadery owner, Reese Truesdell, Birdie owner Katie Huskerson and Dana Fisher. The Wild Hare Beadery and Birdie will be represented at the Festival
Vintage clothes hanging in the Wild Hare Beadery in Norman
The Wild Hare Beadery on Campus Corner in Norman
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