Dedicated Love: The Reformation x Style Section L.A.

Here in L.A., where — for many — daily dress consists of designer jeans and a James Perse tee, out-of-the-box fashion can be hard to find. Which is why The Reformation, a collection of rare, re-worked vintage pieces launched by Ya-Ya designer Yael Aflalo and Chi Bui in 2008, is such a welcome addition to the style landscape.

The duo sources out-of-date wares at flea markets and estate sales and transforms them into classic blazers, dresses, skirts and shorts that are both on-trend and well-priced (most items are under $200).

And on Wednesday, we'll be helping the ladies kick off a weekend of on-sale shopping by co-hosting a party in their new location on West Third Street. Style Section L.A. readers will get 25 percent off clothing purchases from Thursday through Sunday. But the savings start early for those who stop by to drink and shop on Wednesday night. And as an added bonus, the first 50 guests will score a free gift bag. 

We caught up with Aflalo and Bui to hear about their favorite kind of vintage, The Reformation's new digs and their thoughts on left coast style. 

Style Section L.A.: What makes a vintage piece a good candidate to get reworked? 

Yael: Beautiful fabric, interesting details and enough of it to cut down into something else. 

Chi: Great fabrication and/or a fun, interesting print. 

Are there any types of pieces or materials that don't work as well as others? 

Chi: Most vintage from the 1970s are bad to work with because they're made of polyester. Silks drape well and feel great against the skin.

What era of vintage are you feeling most right now? 

Yael: The 40s, because of beautiful silks and rayons and prints. Also Victorian, because of the delicate details. 

Chi: Early to mid 1900s, because of the beautiful silks and intricate workmanship of the garments.