What's In The Shop?

Come into Vitae to take a look at the new, amazing local designs and vintage finds we have just for you!

Above is a vibrant, red dress from Pink Revolver. It’s perfect for dressing up and pairing up with opaque tights to combat Iowa winters!

Designer Q&A: Sarah Johnson

Meet Sarah Johnson, the designer behind Rock N Reconstruct. She is talented, creative, and thoughtful about her designs. You can find her clothing available for sale at the shop. Read on to find out Sarah’s definition of style, trends she finds overexposed, and her future views on Rock N Reconstruct.

Introduce yourself 

Hey! I'm Sarah! I design and produce the label Rock N Reconstruct. Nice to meet you!

How did you get started?

It all started with my love of vintage clothing. I would find the coolest t-shirt or dress, but it would be too big or to long so I would start cutting things down and hand sew or tie pieces of fabric together to make it more girly and my style. Eventually I got a sewing machine and would try to make the outfits I could picture in my head. Eventually everyone would ask me where I got the stuff I was making and it just kind of evolved from there. Living in Los Angeles and seeing firsthand how fashion is produced and working with other young designers helped me learn the business and become a designer.

The Perfect Mix of Style and Comfort

The state wrestling tournament is coming to an end but if you'll be Des Moines for the last day of the meet, stop by Vitae and pick up some classics that are so comfortable, you'll never want to take 'em off.

These cute and fun T-shirt dresses from Rock 'n Reconstruct are only $46. Throw them on as an effortless way to look cute on those days where you're pressed for time.

We also have T-shirts, sweatshirts and leggings from Jaytees Apparel that are perfect for wearing while working out or lounging around.

And let's not forget about the men. Acanthus Apparel is just one of a few lines in the store that make men's clothing.

There are plenty more items for both men and women so come by and take a look for yourself.

I know its cold but......

Just in this week Rock and Reconstruct doing it up with the reconstructed tee-shirt dresses. Which I love always and personally dream about making and wearing day and night! But now with the lovely and of course inevitable drop in temperatures these may not be totally practical. BUT can still be pulled off in this frigid midwest state we call home. Grab your favorite tights and cardi sweater and come and get em!