Turned 9 Pairs of Shoes Into A Cult Following
Turned 9 Pairs of Shoes Into A Cult Following  
Podcast: With Whit
Published On: Tue Jun 02 2026
Description: This week, I sat down with Lili Aghaei, founder of The Vintage Marché, to talk about how she turned a lifelong love of fashion and treasure hunting into one of the most sought-after vintage luxury businesses online. From sourcing rare designer pieces around the world to dressing celebrity clients and building a brand from just nine pairs of shoes, Lili shares the story behind her incredible rise, what makes a vintage piece truly special, and why great style is about so much more than trends. Plus, her best vintage shopping advice, the pieces worth investing in, the best cities to find unique vintage, and the fashion finds she's still dreaming about. This episode is brought to you by Starbucks. Full- and part-time Starbucks baristas get up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. So as their family grows, they never miss a moment. Because at Starbucks, benefits like paid parental leave are just the start. Learn more about Starbucks industry-leading benefits at Starbucks.com/partnersThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.