FAQ

  • Curating Americana is a tribute to timeless craftsmanship—a vintage menswear shop and storytelling journal born of dust, grit, and reverence. Every piece is selected, restored, and written into the archive not as product, but as legacy. We sell wearable heritage: garments that echo back to a time when a man’s jacket outlived his mortgage.

  • We source with a trained eye and a reverent hand. Every piece must meet three non-negotiables:

    1. Provenance – Made in the USA, Canada, or Italy.

    2. Craftsmanship – Seams that hold. Buttons that belong.

    3. Soul – A history that deserves another chapter.

    Brands like Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren, Woolrich, Filson, and Alden often make the cut—not just for their names, but for what their pieces were built to do.

  • Yes—and no. Some are decades old, others just old enough to matter. We focus on garments that carry the weight of time with dignity. Whether it’s a Loro Piana blazer from 1998 or a Union-made wool coat from the '60s, the thread that ties them together is enduring quality.

  • Absolutely. Every piece is cleaned, steamed, and made ready for life on the shoulders of someone who will wear it well. We brush suede, condition leather, patch where it matters, and never shy from patina. That lived-in look? It’s not a flaw—it’s a story.

  • Every listing includes precise measurements taken with care: chest, shoulders, sleeves, inseam, waist, rise—down to the quarter inch. Compare those to your best-fitting garment. When in doubt, ask. We’d rather guide you than guess for you.

  • Vintage is rarely perfect. But if we've missed something significant, we'll make it right. Returns are accepted for store credit in cases where the condition or measurements deviate meaningfully from what was listed. Buyer’s remorse, however, isn’t a flaw in the garment.

  • We ship twice a week from Ohio. Most packages go out within 3 business days, wrapped with care and a short story tucked inside. Domestic orders typically arrive within a week. International shipping is available on request—just reach out before purchasing.

  • We price according to value, not volume. But if you’re building a wardrobe or curating for a client, talk to us. We honor loyalty, bulk orders, and the spirit of trade. Periodic sales may be offered to subscribers of our Field Notes journal.

  • Field Notes is our official journal—a living archive of vintage stories, garment histories, restoration musings, and reflections from the field. It’s where we talk shop, not sales. If you're the kind who enjoys the sound of a clapper echoing in a quiet room, it’s written for you.

  • If you’ve got a story to tell—a garment that changed your life, a lesson learned steaming a 3-roll-2 jacket at dawn, a tale from the hunt—we’d love to read it. Pitch us. We feature contributions that echo our ethos: story first, always.

  • Treat them like elders. Use a steamer, not a scorcher. Brush wool, don’t beat it. Store with cedar and kindness. Every garment we ship includes a care card, and we’re always adding guides to the journal. If you’re unsure, ask—we’ve likely burned a collar or two getting it right.

  • Because this isn’t just commerce—it’s craft. We don’t list what we wouldn’t wear. We don’t sell what we wouldn’t restore. And we believe that in a world of fast fashion and digital noise, a perfectly worn leather loafer or a crisply pressed OCBD can still mean something.