I Went Vintage Shopping Across Asia

HELLO FRIENDS!! So for a bit of a throwback video, this week I'm going to be showing you guys some long-lost footage from our East Asia trip in 2019, where we went shopping at 8 different vintage stores in 3 different countries.

Now 2 years ago, we went on a trip to East Asia for three weeks, to visit Tokyo, Seoul, and Hong Kong to explore beauty & fashion trends, different shopping experiences, and cheese.

And while we were there, I thought it would be cool to visit a couple of vintage clothing stores in each location to see how they compare to each other, as well as how they compare to vintage stores back in the US. And also of course to gather myself an international vintage clothing haul. What do you guys think??

You can find more from the stores here!

Resources to learn more about what's been going on in Hong Kong -
BBC articles about 2019 protests & beyond:

Vox borders videos:

Also, all of this footage was filmed in 2019, pre-lockdown, so that's why we are flying around & not wearing masks! RinRin is wearing a face mask in one shop, but that's because she had a cold at the time. And, there is a "no photos allowed" sign visible in Dog, but we did get permission to film there!

This video is NOT sponsored!!

MUSIC
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PRODUCED & EDITED by
Safiya Nygaard
Tyler Williams
Nez Covington

GFX by Dayana Espinoza

[safiya]

HELLO FRIENDS!! here is a bit of a ~throwback~ to some long-lost footage from our east asia trip in 2019. i hope you guys enjoy it, even after such a long time, and here's to hoping we'll all be able to travel again sometime soon ❤️ as mentioned, all of this footage was filmed in 2019, pre-lockdown, so that's why we are flying around & not wearing masks! RinRin is wearing a face mask in one shop, but that's because she had a cold at the time. and, there is a "no photos allowed" sign visible in Dog, but we did get permission to film there! xoxo, saf

[safiyaandtyler]

Why is it two years later and I still feel jet lagged?

[rinrindoll]

This feels like another lifetime ago! Great video as always~ miss you guys! (the fedex jacket was 🙌🏻)

[hojusara]

I’m so excited that this is out! I know we filmed it like two years ago but it does not feel like that long ago! I still love how you found the only black clothes in the pastel and pink vintage stores haha 😂 Tiny and I miss both of you guys! Hopefully we’ll get to see you guys again soon! We’ve found many more delicious restaurants to take you guys to for the next food tour! Some of them may include cheese... 😉

[SH-wkpo]

R.I.P HojuSara. 🖤🖤 I will always remember your charming smile and just how happy, bright, and lovely you always were. You brought sunshine and joy to all of us. My deepest condolences to the loved ones of both Sara and Hyun. 😔☀️🕊

[FoldingIdeas]

finally the origin of the FedEx jacket!

[jesscarter]

Saf - please don’t think for a second that just because you filmed something a while ago, we wouldn’t want to see it! We don’t care how long it takes you to get the video together, we love all your content! Current stuff AND from the vault!

[Knucklebone]

Really love that Safiya made sure to mention the stores are still operating and how one is currently only available online. Looking out for small businesses no matter where they are.

[WhisperingBreezes]

Awww this video coming up suggested today is kind of sad but still good. Rest In Peace Sara still finding joy in seeing you in videos

[yoqueen]

Honestly safiya’s videos are so timeless, this was literally two years in the making and it’s still amazing.

[Taylor_R]

This turned out so good!! I want to go back to Midwest now and grab a fringe jacket 😍 Miss you guys, come back soon! ❤️

[neurolicia]

"Even more cheese than I expected, but I was not mad about it" is basically an accurate review for all of Saf's humour

[dkalisd]

Safiya, as a Hongkonger, I really appreciate that you have mentioned the protests of Hong Kong and linked articles about it. Thank you so much! And this vlog, even if it's 2 years late, is still amazing as always as your other videos! <3

[dre-jy]

When Saf said “I got so much positive feedback from you guys that I’m feeling confident now” after she decided to get the bucket hat, that warmed my heart for some reason. 🥺

[ASMRShanny]

I’m actually so obsessed with the fedex jacket. Ever since the first video I saw it in 👏🏻

[TurtleTheGuardian]

Blessed be our dark mother of fashion.

[Samii_x]

Came back to watch this video because I just read the news that Sara passed away recently. I started to watch a few of her videos after this video Safiya uploaded. May she Rest In Peace 🕊

[namya_jain]

"It's like holographic cheese."
*Cristine has entered the chat*

[dadatronaut]

the Japanese thrift stores literally had me foaming at the mouth. every shot contained something I wanted to buy istg

[kasperstenbom]

I simply just love how supportive Tyler is- especially complimenting Saf when she's trying out clothes- if you look at the sterotypical boyfriends they are just NOT about shopping with their girlfriend, but Tyler's such a keeper ✨