VERSATILE VICES is a brand developed and led by Oleander Furman, a Bronx based visioneer and entrepreneur. Leveraging her extensive experience across tech, media, and a burgeoning interdisciplinary art career, VERSATILE VICES became a container to explore the question of what a holistic and sustainable circular economy could look like within the fashion industry. A space that often relies on immediate gratification, hyper-consumerist and consumption practices, and leaves behind remnants that can wind up in natural waterways, landfills, and contribute to climate change—what could a viable multi-pronged solution look like to a comprehensive behemoth of a problem?
With this query and a zeal for creating signature styles and looks, VERSATILE VICES is dedicated to sourcing high quality apparel and accessories in order to provide people with access to garments they can feel comfortable investing in while extending the lifecycle of inventory that would otherwise reside in landfills and natural spaces. Primarily focused on vintage and dead-stock fabrics, VERSATILE VICES encourages consumers to develop a personal style, deepen their creativity and curiosity, and make conscious decisions regarding how they adorn their bodies.
Driven by a capsule collection framework, VERSATILE VICES delivers curated apparel in limited quantities to reduce waste and break the fast fashion cycle.