Isle of Monday Launches as First Vintage Rental Platform
Isle of Monday, launched by Janelle Gray and Gabriella Carota, is a groundbreaking vintage rental service for archival fashion. Their collection showcases pieces from iconic designers such as Roberto Cavalli, Alaïa, Fendi, Dior by John Galliano, and Vivienne Westwood, previously worn by celebrities like Naomi Campbell and Carrie Bradshaw. The service combines owned and consigned inventory in partnership with vintage dealer Gabriel Held, with prices ranging from $65 to $1,600. The founders aim to democratize access to archival fashion, which is often found in private collections or at auction. They manage authentication and logistics and have introduced a "Will This Fit?" sizing tool. Interest has broadened to cities like Atlanta and Michigan, with investors including Cassandra Grey.
Key facts
- Isle of Monday is a vintage rental platform founded by Janelle Gray and Gabriella Carota.
- It offers archival fashion from designers like Roberto Cavalli, Alaïa, Fendi, Dior by John Galliano, and Vivienne Westwood.
- Pieces previously worn by Naomi Campbell, Aaliyah, Carrie Bradshaw, and others are available.
- The platform operates through owned and consigned inventory, with collaborators like Gabriel Held.
- Prices range from $65 for smaller items to $1,600 for gowns.
- The founders aim to democratize access to archival fashion.
- The platform manages authentication, preservation, logistics, and fit guidance in-house.
- Investors include Cassandra Grey, founder of Madame Grey and Violet Grey.
Entities
Artists
- Janelle Gray
- Gabriella Carota
- Kendall Jenner
- Hailey Bieber
- Ashanti
- Aaliyah
- Naomi Campbell
- Fran Drescher
- Avantika
- Paige Lorenze
- Alex Cooper
- Gabby Windey
- Zara Larsson
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Lana Del Rey
- Mimi Cuttrell
- Bella Hadid
- Alix Earle
- Kat Typaldos
- Caroline Polachek
- Nia DaCosta
- Mary Beth Barone
- Cassandra Grey
Institutions
- Isle of Monday
- Rent the Runway
- Nuuly
- Vogue
- Madame Grey
- Violet Grey
Locations
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- Atlanta
- Tennessee
- Michigan
- Kansas
- Italy