Meet Molly Levitt

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Molly Levitt. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Molly below.

Hi Molly, thank you so much for agreeing to open up about a sensitive and personal topic like being fired or laid-off. Unfortunately, there has been a rise in layoffs recently and so your insight and experience with overcoming being let go is relevant to so many in the community.

At the time I was laid off, I was actually getting really good at what I did. I was sourcing great pieces, building relationships, making the right connections. I had already started to treat it like a career, not just a job. When the layoff happened, I had this moment of pause. I could either start the job search cycle again, which I knew could take months or even years if I was aiming for bigger companies, or I could take what I had already been building for someone else and make it my own.

I remember sitting in the parking lot of one of the stores that the company owned. I called my parents and said, I think I am going to go for it. I am going to turn this into my own business. It was not dramatic. It was just a very clear decision.

From there, I put everything into what would become Lone House. I already knew how to source and sell. I had built relationships with stylists and store owners. I knew how to talk about vintage in a way that connected with people. So I used that. I built a brand, showed up on social media every day, styled and shot product in my apartment, and reached out to places I admired. I knew this industry. I knew I had something to offer. I just stopped waiting for a green light and gave myself one.

That choice gave me momentum. It was scary at first, and I was really sad to leave the company, people I worked for and worked with. They became and felt like my family, I was somewhere I felt heard and important not just another employee but that fueled this decision and it felt aligned. Losing that job gave me the push to bet on my own taste, my own ideas, and my own pace. And that has made all the difference.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

I run a vintage resale brand called Lone House. It started from my love of finding rare and one of a kind pieces and grew into something that feels bigger than just selling clothes. It is about storytelling, nostalgia, and collecting things that hold energy. I used to source everything myself, spending hours digging, researching, and chasing the thrill of the perfect piece. Now I have a few trusted people I source from as well, which has allowed me to grow and refine what I offer even more.

Lone House focuses mostly on designer and archive pieces from the 90s and early 2000s. I love pieces that feel like they were made to last and are ready to live another life in someone else’s wardrobe. I treat the brand like a living archive. Every listing is written by me, photographed by me, styled by me, every piece has a story, and I share a lot of the behind the scenes through two platforms. There’s the Lone House VIP Instagram Close Friend’s list where I drop new arrivals, news from the vintage world and give early access to pieces, and Lone Dispatch, my Substack newsletter where I go deeper, vintage news, seller spotlights, pieces I almost kept, all of it.

I have thrown multiple successful in person shopping events and community dinners, participated in vintage and design markets across LA, and I am currently working on cohosting and running a brand new market for vintage and independent brands. Be sure to stay updated for the details to come 😉

Right now I am focused on growth and deeper connection. I have an anniversary event this fall that will be part celebration, part curated shop. I am also expanding how I collaborate, working with other creatives, stylists, photographers, and brand partners to push the storytelling forward. I want Lone House to keep evolving while staying rooted in that feeling of discovery.

If someone finds a piece they love through me, that is already a win. But if it also makes them think differently about fashion, collecting, or personal style — that is the goal.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

consistency, and taste.

Adaptation is everything. The vintage space, the fashion world, and the online market all move fast. What worked last month might not hit the same now. I saw that my website traffic had slowed down, so I pivoted. I tested out a rental house setup. I started a VIP broadcast list on Instagram to create more connection and exclusivity. I noticed what buyers responded to and adjusted. I think the people who last in this space are the ones who are willing to shift without losing their core. My advice for anyone early in their journey is to stay open. Watch closely, test often, and do not take it personally if something stops working. Just try again in a new way.

Consistency is what makes everything real. I show up every day. Sourcing, posting, styling, emailing, buying, packing. The growth is not overnight, but it is steady. People start to trust you when you show up again and again. That goes for both buyers and collaborators. If you want to build something lasting, make it part of your daily rhythm. Even small actions count if you stack them over time.

Taste is your edge. Anyone can resell clothes, but not everyone can curate a brand or a world. Developing taste is a long game. I built mine by studying runway archives, following stylists, watching how people dressed in old films, and being curious about everything from logos to seams. I think good taste is about knowing what excites you and trusting that someone else will feel it too. My advice is to immerse yourself in what you love and then find your own way of showing it.

You do not need to have it all figured out at the start. You just need to keep adapting, keep showing up, and keep refining your eye.

How can folks who want to work with you connect?

Yes, absolutely. I am always open to thoughtful and creative collaborations.

Right now I am especially interested in connecting with stylists, photographers, brand partners, and other vintage sellers who care about storytelling and curation. I love working with people who bring a strong point of view and want to build something that feels unique, smart, and visually exciting. I am also open to event partners, product collaborations, and platforms that spotlight small business and independent fashion.

If you are reading this and feel like we might vibe, I would love to hear from you. You can reach me through Instagram at @shoplonehouse or by email at [email protected]. Let’s build something good.

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Lukas Dong
Brianna Saenz

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