About the shop

Founder sitting in a chair on her terrace in southern Italy reading a book at sunset with her vintage and handmade clothing hanging.

For Love of the Moon is an independent vintage boutique based in southern Italy. In 2013, founder Laura shifted her life completely when she decided to leave New York City for the quieter countryside of Puglia. Alongside the carefully curated selection of vintage, For Love of the Moon carries their own in-house label, a thoughtfully made collection of vintage-inspired designs created exclusively from vintage & recycled fabrics. Designed and sewn by Laura and her partner in their small studio in the coastal town of Ostuni.

THOUGHTFULLY MADE

With a focus on wearability and longevity, all materials used for our creations are handpicked by us between our homes in Italy and France. Our favorite fabrics we like to work with are heavily embroidered high-quality cottons, intricate lace, hand crochet and linen.

  • Limited Runs

  • One-a-of-kind

  • Inclusive sizing

Notes from you

a note from laura

I began For Love of the Moon in 2013 with my sister, Kathleen, while we both were living in Brooklyn, New York. We named the shop together at my kitchen table, following my mother’s words to always find the moon in the night sky, a quiet comfort knowing no matter where we were there would always be this common thread above. I could have never predicted in my wildest imagination how important this symbol of the moon would grow to be until I lost her.

In June of 2023, Kathleen died of brain cancer. She was only 37 years old. Her elegance, exquisite taste and beautiful spirit inspire my every movement and can be found endlessly in the details of my curations. Pressed up against this reminder every day of how fleeting and delicate life is, my shop reflects this desire to live intentionally, always with kindness and without regret. Kathleen will always be my most cherished inspiration to create and to find the joy and beauty in life.

  • All of our vintage and handmade pieces ship from Puglia, Italy.

  • Yes, we ship all over the world. We ship with UPS, often delivering to most countries in just 5-10 days.

  • Each piece is made from start to finish in our studio in southern Italy. We source all of the fabrics locally between our homes in Ostuni and Paris. Each piece is 100% Made in Italy.

shipping & returns

  • All delivery confirmation requests and international custom fees are subject to additional charges paid by the customer. For Love of the Moon is not responsible for any Duty, VAT or additional taxes that may be charged to receive merchandise. It is the sole responsibility of buyer to check local regulations. All items ship from Italy via UPS.

  • Returns within the European Union are accepted within five days of receiving your package for exchange or Return upon request. Please contact me directly for more information on how to process your exchange. Item(s) must be returned in good condition and customer is responsible for return shipping fees. Returns will not be processed until the item(s) are received back so please be sure to purchase a shipping label with tracking.

    All international sales outside of the European Union are final. I list accurate information to ensure you know what you're getting before it gets to your doorstep. If you have a question regarding size or fit, please ask before buying. If there is a problem with your purchase upon receipt, please contact me directly.

  • A reminder that all pieces are pre-owned vintage. Signs of age may appear and are considered part of the vintage appeal. Signs of age include but are not limited to loose threads, small marks or holes, missing beads. I carefully select every item to ensure that I am selling quality goods and will describe any noteworthy damages in the item description.