Can I tag pieces by decade, designer, and size on VeloCMS?
Yes. VeloCMS's era-tagged archive post type includes structured taxonomy fields for primary decade (with half-decade granularity where construction evidence supports it), fashion-historical category (haute couture, RTW, couture-line, prêt-à-porter, licensed reproduction — with a controlled vocabulary covering major market segments), designer or house attribution with a required evidence-base field (the construction evidence, label text, fabric sourcing documentation, and museum-comparable cross-references that support the attribution), and fabric identification (fiber content, weave structure, any fabric-specific dating evidence). Each field is structured for JSON-LD schema.org output so your archive surfaces in LLM search results when a collector researches a specific era, house, or construction technique.
How does the dead-stock inventory shop work with measurements?
VeloCMS's dead-stock listing post type includes a standardized measurement table with shoulder-to-hem, shoulder width, bust at armscye, waist, hip, and sleeve length — all in the vintage measurement convention of the piece's production decade, plus a contemporary sizing equivalent field. The size-grade table covers full lots with per-unit condition documentation (NWT, NOS as-found, shelf-wear, packaging-damage notes by size). The measurement-verification photograph field is structured for flat-lay photography with measurement tape visible at key axes, label detail, and condition documentation. BYOK Stripe checkout at 0% platform fee handles individual unit sales or full-lot sales with per-unit pricing.
Does VeloCMS support fashion history research with primary-source citations?
Yes. VeloCMS's fashion history post type includes structured citation fields (author, publication or archive, date, URL or physical location, access date for digital sources), period-photograph cross-reference fields with source attribution and caption schema, label-archaeology methodology documentation fields (the specific technique for reading union-label dating codes, the construction markers that distinguish authentic period production from licensed reproduction), and technical vocabulary glossary fields. Member-only section fields gate the most research-intensive content — primary-source transcriptions, measurement matrices, full provenance chains — behind a BYOK Stripe paid subscription tier at 0% platform fee.
Can I add period-photograph cross-references to archival entries?
Yes. Each era-archive entry in VeloCMS includes a structured period-photograph cross-reference block with fields for the photograph source (museum collection, Vogue archive, auction house documentation, estate record), photographer attribution where known, date and location information, and a caption field that documents the visual evidence the photograph provides for the archival entry. Cross-references are linked to the archive entry's schema.org markup so the connection between a garment's documentation and its period-photographic evidence is navigable by LLM crawlers, not just human readers.
How does the member-only first-look tier work?
VeloCMS's member-only first-look system uses the BYOK Stripe paid membership tier at 0% platform fee. Subscribers at a configured paid tier receive a first-look notification via BYOK Resend email when new inventory is published — 48 hours (or a configured window) before listings go public. The same paid tier gates member-only research deep dives, label-archaeology methodology guides, and provenance documentation for pieces not listed publicly. The reserve-price system integrates with the member tier: a piece can be held at reserve for a configured window, during which only paid members see the listing.
Does VeloCMS support boutique appointment booking?
Yes. VeloCMS's boutique appointment calendar post type structures private viewing sessions with date and time slot configuration, piece-value threshold (minimum estimated value for which a private viewing session is appropriate), a brief field capture form for the collector's research context and collection focus, and BYOK Resend confirmation email integration. The appointment calendar integrates with the new-arrival notification system so collectors who have an active appointment request are notified when relevant pieces arrive before the general first-look release.
Can I set reserve prices and member discounts on dead-stock pieces?
Yes. VeloCMS's dead-stock listing post type includes a reserve-price field (minimum acceptable sale price, configurable per unit or per lot), a member-discount percentage field (the reduction a paid subscriber receives as a loyalty mechanism), and a hold-window configuration (the period during which a piece is held at reserve before being released to general sale). The system handles the interaction between reserve price and member discount: if the discounted price falls below the reserve for a rare piece, the system holds the piece rather than completing the sale at below-reserve value.
What theme works best for a vintage fashion archive or dead-stock shop?
Velvet Editorial — Cormorant Garamond italic display, burgundy and cream palette, editorial magazine layout — is the primary recommendation for vintage clothing curators who want their archive and shop to read with the considered authority of a fashion publication rather than a marketplace listing page. The italic serif typography and editorial layout match the aesthetic register of serious vintage fashion curation. For boutique owners who want a warmer craft-artisan visual language emphasizing personal authority, Atelier (artisan craft layout, warm neutral palette) provides the right tone. Editorial Noir offers a high-contrast ink-on-paper aesthetic suited to fashion history columns. All three themes are free on all plans. See the full gallery at /themes.