Lunch Break began quietly—on actual lunch breaks.

While working full-time as a designer and art director, I’d slip out to thrift stores whenever I could. I wasn’t hunting trends or resale wins. I was looking for pieces that felt right—beautiful fabrics, strong silhouettes, subtle details, and clothes with life left in them.

What started as a personal habit slowly became something more. I began sharing my finds online, and people connected not just with the pieces themselves, but with the way they were styled and explained. Lunch Break became a space for expressive minimalism—secondhand clothing that feels elevated, intentional, and easy to wear.

As the business grew, so did my eye. Thrifting became less about luck and more about instinct, quality, and restraint. Every piece is selected with the same standard I’d use for my own closet—because for a long time, that’s exactly what this was.

Today, Lunch Break is a curated edit of vintage clothing and accessories. Nothing here is random. Every piece earns its place.

What began on lunch breaks became something lasting.

– Kristen Boelen