Lisa Garneau Doyle
Vintage Vortex Founder
Lisa Garneau Doyle hails from New Hampshire where she found her passion for vintage textiles and clothing at an early age in the 1960s while scouring Sunday flea markets with her family. She enjoyed being around fabric, interesting textiles, and sewing notions for most of her life as her mother was a stay at home seamstress.
She started collecting vintage clothing and antiques as a teen and learned the trade of resale while living abroad for 6 1/2 years in Indonesia. She created a business with friend and business partner Lisa Lanier Allen called Aprons Plus and then branched off to include The Costume Closet. Upon returning to the USA, Lisa started selling her collection at multiple booths in Savannah's local antique malls. In 2014 she and business partner Indre Palencia launched the beginnings of what is now - 10 years later - The Vintage Vortex.
Starting out as Gypsy Girl Vintage, named after her beloved yellow lab and store dog. After 8 months, Lisa moved and expanded her business from Desoto Street to Bull Street remaining in the up and coming Starland District, also while renaming the store to Gypsy World Savannah.
5 years later, during the pandemic, she had the opportunity once again to expand her growing business to double the size just down the block, and once again rebranded to The Vintage Vortex. Still going strong, this vintage clothing business is known all over the country as "one of the BEST and most well-curated vintage stores in the country." The Vintage Vortex is an experience, not just a clothing boutique. It is your portal to Vintage Bliss.
Grace
E-commerce Director, Retail Manager, Event Coordinator & Social Media Manager
A V.V. customer since high school, Grace held a love for historical fashion from a young age. After graduating, she began working at V.V. while pursuing higher education in architecture. Ontop of attending guests that enter the vortex, she uses her skills and knowledge of the vintage realm to restore, identify, and document garments. Over the years, she’s assisted in fashion shows, styling customers, window-display-dressing, and sourcing products for the boutique. After picking up the role of social media manager, Grace has also taken on the role of event coordinator, networking with vendors and promoting events.
Adele
Retail Clerk
Adele brings a keen sense of detail and an artful touch to her role as retail clerk. Though reserved in nature, her style and presence are bold—offering guests a warm welcome and thoughtful guidance as they explore the shop.
Currently studying fashion design, she enjoys diving deep into the history behind garments, often identifying pieces with impressive precision. On the floor, she helps visitors discover vintage treasures suited to their style and lends her talents to dressing mannequins and shaping the store’s signature window displays.
Devin
Model & Retail Clerk
Devin brings a cheerful energy and effortless charm to his dual role as model and retail clerk. Since joining V.V. in August of 2024, he's helped shape the shop's visual story—posing for runways, styling mannequins, assisting with eye-catching window displays, and making cameos in social media content. Beyond the lens, Devin offers guests friendly guidance as they explore the boutique's collection. His style reflects his interests—drawing inspiration from the bold colors and silhouettes of 80's sportswear and his longtime love of the Fallout franchise.
Sha'Kobe
Social Media Content Creator
Sha’Kobe joined V.V. as the social media content creator, bringing with him a sharp eye for digital engagement and a deep love for design. Currently majoring in Social Strategy Management—while minoring in Business Management and Advertising—he enjoys the creative process behind ideation to branding—often blending V.V's aesthetic with elements from his own personal brand.
Whether he’s designing flyers for upcoming events or crafting engaging content for V.V.’s feed, Sha’Kobe approaches each project with intention. Always dressed to the nines, he embodies classic elegance with a modern twist.