AS SEEN IN PAPER CITY: Houston Watch Dealer Sells a Rare Patek Philippe for $1.8 million at Renowned Monaco Auction Rob Chramosta of Vintage Contessa & Times Past Brings a World Famous Racing Star’s Former Treasure to the Market For a Landmark Sale BY SHELBY HODGE // APRIL 21, 2024 HOUSTON, Texas – It was […]
Vintage Contessa & Times Past BY LAWRENCE ELIZABETH KNOX // JUNE 2021 HOUSTON, Texas – June 2021 Inside one of Houston’s most treasured showrooms is a magnitude of luxury products to suit every pocket. From vintage watches to rare coins to designer handbags and more, the Vintage Contessa & Times Past boasts an exceptionally curated collection […]
Soaring in Style BY JANE HUMPHREY // JUNE 2021 HOUSTON, Texas – June 2021 Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton… just your everyday pals for Donae Cangelosi Chramosta and Rob Chramosta. Purveyors of some of the most unique finds in their treasure trove of a shop, the owners of Vintage Contessa & Times Past (thevintagecontessa.com) are just getting […]
Designer Handbags for Less at the Vintage Contessa BY COURTNEY ZAVALA // 4.26.21 HOUSTON, Texas – April 26, 2021 KPRC2’s Courtney Zavala is Fully in her Element at the Vintage Contessa. https://fb.watch/574-y4KtQC/
See the Ladies Who Are Making a Difference BY SHELBY HODGE // 11.13.20 HOUSTON, Texas – November 13, 2020 Glamour and giving — at times, the two go hand in hand in Houston’s philanthropic swirl particularly when a number of social divas enter the spotlight as generous stewards of altruism. Consider, for example, the 2020 Women […]
BY LARA BELL // 11.02.20 HOUSTON, Texas – November 02, 2020 Not too long ago, I was at my friend Donae Chramosta’s store, looking at a really nice quality pre- owned designer handbag. I was wanting a new workbag or briefcase but did not want to pay full price and she has hundreds available to purchase at […]
Houston fashion designer shows Kamala Harris-inspired suit, Iranian heritage on the runway BY AMBER ELLIOTT // 10.30.20 HOUSTON, Texas – October 30, 2020 Fashion designer Amir Taghi asks himself the same question every day: With all that’s happening in the world right now, is there still a place for luxury clothing? The answer — he resolves […]
Donae Chramosta is a powerhouse purveyor of all things luxury. Through the Vintage Contessa, Donae is living the “Authentic Life” luxuriously. Her business caters to global collectors of vintage and estate fine watches, designer jewelry, luxury handbags, GIA certified diamonds and rare coins. Vintage Contessa sources and curates an incredible collection of authentic, timeless and […]
Read below to see how you can win an Hermès scarf from @thevintagecontessa on @Myredglasses Instagram Giveaway BY ROZ PACTOR // 06.17.20 HOUSTON, Texas – June 17, 2020 HERMÈS TWILLY GIVEAWAY! ???? Where are our Hermès lovers? ????????♀️ I’m partnering with the fabulous @thevintagecontessa to gift 1 lucky follower 1 Hermès Twilly Scarf from the Vintage […]
Houston’s Italian Cultural Center Throws a Rousing Roman Party Before Coronavirus’ True Horror Hit, These Houstonians Already Were Supporting Their Homeland BY SHELBY HODGE // 03.27.20 PHOTOGRAPHY MICHELLE WATSON, CATCHLIGHTGROUP.COM HOUSTON, Texas – March 27, 2020 Only weeks before COVID-19 was horridly racing across Italy, a clutch of Italophiles hosted a gloriously upbeat fundraiser for Houston’s Italian Cultural […]