The Art of Layering According to Julia Rabinowitsch
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The Art of Layering According to Julia Rabinowitsch
February 4, 2025
If you’ve seen an impeccably chic flat-lay on your feed recently, chances are Julia Rabinowitsch of The Millennial Decorator was behind it. Known for her curated vintage drops, her collaborations with some of the internet’s most talked-about brands, and her ability to source and style beautiful vintage objects, Julia was the perfect person to bring into the world of our Layers campaign. Keep reading for Julia’s advice on everything from vintage shopping to Valentine’s Day to creating a layered, highly-considered space.

The Art of Layering According to Julia Rabinowitsch
Rip & Tan: How did you start The Millennial Decorator?
Julia Rabinowitsch: The Millennial Decorator was born in 2020, during what I call the dark ages of the pandemic. I was looking for a creative outlet and it began as a way for me to share my home, my space, and how I was decorating it in a unique way. My answer? Vintage! I began doing themed vintage homeware drops, which eventually became vintage shoe drops, which blew up. The rest is history—and today I feel so blessed to have such an incredible community of women to interact with, all driven by a love of vintage!
Rip & Tan: Where do you source the best vintage finds?
Julia Rabinowitsch: Everywhere! I say it’s like herding cats. At this point, I am lucky to have great people I work with and source from around the world! And it usually helps that I know exactly what I’m looking for.
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Rip & Tan: Any advice for vintage shopping like a pro?
Julia Rabinowitsch: Know what you want! It’s super easy to get overwhelmed in a sea of vintage—whether you’re in a store or shopping online. It’s much easier to find what you’re looking for if you know what you’re looking for, you know? My latest vintage searches have been—Ralph Lauren Skirts (to pair with my new Jenni Kayne T-shirt), vintage Elsa Peretti, and leopard fur accessories for an upcoming trip.
Rip & Tan: What’s the secret to creating a beautiful and balanced flat-lay?
Julia Rabinowitsch: There are so many styles of flatlays—some that include larger and smaller objects, and others that mix different things like books, bags, scarfs, etc. All of them tickle my brain in different ways. For me, the secret to creating a strong flatlay is including elements that are newer, or visually appealing to the eye…like a little tasseled comb, for example. There’s nothing I love more than finding a little object that sparks joy for me and others.
Rip & Tan: Do you have any tips for readers designing a special corner or surface in their home?
Julia Rabinowitsch: Make it feel like you! Don’t buy into trends just because. The most special corners of my home feature items like books, candles, picture frames, and tissue box holders that spark joy because they really feel like me.

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Rip & Tan: Where do you turn to for fresh inspiration?
Julia Rabinowitsch: Lately, a ton of my inspiration has been coming from physical books! There’s something about taking time offline and spending time with physical elements or assets that inspire you. There’s nothing I love more than buying a vintage book on my favorite designer, or topic, and flipping through the pages. There’s something so special and inspiring to me about old imagery that isn’t hyper-promoted on all social platforms. I just got a book on Cartier’s Jewels that has been very inspiring and informative about my drop this month!
Rip & Tan: What’s your approach to gift giving? Any tips for Valentine’s Day?
Julia Rabinowitsch: My personal trick is to make a note when a friend or family member says they love or want something throughout the year. I’ll add it to my notes app under their name, and when their birthday comes around, I know exactly what to get them or what they’ve been wanting! I think gift giving is about showing the other person you see them. This could be in the smallest of gestures or in grander gifting gestures. This Valentine’s Day I’m giving my partner a surprise pickle tour because he loves pickles—I’m working on our NYC pickle stop itinerary, and will report back!
"For me, the secret to creating a strong flatlay is including elements that are newer or visually appealing to the eye."
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Photos by Bliss Kaufman