Talbots Throwbacks: Mid-Century Style, Basement Vibes, and the Youngest Vintage Dealer in Town

Talbots Throwbacks is one of those places that makes you stop and look around. Vintage clothing, classic records and one-of-a-kind finds everywhere you turn. At the heart of it all is Ben Talbot, a young vintage curator who turned his love for design and nostalgia into a full-on storefront in downtown North Bay.

In this episode, Ben shares how Talbots Throwbacks began in his basement, what keeps him hunting for great pieces, and why curating a vibe matters just as much as selling furniture.

We talk music, collecting, small business, and what it means to build something unique right where you grew up.

0:00 – Stepping into Talbots
3:10 – Starting out in the basement
6:00 – Why mid-century design still feels fresh
9:30 – Where the pieces come from
12:45 – Records, music, and setting the vibe
16:00 – Doing business in your hometown
20:00 – What’s next for Talbots