Hey,
I'm Charlie
Here's The Clutchest Story
Early Beginnings Shoe Dog The Discovery
Teenage Hustler Storefront
Ever since I could remember, I’ve always loved clothing.
But it really started with sneakers. I was obsessed with customizing, restoring, and collecting kicks—hoping to one day make videos, build a following, and get sponsored.
I wanted to be one of those guys who could take shoes to the next level.
But the more I tried, the more I realized I wasn’t the most artistic. I shifted gears and started bleaching and dyeing tees. It gave me that creative rush.
Then I discovered something even better: thrift stores.
The pieces I was finding weren’t just cool—they were iconic. Vintage tees, designer jackets, stuff with real history. That’s when I made the switch.
At 15, I went all in.
I started thrifting, cleaning, and reselling vintage pieces. First out of my room, then a table at the Grand Prairie flea market.
From there, things grew.
I got a trailer. Then I outgrew that too. Now? I’m running Clutch Vintage out of a brick-and-mortar store in Dallas, Texas.
Without the Story
Would it really be considered clutch?