LAFAYETTE PARISH — Dakota Gary has always chased meaning in the moments most people overlook. Inside his downtown Lafayette vintage shop, Advintage, racks of old clothing and shelves lined with retro games, movies, and memorabilia say as much about his story as they do about the things he sells. Gary describes his work simply: “I sell vintage clothes and nostalgia, even the clothing is nostalgia based.” He never followed a traditional path and says that began early. “Well one, I guess I just never had a job like a sit down and clock in job,” he said.

Gary grew up closely shadowing his older brother, spending time around him and his friends. “Me growing up as a kid and him being in high school and stuff and hanging out with him and his friend, just that kinda stuck with me,” he said. That

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