Meet Tyra
Tyra Sledge is the founder and creative force behind 6th Street Vintage, a Cleveland-based vintage brand built from resilience, reinvention, and an eye for timeless style. What began as a suitcase and a love for thrifting grew into a curated collection of more than 2,000 unique pieces, sought after by stylists, creators, and everyday people wanting to express themselves authentically. Known for her blend of business savvy and trendsetting vision, Tyra has built 6th Street Vintage into a space where individuality, sustainability, and storytelling meet.
Her Story
TYRA SLEDGE, Founder, Curator & Creative Director of 6th Street Vintage
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Tyra Sledge is a Cleveland-born creative whose journey into fashion began not in a studio or a showroom, but in a moment of reinvention. Returning home with nothing but a suitcase and a determination to rebuild, Tyra rediscovered an old love: thrifting. What started as a personal practice of finding beauty in unexpected places quickly became a source of healing, expression, and possibility.
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As she curated pieces that felt nostalgic, bold, and full of character, friends and strangers began asking to borrow or buy from her growing collection. Tyra realized she wasn’t just gathering clothes, she was collecting stories, eras, textures, and memories. That vision evolved into 6th Street Vintage, a brand named after the streets that shaped her, the resilience that rebuilt her, and the community that continues to inspire her.
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Today, 6th Street Vintage houses a hand-selected archive of more than 2,000 pieces, ranging from everyday essentials to rare showstoppers. Tyra approaches vintage fashion like an artist approaches a canvas, thoughtfully, intuitively, and with deep respect for craftsmanship. Each garment is curated for its uniqueness, its energy, and its ability to help the wearer feel like the most expressive version of themselves.
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Tyra’s presence in the fashion world is a blend of businesswoman and trendsetter. Her entrepreneurial discipline is matched by her creative instinct, allowing her to build a brand that is both stylish and soulful. Under her leadership, 6th Street Vintage has become a space where sustainability meets self-discovery, and where individuality is not just welcomed, it’s celebrated.
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Whether she’s styling clients, sourcing rare pieces, or building community through fashion, Tyra Sledge continues to redefine what it means to reclaim, rebuild, and create a life and a wardrobe rooted in authenticity.