Trashy Diva striped halter midi girly country club flowy dress pleated black and colorful Vintage inspired dress Designer and owner Candice Gwinn had a lifelong love of both sewing and vintage before moving from suburban Atlanta to pursue her dream of opening a shop of her own. In 1996, with bags of second hand clothing, a $5000 college fund, and a dream, Trashy Diva first opened its doors to a tiny retail shop in the French Quarter of New Orleans!