Vintage Clothing

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vintage dressIn general, clothing that was manufactured before 1920 and vintage clothing from 1920 to 1980 is considered vintage. Retro, short for retrospective, usually referred to the clothing that mimics the style of an earlier era. Clothing produced more recently, is often called modern or contemporary fashion.

Although there has always been some demand for old and / or second-hand clothes, awareness, demand and acceptance of these has increased dramatically since early 1990. This growing interest is partly due to the greater visibility, as vintage clothing is always worn by celebrities like Julia Roberts, Chloe Sevigny, Kate Moss and Dita von Teese. There was also a growing interest in environmental sustainability in terms of reuse, recycling and repairing rather than throwing things away. A revival of historically sub cultural groups, such as rockabilly and swing dancing has also played a role in the increased interest in vintage clothing.

If you'd like certain people are attracted to vintage clothing include:

Style: Vintage clothing has always been a favorite of creative personalities, offering a wide range of styles of fantasy.

Detail: hand finishing, unusual buttons, hand embroidery, handmade lace, crochet, applique, beads and other techniques.

Unique: most items were to measure, and others have been manufactured in small quantities.

Value for money: sell clothes in general, at a cost far below new modern clothing like.

Expensive materials: many of the more unusual types of material are no longer manufactured, or have become prohibitive.

Good quality: they are designed to be used in the past and family members, for which they were built with robust materials, well cut and well made, with generous hems tabs that allow personalized adjustment and reform.

History: an appreciation of the past, the roles of previous generations and the skills of respected designers.

Investment: some people buy to collect rather than use, and increasingly, the good quality vintage clothing, especially items that well-known designers are sought after by collectors.

Sometimes, fashion design cycle becomes the story of inspiration, much like the original clothes vintage (retro or old) are producing garments.  These styles are usually referred to as "vintage inspired" or "vintage reproductions" in terms of fidelity to the historical conception, and serve as a convenient alternative for those who love an old style but prefer a modern interpretation.

Our most recent vintage clothing & accessories listings:

Vintage zyl Bausch & Lomb grey stripe eyeglass frames Vintage zyl Bausch & Lomb grey stripe eyeglass frames
$18.50
Vintage Eyeglasses with Metal Glass Case / Bifocals Vintage Eyeglasses with Metal Glass Case / Bifocals
$9.95
TIFFANY & CO VINTAGE PERETTI  1975 BELT STERLING BUCKLE TIFFANY & CO VINTAGE PERETTI 1975 BELT STERLING BUCKLE
$305.01
Vintage 1950s geometric tiki rockabilly rayon shirt Vintage 1950s geometric tiki rockabilly rayon shirt
$63.00
40'S WWII THE ABSOLUTE CUTEST TAILORED SUIT GAB JACKET! 40'S WWII THE ABSOLUTE CUTEST TAILORED SUIT GAB JACKET!
$49.99
Vintage ALFANI 100% Silk Necktie-Perfect Vintage ALFANI 100% Silk Necktie-Perfect
$7.99
VTG 70S 50S STYLE LANZ STRIPE FULL SKIRT SUN DRESS 12 VTG 70S 50S STYLE LANZ STRIPE FULL SKIRT SUN DRESS 12
$69.99
MOCASSIN SUEDE TAOS THUNDERBIRD DESIGN SZ 6-7 SHOES MOCASSIN SUEDE TAOS THUNDERBIRD DESIGN SZ 6-7 SHOES
$9.99
HORSMAN BABY SHARON DOLL Sleeps/Wets MIB  Cute NR   HORSMAN BABY SHARON DOLL Sleeps/Wets MIB Cute NR
$9.99
WONDERFUL VINTAGE 1960S YELLOW SILK SHANTUNG MINI DRESS WONDERFUL VINTAGE 1960S YELLOW SILK SHANTUNG MINI DRESS
$24.99
Art deco design enamel rectangle belt buckle Art deco design enamel rectangle belt buckle
$9.99
Vintage Black Vanity Fair Panties Vintage Black Vanity Fair Panties
$9.99
Fab retro signed Enid collins jewled purse 'les fleurs' Fab retro signed Enid collins jewled purse 'les fleurs'
$31.51
Vintage 20s Black Silk Deco Beaded Flapper Dress Gown! Vintage 20s Black Silk Deco Beaded Flapper Dress Gown!
$152.00
Bohemian, African, Hippie Style Dress Vintage 1960's Bohemian, African, Hippie Style Dress Vintage 1960's
$57.77
Vintage 1960's Spanjian Birmingham Vintage 1960's Spanjian Birmingham "Braves" HS Jacket
$39.99
SOFT! Vintage 30s 40s SECRETARY swing shoes VLV SOFT! Vintage 30s 40s SECRETARY swing shoes VLV
$49.99
Vintage Hippie Tank Top Vintage Hippie Tank Top
$9.99
Vintage 1960's Polyester hippie mod Skirt Vintage 1960's Polyester hippie mod Skirt
$29.99
Vintage Child's Handkerchief ~ Space Landing Rockets Vintage Child's Handkerchief ~ Space Landing Rockets
$.99
Vtg Women's Black Leather Fringe Motorcycle Jkt Size M Vtg Women's Black Leather Fringe Motorcycle Jkt Size M
$34.99
 VINTAGE 1980S KARL LAGERFELD WINTER WHITE WOOL DRESS VINTAGE 1980S KARL LAGERFELD WINTER WHITE WOOL DRESS
$29.05
Antique White Lace Gauntlets w/ Mother of Pearl Buttons Antique White Lace Gauntlets w/ Mother of Pearl Buttons
$9.99
Vtg 90s GruNGe ReviVAL BaBYdOll SkorT/ DreSS/JuMpeR Vtg 90s GruNGe ReviVAL BaBYdOll SkorT/ DreSS/JuMpeR
$9.99
VTG HOUSECOAT ROBE 30'S-40' MEDIUM GERTRUDE DAVENPORT VTG HOUSECOAT ROBE 30'S-40' MEDIUM GERTRUDE DAVENPORT
$10.50
VINTAGE WOMEN'S WOOL HAT, HUNTER GREEN, SIZE SM TO MED VINTAGE WOMEN'S WOOL HAT, HUNTER GREEN, SIZE SM TO MED
$6.99
Dark Brown/Cream Shoes w/Little Buckles 1930's Dark Brown/Cream Shoes w/Little Buckles 1930's
$25.45
Vintage Child's U.S. Navy Aviator Uniform Jacket WW II Vintage Child's U.S. Navy Aviator Uniform Jacket WW II
$9.95
VINTAGE 1906 AD-NOTTAHOOK GARMENT FASTENER-NYC VINTAGE 1906 AD-NOTTAHOOK GARMENT FASTENER-NYC
$.99
VINTAGE BEDJACKET SIZE MEDIUM SHADOWLINE TAG BLUE 50'S VINTAGE BEDJACKET SIZE MEDIUM SHADOWLINE TAG BLUE 50'S
$2.99
Jessie Steele Children's/Women's Utility Bib Apron, Flames Jessie Steele Children's/Women's Utility Bib Apron, Flames
$14.97

High quality designer BBQ/utility bib apron constructed from heavy-duty cotton twill. Overall-style slide at neck and long ties at waist for easy adjusting. Chest pocket features a pencil holder & snap closure. Four waist pockets feature 2 utility hooks, a bottle opener, carpenter loops, and pocket divisions to hold whatever it is that needs holding. All stress points are riveted and bar-tacked fo...
Jessie Steele Bib Josephine Candy Cane Apron Jessie Steele Bib Josephine Candy Cane Apron
$29.99

Heirloom quality Designer Hostess Apron constructed from a fine Cotton. Ties at neck and waist for easy adjusting. Contrast Bias-trimmed at edges. Two round-edged waist pockets with removable grosgrain bows gives this apron a dressed-up feel that makes it appropriate for not just cooking, but for any occasion....
InterDesign CW Vintage Over the Door Double Hook Brass ~ 78005 InterDesign CW Vintage Over the Door Double Hook Brass ~ 78005
$2.49

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Fancy Work - 1997-1998 Fancy Work - 1997-1998
$23.98

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Vintage Fashion & Designer Clothes Films: Retro Clothing, Design Trends & Hair Styles in American Pop Culture Vintage Fashion & Designer Clothes Films: Retro Clothing, Design Trends & Hair Styles in American Pop Culture
$12.99

This compilation of fashion and design films is filled with spectacular footage of vintage fashion shows, interviews, advertisements, promotional, high fashion, western wear, dresses, fabrics, and so much more. Table Of Contents: (1) Union Square Fashion Show (Newsreel) (1950) - A wonderful short newsreel covering an outdoor fashion show - 1 Minutes (2) Modes Of The Moment (1917) - A silent fashio...
Vintage Navajo Indians Film DVD: 1954 Native American & Navajos Culture, History, People, Clothing & Native Americans Traditions Video Vintage Navajo Indians Film DVD: 1954 Native American & Navajos Culture, History, People, Clothing & Native Americans Traditions Video
$10.99

The Navajo Tribe is the largest population of Native Americans on the North American continent, and their history is rich. Although there is not a large library of old film footage remaining from the earlier eras of the Navajo people, the footage we do have access to includes lots of great photography of the people, the culture, the traditions. This DVD showcases a 1954 film covering areas of the ...
History of Fashion in Western Culture: 7-DVD Films Set (1940s, 1950s & 1960s): Artist Pop Culture & The History of Women's Clothing History of Fashion in Western Culture: 7-DVD Films Set (1940s, 1950s & 1960s): Artist Pop Culture & The History of Women's Clothing
$39.99

7 DVD Collection Disc 1 Textile Industry & Textile Mill History Films (1940s - 1950s) Disc 2 Models & Modeling, Fashion, Lingerie, & Swimsuit Bikinis Films (1935-1950) Disc 3 Clothing Design & Designer Films (1940s - 1950s) Disc 4 Department Stores Films (1960's) Disc 5 Cotton Industry & Plantation Films (1920's - 1950's Disc 6 Beauty Salon & Barbershop Films (1940s - 1950s Disc 7 Shoemaker & Shoe...
Hippie Rubber Duckies (1 dz) Hippie Rubber Duckies (1 dz)
$5.99

These rubber duckies are children of the 60s and 70s! Hippie rubber duckies wear vintage clothing, headbands and peace signs. Fun party favors of gifts at a retro party.WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years....
Adorable Transportation themed heavy long wood clothing rack or hooks Adorable Transportation themed heavy long wood clothing rack or hooks
$72.99

Perfect for a little boy who likes moving!'A huge (35 by 9 inches) rack with 7 hooks, ready to hang. Wording reads: avion (airplane) pompier (fireman) camion (truck) bateau (boat) sidecar (side car) autobus (bus) tracteur (tractor) Quite heavy too!...
Days of the week French wording teddy bear and clothing huge hook and rack Days of the week French wording teddy bear and clothing huge hook and rack
$45.99

A great way to learn the days of the week and be organized at thesame time. Large rack (34 by 8 inches), with each day of the week spelled out in French, flanked on either end by a teddy bear. Wood, new and ready to hang....
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