What is the first thing that pops into your head when you think of 'Vintage'.
For me, it is authentic second hand clothing. As a fashion student, I like a bit of bargain hunting in second hand shops and I come across some bizarre yet extraordinary garments, but this post isn't about what I find, it is primarily about whether or not vintage clothing has another chance in the market.
Yes you get the odd designer, like Dior, who try to recreate the past but it just isn't the same. As I look around high street shops, I see all the same designs, shapes and colours and to be honest, it's pretty boring.
What I want to see in the market are garments such as 'Vintage Swing Coats'
and...

This shows the timeline of different style vintage dresses from 1934 to 1961. This image shows how different each dress is from beginning to end and how beautiful and well detailed each garment is.
Examples of Vintage Dior...

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