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Vintage Clothing
Everything you need to know about vintage and premium second hand clothing and accessories in one place


What is Archival Fashion?
Learn what Archival Fashion is, the difference between Vintage and Archival fashion, and why more and more people collect fashion.
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Martin Margiela for Hermès: The Initiale bag
Everything you need to know about the Margiela for Hermès Initiale bag. The ultimate silent luxury vintage designer bag.
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Trusted Seller and Expert Seller badges on Vestiaire Collective
What does it mean to be a Trusted- or Expert Seller on Vestiaire Collective, and how do you become one? This blog post explains it all.
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How to Tell if a Fabric is Cashmere: A Guide
This guide shows you how to determine if a garment is made out of cashmere.
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The 12 best online vintage stores in the USA
Your guide to the top 10 vintage and luxury second hand online shops in the USA. Skip large shipping & customs fees by buying locally.
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Why Vintage and Luxury second hand fashion is increasing in popularity
Luxury second hand and Vintage clothing has seen a dramatic rise in popularity in recent years. This post tells you why.
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Why you should be buying Vintage instead of newly produced clothes
There are several reasons why you should choose to buy vintage clothes instead of newly produced ones. Here are some of the most compelling:
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The 10 most valuable types of Vintage garments
We have done the research for you and listed 10 types of Vintage garments considered highly valuable. Read on to find out what to invest in.
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Is buying vintage clothing environmentally sustainable?
Vintage shopping is becoming increasingly popular, but is it really an environmentally sustainable way to enjoy fashion? Let's find out!
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Top vintage clothing trends in 2023
Vintage clothing is experiencing a resurgence in popularity for many different reasons. Let's explore the biggest vintage trends for 2023!
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How to shop on Depop
Depop is a great platform to find vintage items and support independent sellers. Here are 8 tips to make the most of your Depop experience:
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How to sell a wedding dress
If you're looking to sell a vintage, or contemporary, wedding dress there are a few key steps you should follow to ensure a successful sale:
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How to repair vintage clothes
Your complete resource to repair holes, tears, missing buttons, shoulder pads, beading and more in vintage clothes.
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How to clean vintage clothes
Not all vintage items can or should be cleaned. But there are ways to renew your clothes in a gentle way. This post explains how.
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The most valuable brands for vintage clothing
Knowing which brands are most valuable on the vintage market is key when selling your vintage gems or finding your next vintage investment.
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The best vintage purse investments every year
A vintage designer bag is not only an investment into flawless style, it could also be a financial investment. Learn which bag to buy next.
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Everything you need to know about Vintage Wedding Dresses
Everything you need to know about Vintage Wedding Dresses. Read on to find the answers to common questions about Vintage Wedding Dresses.
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The Best Vintage Stores in Stockholm
Stockholm is home to a plethora of brilliant vintage shops catering to every taste. Here are our favorite Stockholm vintage stores!
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Step 6 of 6 - Your guide to get started with Vintage & Second Hand
Congrats! You have found at least one vintage or second hand gem to add to your wardrobe and many future looks. Now its time to challenge...
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Step 5 of 6 - Your guide to get started with Vintage & Second Hand
Let's go shopping! - How to visit vintage or second hand stores and find something you like.
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Step 4 of 6 - Your guide to get started with Vintage & Second Hand
Understanding vintage stores - How to find the hidden gems: How vintage and second hand stores are structured and finding your way around
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Step 3 of 6 - Your guide to get started with Vintage & Second Hand
Pricing and affordability of vintage and second hand - Quality, sustainability and the pricing of vintage
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Step 2 of 6 - Your guide to get started with Vintage & Second Hand
Step 2 of 6: Finding your style - How to understand what you like and find inspiration for your personal style.
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Step 1 of 6 - Your guide to get started with Vintage & Second Hand
Style icons, mash ups and timeless looks - Challenging your style preconceptions and consider how to add vintage to your personal style.
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Your 6-step guide to get started with Vintage and Second Hand
Your complete guide on how to start to shop vintage and second hand - 6 steps with assignments.
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Shipping time for Vestiaire Collective
How long does shipping take for Vestiaire Collective? This post answer that and other questions about Vestiaire's shipping methods.
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Vestiaire Collectives 3 delivery options - Which one is the best?
This post lists and explains Vestiaires 3 different delivery options so you can find out which one to is the best for you.
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How to shop for vintage clothing in store
Vintage shopping is a treasure hunt to create your own unique style. This post gives you practical tips for vintage shopping in store.
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Is Vintage Clothing expensive?
Not necessarily. If vintage clothing is expensive or not depends on a variety of factors. Explore them all and why they matter in this post.
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What is Vestiaire Collective Premium?
Find out what Vestiaire Collective Premium is, how to subscribe, and how to cancel your subscription if you don’t want it anymore.
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What's the difference between old clothes and Vintage clothing?
"Vintage" and "Old" are both subjective terms. This post establishes the characteristics to distinguish what's what and answer your question
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The best online stores for Vintage and Second Hand shopping
Your complete list of the best online Vintage and Second Hand shops according to trusted fashion insiders from ELLE, WhoWhatWear and others.
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The difference between vintage and second hand
Wether clothing and accessories are considered Vintage or second hand is mostly a matter of their age. This post explains the difference...
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Where to buy vintage clothing online
Online stores and marketplaces has opened up a whole new world for shopping vintage and second hand clothing. Here is a list of some of the
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Where to shop for Vintage clothing
There is a lot of different ways to shop for vintage clothing and accessories. Here are some of the most common vintage store types...
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How to spot a fake Louis Vuitton bag
The best way to ensure that your bag is authentic is having it professionally authenticated by Louis Vuitton. But if you haven't got the...
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What vintage clothing is worth money?
The value of vintage clothing and accessories depends on several factors like age, condition, quality, composition and brand. Read on...
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The best eBay stores according to Cool Vintage Finds
The site Cool Vintage Finds recently listed their top sellers and stores on eBay, creating a goldmine for vintage lovers. Check it out here!
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How to shop vintage and premium second hand on eBay
Shopping on eBay can be an overwhelming experience. This post shows you how to find the best vintage and premium second hand on eBay.
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Ebay
Ebay is a global marketplace with millions of sellers. However, you need to do authentication and quality control on your own.
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How to shop at Vestiaire Collective
Shopping for vintage and premium second hand items online can be a challenge. This guide shows you how to buy the best items on Vestiaire...
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Vestiaire Collective
Vestiaire Collective is one of the leading online marketplaces to buy and sell authenticated pre-owned luxury fashion.
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Antique clothing and accessories
While accessories and clothing between 20-100 years old are considered Vintage, pieces older than 100 years are considered "Antique".
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What is Vintage?
Vintage clothing is a generic term for garments originating from a past era. Items made between 20 -100 years ago are considered "vintage".
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Retro or vintage?
Retro, which is short for Retrospective, is often called "vintage style" and usually refers to clothing imitating the clothing style of a pr
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What is Deadstock?
According to Wikipedia, "Deadstock" refers to merchandise withdrawn from sale and warehoused without ever having being sold to a customer...
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