Mar 7, 2023
Puerto Rican Vintage
We met Pamela Baez of Johnny & June vintage store to discuss and photograph Puerto Rican vintage. All the garments in the photos are from Baez’s personal collection.
Fashion History
Get to know iconic brands like Monet, Marimekko, and Mitsuhiro Matsuda. Learn how a specific garment like a duster coat was born, why psychedelic prints were popular in the 60s and 70s, and what happened to 80s cult designer Claude Montana?
Top Stories
Jan 18, 2022Talking Psychedelic Prints with Lexie Butterfly Vintage
Lexie Griffith learned her love for color and print from her lawyer mother.
Jun 1, 2021The Story of The Oldest Pair of Women’s Jeans
In 2014, vintage vendor Samantha Canales stumbled upon a pair of jeans that would change the understanding of the history of jeans.
More Fashion History Stories
May 6, 2025Hawaiian Vintage – More Than Muumuus
Ali Nagatani owns two vintage stores on Maui, Hawaii. Here are five of her favorite Hawaiian-made vintage brands.
Jun 18, 2024Obsessing Over 80s & 90s Moschino
Elisa Ferrarini, 44, has one of the most biggest Moschino vintage collections in Italy.
Feb 6, 2024Forgotten Pajamas of The 1920s and 1930s
In the 1920s and 1930s, the word ’pajama’ meant a new kind of resort wear. These beach pajamas were so fashionable that eventually they came in a huge variety of silhouettes.
Jan 2, 2024Collecting & Researching Tina Leser
When Marie-Claire Bozant spotted her first Tina Leser piece, it was love at first sight. Now her collection has over 150 pieces from this groundbreaking fashion designer.
Oct 24, 2023Happy Halloween! History of Halloween Costumes
Tiffany Sarandis of Tiff Little Fingers inherited the love for vintage and costumes from her grandmother.
Aug 22, 2023Bullet Bra – The 50s Fashion You Either Love or Hate
Bullet bra was a short-lived fashion trend that still fascinates people. Emma Benitez of Nylon Nostalgia shares more about its history.
Jul 25, 2023Statement Collars – Get to Know Collar Types
Make a statement with your collar. Why choose a regular one when there are options like pilgrim, jabot, and bertha?
Jul 18, 2023Vintage Bakelite Jewelry – Carved, Geometric & Figural
The variety of bakelite jewelry is impressive: from chic Art Deco bangles to funny figures, all in amazing colors. But how was bakelite invented and how did it become the dominating jewelry material during the 30s?
Jul 11, 2023Jeans Stories – From Bootcuts to Stone Wash and Designer Jeans
The history of jeans is complicated, intriguing, and fascinates every vintage lover. In this post, we share some fun stories from the history of the blue jeans.
Jul 4, 2023From Bell to Bishop – Get to Know The Sleeve Types
Do you know the difference between a bishop sleeve and a lantern sleeve? Is batman the same as dolman sleeve? This article helps you identify, list, and shop garments with statement sleeves.
Jun 13, 2023Seven Hats and Their Brief History
Get to know seven types of hats and their fascinating origins.
May 16, 2023Why Vintage Chanel Keeps Its Value
If you want to invest in a vintage handbag, choose Chanel. Alexandra Steinberg of Classic Coco specializes in vintage 80s and 90s Chanel handbags and knows why vintage Chanel will never lose its appeal.
Apr 25, 2023Five Little Known Sneaker Brands
We all know Nike and Adidas, but have you heard about Cobra or Kinney NBA sneakers? Get to know the history of five less-known, collectible vintage sneaker brands.
Mar 28, 2023Quorum — The Story of The Iconic London Boutique & Fashion Collective
Quorum challenged the fashion of the times and made London the place to be in the late 60s. We asked Emily Bothwell of The Archive London to tell the story of Quorum and how she fell in love with the 60s and 70s fashion.
Mar 14, 2023The Highlights from Morphine Online’s Margiela Collection
Italian Morphine.Online specializes in the late 80s to early 2000s rare designer items. One of their everlasting loves is the Belgian designer Martin Margiela.-2.jpg)
Aug 16, 202270s Does 30s – How To Create a 30s Look with 70s Pieces
30s vintage tends to be rare and come in small sizes. Luckily you can create 30s looks by using more affordable and common 70s vintage. Karyn Dethrow of Dethrose Vintage shows how to do it..jpg)
Mar 8, 2022Lipari Vintage Eyewear – 125 Years of Shades and Frames
Since 1897, a small eyewear store in Sicily, Italy, has grown into a treasure chest of vintage sunglasses. Edoardo Lipari, the fourth generation in the family business, shares their story.
Feb 22, 2022Vintage Staple Like No Other – Talking Vintage Sweatshirts with Fair Season
Toni Walker knows the vintage staples: tees, jeans, and sweatshirts. What are her tips on shopping and wearing vintage sweatshirts?
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