Apr 7, 2020
WWII Era Fashion – Ingenuity During the Time of a Crisis
Fashion during the WWII was a manifestation of patriotism and resourcefulness. Crissy Burgstaler of How Sweet It Was Vintage explains why the topic is actual again.
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?
Mar 24, 202070s Denim by Hellhound Vintage
Kerri Barta and Jason Yolkiewicz are the founders of Hellhound Vintage, an online boutique specializing in premium vintage tees and curated vintage from the 60s to the 90s. One of their special fields is 70s denim.
Oct 8, 2019What Happened to Claude Montana?
A cult figure and one of the most celebrated designers in the 1980s, Claude Montana disappeared suddenly from the spotlight. Now his bold 80s aesthetics feels more current than ever before.
Sep 24, 2019Zandra Rhodes – The Master of the Prints
Zandra Rhodes has been in fashion for 50 years. We met her in London in August and chatted about her career.
Sep 17, 2019Padded Power – The History of Shoulder Pads
Modern shoulder pads originated in the 30's, then had a major comeback in the 80's (never forget), and are back in fashion again. But why?
Aug 13, 2019How Marimekko Revolutionized Women’s Fashion in the 60s
In 1951, a revolutionary textile company Marimekko was born in Finland. Integral to its success were the bold prints and operating outside of international fashions.
Jul 9, 2019What Vintage Clothes Can Teach Us
The Parsons Fashion Study Collection contains over 4,000 historical garments. Sara Idacavage, who oversees the collection, explains why it is important to have archived pieces that students can look and touch.
Jun 3, 2019A Brief History of Handbags in the 20th Century
The styles of women’s handbags have always reflected the values and lifestyles of the times. Edie, the owner of Edith Machinist, a vintage boutique in New York City, explains how.
May 28, 2019Romeo Gigli – A Fashion Poet and Designers’ Designer
Owner of Amarcord Vintage Fashion, Patti Bordoni , started to import Italian vintage fashion to New York in the 90s. One of her imports was Romeo Gigli.
Apr 15, 2019The Evolution of The Duster Coat
Suzy Palmer from Olly Oxen Free Vintage store loves dusters in all their forms, from light-weight linen coats to robes and shirtdresses.
Apr 1, 2019Big and Bold – 80s is Back
We styled five looks with vintage and contemporary pieces from Designer Revival to celebrate the comeback of the 1980s.
Mar 25, 2019Mitsuhiro Matsuda, the Forgotten Master
Japanese designer Mitsuhiro Matsuda is an obsession of Collin Weber and Brandon Giordano, the owners of James Veloria vintage store. Now they tell us, why.
Jan 21, 2019Why Vintage Denim Beats New
I met Maria Oliveira and Ryan Lerma, the power couple behind Passport Vintage, to learn why vintage denim is so much better than new.
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