1970s Gunne Sax wedding dress Vintage Clothing: New or second hand clothes from a previous era. Clothing from 1920s to 1975 is considered vintage. Before that they are called Antique. Retro referres from 1975 until 20 years ago.

While most vintage clothing is previous worn, unworn is referred to as "dead stock", "old stock" or "new-old stock". Julie Roberts, Chloe Sevigny and other celebrities wearing them has increased their demand.

Other reasons for Vintage Clothing popularity would be:

Vintage clothing is unique
Good Quality
Beautiful Materials
Value for the money
History
Design like hand finishing, beautiful buttons, etc...
Romance
Investment

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Vintage Inspired or Vintage Reproductions is when design copies styles from history.

Popular places to find vintage clothing include second hand clothing shops, flea markets, garage sales and ebay. Pre 1950's garments are getting harder to find and is increasing in value.

Popular vintage clothes designed by these designers are very popular:
Coco Chanel, Paul Poiret, Mariano Fortuny, Elsa Schiaparelli, Madeleine Vionnet, Jeanne Lanvin, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Claire McCardell, Cristobal Balenciaga, Emilio Pucci, Yves St Laurent, Ossie Clark, Biba, Mary Quant, Pierre Cardin, Halston, Giorgio Armani, Zandra Rhodes, Vivienne Westwood, Thierry Mugler, Gianni Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier.

1920s to 1975. Vintage and Antique Clothing styles for the whole family. Men, Women and Children.

Clothing that was made between 1920 and the 1980's is considered vintage and any clothing manufactured before the 1950's is harder to get and more valuable.
Another name for vintage is reproduction or repro. Most vintage clothing is used but sometimes you can find some that have never been worn. Usually these can be found in warehouse stock or occasionally are found in someone's closet with the tags still on them. Tags on the vintage clothing makes them even more valuable.

The popularity in vintage clothes has risen since the 1990's in part because models and celebrities are wearing them. Another reason is the economy, which makes it practical to reuse your clothes instead of tossing them out or giving them away.

One of the best places to buy vintage clothing is on this page. Other places are second hand and thrift stores, garage sales, flea markets and vintage clothes fairs. Reasons for buying vintage clothes are many. Some of the reasons are because you are getting something unique, the clothes are better quality then what is made today, beautiful materials, good value, history of the clothing and a good investment.

Popular vintage clothes made by these designers are very popular:
Coco Chanel, Paul Poiret, Mariano Fortuny, Elsa Schiaparelli, Madeleine Vionnet, Jeanne Lanvin, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, Claire McCardell, Cristobal Balenciaga, Emilio Pucci, Yves St Laurent, Ossie Clark, Biba, Mary Quant, Pierre Cardin, Halston, Giorgio Armani, Zandra Rhodes, Vivienne Westwood, Thierry Mugler, Gianni Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier.

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