Category: 1990s
So the Nineties are vintage – or are they?
If you go by the common definition that vintage describes clothing which is at least twenty years old, the early Nineties are now officially vintage. Festival curator Wayne Hemmingway has been making the news this week by including the Nineties in his line-up for the Vintage Festival this summer, prompting a lot of discussion among [...]
Vintage Accessories thoughout the decades
When talking of vintage style and fashion we must remember that’s not all about the clothes. It’s also the all important accessories that support, accentuate and sometimes even make the outfit. Angel Middleton has explored the key vintage accessories that helped define style throughout the decades.
Lena Horne – the lady and her music
In today’s so-called celebrity culture, genuine star quality has become increasingly difficult to come by. True talent, beauty, style or the power to influence and inspire are all rare commodities these days. And as a package? Forget about it. Look back to the Forties however, and things were a little bit different. Stars shined, icons [...]
The supporting role: bras over the years
Ah, the humble bra. An everyday essential for women across the globe and throughout history, the bra has taken many forms since its creation, from metal breastplates to unsupportive mesh fabric. Rachel England finds out more.
Nouveau vintage: why the Eighties and Nineties are well worth collecting
Have you ever wondered what to collect next? What are the gems to look out for now? Those elusive items that in times to come we will wish we had kept. We certainly have, which is why we’ve got an eye on what’s going on on the catwalks, and the better Eighties and Nineties items in [...]
Ostalgie – experience vintage Eastern Berlin
On 9 November 2009 Germany celebrated the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. While a lot of discussion surrounding East Germany rightfully centers around political repression, the Stasi (East German secret police) and the shocking escape attempts of East Berliners, it is important to also remember the lighter sides of East German culture. Our [...]
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