| Vintage clothing, for many of us it conjures up | | | | immersing themselves in this world that is filled with |
| images of charity shops and jumble sales with tatty | | | | history and stylishness. |
| items that are past their best being exchanged by | | | | Buying vintage is not just for such regular retro |
| people who either do not care about the way they | | | | lovers, there are a lot of people out there who are |
| look or are not in a position to by from the high | | | | more than happy to integrate vintage items into their |
| street or designers. | | | | wardrobes and team them with modern items to |
| This of course, could not be further from the case | | | | help create their look without going over the top. |
| with people who are passionate about fashion | | | | Such integration can be a fantastic way of adding |
| choosing to source vintage pieces rather than buying | | | | that finishing touch to an outfit and ensures that |
| new from a shop. For many, it is in fact something of | | | | none of your peers will be seen wearing the same |
| a treasure hunt where finding the right piece is both | | | | thing. |
| exciting and hugely rewarding. | | | | Designers and fashion students too are great lovers |
| Collectors and vintage clothing lovers actually relish | | | | of vintage clothing. Many use it as a basis to inspire |
| the chase that goes into finding a special item and | | | | their future designs and collections that may well one |
| put a lot of time and effort into sourcing such items. | | | | day end up on the catwalk or in high street shops. In |
| Of course, when a consistently good source of | | | | fact, vintage is often a staple part of any of these |
| vintage clothing is discovered, chances are that the | | | | highly fashion conscious folk. |
| buyer will return time and time again in order to find | | | | So who buys retro clothing? Well, it could be |
| more items. | | | | anybody. The thing is that vintage clothing can be |
| One thing to remember though is that often, many | | | | utilised to suit almost any style or situation and gives |
| unfruitful searches and dead ends are encountered | | | | the wearer something that is unique and has lasting |
| before a truly wonderful source is found but again, | | | | quality and appeal that ensures that it will be a part |
| this is just adds to the thrill of the chase. Retro | | | | of your wardrobe that is worn time and time again. |
| clothing becomes a way of life with its lovers | | | | |