Vintage Appeal

Yesterday I was "surfing the net" and came upon this article on the blog Debutante Clothing. Read, learn, and discuss if you must.

5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Vintage

So my latest acquisition from eBay is a quilted Chanel bag. No, not the highly coveted 2.55, but quilted nonetheless. But Chanel will never go out of style. Ever. Which is my first reason for acquiring vintage now.

1. Classic or iconic vintage will always make a second and third round. It is no secret that high end designers buy vintage as a source of inspiration for future collections. Own the real deal.

2. It's an investment. Like any other antique or collectible, clothing and accessories only go up in value. By the time a collectibles book comes out in print, the value of an item has already changed.

3. Because you will look as if you are ahead of or indifferent to trends. Do you really want to be the label whore wearing the latest IT everything from head to toe? No offense fashionistas, but where is the style in that? Work it your own unique way. There is a difference in getting dressed, and having style.

4. Same quality, less money. If a fashion conscious person truly buys for quality and design, then vintage is the way to go. You can get a close to couture garment for a fraction of the price. Of course, you cannot walk into your local Salvation Army and find these treasure with regularity. You do have the luxury of leaving that to the professionals who scour the earth for a vintage Lanvin or DVF wrap dress for you.

5. Because you will always turn heads and receive compliments. I have never worn a vintage outfit that people ignored. And of course I love the attention.

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