The VFG believes that informed selling and buying communities are good for the vintage-fashion industry as a whole, and all visitors to the website have access to the VFG resources. These are continually updated and constantly evolving, thanks to a dedicated volunteer staff.
Our blog features our picks of the freshest vintage items, member news and articles. We have also created a growing series of articles on some classic designers.
The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of vintage fashion.
The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international community of people with expertise in vintage fashion. VFG members enjoy a wealth of resources, avenues for promoting their shops and specialties, and camaraderie with others who share a common interest and passion.
Claire Shaeffer is an independent researcher and internationally respected designer, author, educator, lecturer, and columnist. She frequently contributes articles to sewing magazines and has authored many books, including her latest publication, Couture Tailoring: A Construction Guide for Women’s Jackets.
She is also the author of many highly regarded books, including Couture Sewing Techniques, Couture Sewing: Tailoring Techniques, Couture Sewing: The Couture Skirt, Couture Sewing: Making Designer Trims, Couture Sewing: The Couture Cardigan Jacket, Sew Any Fabric, Fabric Sewing Guide and other titles.
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