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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.
Sequins have long stitched their shimmer into the fabric of vintage fashion history—tiny discs with a big story to tell. Over time, these decorative elements evolved, adapting to different cultures and styles.
By the 20th century, sequins were no longer reserved for the elite, and their popularity reached dazzling new heights. As a result, they became a defining feature of fashion trends. From the jazz-fueled nights of the 1920s to the neon-lit runways of the 1980s, sequins mirrored the mood of the times, catching the light—and the eye—with every step.
The Roaring Twenties swished with flappers flickering in sequin-strewn silks, defining an era of vintage clothing that celebrated movement and rebellion. Meanwhile, the 1930s offered quiet sparkle in uncertain times, emphasizing subtlety over extravagance.
The 1940s saw sequins glint with resilience, winking from collars and cuffs. Later, they returned in full flair through the cinched elegance of the 1950s, showcasing vintage fashion influences with refined glamour.
The bold mod and futuristic looks of the ’60s embraced sequins, while disco divas of the 1970s dazzled on dance floors in sequin-drenched ensembles, reflecting the exuberant spirit of retro fashion.
The 1980s turned up the shine with unapologetic sparkle on every stage and shoulder pad, thus making sequins an undeniable staple in vintage fashion history.
Across every era, sequins were more than decoration—they were expressions of joy, rebellion, elegance, and everything in between. Ultimately, they left a shimmering mark on vintage clothing trends throughout history.
Check out the sparkly vintage fashion, and shimmering vintage clothing offerings below from our Vintage Fashion Guild members. Find more vintage fashion from our member sellers in our forums
This week, these VFG Members took part in our vintage fashion parade:
Blue Chanteuse https://BlueChanteuse.etsy.com Black Lotus Vintage https://theblacklotusvintage.etsy.com Northstar Vintage https://northstarvintage.etsy.com Alley Cats Vintage https://alleycatsvintage.etsy.com Shusteroo https://Shusteroo.etsy.com My Vintage Clothes Line http://www.rubylane.com/shop/myvintageclothesline Spectrum Vintage https://TheSpectrum.etsy.com The Vintage Merchant https://www.rubylane.com/shop/vintagemerchant Grandma’s Top Drawer https://GrandmasTopDrawer.etsy.com Vintage Runway https://vintagerunway.etsy.com Ranch Queen Vintage https://RanchQueenVintage.etsy.com denisebrain https://denisebrain.etsy.com Poppy’s Vintage Clothing https://VintageFanAttic.etsy.com Cestsibon http://www.vintagesewingpatternscom.com/ Lady Lair Vintage https://ladylairvintage.etsy.com Morning Glorious Vintage https://MorningGlorious.etsy.com AuntBeezAttic https://AuntBeezAttic.etsy.com Quelle Surprise Vintage https://QuelleSurpriseVtg.etsy.com Vintorious https://Vintorious.etsy.com MagsRags Vintage https://magsrags.net/ Another Time Vintage Apparel https://poshmark.com/closet/bettebegoodvtg