Inspiration

Each spring and fall the VFG sleuths out the historical influences on modern fashion – the Vintage Inspiration.

With the insouciance of gingham checks, the grace of top-handled handbags and the romantic spirit of the early 1970s bohemian, an eclectic optimism prevails in fashion for Spring 2015. Explore these distinct trends through the vintage originals, courtesy of the members of the Vintage Fashion Guild.

Some of the items shown are currently available, others are for your inspiration. Please click on their names to see the great shops of our VFG trade members.

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Come see the Fall 2014 vintage-inspired trends:

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Each spring and fall the VFG sleuths out the historical influences on modern fashion – the Vintage Inspiration.

For Fall 2014 bigger is better, and when Size Matters our members are up to the task, presenting vintage oversized sweaters, coats, and accessories perfect for this Big Trend. Wild Things are second nature for the VFG, with real and faux vintage skins, furs, and feathers. Next, get groovy with us wearing the original 1960s garb that made London fab and continues to top the style charts . . . after all it’s a Mod Mod Mod Mod World. Finally, join us for Once Upon A Time in the Enchanted Forest of Vintage, where artfully decorated items from every vintage era will make your every wish come true.

Some of the items shown are currently available, others are for your inspiration. Please click on their names to see the great shops of our VFG trade members.

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1 The Fine Art of Vintage 2 Deco to Disco Vintage 3 Better Dresses Vintage 4 Woodlands Farms Vintage 5 Catbooks1940s Vintage 6 Vintage Devotion 7 Better Dresses Vintage 8 Flannery Crane

9 Club Vintage 10 Poppy’s Vintage Clothing 11 Merchants of Vintage

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1 Viva Vintage Clothing 2 Glad Rags & Curios 3 Carla & Carla 4 Poppy’s Vintage Clothing 5 WillyNilly Art 6 Mags Rags Vintage 7 Joules Vintage 8 Better Dresses Vintage 9 Woodland Farms Antiques 10 Marzilli Vintage 11 Deco to Disco Vintage

12 Mags Rags Vintage 13 Marzilli Vintage 14 Joules Vintage 15 Deborah Woolf Vintage 16 Carla & Carla 17 Barefoot Vintage 18 Lady Scarletts 19 Big Yellow Taxi Vintage 20 Past Perfect Vintage 21 Rue de la Paix Hats

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Spring 2014: Vintage Inspiration has arrived

Each spring and fall the VFG sleuths out the historical influences on modern fashion – the Vintage Inspiration.

This season we shine a light on the spring metallic trend with vintage clothing and accessories in pale gold, silver and shining pastels. Then we trot the globe to show you elements of vintage ethnic clothing from around the world. Vintage items in shades of navy blue anchor this year’s spring look, for a style that is classic yet current. Finally, we take a cue from 1950s Italian fashion and culture to present La Dolce Vita. Hop on your Vespa and join us!

Some of the items shown are currently available, others are for your inspiration. Please click on their names to see the great shops of our VFG trade members.

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10 Black Cat Vintage 11 Poppy’s Vintage Clothing 12 Glad Rags & Curios 13 Past Perfect Vintage 14 Carla & Carla 15 Belle à Coeur Treasure Trove Vintage 16 Stella Rose Vintage 17 My Vintage Clothes Line 18 Vintage Devotion

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1 The Fine Art of Vintage 2 Club Vintage Fashions 3 Viva Vintage Clothing 4 Poppy’s Vintage Clothing 5 Pinky A Gogo 6 The Vintage Merchant 7 Black Cat Vintage 8 The Spectrum Vintage 9 Stella Rose Vintage

10 Viva Vintage Clothing 11 Vintage Devotion 12 Catbooks1940s Vintage 13 Sewing Machine Girl Vintage 14 Another Time Vintage Apparel 15 Flannery Crane Vintage 16 Poppy’s Vintage Clothing 17 Deborah Woolf Vintage 18 The Spectrum Vintage

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2013 Fall: Vintage Inspiration has arrived

Each spring and fall the VFG sleuths out the historical influences on modern fashion – the Vintage Inspiration.

This fall we start off with a bright pop of color, gathering orange hues from many eras.

Then, after years of oddly-balanced shoes and slouchy handbags, the fashion world seems bent again on structured bags and poised, pointed shoes. Let the VFG point the way to some vintage classics.

Next we take a wee tour of Scotland and fashions tartan, plaid, checked—and of course, vintage.

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In spring and fall the members of the Vintage Fashion Guild round up modern fashion trends that seem inspired by trends of the past for our Vintage Inspiration feature. This fall once again we present our pop-up vintage shop of over 100 fabulous finds.

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50s Red Plaid Dress & Jacket in banner from Better Dresses Vintage

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2013 Spring: Vintage Fashion: Always Inspiring

Designers took 1950s-style full-skirted sundresses out for a spin at the fashion shows this spring, and found new inspiration in black and white, especially mod 1960s looks.

With all the eyelets, openwork and cut-outs to be found in spring 2013 collections, it is hard not to think of the vintage ways of achieving these lacy effects.

Finally, 1930s-style florals brought charm to the runways, a sweetness borrowed from our mothers’ and grandmothers’ closets.

All the vintage items shown are for sale—Think of this as a pop-up boutique of on-trend vintage fashion!

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Each spring and fall the VFG sleuths out the historical influences on modern fashion – the Vintage Inspiration.

This fall, designers have been inspired by the opulence of brocade and the impact of the perfect hat. They have trolled the sartorial splendor of vintage menswear, reconceiving it for women. Finally, every shade of green seems to have been seen on fall runways…and need we remind you that with vintage you always go green?

As of the date of publication, all the vintage items shown are for sale—Think of it as a catalog of on-trend vintage fashion!

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