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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.
French for “variegated,” chiné describes a blurry effect in fabric printing. This is achieved by the printing of yarns before weaving; the printed pattern is slightly displaced in the weaving process, creating a shadowy effect.
See also: Warp print Ikat
Chiné