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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.
Shaker rib or shaker stitch is a knit which has vertical ridges (ribs) made by alternating one wale drawn to the face with one wale drawn to the back of the knit (a 1 × 1 rib knit—the process is further described under rib knits). It is knit of heavier yarn.
See also: Rib knits