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people in the United States can tell the difference between a classic 1957 Chevrolet
Bellaire sedan, and a 1974 ford citation. Sure they are both used cars over 25
years old. However you don't need to be a collector to tell that the differences
in these two vehicles go way beyond the original factory listings. One is a classic
vehicle, much like a vintage wine, it gains value as time goes by, while the other
is not much more than it's name, a citation. Some pieces from the past gain value
and respect as time ticks by, while others take up space. Retailers know this,
and for this reason second hand shops have opened in the United States giving
the consumer the opportunity to purchase anything from classic vehicles to antique
furniture, eclectic jewelry to vintage clothing. Because of the style and quality
of selected older pieces, some feel that the best pieces today came from the past.
The apparel industry is no different. Fashion designers are continuously taking
designs and cuts from the past, redoing them today and calling them vintage or
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from the automobile industry, which has drastic changes and economic improvements
from the 1957 Chevrolet Bellaire sedan, to the 2000 Camero; a pair of 1957 501
Levi jeans looks identical to a 2000 501 Levi jeans. The only difference being
one is a classic with years of wear and tear that add to the comfort and durability
of the jean, while the other is bran new awaiting the years that will one day
separate it making it unique from that of it's new counterpart. For this reason
retailers have filled the gap for the consumer and vintage clothing stores can
now be found in nearly every major city in the US. From the old streets of San
Francisco to the over populated streets of Manhattan, every city now has a plethora
of its vintage shops. These are not to be mistaken as thrift stores, such as good
will or Salvation Army. Vintage Clothing Stores instead carry pieces that are
classic and desired for whatever reason it may be, and offer it to the consumer
along with a section of similar pieces from the same period. |
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dresses to television sets, some of the coolest looking things around today came
from the past. PHOTOGRAPHS ON OPPOSITE PAGE from left to right. Marlynn Monroe
wearing Chanel. GLAMOUR Oct. 01, p. 98; Old Classic Television set, as cool as
they came GQ Nov. 01, p.235; Hittin' the open road in classic denim pant and jacket
combo. a style as classy today as it was in the 60's, new photo that looks like
old MAXIM July 01, p. 178) | |
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When vintage shops customers were narrowed between theater students and collectors,
buyers didn't have to continuously re-fill their racks. As the market grew so
did most buyers strategies. | | Mail
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