Moonstruck Experience

Vintage Fur Coats and Vintage Designer items on show at Hyde Park Corner until 17h00 Monday 16 May 2016.  The glamour of a by-gone era.  Recycling, also applies to luxury items creating a sustainable option!  None of us approve of culling leopard for fur but if it was done twenty years plus ago, perhaps you will find yourself not only supporting recycling but reliving the warmth, heartbeat and soul of a giant wild leopard who once walked on earth!  

Sustainability

There has also been an increasing interest in environmental sustainability in terms of reusing, recycling and repairing rather than throwing things away.  Sometimes vintage items are upcycled via changing the hemline or other features for a more contemporary look. Vintage items in poor condition are also salvaged for reuse as part of a new garment.

Vintage Clothing Definition

Vintage clothing is a generic term for garments originating from a previous era.

Generally speaking, clothing which was produced before the 1920s is referred to as antique clothing and clothing from the 1920s to 20 years before the present day is considered vintage.  Most vintage clothing has been previously worn, but a small percentage of pieces have not.  These are often old warehouse stock, and more valuable than those that have been worn, especially if they have their original tags.  Referred to as deadstock or new old stock (NOS), they nevertheless sometimes have flaws.  Vintage clothing may be either commercially produced or handmade by individuals.

History

Although there has always been an appreciation for the superior quality, fabric and design that is found in vintage clothing - the awareness, demand and acceptance of this has increased dramatically since the early 1990s.

This increase in interest is due in part to increased visibility, as vintage clothing was increasingly worn by top models and celebrities, e.g. Julia Roberts, Renée Zellweger, Chloë Sevigny, Tatiana Sorokko, Kate Moss, and Dita Von Teese.  Popularity of period pieces set in the mid-20th century in television and film have also contributed to vintage's popularity. There is even an international magazine called * Vintage Life - specifically a Women's Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine.

Vintage Inspired and Vintage Style

Fashion design, throughout history has turned to previous eras for inspiration.  Vintage clothing retains and increases in value due to the fact that it is genuinely from a past era.  In addition, authentic garments are made one at a time, with enough attention to detail to create an item that has long lasting value.  Garments closely resembling original vintage (retro or antique) clothing are mass-produced, for the most part, in China.  An example of this is the simple slip dresses that emerged in the early 1990s, a style that resembles a 1930s design, but upon examination will show that it only superficially resembles the real thing.  These styles are generally referred to as "vintage style", "vintage inspired" or "vintage reproductions". They serve as a convenient alternative to those who admire an old style but prefer a modern interpretation.  Sellers claim consumer advantage in that, unlike the original garments, they are usually available in a range of sizes and perhaps, colours and/or fabrics, and can be sold much cheaper.

Contact Vivien Hilton

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The Moonstruck Experience is situated in Northcliff

Trading hours: Monday – closed; Tuesday - 11am - 4pm;
Wednesday - 11am - 5pm; Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday - 11am to 6/7pm; Saturday - 10am to 3pm 

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(Blog Vintage Definition and Information from Wikipedia)