So, Vintage or Retro..what is the difference?
Are they the same? Or may be they are just antique and that’s all? But, for sure, they can be clothing, accessories, jewelry, decoration and even furniture …
So, let’s start with the Vintage clothes.
If we go back to the beginning of XXI century, we will see that vintage clothes were firstly started producing. Now it is something original and unique which has an important condition. To be considered as vintage the clothes must be at least 30 years old or it could be produced 20 years before the present day. Also, one interesting fact: most vintage clothing has been previously worn, but we can also find some which have not.
And what’s about the prices? We know that whenever something becomes fashionable, the prices become higher also. Although recently vintage clothes have become even more popular than it was 15-20 years ago, but the prices haven’t changed a lot. It is possible to find very nice vintage clothes with an adorable price, of course, let’s don’t forget the brand which plays the main role.
Now, let’s talk about the definitions of Retro style !!
which means ‘backwards’ or in past times, short version for retrospective. It usually refers to clothing, garments inspired by the designs of the past but have been made today which, as well, consciously imitates the style, trends, modes, fashions or attitudes of the recent past. Also, clothing produced more recently is usually called modern or contemporary fashion because opinions vary on these definitions.
People have started using the term retro since the 1970s in order to describe new tendency, new things that display characteristics of the past, which refer to particular modes and materials of the old era. Moreover, people started using this term to categorize styles that have been created in the past but in a use now. Retro wants to copy the recent past focusing on the products, fashions and artistic styles produced since the Modernity.
Hence, where to find these clothes? I can suggest to buy them in some old warehouse stocks, thrift stores, some markets or specialized trails and if you need a customize personal shopper service, check our our e-shop, we have some nice products.
Now, let’s go shopping inspired by the designs of the past, what do you prefer most, Vintage or Retro?
Are they the same? Or may be they are just antique and that’s all? But, for sure, they can be clothing, accessories, jewelry, decoration and even furniture …
So, let’s start with the Vintage clothes.
If we go back to the beginning of XXI century, we will see that vintage clothes were firstly started producing. Now it is something original and unique which has an important condition. To be considered as vintage the clothes must be at least 30 years old or it could be produced 20 years before the present day. Also, one interesting fact: most vintage clothing has been previously worn, but we can also find some which have not.
And what’s about the prices? We know that whenever something becomes fashionable, the prices become higher also. Although recently vintage clothes have become even more popular than it was 15-20 years ago, but the prices haven’t changed a lot. It is possible to find very nice vintage clothes with an adorable price, of course, let’s don’t forget the brand which plays the main role.
Now, let’s talk about the definitions of Retro style !!
which means ‘backwards’ or in past times, short version for retrospective. It usually refers to clothing, garments inspired by the designs of the past but have been made today which, as well, consciously imitates the style, trends, modes, fashions or attitudes of the recent past. Also, clothing produced more recently is usually called modern or contemporary fashion because opinions vary on these definitions.
People have started using the term retro since the 1970s in order to describe new tendency, new things that display characteristics of the past, which refer to particular modes and materials of the old era. Moreover, people started using this term to categorize styles that have been created in the past but in a use now. Retro wants to copy the recent past focusing on the products, fashions and artistic styles produced since the Modernity.
Hence, where to find these clothes? I can suggest to buy them in some old warehouse stocks, thrift stores, some markets or specialized trails and if you need a customize personal shopper service, check our our e-shop, we have some nice products.
Now, let’s go shopping inspired by the designs of the past, what do you prefer most, Vintage or Retro?
