Noticias

How to Measure Flat and Translate to Your Body

Vintage sizing is broken. The fix is to ignore the size label and work from flat measurements. The exact method I use, and how to read measurements as a buyer.

Decoding American Designer Vintage: Halston, Di...

American designer vintage from the 70s and 80s is underpriced in Europe. Halston, DVF, Bill Blass, Geoffrey Beene, Anne Klein — what to look for in each.

Vintage Denim by Era: 70s Flares, 80s Stonewash...

Vintage denim changes in datable steps — cut, rise, wash, rivets, patches. Once you know what to look at, you can usually pin a pair of jeans to within five...

The 60s: An Era Style Guide

Real 60s vintage is scarce now — sixty years is a long time for cloth to survive. The pieces that lasted are some of the best-built clothing you can buy...

Decoding Italian Knitwear: Missoni, Krizia, Gen...

Italian knitwear from the 70s through the 90s set the standard for what knitted clothing could be. Missoni, Krizia, Genny, Laura Biagiotti — what to look for in each.

The 6 Hidden Flaws to Check Before You Buy Vintage

Most vintage flaws aren't visible at first glance. Six checks I run on every piece before it goes up on the shop — and what they tell you before you...