Iconic fashion journalist Suzy Menkes said «the original Margiela concept of the «artisanal», putting random and
vintage pieces together, seems so right for now,» and we simply could not agree more.
I know I should have waited to wear it until full blown spring, but I just got this vintage LV (I'm going to spike the bottom like the Alexander Wang duffle) and wanted to rock
these vintage pieces together..
Not exact matches
I pulled a few
pieces from the shelves that I thought my Adelaide would love - Heather Ross» Horses, a few
pieces of Marisa's Meet the Gang sewn
together, and a
vintage print that I used once upon a time, for Adelaide's very own baby carrier (goodness look at that baby!).
Between genuine
vintage, repro, and
vintage appropriate
pieces (and sewing / knitting, if you have that / those skills), I sincerely believe that just about anyone can put
together a
vintage wardrobe these days.
Though Uila asked for a list of 25 or 30 items, and I could certainly put
together such a lengthy list, I wanted this post to loudly echo my own wardrobe - comprised as it is of
vintage, repro, and
vintage appropriate
pieces - and the honest to goodness truth is that I don't wear (or own) a massive big number of different types of garments myself, so following in Janey's (super stylish!)
Anja has been buying and selling
vintage jewelry and accessories for decades and her knowledge and passion for the subject ring out as clear as the sound of two
pieces of Bakelite being tapped
together.
I love to mix
pieces from different parts of the world and think there is something really beautiful about being able to wear a pair of
vintage American made denim jeans with a cotton tunic from India and a bag from Africa all
together in perfect harmony.
Our collection of rentals is curated by a design addicted,
vintage junkie who brings
pieces from different eras, styles, and far flung places
together under one roof in an old garment factory in Brooklyn.
We all went out to dinner
together in our
vintage pieces and felt so fun and colorful!
Everyone took home their
pieces for minor alterations (if needed) and put
together their
vintage outfits to show what cuts and styles worked best for each of us!
So all went to the Rosebowl Flea Market
together last month, and I gave them some tips on how I shop for
vintage and pulled
pieces that could work for everyone...
I love mixing
vintage and new
pieces together, I love trendy
pieces and I also love feminine «Parisian chic» touches as well.
Sol Sana weaves
together the
vintage and the new to create fun, bold
pieces with a nod to the high - end runway styles gracing the international catwalks.
With all of the great flea markets,
vintage and consignment stores in New York City, I would love to see what you could put
together following only your gut reaction to the
pieces themselves and not the current fashion trends or the label.....
Your closet needs
pieces that make sense and can be thrown
together when you're in a rush -
vintage Levi's, a white tee and some braided suede sandals or a satin trench paired with cropped leggings and some strappy pumps.
The head
piece and the sunglasses have this
vintage vibe (I have the same sunnies but they are in black and cream color), the pants» color is amazing and suits you so much and everything works so well
together!
street style Kimmy Shields / 21 / Actress Location: The Grove Outfit Details: Dress:
Vintage Shoes:
Vintage Bag: Urban Outfitters «I enjoy blending
together masculine and feminine
pieces and love the concept of androgyny.»
Our collection of rentals is curated by a design addicted,
vintage junkie who brings
pieces from different eras, styles, and far flung places
together under one roof in an old garment factory in Brooklyn.
Vintage Advantage Frenchies and antique furniture go
together like white on rice, so snap a bowtie on your little furry gentleman, pop him on a distressed wooden chair or chest of drawers, and then wave around a
piece of bacon to put a «smile» on his face.
Our collection of rentals is curated by a design addicted,
vintage junkie who brings
pieces from different eras, styles, and far flung places
together under one roof in an old garment factory in Brooklyn.
Smith creates entertainingly airy abstract images using
vintage fabrics she
pieces together.
Given the fact that he hasn't shown any substantial amount of work in the States for about two decades — aside from a few group shows, art fairs, and his inclusion in the famously identity - politics - focused 1993 Whitney Biennial, where he showed a series of weapon - like wall sculptures (dealing with notions of surveillance, the police state, militarization) that were
pieced together with
vintage gun parts, carved branches, and coyote bone among other sundry items — «At the Center of the World» was a rare treat for countless artists, curators, and critics who could only follow Durham from afar while his work continually appeared abroad at august venues like the Venice Biennale, Documenta, and galleries and museums across Europe and Latin America.
Our collection of rentals is curated by a design addicted,
vintage junkie who brings
pieces from different eras, styles, and far flung places
together under one roof in an old garment factory in Brooklyn.
This old - meets - new living room from the June 2011 issue brings
together custom - made and
vintage pieces.
Vintage hankies were
pieced together to create a charming window treatment.
Faucets
pieced together from salvage yard finds,
vintage French tiles, and a tall antique maid's cabinet underscore the room's collected charm.
Cassie & I started the store
together with our love for junking & painting
vintage pieces.
That's when I came up with this idea for a map art
piece using
vintage map images from some of the cities we've visited
together.
I've recently found some stunning
vintage pieces to incorporate into our kitchen and the design is really beginning to come
together!