vintage

Originally a term denoting a wine of a particular year or special quality,"vintage" is commonly used to describe older fashions in clothes, jewelry and household goods such as kitchenware and furnishings. Art forms such as film may also be designated as vintage, evoking a sense of well-aged (yet timeless) quality.

Vintage items tends to date from the 1920s-1980s. The term also denotes elegance, style and craftsmanship. Vintage differs from "retro" in that there is no undertone of self-parody and humor; vintage is admired without irony. Items that predate the 1920s are generally considered to be antique rather than vintage. Antiques, often fragile, are usually conserved rather than reused, unlike vintage and retro clothing and housewares.

Vintage clothing is often designer wear and not mass-produced; in this way it also differs from retro fashion. There are many blogs devoted to online vintage shopping. It is possible to find vintage fashions and jewelry as well as vintage cookware, furnishings and kitchen items. There are also blogs devoted specifically to women's or to men's vintage wear as well.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “vintage”

• FOUND: Fat admirer ca. 1907

  
  Gloria's Oversexed Mind — Authority: 485
  Proving (for the nth time) that, sexually speaking, there is nothing new under the sun, this 1907 embossed humorous postcard.
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• Debbie Reynolds 8×10 B/w Close-up Vintage Glamour Photo

  
  The Medium Format Camera Site The Medium-Format Photography Blog — Authority: 163
  Hey, check out these auctions: AC/DC 8×10 photo signed by 5 rp BACK IN BLACK US $6.75 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Nov-16-2009 12:41:35 PST Bid now | Add to watch list Debbie Reynolds 8×10 B/W Close-up Vintage Glamour Photo US $12.50 End Date: Monday Nov-16-2009 12:41:35 PST ...
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• Sometimes you feel like a nut

  
  Gloria's Oversexed Mind — Authority: 485
  NO idea. Guessing it was either a vaudeville schtick or a side-show act from the early 1900s. Whatever it was, I hope she was in on the joke. Anyone know more about Ms. Koo Koo?
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• Say No Go - De La Soul(#AfternoonKickstart)

  
  extra awesomeness / extra goodness — Authority: 436
  Say No Go - De La Soul (#AfternoonKickstart)
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• Television, the Drug of the Nation - The Disposable Heroes of...

  
  extra awesomeness / extra goodness — Authority: 436
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• Reasons people are attracted to vintage clothing:

  
  Vintage Bulletin, the Vintage Clothing blog — Authority: 437
    www.thevintagescarf.com Reasons people attracted to vintage clothing:  Unique or almost unique: most items were custom made, and others were manufactured in small quantities only. Good quality: they were designed to be worn for years and passed on to other family members, so they were made of robust ...
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• Lost Scotch Whiskey Cache Buried in Antarctica

  
  Discovery News - Technology — Authority: 733
  A team of thirsty polar explorers will drill beneath the ice to reach Scotch whisky 100 years old.
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• History of the White Wedding Dress

  
  Weddzilla Blog — Authority: 148
  Did you know that the typical wedding dress was not always extravagant and white?  The reason they are may not exactly be what you think. I dont know about you - but I was always told that the wedding dress has always been white and that it was only suposed to be worn (white)  by a virgin.   This may be ...
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• Vintage Goodies Giveaway at Dandelion Vintage

  
  Vintage Bulletin, the Vintage Clothing blog — Authority: 437
  Time for a Giveaway! Anyone can sign up for the giveaway by posting a comment below (include your contact info) or by sending me an email at dvintage@comcast.net A winner will be chosen - 11/23 This giveaway is another Little Vintage Goodies in a Hatbox. It includes everything shown in the photo to the left ...
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• jess james jake.

  
  Mixed Plate — Authority: 472
  Each day I love seeing what new vintage finds Jess has added to her shop . I mean, there’s a little bit of everything and I have no idea how she manages to find such a variety of things. Here are some of my recent faves… 1940’s Damask Print Umbrella : $48.00 : Teal and White Melmac Set by ...
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• Betty Draper, Eat your Heart out

  
  Alice's Adventure's: Funstuff and Pretty Things — Authority: 125
  via:  1950’s Vintage BabyBlue and CrispWhite by TimelessVixenVintage .
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• The Hanky Without the Panky!

  
  Adrienne's Armoire — Authority: 113
  † JMJ/AMDG "Love is a great beautifier." - Louisa May Alcott Arent these lovely ? They are in new condition, and were given to my daughter yesterday by my Mother-in-law, whos Mother crocheted the edge trim may years ago. Shes not sure how old they are, but I am certain they must be much older than ...
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• Lightweight Leopard Print Coat

  
  Fasshonaburu Fashion And Shopping Blog — Authority: 574
  Most of you are probably looking for something a little heavier now, but this vintage leopard print coat is so fabulous!! And its only $68 at The Urban Collection , what a tempting price, even for my broke behind.
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• 2010 Monterey Historics Sanctioning Body and Classes

  
  Sports Car Digest - The Sports, Racing and Vintage Car Journal Sports Car Digest — Authority: 133
  Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca announced the classes for the Monterey Historic Automobile Races® and Monterey Pre-Historics to give the car owners more information in assisting them in selecting which cars they would like to enter. The Entry Forms for both races are being sent out this week to prospective participants and ...
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• Vintage Remix: Mail Slot Magazine Organizer

  
  BackGarage — Authority: 129
  mail slots , originally uploaded by back_garage . I’m still in love with this idea from Missy and Kirk’s Ukrainian Village apartment . Who doesn’t need a creative and elegant way to store old magazines and catalogs?
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• Francis Clalin

  
  Glorious Nonsense — Authority: 130
  Francis Clalin was a woman who disguised herself as a man and fought in the Civil War, found out only after being wounded. According to wikipedia she could spit, swear and drink as well as any other soldier. Badass, she looks so much happier in the uniform.
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• Daily Swatch: Pennsylvania Dutch – People

  
  True Up — Authority: 136
  It is getting to that point in the life of the Daily Swatch where I’m running out of ideas and must re-visit past themes! And today is my birthday so I’m going to pick one of my all-time favorites, Pennsylvania Dutch, and focus on prints with people in them. The example above is from Kitsch Cafe on Flickr, who ...
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• Salvador Dali ~ Alices Adventures In Wonderland

  
  Glorious Nonsense — Authority: 130
  Illustrations made by Salvador Dali of Alice in Wonderland, published in 1969. via “Each morning when I awake, I experience again a supreme pleasure - that of being Salvador Dali.”
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• Bookmarks

  
  journal — Authority: 534
  Theres a flickr pool for old bookmarks. And an online exhibition of bookmarks here .
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• 5 Hot Hair Style Trends For 2005

  
  Wish Everyone Good Health. — Authority: 465
  Folks are so diverse in 2005, which means that there’s never just one hair style trend that’s hot at any given time. All of history is fair game for re-invention. Truly, there’s not much that hasn’t been done before. Yet somehow, each incarnation takes on a fresh spin, and emerges fabulous.The latest hair ...
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