Spring Cleaning
Now that Spring is finally here, it’s time
to clean out the closet!
Home Sweet Home
Many of you celebrating the holidays may be headed home this
coming weekend to spend time with family and friends for Easter weekend. In the
down-time, spending an hour or two helping a family member to clean out their
closet is a great way to enjoy time with loved ones and allows you to learn
about the memories that may be buried in their closets.
The sweater grandma
wore on her first date…
The skirt Aunt
Lily wore to the prom…
The blazer your
father wore to his graduation…
Each item has a unique story and can be
loaded with memories!
Drive to Succeed
As previous published in our “Rags to Riches” post, many
designers in current times are producing vintage replica pieces with a hefty
price tag. So, why pay the designer
price for something original that you can find within the
family?
Even if you feel that vintage fashion isn’t for you,
why not sell these pieces of history to a vintage boutique for someone
else to enjoy?
The Rag and Bone in downtown State College, PA is the only
local
vintage boutique;
the fair prices, variety,
and quality of their inventory makes it perfect place to buy and sell vintage
items,
or just come in to browse!
However, because the Rag and Bone is currently looking for older
vintage pieces, you’d definitely want to ask your grandmother, grandfather, or
older aunts and uncles; their closets and attics are more likely to be riddled
with vintage flare than your parent’s. And, they’d probably be grateful for the
extra help!
This season’s hot vintage trends &
sellers:
- Sun dresses & matching accessories
- Men’s short sleeve shirts for spring
- Spring skirts – Miniskirts & full skirts
If you’re looking to sell, here are some important
things to note:
- The Rag and Bone buys and sells true vintage. That means that clothes you would find in places like Urban Outfitters and Anthropology cannot be found here!
- Additionally, The Rag and Bone is currently seeking older vintage pieces (1960’s and earlier). Exceptions can be made for 70's/80's items if they are truly very unique.
Looking Forward:
- Jewelry – The Rag and Bone is also looking to acquire jewelry to add to its collection. These vintage jems can be the perfect accessory to a stellar outfit.
If you’re still doubtful if vintage is in style, just take a
look around on your next walk downtown or through campus. On any warm, spring day at Penn State any
number of these items can be seen.
1.
Platform cork or wood heels
Ø Due to a shortage of leather and a war ban
on rubber in the 1930s, platform shoes were created from wood, cork, and other
materials. While these are not Salvatore
Ferragamo’s brightly colored platforms from the 1930s, they are definitely a
kin.
2.
Girls
in bikinis catching some rays on the HUB lawn
Ø Vintage bikinis had ruffles and lace which
made them look extra sexy and feminine.
Vintage swimwear has been reinvigorated and updated for women today.
Ø In the 1940s after the war, the War
Production Board limited the amount and yardage materials that could be used to
make clothes
Ø While they are not as pronounced as the
1960s version, cat eye sunglasses are all the rage within the ‘hipster’ crowd
Once you’ve learned what to look for, it’s obvious
that there are vintage and vintage-inspired items all around us in our everyday
life.
Thanks again for visiting!
Still to come…
Keep reading for
our later article about determining the era of vintage attire, and learn fun
facts about culture of the time.
If
there are topics that you would like us to write about,
Leave
a comment and we will post about it!
Thanks for your
support!
Haley, Katie,
Janel, & Shelly
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