Musings of a Vintage Trader
The Strange Rise of the Battle Jacket
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A once underground rebellious piece of clothing has suddenly become very sought after. Thanks to Stranger Things and the over-night heart throb Eddie Munson, played by English actor Joseph Quinn, the battle jacket is the newest must have item on the fashion radar. But what even is a battle jacket, and where did it come from?
Love Island x Ebay: Is this the break up from fast fashion we needed?
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I never thought I would be writing about Love Island, a show I have never watched in my life, but something potentially big has happened. A steamier break up than any that has ever been seen before…….the shows bosses have walked away from partnerships with fast fashion brands of previous seasons for a new love affair with Ebay, the market place for second hand. What caused this sudden change of heart? Well……..
Kim Kardashian and 'That Dress'
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Ok, so. The Kardashians have been breaking the internet again, and this time I give a shit. If you have not been living under a rock, you will know that Kim Kardashian rocked up to the Met Gala wearing Marilyn Monroe’s 1962 iconic beaded nude illusion dress, and it has caused drama in the vintage community!
Why Kilo Sales Are Not as Sustainable as You Might Think
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Kilo sales – we have all seen these events pop up over the country, promising vintage clothes for less that £20 for a kilo. Great, vintage that is cheap and easy to access, with lots of sizes and coming to a town near you………. but it is really all that it is cracked up to be?