It turned out to be a store that was filled to the brim with vintage goodness. They had everything from hats to shoes to shirts. You can find anything in this store whether your a guy or a girl. I could see why there were more people going in then there were coming out.
The clothes are from every era between the 1930’s and 1980’s. Some clothes are labelled ‘As new’ which are clothes that were never sold which mean they were never worn. Some even have their original labels and price tags. Most other clothes are labelled as ‘Good condition’ these items have been used and collected by the store from previous shoppers.
There’s something charming about buying something that still has its original label on it from 30 years ago. It’s like buying a piece of history, an item that contributes to the current culture of fashion that we now see. It’s like buying clothes with a soul.
It’s important to look in stores like Absolute Vintage and Beyond Retro as all these stores unbeknown to them are easing the pressure on garment workers and reducing the amount of waste created by fast fashion consumption.
You’re not buying something new, wearing it, and throwing it. The quality and style of vintage clothes last forever. We should try to make things last and get the most out of an item and then pass it on to a store like Absolute who can then pass it on to somebody else, extending the life cycle of that piece of clothing.
Imagine wearing a jacket that was designed for somebody like James Dean. Ok that might be a little far fetched but isn’t that what fashion is all about? Transforming you into another world through your clothes?
Do your clothes transform you into another world?
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