Opening Jenny Blond's time capsule, we discovered unique pieces from decades past! And because we love vintage as much as you do, let's say a few words about this beloved style.
But what is vintage?
The original meaning of the word has to do with good vintage wine. But today when we say vintage we are talking about clothes, cars, books, records, furniture and other old and collectible items. Be careful though! To say that something is vintage it is not enough that it is old or simply used. It must be at least 20 years old and of good quality. If it is over 100 years old, then we are talking about antiques , while clothes and objects that are new, but reminiscent of the style of older decades are called retro .
True vintage is something unique, a treasure from the past that grows in value with the passage of time. It is charged with the memories of another era, a small piece of history.
Why should I wear something vintage?
Because it is unique.
If you want to escape the logic of the clothing supermarket and don't want to wear the same clothes as everyone else, then dig out your mom, dad, grandpa, grandma's old clothes or search for the best vintage store. I bet that you will be the only one wearing this special, unique piece and you will definitely not go unnoticed.
Reduce Reuse Rewear Recycle.
Support the slow fashion movement and protect the environment. There's no need to buy a new garment when you can find an equally good or even better second-hand one, which will also be collectible.
What should I pay attention to when wearing something vintage?
A vintage piece can really elevate your look if worn the right way. Here are some tips to achieve the perfect style.
Choose clothes that are easy to wear today.
Make sure the piece you choose isn't so old-fashioned that it ends up looking tacky, and make sure it's something that suits your style. Because if your friends are used to you wearing jeans and sneakers and you suddenly show up in a prom skirt like another prom queen, they'll have a joke to laugh at for a long time.
No excesses in styling
Just because you're wearing that gorgeous pin-up dress or an old school Harris Tweed jacket doesn't mean you have to style your hair in those stylised curls or wear a straw hat. There's always the risk that your look will end up looking too costumey and you'll end up looking more like a carnival. So keep your styling, hairstyle and make-up simple. 
Pair it with something modern
You don't have to be vintage from top to bottom to stand out. Pair your vintage shirt with a modern bag or trendy shoes. You can also wear vintage jewelry and accessories with modern clothes. Here too, you have to be careful not to go overboard. If the vintage piece you're wearing is very special and a statement piece, the other pieces should be subtle.
