I took these photos over three years ago when I did an article on a vintage shop, but I never used these pics of all these amazing vintage purses. I have a thing for vintage purses as they are structurally so interesting, so very often works of art from a design perspective.
I remember looking at this beat up but super interesting bag style purse.You can't tell but it's made of hard metal and suede. I thought it was so sculpturally funky and said so, and the owner said designers often come in and buy up neat pieces such as this to know them off.
I hadn't thought of that, but do I sound like a a crabby pants to say that so much of what's out there in fashion is knock offs, either of current designers or vintage looks? Guess that's the way it is. And am I being silly to think vintage is pure in this respect, void of any reference to the past? Probably.
Thats a great bag - a lot of vintage stuff is of much higher quality than what we see now. Back them people bought things and loved them for years, now we just toss things aside after one season.
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I wish I found more vintage bags! I love that metal and suede purse; it's so interesting and looks totally modern.
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Stacey Kay, I so agree. We (I don't me WE of course!, but more generally) screw ourselves in our need for the best prices, which forces retailers to produce cheap disposable crap that lacks quality - that and the general 'be in the moment' trend philosophy that informs the fashion world today, for obvious bottom-line type reasons, means that most of the non-thrift stores out there carry clothing that will not only be out of season the next season, but also be falling apart by then too! I wonder what it would be like to invest in quality clothing and buy less and reference it for years. In a way, thrift shopping is the best of both worlds as you can buy in bulk and mimic that mass-market mentality as the prices are so good, but on the other side you end up walking home with old gems that have stood the test of time! Soon thrift stores will run out of the old good stuff, and there will be nothing but the crap - horrible thought!
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ReplyDeleteThe Bohemienne, I hear ya, I loved it too and almost regret not snapping it up. Maybe some designer did knock it off!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I love about vintage! It's the original and first of it's kind! That's what makes true vintage so priceless to me. And when you're able to get it for a steal...what a thrill! ;)
ReplyDeleteOn a side note...I've been gone for awhile and I'm happy to see how much your blog has grown!
It looks great Kelly!
Vintage Girl - so nice to 'see' you again, welcome back to the blogosphere!! Thanks for kind words - just checked out yours and I like your new look!
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