Vintage

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Left: Genuine ’60s snakeskin bag $45, Center: ’70s graphic leather clutch, Right: ’50s top handled velvet bag I blame my shopping partners-in-crime, Judy Aldridge (of Atlantis Home) and Jane Aldridge (of Sea of Shoes), for introducing me to Vintage Martini (the world’s most amazing vintage store) and for my now very over-crowded closet. In the [...]

The moment I spotted this large top handle satchel from Gucci I thought of a great find from the back corner of your favorite vintage store. Imagine digging around for a secret treasure and finding an old bag with perfectly worn in leather, just worn enough to where it is still in great condition. I [...]

When it comes to style, Rachel Roy has an understated chicness about her that is truly unparalleled. While her height and slim frame undoubtedly help her fit into even the most outlandish of outfits, it’s her accessories–shoes, jewelry and lady-like bags–that she counts on for that perfect exclamation point. Case in point: at a book [...]

Left: Vintage 1940′s Concertina bag; Right: Stella McCartney Accordion Bag It is no secret that designers shop vintage stores for inspiration, and some might even get away with an exact knockoff. But you only need to go as far as picking up the book, Handbags: The Power of the Purse to see the original “Concertina” [...]

The next trend will be backpacks. Remember Prada’s ascent to greatness was all due to those nylon backpacks? After that, everyone else started doing them! Yes, including Chanel. Well, get a jump start and be way cooler than everyone else with a Vintage Chanel backpack in this season’s color, yellow! You will be the fashion [...]