LET'S TALK ABOUT VINTAGE INSPIRED BRANDS | Where to Shop for Vintage Style

* Thank you to the person who mentioned some sound issues in the previous version of this video -- here is the updated version! Enjoy! *
In my last video, I talked a lot about sewing in order to achieve a vintage style. But what if you don’t want to learn to sew or if it’s just, you know, not your thing? Well, in this video, we’re going to be talking about vintage-inspired clothing brands.
SOURCES:
Daphine Howland. ModCloth changes hands once again. Retail Dive. May 6, 2021. www.retaildive...
Modcloth’s rating from Good on You:
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VINTAGE INSPIRED BRANDS (NO AFFILIATION):
Modcloth modcloth.com/
Unique Vintage
www.unique-vin...
Top Vintage
topvintage.com
Collectif
www.collectifl...
Pinup Girl Clothing
pinupgirlcloth...
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
BOOKS ON 1930S FASHION & HISTORY (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS):
1930s Fashion: The Definitive Sourcebook by Charlotte Fiell and Emmuanuelle Dix. 2012. bookshop.org/a...
Glamour: Women, History, Feminism by Carol Dyhouse. 2010. bookshop.org/b...
American Look: Fashion and the Image of Women in 1930's and 1940's New York by Rebecca Arnold. 2008. bookshop.org/a...
Making Vintage 1930s Clothes for Women Ciara Phipps and Claire Reed. 2019. bookshop.org/a...
Empress of Fashion: A Life of Diana Vreeland by Amanda Stuart. 2013. bookshop.org/a...
The Lost Art of Dress: The Women Who Once Made America Stylish by Linda Przybyszewski. 2014. bookshop.org/a...
Dancing in the Dark: A Cultural History of the Great Depression by Morris Dickstein. 2010. bookshop.org/a...
Elegance in an Age of Crisis: Fashion in the 1930s. Museum at FIT. 2014.
The Way We Wore: Styles of the 1930s and ‘40s by Marsha Hunt. 1993.
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[@zuzannahanna]

Loved the video! I think Collectif was my first vintage-inspired brand that I've heard of - I think it's most famous around vintage community. I'd add to the list: What Katie Did (the brand is focused on ligerie and shapewear but it gives similiar vibe to those you've mentioned), Emmy Design and maybe The House of Foxy. Although some pieces might be practical to buy but I really want to focus on better quality, small brands and true-vintage desgins

[@PepperCyanide]

Thanks so much for putting the effort into creating and sharing this video! I am so glad to hear you speak to the environmental and social ethics of production and materials for each brand.
I'm 2 years into building a 30s-inspired wardrobe for men [man] and it's sooooo slow-going. Most items I've acquired so far are from ebay-so it's neat that they're originals, but far too rarely do [affordable] items that I want even appear for sale! So I'm considering this new route, though I get the feeling that it'll still be a bit of a challenge finding much in the men's department. Thanks again for posting this-the timing is great for me!

[@thedecominimalist]

Hi Pepper! I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I'm going to cover more brands in my next video that offer more men's clothing options so hopefully, that will help. Menswear isn't my forte but if you're into 30s style I'd recommend Dandy Wellington's TH-cam channel and IG for more info on building one's style, particularly on a budget. I'm assuming you know who Dandy Wellington is because he's a #vintagestyleicon but just in case I'll link his channel here: th-cam.com/video/BAdQSoI1lNM/w-d-xo.html

[@sallybrite1530]

Simple retro has some adorable dresses, but I'm not sure about the quality...

[@XiaoqiChai-uz5zg]

I think the quality is ok, you can have a try