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Backstory on the Birth of Vintage

September 5, 2015

Backstory On The Birth Of Vintage

I really enjoy the public radio show Backstory, about American history. It’s hosted by three genial college professors from Virginia,…

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Thrifting From Home

May 28, 2015

Thrifting From Home

Rummaging through thrift racks can not only be a great way to score deals, it can also be a way…

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Online Menswear From Olden Grey

May 26, 2015

Online Menswear From Olden Grey

I was at the Santa Monica flea market this weekend, enjoying a little time away from the family, and I…

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Thirteen accessories adorning the great Philippé Wynne

May 19, 2015

Thirteen Accessories Adorning The Great Philippé Wynne

I count thirteen accessories adorning the great  Philippé Wynne of The Spinners. That’s about eleven more than you should wear, but…

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Scenes From the Rose Bowl

April 13, 2015

Scenes From The Rose Bowl

My mother’s in town, and since she’s an antiques dealer, that means a trip to the flea market. One of…

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Want an Affordable Leather Jacket? Go Vintage

March 11, 2015

Want An Affordable Leather Jacket? Go Vintage

Every once in a while, we’ll get an email from a reader asking where can they score a leather jacket…

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A People’s History of UK Style

February 25, 2015

A People’s History Of UK Style

One argument against the idea of timelessness in style is that everyone looks at least a little ridiculous in old…

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Stephen Pulvirent on Vintage Watches

February 23, 2015

Stephen Pulvirent On Vintage Watches

Wearing a vintage watch can be a nice way to sport something with a little history, but unless you’re a…

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Inspiration LA: February 6th and 7th

January 30, 2015

Inspiration LA: February 6th And 7th

The workwear and vintage Americana clothing show Inspiration LA is happening this February 6th and 7th in downtown Los Angeles….

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Sweater weather is here!

December 3, 2014

Sweater Weather Is Here!

fordlibrarymuseum: Sweater weather is here! President Ford sported this hand-knitted “WIN” patterned pullover supporting the Whip Inflation Now campaign during…

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Beauty, Truth, and Beat-up Boots

October 23, 2014

Beauty, Truth, And Beat-up Boots

“Another question comes up, of course: are things ‘beautiful’ which are not intended as such, but which are created in…

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I only occasionally wear vintage these days

October 21, 2014

I Only Occasionally Wear Vintage These Days

I only occasionally wear vintage these days, but I love looking at it. Above are a few snapshots I took…

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Some truly spectacular Western shirts

October 21, 2014

Some Truly Spectacular Western Shirts

Among the many pieces at the Vintage Fashion Expo in Los Angeles this past weekend were some truly spectacular Western…

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Vintage Fashion Expo

October 21, 2014

Vintage Fashion Expo

I attended the Vintage Fashion Expo this past weekend here in Los Angeles. It’s a semi-annual affair that brings together…

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Repeat Performance Vintage

September 11, 2014

Repeat Performance Vintage

Lately I’ve been indulging my love of vintage menswear by paging through the mid-century vintage section of eBay, looking for…

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