How to Spot Authentic Vintage Clothing vs. Modern Reproductions

True vintage clothing can be identified by good materials such as cotton, wool, and silk, and excellent workmanship, including hand-sewing and time specific details. Badges, buttons, and zippers also date back to the time period of that creation, compared to the reproductions made today.Through good research of the material, stitching,...

How to Determine the Value of Vintage and Antique Items

Figuring out what your vintage treasures are really worth is a mix of detective work, gut instinct, and knowing what collectors care about right now. Knowing what makes something valuable—and what doesn’t—is essential, regardless of whether you’ve discovered oddball items at a local flea market or inherited dusty heirlooms from...