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Not all vintage choices mean you are bucking the trend for sameness, as die-hard vintage folks would love you to believe. Buying only vintage Pucci, Dior logo canvas and Gucci pieces makes you just as much a fashion victim as the girl in the new "J'Adore Dior" tee and Takashi Murakami bags for Louis Vuitton. Yes, you can be cookie cutter in vintage if you buy what you think is "in" and don't listen to the voice begging you to buy only what you love. The most stylish women who choose vintage mix it up with distinctive pieces from iconic Pucci and obscure beauties from designers like John Anthony and Sybil Connolly. Pieces that are beautifully made but don't scream any one person's name so the clothes never outshine the woman. Ireland's Sybil Connolly made innovative use of traditional textiles and yarns, putting her own individual, yet understated, stamp on each piece. From mushroom-pleated linen to floral crochet, each garment is subtle. White cotton crochet with a central flower on each square, this back-button cardigan is unlined so it shows peeks of skin through every knot. Fastens in back with hidden snaps, there are crocheted buttons for decoration. Gorgeous with a draped cashmere and silk skirt from Rick Owens or cropped trousers from Future Classics. A small label stating the name of the collection and piece is sewn to the inside of the nape and this is called "Wuthering Heights". Bust measures 34", shoulder to shoulder 16", outer sleeve 22.5" and length 18". Condition is excellent but there is some slight darkening along the tops of the shoulders which can only be seen in bright sunlight. $290.00 |
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