Brands & Eras
How to Date Vintage Clothing by Its Label, Tags, and Construction
Date vintage clothing by reading its labels in order: the care and content tag (no written care instructions usually means pre-1971 in the US), the RN or.
Brands & Eras
A house's output changes with every creative director, factory move, and licensing deal. Knowing that a Chanel piece is early-90s Lagerfeld, or that a label typeface dates a garment to a specific decade, is what separates a lucky find from an informed one. Here we map the eras that matter — which years a maker peaked, how labels and construction evolved, and why certain periods command a premium on the resale market today.
Brands & Eras
The Iconic Designer Handbags: A Short History of the It-Bag
The most iconic designer handbags each pair a technical innovation with a story people wanted to own.
Brands & Eras
Vintage Chanel by Era: How to Date a Piece and What It's Worth
Date vintage Chanel by era, then by serial.
Brands & Eras
Vintage vs Antique vs Retro: What the Terms Actually Mean
Antique clothing is roughly 100 years old or more, defined by age alone.
Coming soon
- Vintage Dior Under Galliano: An Era Guide
- How to Read a Union Label to Date American Clothing