Here at LAV we have a deep admiration for the women’s wardrobe on “Mad Men.” We’re not ashamed to say that we’re ridiculously hooked with the styling on set.
So to find out that Janie Bryant, the woman behind all of the wonderful vintage styling is writing a “Mad Men” style book … Well, you know — we’re psyched!
This phrase has managed to secure a strong place in today’s world of ‘fast’ fashion, slowly but surely. Fast fashion involves replicating the creations of top designers as witnessed on the ramp and making them available at retail stores at slashed down prices. The delivery cycle that governs fast fashion is astonishingly short – manufacturing millions of pieces by processes that are insensitive to the environment, leaving no scope to imbibe the green values of reuse and recycle in the quality of the material which is used, churning out clothes one after the other whose future is either abandonment behind locked closets or landfills. It’s almost as if newly manufactured clothes are meant to be discarded season after season, as there’s always a new lot waiting on the racks of the fast fashion retailers, luring the consumers with their reduced price tags.
Last few years show a remarkable shift towards the slow fashion trend, with more and more people adopting vintage fashion and second-hand clothing. People have exhibited a growing affection for vintage clothing that is longer-lasting, clothes that speak quality, garments that exhibit fine craftsmanship, purely authentic collectibles that stand the test of time. Manufacturing these fine clothes is a slow and steady process that involves choosing the right fabric, intricate detailing, and most importantly ensuring that the entire process is not effectuated by design operations that are harmful to our planet. Ultimately, the goal of slow fashion is to encourage the consumers to invest in trans-seasonal clothing that is meaningful and lasting, and reduce their dependability on new clothes, thus helping them to contribute towards greening of our planet.
If you think this golden-toned leather tote by Lanvin perfectly matches your style quotient but is way off your budget, here’s a sassy tanned leather vintage handbag from LAV that adds the Lanvin appeal to your early mornings. Every morning as you get ready to show off our trendy leather attaché holding all your prized possessions, we can imagine you beaming in pride because of your smart decision – settling for a price tag which is way too appealing than the one on Lanvin’s tote!
Early Morning Leather Purse 70s
Here’s your chance to gain access to a collage of LAV’s most sought after vintage accessories. Yes! LAV has recently joined Polyvore, a vibrant community that has got anything and everything to do with style, fashion, and creativity. Get a peek into what’s hot at LAV and find a perfect match to your vintage vogue by exploring LAV’s ensemble of elegant vintage dresses belonging to different eras, vintage boots, retro skirts, vintage jackets, men’s vintage collection and many more vintage pieces on Polyvore right here.
Don’t miss out on checking how cool our vintage gear blends with various backdrops and moods by exploring our “See Yourself in LA Vintage” collection on Polyvore.
This one-piece garment has made a dramatic comeback with its comfortable look and vivacious colors. It’s intriguing how a vintage piece with the most unusual shape has taken the fashion world by storm. From teenagers to adults, celebrities to everybody on the street have taken a liking for this unique vintage outerwear. A traditional item of vintage clothing which was designed in the earlier eras to provide protection from harsh winter weathers is today’s most sought after fashion gear. The style, now at its apogee, appears in mainstream stores like Ann Taylor, Gap, J.C. Penney, and Macy’s (which offers 43 options in a ponchos-only department) and in high fashion magazines like Vogue. Little did we realize the competency of this “one-size-fits-all” garment until all the ponchos from our vintage clothing ensemble got sold like hotcakes last month. Peculiar, yet attractive; unconventional, yet stylish; LAV has fallen for this no hang ups, easy to wear warm snuggies that cover all those worrisome midsection areas demurely. For a sassy vintage look this winter, grab a cute poncho from our rare collection and couple it with our slick pair of vintage cowboy boots.
Actress Sienna Miller loves suede boots, and has been out and about wearing them all over town since spring 2009. Whether you want suede boots that are flat or with heels, there are tons of options out there. Suede boots are classic shoes for fall.
I’ve rounded up seven different pairs of vintage suede boots for you guys to check out.
LAV stumbled upon an absolutely delectable vintage bag and couldn’t resist sharing it with our fashionistas! Do you have a lot of vintage neckties hanging in your closet, and you have absolutely no clue on how to put them to good use? Well, before giving into the temptation of throwing them away, you can weave a cute vintage bag out of them. That’s right! A vintage bag made up of a bunch of vintage neckties. We can sense the disapproval after hearing this peculiar combination, but don’t take our word for it, check these delightful green creations from madeitmyself.com
It’s time to awaken that hidden creative fashion designer in you and experiment with your green quotient. All you need is a sewing machine and a cluster of assorted vintage ties with attractive colors. Peep into your man’s closet to find out which ties are on the brink of being discarded and grab them to
create a dainty vintage handbag that will be the talk of the town!
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