Clothing has become the second largest pollutant to roam the planet and by buying and recycling your preloved pieces will slowly but surely build bridges between the old and the new. Vintage items may not appeal to the common eye, however if you take the item out of situation, fix it up with a pair of beat up kicks and some stonewash Levi’s jeans, that electric blue leather jacket that’s sat in the back of your wardrobe can be brought to life at a flick of a switch. I believe that clothing outlines passion and personality. The way you dress shouldn’t define who you are but should accentuate and express the way in which you view colours and prints, fabrics and style. The beauty of vintage and second hand clothing means you’re not only reusing and recycling , you are also bringing back trends from previous crazes and designs , without spending bucketloads and participating in minimising textile pollution. Having vintage items in your wardrobe adds quality and unique touches to modern day fashion. Modern day items can be beautifully made, trendy , vibrant and fashionable, yet vintage pieces hold so much authenticity and originality which is rare to find twice.
Vintage and second hand shopping has become on of the most unique ways to be individual when styling yourself. Vintage items are usually one off items that create statement pieces and eye catching remarks to any outfit. Whether its just a necklace or a hat , a suede jacket or a pair of corduroy flares, Vintage fashion is broad and becoming bolder and brighter day by day. Living in London provides a large variety of vintage shopping. From Covent Garden to Brick Lane , Kingston to Mile end, the options are wild. However vintage clothing is available all over the world. You can find beautiful vintage pieces in charity shops, car boot sales , flea markets and jumble sales , all you have to do is open your eyes.
Isabelle Taylor
Tolworth Girls School and Sixthform
