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It's basically like "second hand clothing" but pieces are found to match a particular trend. Vintage stores often scour charity shops for nice pieces then call them "vintage".
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoVintage refers to products that have an age to them. Retro are new products designed to elicit redolence of a bygone era. By definition, everything vintage is retro, but retro is not vintage.
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What does the term retro mean?
Vintage refers to products that have an age to them. Retro are new products designed to elicit redolence of a bygone era. By definition, everything vintage is retro, but retro is not vintage.
What does 'vintage lady' mean?
Vintage lady means that a person like the retro style.
What is meant by the term retro fabric?
Retro fabric, also known as vintage clothing, is the term for second hand or new garments from a previous era. Clothing which was produced before 1920 is known as vintage clothing.
Are shoulder pads vintage or retro?
They are vintage in themselves, but worn with a dress, gives your outfit a retro touch.
What is retro art?
Retro meaning old. So using styles from around the 60's to the 80's e.t.c. ever heard the term "vintage"
What is another word for vintage?
Old, retro
Do retro 12s run big?
If by retro you mean vintage, then absolutely NOT. A vintage size 12 is the equivelent of today's size 9/10. Its just the opposite of what you think - vintage sizes run much smaller than modern sizes of today. Your best bet is to ask for measurements of the garment.
Where can you buy a retro watch?
Someone looking to buy a retro or vintage watch might look on eBay for a good deal. There are also many online sites which sell vintage and used watches.
What is vintage and retro?
- 'Retro' is a contemporary design that is inspired by a product from the past.- 'Vintage' is a product that was made in the past.Examples:- If a shop is selling a retro (1960's-inspired) desk lamp, it would be a new, product designed to look like a lamp from that period.- If a shop is selling a vintage (circa 1960) desk lamp, it would have been made in 1960, and resold today.Note: These terms are often mis-used by stores & manufacturers. So a store might refer to a product as 'vintage' (which could give it greater value) when it is actually 'retro'.
What are retro colors?
Vintage colors for a said item-not necessarily specific colors.
What website can you get retro shoes?
Ebay allows you to search by size, era, color etc. They have a whole world of retro footwear and vintage goodies.
What did Amy winehouse wear on stage?
Vintage clothing; she dressed in retro '50s style
