The fashion of the past is shrouded in some mystery and charm. in clothes attracts those who love things with a story that reminds us that a lot has not been forgotten, and some may even be in demand today. This is one more direction in, but knowing its value and deserving recognition for many decades.

Vintage  from English means "vintage, vintage, rare." This term is used in winemaking, as an assessment of the quality and aging of wine. Gradually, he moved to fashionable terminology, meaning things created by past generations.

Vintage things are those who are more than 30 years. But this is not the only condition. Products must meet certain requirements.

- Clothing must be original

- Products must be of good quality and unchanged.

- Products must belong to famous brands with history

This direction appeared as early as, but it was really actively spread only in the 90s, thanks to the stars of show business, film industry and designers. Many celebrities turned their views on ancient products and created interesting images for themselves with their help.

Of course, not all vintage style lovers can fully follow these requirements. Genuine products of famous brands cost a lot of money, so most people are content with things from the "grandmother's chest" or bought at "flea markets".

Such products may not be the works of vintage brands, but they can also be perfectly matched to the vintage style. Experts distinguish vintage items in several categories: original vintage, combined vintage and non-vintage.

Combined vintage  It is an association in the costume of modern materials with genuinely vintage materials, which can be used as fabric or accessories from the past.

Neovintage  It is created with the help of special aging of products made in our days. Models must fully comply with the patterns of the time indicated by the model itself.

One of the brightest representatives of the fashion world, who touched the theme of vintage, was John galliano. He not only turned to the fashion of the past decades, but also adopted the technique of building products. Galliano was the first to return the cut along the braid, applying it to the satin and crepe. This technique is famous madame Vijonne  also in .

“When I first applied the cut to the sideways, everyone said that it was vintage, since at that time, dresses tailored to the sideways could only be found at flea markets. But such a cut gives elasticity without the use of lycra. "

Thanks to John Galliano, this technique of cutting was introduced even in wide production and now we can see enough products stitched along the scythe. In the 90s, Galliano introduced into the modern women's wardrobe and jackets made in this technique.

But vintage style is not just clothes. This is the right set in combination with, because, as a rule, vintage clothing is very elegant and sophisticated. She requires a demonstration of good manners, reminiscent of the times of true ladies, immaculately brought up and having a royal posture.

The original vintage style does not really fit into our high-speed life, but its fans are not afraid. They continue to study history in order to get as accurate as possible at the time to which their image corresponds. Movies of those years, books and magazines that help create the right culture of wearing things go to help.

Artfully selected vintage can be very modern and relevant. You should not obviously leave the image in another era. It is enough to take one thing, as it is done, and feel its mood, treat it not as an ancient thing, but rather as an ultramodern, but with a touch of history.

Weddings in vintage style have become popular lately. Such ceremonies fit perfectly into this sophisticated style. and the groom's outfit looks very elegant and elegant, bringing a touch of chic antiquity to the general holiday.

Vintage style combines clothing, shoes and accessories. Shoes on the platform, shoes - pumps, ballet flats, handkerchiefs and,,,,,, bags - bags, massive rings, hats, and much more, all these are things from the past. But they are still relevant today. The main thing is to make a vintage kit.

Creating an image is always a very creative process, and the creation of a vintage image, as well as, is a complete immersion in the history of fashion, its patterns and interesting unexpected moments. This is a touch to the products made by hands or little craftswomen.

But, in any case, these are things with a soul that have retained in themselves a particle of the time when they were created. It is always interesting and informative. There are many shops in the world where you can find (if you are lucky) original products for a perfectly reasonable price, but this thing will not be similar to those that are sold in large quantities in modern stores. Want to be original? Choose vintage.)

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With this article we will try to answer in detail the following question: "Vintage style - what is it?". The relevance of the topic is obvious. Modern people today very often hear the word "vintage" in various contexts. And most often its use is associated with style, fashion. Why do you need to know what kind of style - vintage?

Vintage is ...

The concept of "vintage" is an inherited term that came from winemaking and firmly established in the fashion world. He, by analogy with the exposure of high-quality wines, characterizes the original style, prompting many famous designers to look for inspiration in retro.

Since the 90s of the last century, branded companies, recognized grandees of the fashion world, have consistently developed a vintage style among the many areas of their creativity. These are Coco Chanel and GIorgio Armani, Christian Dior and Emilio Pussi, Pierre Cardin and Yves SaintLaurent. This list can go on longer ...

What do they mean when they say that a person is dressed vintage? The latter denotes commitment to hits of at least 20 years old. It is no secret that many modern women consider the images of Coco Chanel, Marilyn Monroe, Sophia Loren to be exemplary. These stars have not been extinguished for many years (and will not be extinguished) for the simple reason. They are style icons. Such a fate fell to them.

Their items, classified as retro, have already become classics. Look, for example, at the style followed by Renata Litvinova. Does she look like any of the former stars to you? For example, Marlene Dietrich?

Perhaps vintage is your style.

If you are by nature, then it is quite possible that it suits you. Unfortunately, nowadays most people, even well-to-do people, wear consumer goods. They, without thinking about it, harm themselves. After all, be that as it may, no one overturned the principle that “they meet according to their clothes.” This article is for those who want to express their personality more clearly. Vintage, on the other hand (such is its peculiarity) allows us to implement this idea in multiple ways.

Which option to choose?

We are popularly trying to answer the naive question: "Vintage is what?". Usually we are talking about styles that dominated fashion from the second half of the 19th century to the 70s of the 20th century.

Today, many famous people, including stars, enjoy this happy choice of "their" vintage style. For example, American actress and film director Drew Barrymore, famous singer Katy Perry. After all, different in appearance, character, temperament, people, respectively, to face a different cut, color, etc.

Helping our readers to decide on the choice of preferred models, we will make a brief excursion into the history of fashion.

In the twenties - thirties, fashionistas followed the "style of Chicago". These were the times of Coco Chanel. He is distinguished by low waistline on dresses, boa, boas, cloche-heads, short hairstyle. In the 30s, the boys' silhouette of women's dresses, characteristic of the 20s, changed to a more feminine one: an elongated silhouette, draperies, and elegant skirts. So dressed Greta Garbo, Vivien Leigh, Marlene Dietrich.

In the 40s, the military style became popular: shorter skirts, straight, strict jackets. However, it was a decline in fashion, it did not affect modern vintage looks. But already in the 50s, Dior created a very feminine new bow style: a fluffy skirt, a corset or a belt, and an elegant hat. He was followed by Audrey Hepburn.

In the 60s, a new pin-up style appeared: stilettos, flirty skirts, high waist pants, shorts, bermudas, short tops. Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot shone in this style. In the 70s fashion became more democratic. Disco turned popular too. Mini-skirts and flared jeans came into vogue. In the 80s sexuality was clearly manifested in clothes: leggings and leggings, mini-skirts, neckline, shiny fabrics. In the 90s, unisex style becomes relevant. In the cut of clothes felt minimalism.

Vintage items: authentic and stylized

However, to the delight of fashionistas, the vintage thing is not necessarily a carefully preserved original. Moreover, the number of such copies is always limited.

Often, things are sewn independently according to old patterns from vintage fabrics that are relevant for a particular fashion. Accessories that look in harmony with them are also not always taken from grandma's chests.

Comply with the vintage style is a serious test for fashionable women. At the same time, it should harmoniously recreate the historically authentic type. It is important to observe all the characteristic features of wearing a dress and its organic addition with accessories that create a unique vintage look. This, besides the dress itself, also corresponds to vintage brooches, earrings, handbag. The most suitable accessories are made by hand. Modern fashion stores offer their entire collections, including bags.

So, you decided ...

If you are fully determined, for example, that the disclosure of a new image best suited to Dior's new look best suits the opening of a new image! You are on the right track. Nowadays, unisex, focusing on femininity, you really can make a sensation with your outfit. As an option, such a dress with a female silhouette in the style of the 50s can be ordered in the American online store. However, now vintage stores are open in Moscow. Choose according to your taste: thick fabric, fitted top, wide skirt just below the knee. It just needs to be seen: changing a unisex to a style of this kind, a woman changes dramatically!

However, this is not all ...

Obviously, the vintage look is completed with an adequate haircut and appropriate makeup. They can be characterized as works of art that uniquely present the high fashion of the past.

Paying tribute to the authenticity of things, we note: a necessary condition for style is a perfect fit to the figure. After all, only in this case, vintage creates the perfect image.

Instead of conclusion

In concluding our review, we emphasize that the vintage style is by no means second-hand.

Things made in it are elegant, made uniquely or in very small batches. They are considered classic. Due to the high quality of materials used for their tailoring, vintage items are worn for several years. They are characteristic because they carry the breath of their own era.

Take advantage of the possibilities of vintage items! You will feel the power of their impact on others. More attention will be paid to you, because vintage items are really different from consumer goods by their particular style, cute elegant female silhouette, as well as the presence of unusual parts and accessories.

Vintage style (from fr. Vintage - wine-making term, aging of wine, as well as old wine of the highest quality)   - This is a trend in fashion (both clothing and household items), the purpose of which is to try to revive the fashion trends of the past decades.

The use of the “vintage” style implies the active use of the things of the past generation (clothes, shoes, furniture, etc.) that have been restored. Moreover, the age of these things should be strictly defined: not older than 50 years, but not younger than 20. In addition, clothes, shoes, accessories in vintage style should have been fashionable during their time period.

History of style

The demand for vintage clothing appeared in the 1970s. In this period of time, due to the development of light industry, they began to produce fashionable clothes and footwear of the same size for all. Then in London, for aesthetes and bohemians, was opened first “vintage” - legendary today “”whose models cited the style of the 1930s.

But as an independent trend in fashion vintage style in clothes  was formed only in the 1990s. This new fashion trend has become today a part of modern culture. Increased interest in him is due to the fascination with vintage clothes by celebrities such as Julia Roberts, Rene Zellweger, Chloë Sevigny, (Kate Moss) and (Dita von Teese). The final confirmation of vintage clothing as a recognized phenomenon of fashion was the appearance of US First Lady Michelle Obama (Michelle Obama) in the evening dress of the 1950s by American Norman Norell at a Christmas concert in Washington in December 2010.

2 main criteria of "vintage"

  • Age  - the most important indicator. Things created by the last 20 years are modern things, and those who are over fifty years old are antiques. A "vintage" - these are things created in the time interval between the first and second.
  • Style  - clothes, shoes, accessories in the "vintage" style should fully reflect the fashionable trends of their time. For example, dress "style" or motley in the style of the 1970s.

Types of vintage

  • Genuine vintage  - it is clothing made no later than the 80s, and made famous: (Yves Saint Laurent), (Coco Chanel), (Pierre Cardin) and others.
  • Psevdovintazh  or neovintage - these are things made of artificially aged fabric with the effect of "fade" and "worn". Sometimes it is possible to distinguish a real vintage from a “pseudo” pattern only by the age of the threads with which labels are sewn.
  • Vintage fabrics - as well as clothes, are made no later than the 80s and have a pronounced stylistics of a certain period of fashion. From such a fabric, they either sew according to fully authentic old patterns (and eventually get “vintage” clothing, but which no one has ever worn), or, on the contrary, use deliberately modern styles and fabric processing methods.
  • Combined vintage  - it is clothing, in the manufacture of which, along with modern materials, genuinely vintage fabrics, parts, accessories and finishes are used.
  • Stylization "a-la vintage"  These are modern collections of designers and fashion designers, in which ideas of silhouettes, motives of drawings (in the production of fabrics), decor and cut of clothes of the past are used.

Vintage terminology

  • Mint  - this term means a thing that was not in use, a thing in perfect condition, as on the day of its creation, any traces of socks are absent (in this state vintage clothing comes across quite rarely and it is considered a great success among connoisseurs and collectors);
  • Near mint  - that is, the thing is almost not used, it may be noticeable only minor signs of wear;
  • Excellent  - a thing in excellent condition, but there are typical signs of wear due to irregular use;
  • Very good  - a thing in very good condition, it can be worn, but there are some defects (for example, stains or stubborn dirt);
  • Good  - a thing in a normal state, it can also be worn, but it is impossible to return to a perfect condition, even after repair and washing.

In March and September in Helsinki (Finland) the annual   festival "vintage" - Helsinki Vintage. The venue is Kaapeli Cultural Center.

Every year dozens of stylists, collectors and sellers of vintage clothing, furniture, textiles, interior items, music carriers from Finland, Sweden, Poland, Russia, and the Baltic states take part in this festival. Visitors to exhibitions and improvised fairs will not only be able to buy their favorite thing, but also attend themed events - live performances by musical groups, an exhibition of old comics, and unique film screenings.

How to create a vintage look?

Classic, modern, minimalism, Provence, eclecticism - each style of the interior has its own characteristic features and its own energy, distinguishing it from all others. The atmosphere, which translates the style, is hardly the most important point in creating an interior. The refined aristocracy of the past, touching, soulfulness and romance make vintage in the interior recognizable and loved by many.

Signs of vintage style in the interior

To create a true vintage style in the interior of your apartment, you need to understand what it accepts and what it absolutely does not allow. Its features are as follows:

  • natural materials in the decoration;
  • original antique furniture (early twentieth century) or artificially aged;
  • interior items with a history and traces of wear, but retaining a decent look;
  • symmetry and pairing of decor items, accessories and other details of style;
  • pastel shades, moderate and delicate; not necessarily only light, but restrained and discreet;
  • the predominance of floral motifs in the decor, wallpaper, textiles, upholstery;
  • lack of luxury in the interior, simplicity and sincerity.

Important! Despite the fact that vintage style belongs to the past, you should not confuse it with retro. The main difference between these interior styles is the time interval. Vintage - this is the beginning of the twentieth century to the 20-30s, retro - 50-60s. Also, the preference in materials is different: vintage stands for naturalness, retro allows synthetic materials.

The color scheme of the interior in vintage style

The charm of vintage style is largely due to the special color palette of the interior. Here gentle, airy colors rule: shades of blue, lilac, pink, beige, brown, pure white. Usually, the shades in unison are selected for the main selected color: blue is played up with different shades of gray-blue and white colors, pink with lilac, lilac variants, pronounced brown is complemented by delicate coffee and chocolate shades.

Materials and finishes typical for vintage interior

The decoration should be used mainly natural materials: wood, stone, metal.

The walls in the interior of vintage style are usually covered with wallpaper with a characteristic floral pattern or painted in soft colors. All walls must be decorated in the same color. Their task is to helpfully set off furnishing items and stylish accessories, but not to dominate the interior. The color of the walls can be pure white, beige, grayish, blue.

Ceiling should be plain, painted or whitewashed. The presence of cracks and some irregularities in the finish is quite an authentic nuance of vintage style. Perfect decoration of the ceiling can be. But stretch and plasterboard ceilings such an interior is strictly not accept.

For the floor is suitable natural parquet or tile, artificially aged or really old. Neither laminate nor carpet with vintage style are compatible.

Important! It is necessary to feel the measure in the deliberate "age increase" details of the vintage interior. Decorations, furniture and decor should radiate the refined simplicity of style, and shout about the need for urgent repairs.

Furniture in vintage interior

The basic requirements for vintage-style furniture are its affiliation to the beginning of the twentieth century, a noble origin and a decent look. Each piece of furniture in the interior should reflect the spirit of its time, be distinctive and interesting. The old, but thoroughbred appearance, the presence of scuffs, cracks, scratches is not something that is welcomed by the style, but even obligatory. These are not just signs of wear. This is a lifetime full of stories and experiences.

Important! Creating an interior in vintage style is a slow and expensive business. Moreover, these two parameters may not “walk as a pair,” but live separately. Found on the flea market somewhere in Austria on the occasion of the trip a stylish thing can cost a penny, and the main waste here will be the time and effort of the search. But vintage furniture made in a design studio to order will be expensive.

In the interior of the bathroom and the toilet is unusual for a modern person, which means that in a vintage style, there will be a toilet with a high tank and a bath with curved legs in the shape of lion legs. Carved cast parts, chrome or gold-plated pipes, ceramics and brass will complement the vintage style.

Every detail must be carefully thought out and chosen. It may not be in the literal sense from the beginning of the last century, but it must necessarily correspond to the stated style and have a pronounced character. Vintage in the interior implies that the main assistant in the choice should be a sense of proportion: the ultimate goal is to create a non-trivial interior completeness, not an exhibition and sale in a junk shop.

Lighting in vintage interior

For the delicate sincerity of style vintage suits dim. Soft diffused light of the main chandelier, cozy table lamps, floor lamps with flower shades are all tools for creating a vintage atmosphere in the interior. No modern spotlights, turning lights and LED lights. The materials used in the lamps are natural - wood, metal, fabric on the lampshades.

Vintage decor

The main meaning and completeness of the vintage interior give elements of decor. These include:

  1. Mirrors.
  2. Clock.
  3. Pictures in vintage or stylized frames.
  4. Vases, figurines, candlesticks.
  5. Caskets
  6. Photos on the wall and on the shelves.
  7. Napkins, bedspreads, blankets, towels and other textiles.
  8. Stylish lampshades, covers.
  9. Curtains and curtains.
  10. Screens and stuff.

The pairing and symmetry of the layout are relevant in the case of decor. The photo of the same size in frames is placed on the table, similar lace napkins are decorated with bedside tables, decorative plates, medallions and panels on the walls are arranged in pairs.

Even obvious trifles play a role in a beautiful story called “vintage style”. In this role can make:

  • long non-working typewriter, which, nevertheless, occupies a place of honor on the nightstand or secretary;
  • exquisite powder box on the dressing table;
  • a mannequin with a carelessly thrown peignoir of an old-fashioned cut;
  • pharmaceutical banks and obscure items;
  • a handful of miniature wristwatches in a beautiful tabletop vase that have long ceased to count the run of time.

The word "vintage" has French roots and translates as refined, seasoned wine ...
  With regard to the interior design - this is a kind of mixture of ancient and modern styles, implying their harmonious interaction. The main rule - no frills and maximum comfort.

Vintage: the history of style

As an interior style, vintage first appeared in America at the end of the last century. Its founder was Patrick Willis - an ambitious and talented architect.

According to his own project, he built an original house, and was already preparing for the presentation of his creation. But, as often happens with creative people, at the last moment I realized that there was not enough finance ...
  Then the resourceful young man went to the nearest sale, where he bought outdated furniture and decorative trinkets for a song. They he furnished the room.
  The journalists and critics who arrived at the event were announced the name of a new design concept - vintage. I liked the idea, the reception took place.
Currently, the vintage trend, both in the interior and in clothing, is at the peak of fashion and enjoys maximum popularity.

Main idea of ​​style

The main idea of ​​the vintage style is the unobtrusive introduction of antique objects and decorative elements into the casual interior. In fact, it is not far from classicism, with some shades of retro and Provence. But the influence of modernity cannot be ignored. Therefore, in the vintage design of the space there is always a place for new, practical designs and materials.
  The main thing is their external correspondence to a certain epoch, which causes a slight nostalgia for the past.


Features vintage style in the interior

Irreplaceable attributes of vintage style - real antiques or things made under the old days. They give the interior a special comfort, romance and at the same time serve as a kind of indicator of taste and elegance.

Another important feature that does not confuse vintage style with the direction of retro or Provence, is its belonging to a particular era. This is only the XIX-XX century. Anything older is a different story.
  At the same time it is necessary to maintain a reasonable balance between the past and the present.

Interior decoration in vintage style

Being engaged in the design of the room in vintage style, due attention should be paid to materials and decoration.
  For the ceiling, the ideal solution would be white paint, whitewash or light plaster.
  The most authentic solution for wall decoration will be wallpaper (plain, striped or with a floral pattern), plaster or paint. It all depends on the placement of accents.
  If the key element in the design of the room will be rare furniture, a neutral finish is preferable. In the case of modest furnishings, the walls should have a bright pattern and corresponding decorative elements.
  Floors can be covered with a large tile with a worn effect, parquet or floorboard.


Color palette

To create a vintage style in the room, calm, unobtrusive colors are preferable: white, beige, ash pink, pale blue, greenish, light brown.

The presence of floral motifs is required. They can be anywhere: on curtains, wallpaper, bedspreads, napkins or tablecloths.

Lighting

Artificial interior lighting in vintage style should not be too bright. A multi-level arrangement of warm, diffused light sources is welcome. In addition to the chandelier with a spectacular fabric shade, it can be floor lamps with fringe or frills, antique table lamps, bronze or copper lamps.


Vintage furniture

Regardless of the basic finish, the style cannot be created without furniture. To meet the vintage direction, it must be antique or stylized antique. Not bad, if there are traces of abrasions or small cracks, indicating the past. But at the same time the furniture should remain durable and aesthetic.

The most prominent representatives of furniture in vintage style are:

  • carved wooden pierum;
  • Grandma's Chest;
  • Rustic buffet;
  • sideboard with exquisite pattern;
  • rare chest of drawers;
  • rocking chair.

Another important point is that all pieces of furniture must, to a certain extent, harmonize with each other and belong to the same epoch, but the museum is unacceptable.

Decorative elements in vintage style.

Room decoration in vintage style will be incomplete without the use of decorative elements. They must be carefully chosen to prevent the sensation of the exhibition or simply the cluttered space. The most common items that match vintage style are:
  ▫ antique watches;
  ▫ carved caskets;
  ▫ china;
  ▫ original candlesticks;
  ▫ embroidered tablecloths;
  ▫ knitted napkins;
  ▫ delicate curtains with embroidery richelieu;
  ▫ rag dolls;
  ▫ copper figurines;
  ▫ black and white photos in frames.

Mandatory attribute of vintage style is a bouquet of dried flowers in winter and fresh flowers in summer.
  The most popular materials are copper, ceramics and wood.

Vintage style in the interior - photo

In general, the interior in vintage style is the ideal solution for creative and self-sufficient people who respect simplicity and practicality. It fills the room with soulfulness and comfort, allowing easy negligence and allowing both ancient and modern objects to be used at the same time. This is a free style that allows you to fully show your taste and respect for history.