20.02.2017
Hats in all imaginable shapes and sizes bring a smile to your lips, extravagant clothes and accessories awaken the diva of former decades in you, furniture from times past tell stories in which you want to immerse and all that surrounded by a very special atmosphere. Whoever is looking for that - something special but with all the trappings – is a real vintage lover. Could be you? Then Vienna is the perfect city for you. The 4th, 6th and 7th districts are perfect for vintage flair!
Second-hand is often associated with bargains. But lovers know: vintage can be a great investment. The more extravagant and limited a piece, the more expensive. Side Info: an Yves Saint Laurent dress from a special collection sold for an astounding £ 27,000 at a London auction! A vintage dress is not however always a vintage dress. There is also affordable designer fashion. In Vienna there is everything the vintage heart desires - from luxury shops to mid-priced shops. There is something for everyone - no matter if you are a shopping queen or bargain hunter.
Found your favourite shop? Then it's time for the ultimate checklist. These four tips will help you to find special vintage pieces:
"If you do not know anything, you have to believe everything," Maria von Ebner-Eschenbach, the Austrian writer, once said. In other words, be sure to check in advance whether the boutique of your choice sells any kind of second-hand goods, or is a carefully assorted collection of vintage products.
The treasures should be closely examined on the spot. Does the style of the piece of furniture correspond to the given era? Does the label of the garment fit? Sometimes a glance at the lookbook of the respective collection can help - if it is within reach.
The price sometimes says more than 1,000 words. Special pieces are usually quite expensive. But there are also originals that are offered cheaply. The price should not be misleading. Just ask an expert in advance! This makes it easy to invest in the right piece.
Does the object of your choice show many signs of wear? The more there are, the lower the value. Better to buy only well-preserved clothing and furniture.
Vintage stands for "old", "rare" and "original" in current usage. Clothing and furniture from 1920 to the 1980s is called vintage. Especially designer products from those earlier decades are in great demand. Please do not confuse vintage with retro and second hand. Because: retro is not vintage. Retro is new in the old style. Vintage can, but does not have to be, second hand. Everything clear so far? ;)
Do you already possess treasures from the past? Then you presumably know if they are genuine or not. Can you recognise the period and the designer? Then you are already real experts.
What are your experiences when vintage shopping? Have you any further tips? Share them with us and the community in the comments.
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At the age of five Mei Lie Tja emigrated with her parents from Shanghai to Vienna. Since then she has been both fascinated and obsessed by Vienna. Mei loves photo safaris in the chic, bohemian districts, discovering new cafés (espresso with lots of sugar) and writing short stories about magical Vienna. Since she has become the mother of two children, she no longer has so much time for that – has however discovered a new side of Vienna. One which also has lots of surprises in store for families.
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