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Found this lilli ann knits coat in grandma's estate no unlabeled aside from designer. Does the knit mean that the fabric is knit? Very heavy like wool. No size label either. Is this common? 1960's would be my guess based on when grandma would have worn something like this. However, it is in...

Hello, I've come across these photos in the course of my work as an archivist. For some context, these were taken in the Los Angeles area of middle class to upper middle class people. I've changed my mind back and forth a few times re. if these are from late 20s or early 30s. It's not a huge...

Good morning/afternoon/night, I don't think there is a "tips for beginners" thread already (forgive me if there is). Well, as someone who just started on the vintage clothing business, I'd appreciate some advice from people that have been on it for longer. For an example, I'm highly doubtful...

Hi all, I am hoping to confirm the date of this piece, as well as the fur type. Via Google, I found five or so ads from the 20s in The Brooklyn Eagle and one from the New York Times, also from the 20s, for a Tappe store located at 12 West 40th Street. The VFG entry on Herman Patrick Tappe...

Hello! I have two (one mens and one ladies) Burberrys trench coats from a friend's grandmother's estate. Having a difficult time dating the trench coats. I have attached pics of the label, the size guide under the label, and the care instructions. Thanks!

Hello! I recently found these adorable boots at an Estate sale. Everything in the house was 1960s-1980s. I found these leather boots and I am trying to date them. They have the R. H. Macy & Co INC stamp. and leather soles. I cant figure out what Era these would be from. And when the R. H...

I'd love to hear your thoughts about these two skirt suits I have. One I found at a mid-century specific vintage shop last week, but given how it was priced much much lower than much of the true vintage there, I don't think the sellers knew quite what it was, and this is the only label in it...

Hello, I was wondering if any of you lovely people out there can date this label. Thank you so much Joanne

I bought a beautiful black vintage christian dior dress, and I'm really curious what era it came from! It says it's made in paris France, made in France for creed, its completely invisible hand stitching, a black long sleeve dress with a polka dot silk band tying around the breasts and cuts off...

hi guys! I was at a thrift shop the other day and I found this coat for a price I couldn’t resist. I am just curious as to white type of fur it is and from the style maybe from what time? The lining looks new and has no tags at all so I have no history

Good morning/afternoon/night, I'm looking forward to starting my own online business. I am based in Brazil, so I planned on buying vintage clothes here and selling them worldwide through eBay. I've found other dresses that I'll be posting here soon, but let's start with this one, shall we? The...

Hello. I purchased this uniform in a Goodwill in Boston and the only thing that I can find on the manufacturer is newspaper ads from 1903-1905. I can't find anything else and its really aggravating to say the least! It looks like a military uniform, though through all the research I've been able...

Ok, so this is really confusing me. The print on the back of this looks new and strange as well as the tag inside but other things about it look old... the clasp at the collar, the redline inside.. does anyone have any insight or knowledge or ideas?! Thanks!

Hello! I have a gorgeous 1950's Pierre Balmain Black Dress and I wonder if anyone here could help me pin point the collection, season, and/or year? I am also looking for a reference image. If anyone has a resources for images from his 1950's shows/ad/fashion magazine editorial I would love...

Hello! I'm trying to figure out ANY info on this fur coat I found and I just don't know very much about furs or this type of jacket. I searched online to no avail and couldn't identify anything from the resources available here. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

I came upon this beautiful hat in a thrift bin for Halloween costumes. I checked the tags and would gather it is 50's or pre 50's. Does anyone know anything about Sherman's of Auburn, New York. Couldn't find anything except a Samuel Sherman....don't think he is from the same era. Any help in...

I found a skirt suit at a thrift store today with this label in it: Based on the scant results that Google gives me, it seems to be late 40s-early 50s because the brand advertised in a few papers in the midwestern US. Has anyone else seen this before or know anything more about it? Oh...

Hi everyone! I picked up this dress over the weekend but there are a few things about it that confuse me. I was hoping it would be a 40s era cotton dress, but I feel like the sleeves are too short? No shoulder pads. Also, it has pockets, was that original to the era? The print is interesting...

Hi, Just wanted some help dating this sweater (the Arizona State and 98 might have been added later, believe this sweater is older than late 90s but I could be wrong). I haven't been able to track down this particular Russell Southern label online. Thanks! Jennifer

Hi! I came across this Gap label. I haven’t seen in before and am have a little trouble dating it. I’m thinking 90s, but not sure. Thanks!

Hi! I was wondering if anybody could help me identify which year this might have been made? Also, I was told it's fox and mink but it's very light weight and I'm wondering if it could possibly be fox and sable. Thoughts?

Hello! This is my first post. I recently went to a kilo sale and got this shirt. I'm pretty sure it reads "Gianni Versace" below the neck and "Versace" on the front but I had never seen this kind of labelling for Versace. Can anyone help me figure out if it is genuine and what time period it is...

Hello everyone So today I got this leather jacket, it immediately stood out because of the rings, i've never seen something like this. I think it from the 80s, what do you guys think? Does anyone know anything about the brand/label, or does it remind you of something, id love to know more about...

Hello there, I thrifted this handmade velvet/velour jacket the other day, and its clearly vintage, but I have no clue when it's from or what the style is called. It's a pull over velour jacket with a peter pan collar. It's fully lined and has decorative buttons on the collar and snaps on the...

Hi, I was wondering if any forum members would be able to provide any information on a pair of 'Morris Motors Ltd' driving glasses (please see photos). They turned up as part of a relative's house clearance. Flickr album: https://www.flickr.com/gp/166396817@N06/9n260y At I guess I would say...

I came across this wedding dress in a thrift store recently. The fabric is a very thick and heavy satin (?) and appears to have been made by hand (or perhaps homemade is the better word for it). It is nearly flawless, despite its assumed age and I am hoping that someone may be able to shed some...

Hello all VFG'ers I am trying to see if anyone can give me any insight into the era and how to read the codes on this label. It is from a beautiful pink with black accent leather jacket and I can't find any resources that tell me how to read the jacket label codes. I believe from what I've...

Good morning Forum! This is an amazing site .... I came here for information on a label and just got lost in the forum for an hour!! Fabulous. I happened upon this suit at a local Thrift Store. It was a fabulous price because there is slight fading/discoloration on the upper left shoulder. I...

I absolutely LOVE thrifting for unique things. These purses are some of my recent finds. I was wondering if they are truly vintage or possibly more recent creations. Does anyone have any information or possible dates for these purses? Any information is super helpful I am just so curious about...

This hat was passed down to me. Can anyone date it or give me anymore info Thanks in advance Neil Bonwit not Bomwit!