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I wonder if anyone could tell me the date of this photo? This beautiful woman is my grandmother. I am writing a family history. I think the photo is about 1918 but the hairstyle is unusual and looks more 1920 or so. Any thoughts are gratefully received thankyou.

Hi lovely formers & experts! I was lucky enough to but a huge lot of vintage Pendleton Jackets & shirts. Most are likely to be 80’s with quite a few 70’s and some poss 50’s-60’s and 90’s. There’s a few women th labels that are not yet in the label resource and I was hoping we could get some...

Hello! I just bought a cool grayish-blue London fog jacket from a thrift shop and am trying to learn more about it. I can't find any information other than "made in China" and the main label that says Limited Edition on it. It looks like a men's jacket as it has no defined waist but not 100%...

So I recently purchased a London Fog trench coat, a nice black color, and on the tag on the inside, it says it is a sterling edition and I have tried looking into if that was a specific line of coats but I haven't been able to find anything and was wondering if you all could help me figure out a...

Hello! Just wanted to see if anyone could give me some info on this piece! I think it's from the 80's, but I can't seem to find anything about the exact year/season. Any info on Balmain Ivoire the label would be helpful as well! Thanks :)

Hello. I was wondering if anyone knows this necklace? I cannot find another like it. I have even emailed EA customer support and they have no clue, which leads me to believe it is, in fact, vintage. Does anyone have any information on this necklace? When and what the 'wood' pieces are made of...

I have an unusual Walborg handbag made in Italy. It has a cameo clasp and gold tone frame with an unusual stamp on it. I am trying to identify the marking as well as date the bag. Any assistance would be welcome. Thanks, Cheryl

Aloha!!! Below are photos of a Le Must De Cartier Paris envelope leather clutch, I’m trying to figure out the year this was made. Through my research I’ve found out that the Le Must De Cartier line came out in 1973, also when they coined the ox blood burgundy their color. Some exact ones being...

Trying to Identify London Fog Women's Long Coat It doesn't have any lining and I can not find any similar ones and honestly just started getting into vintage pieces. Any help would be great!!

Hello, I have a London Fog Maincoats complete with summer lining and removable winter lining. The labels are in both French and English. The coat is made from 'Glengarry cloth' but is not a tartan, where as the removable lining is 'St Ives Cloth' and is a tartan like design. It feels vintage...

I feel like I must keep scrolling past it, bc I recall a database of RN tag numbers to date items, but can’t seem to find it anymore. Any leads? Thanks!

Can anyone help identify these shoes I found while remodeling an old house? The house was built in 1918, however, they were found in the original heating duct work, however long duct work has been around. ?? Thanks!

Hello everyone! I have a designer suit that is most likely from the 1940’s. It’s a Dorothy O’ Hara piece. I did look at the Label Guide to see if I have a match but this label is not one shown. Just looking for confirmation that I have the right decade, and would VFG like to use the photo to...

Hi everyone! I signed up here to get some help. :) I have a vintage Chanel skirt jacket, and I have no idea when was it made? If u guys could help me out... that would be awesome:) Thanks

Hi,guys! Recently found this Christian Lacroix knitted dress, maybe you can tell which year it was made and if its documented? Thanks a lot!

I was about to list this Perry Ellis skirt and looked up the label--It's not in the VFG label resource (happy to add it upon confirmation of my suspicions). It is unlike any Perry Ellis Portfolio labels I've ever seen. A cursory Google search says he established an earlier PORTFOLIO label while...

I have had this Lilli Ann sitting in my closet for almost a year. Wanting help with date. Im guessing 60s but unsure. It does have a nylon zipper and a pinked liner. The fabric feels like polyester. Im wondering if there is any chance of soaki g it in cool water as an attempt to get the...

Hi Everyone, I have a vintage dress that I cannot find any information on whatsoever. Looking to find the era of the piece and perhaps a date on the print? This is an unusual one with the large, netted sleeves and applique work on it. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I'm new here and am curious about this dress I picked up from the thrift store. It's quite long and petite, metallic with flowers. Does anyone recognize it or have an idea of when it was made? Or maybe someone can point me in the right direction for "identifying" it. Any help is...

I purchased this coat at a thrift store and have researched everywhere to try to find one similar to see how old it is with no luck. The label says it is made of Dacron which tells me around 1954 but all the pics I see of those in that time frame have buttons and a belt, not snaps and no belt...

I haven't seen this Escada label before and I was wondering if it was familiar to anyone/if anyone knew what decade it was from? It's very similar to the Escada Elements label... but the shirt feels slightly more modern. I attached images of the labels and the shirt itself. Thanks in advance!!

Hi! I’m looking at a listing for this dress and was hoping someone could help me date this before I buy it? I’m thinking it’s mid 2000’s but would love to figure out the exact year/collection this was from if anyone has any insight!

I work in charity and we’ve kindly acquired this vintage Nina Ricci jacket, how can I identify the rough age/information?

Hi, I recently bought a stunning gown and matching shawl from a car boot stall (I'm in the UK) and got home to discover it's a Joseph Ribkoff dress. Could anyone help me with dating the year/era it is from? I've attached some pictures of the label and the dress. Many thanks

Hello, I need help with this ..case? I was gifted from a friend because she knows how much I love vanity cases, but something about this made me curious when it was made, the leather feels and smells like real. I think it's liberty of London but couldn't even find anything similar. I am not...

Hi Everyone, Not sure about this one for dating and wondering if these mother of pearl-y buttons would be original? Thanks for any help. Lauren

Hello, I've just purchased a vintage Kenzo dress but I'm really struggling with the dating process. Pattern is similar to some knitwear presented at Kenzo fw 1984 fashion show (see pictures attached), but the font label look more late 70's? I have several 80’s items by Kenzo and the label...

Hi Everyone, Wondering if this is 80s or 90s or later? Also, would you call this a 'career' or tunic or what? Thanks for any help Lauren

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had an idea of what year/decade this M Missoni dress is from? Based on the label resource, it looks similar to a 2000s era dress. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Best, Madeline

Hi all!! I just got this insanely good Norman Hartnell day dress, and I’m not sure how old it is? The style tells me 40s but the back zipper makes me think it’s newer? Any help would be much appreciated! Also it may need a clean; would it survive a drycleaning? Or is it best to leave it be?