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Hello, I’d love some help identifying the type of fur and approximate age of a fur coat I found. I love it so much that I’d like to know more about it. It is made by Lando’s Furs from Vancouver BC which was established in 1912. I suspect the buttons or cut of the coat could make it easy(ish) to...

I'm intrigued by a hat I acquired recently and was hoping to find out more about the label, LL Hat Shoppe. It is a black silk velvet turban and at first glance I had thought 1930s, but the label looks older... Would love to hear your thoughts! (Label also says the company was founded in 1899 in...

I bought a pair of orange tab Levi's online and I would like to figure out what year or decade they are from. The patch on the back says 25025 0214. I have tried Googling these jeans for a better idea, but nothing is coming up about a year or what "model" of Levi's they are even called. They...

Hi! I’m in need of help dating this robe. All my research indicates it’s potentially from the 40’s. All comparable items on eBay and Etsy range from 40’s-70’s and I would like to narrow that age gap down a bit. Everything I search for Lady Duff comes up with Lady Duff-Gordon and her brand...

Hi all, I would love to have some help in dating this pink dress. My guess is that it's not so old (80s maybe). The dress is quite a strange shade of pink (not sure how I would call it, maybe a kind of salmon pink) and it has no label at all. I looked everywhere but couldn't even find a spot...

Hello everyone! I'm new here and look forward to getting to learn more about vintage fashion. I recently bought a pair of shoes from the Ferragamo Creations line that are unlike any I have seen before. I would greatly appreciate any information this group might have regarding how old they are...

Hi! I found this awesome top and skirt and am needing some info. Can anyone possibly tell origin and date or help with any info. Thanks!

Good afternoon- looking for some help dating this vintage orvis jacket Very cool label.

I recently inherited an exquisite antique petit point purse from my great grandmother and have been trying to date it and if at all possible find out any other information I can about it's origins! It is approximately 4x5 inches (not including chain and tassel) and completely flat when shut...

I was wondering if anyone could please help me date this Gloverall coat. I contacted Gloverall and asked for help dating this coat as well as another one and a cape, but unfortunately they weren’t able to help me. Thank you.

Hi there--I found this t-shirt with a silhouette of Alfred Hitchcock on the front and the text "The 39 Steps" (Hitchcock film, 1935) on the back. The brand is "Hanes." Vintage t-shirts are outside of my area of expertise, and I am wondering if someone who is familiar with Hanes over the years...

I picked up a cute purple crushed velvet dress by Betsey Johnson, but cannot pin down the date. To me, I could see this dress being from anywhere between 90s-today, style-wise. Anyone familiar with this item, or maybe when this pink tag was used? Note- this dress is strapless, but since the...

Found this amazing dress! Its really hard to get photos of but has a metal zipper on side and amazing detail. Trying to properly date and describe style

Hello, I was wondering if I could have some help dating this fur coat I just purchased, and maybe figuring out what type of fur it is? This is my first time posting here, if any more information I need to include or anything like that please let me know! Thanks so much xx

Hello, I have another one I need help with! I found this sweater cardigan years ago and it was kind of in sorry shape. Some of the buttons were missing and in bad shape. I replaced them with the same style of wood toggle as they were kind of deteriorating. The thread used to stitch the...

Hello! I need help painting this coat. I originally thought it dates between the 40's-60's sometime, but I can't find enough substantial info. They have these beautiful buttons, which I found the info below on - "AUSTRIAN ARMY EMPEROR FRANZ JOSEPH 1848 VIRIBUS UNITIS . ANTIQUE LOT OF 4...

Hi! Bought this jacket at the Goodwill and would love to learn more but I am coming up empty on my google search when I look up the brand. Does anyone know anything about Authentic Imports? Anyway, to tell how old the jacket is? Any information would be helpful. All I have found is people...

Hi everyone! Wondering if you have any insight as to when this Holt Renfrew coat may be from? Here’s some details... Material is 45% virgin wool, 20% virgin lambs wool, 20% nylon, and 20% cashmere. Made in Canada. Dry clean only. CA00985. Approximate length from top of shoulder to bottom seam...

Hi everyone! I found this dress in a thrift shop a while ago. Labeled: Dorothée Bis, a French fashion label, especially for knitwear, founded 1958 by Jacqueline and Elie Jacobson. As far as I know they made knitted dresses during the 60s in mini, midi and maxi, more multi-layered fashion during...

I found this vintage puma track suit in a thrift store today! It’s got it’s original tags and has the jacket and track pants. Wondering if anyone has any info about when it was made or the style name? Thanks!

Hi y'all! I've come across this 3 piece set in an estate sale. I'm trying to identify the year (or general vintage age) of the set and hopefully a more specific maker. The only label is "EF EUROFASHION", made in England, which I've come to understand is a collective of other brands, not an...

It was love at first sight for me and this lovely uber fine Hugo Boss silk tie - just £1 (discount request refused so I paid in full - cash!) in a charity shop rummage bin. I don't know much about anything, but I know even less about men's ties. But, something tells me it is 1980's vintage...

Just trying to clarify information regarding Artemis label and confirm date of navy blue, full slip. I did not find a label for Artemis without the Gossard here on VFG. I am supplying pic of my garments label. I found that Artemis and Gossard merged companies perhaps early 60's? VFG states...

Hello vintage community! I found this gorgeous dress recently at an estate sale in Manhattan. I am desperate to know roughly when it was made. Based on what I’ve found about Toni Owen, she was designing between the late 40’s and early 60’s, but I can’t seem to find when she designed for Lord...

Does anyone have knowledge or a link to a good resource for NY pattern Co history? I find very little on line, just a mention of 1932 as their origination year, but nothing to support that, and no other info. I just acquired three early NY patterns. All have the sewing instructions printed on...

Hi, I was wondering if I could get some help with dating this Hudson’s Bay coat. Thank you.

Hi! I’m looking for some help dating these toddler overalls. Thank you!!

I bought my husband a secondhand Burberry coat for Christmas. He's a history buff so I'd love to be able to tell him the decade it's from! It's camel coloured, no nova check, no care label that I can see, no Burberry name on the buttons, has an order number in the inner pocket, etc. I believe it...

Hi, I’m try to date this Hudson’s Bay coat. I’ve been told 1960’s. Thank you for your help.