carla rey
VFG Member
Common Threads
The saying, "Everything old is new again", couldn't be more accurate than when applied to fashion. Designers have constantly mined the past for inspiration, adding a contemporary twist for relevance.
Gunnie Sax, Laura Ashley, and Ralph Lauren all built their successful brands with reinterpretations of early American frontier garb, Victorian, and Edwardian-era styles. 1940's shoulder pads became a staple of 1980's "power dressing". Peplums, Dolman sleeves and platform shoes are just a few more trends that have experienced major revivals over time.
Ever-evolving, yet always coming back around again... and again, is the common thread in fashion. Just when you think, "clothes were the days!" about a particular trend, wait a decade or two and it's sure to make a comeback. You might experience déjà vu this week when VFG members share their fashion redux, retreads and uncommon vintage threads.
The saying, "Everything old is new again", couldn't be more accurate than when applied to fashion. Designers have constantly mined the past for inspiration, adding a contemporary twist for relevance.
Gunnie Sax, Laura Ashley, and Ralph Lauren all built their successful brands with reinterpretations of early American frontier garb, Victorian, and Edwardian-era styles. 1940's shoulder pads became a staple of 1980's "power dressing". Peplums, Dolman sleeves and platform shoes are just a few more trends that have experienced major revivals over time.
Ever-evolving, yet always coming back around again... and again, is the common thread in fashion. Just when you think, "clothes were the days!" about a particular trend, wait a decade or two and it's sure to make a comeback. You might experience déjà vu this week when VFG members share their fashion redux, retreads and uncommon vintage threads.
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