Just to be clear, this isn’t about Nordstrom. I am from Seattle, Nordstrom’s home, and I have loved Nordstrom ever since I was a child and a shoe salesman gave me a pair of shoes because I sat on some gum. They’ve always had wonderful customer service.
It’s just that I can’t help but do head-to-head comparisons with some of the items I have in my own shop. I suspect the vintage items are of equal-to or greater quality even as compared to modern well-made designer items.
It’s just that I can’t help but do head-to-head comparisons with some of the items I have in my own shop. I suspect the vintage items are of equal-to or greater quality even as compared to modern well-made designer items.
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| 1960s vintage De Liso Debs pumps, $67 and Manolo Blahnik pumps, $695 |
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| Dolce&Gabbana black fit and flare dress, $2,895 and 50s vintage black fit and flare dress, $135 |
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| St. John Collection gown, $1,795 and late 40s/early 50s vintage designer gown, $220 |
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| Kay Unger pumps, $250 and 60s vintage pumps by Socialites, $29 |
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| Valentino blush pink dress, $5,690 and 60s vintage blush pink dress, $120 |
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| Comme des Garçon bloomers, $420 and 20s vintage bloomers, $79 |
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| Eliza J floral skirt, $188 and 50s vintage floral skirt, $39 |
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| Michael Kors pleated skirt, $995 and 50s vintage Koret pleated skirt, $54 |
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| Simone Rocha embellished cardigan, $795 and 50s vintage embellished cardigan, $44 |
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| Adieu oxfords, $645 and 50s vintage oxfords, $38 |
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| Dolce&Gabbana striped skirt, $695 and 50s vintage striped skirt, $44 |
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| Marc Jacobs leather moto jacket, $2,100 and 80s vintage leather moto jacket, $80 |
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| Chloé gladiator boots, $1,450 and 60s/70s vintage Thom McAn gladiator boots, $79 |
Slip dresses, nautical stripes, flowered handbags, wooden box bags, lace...I could go on and on and on!
And you know what? My customer service is pretty good too—I was inspired by Nordstrom after all!
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| Nordstrom HQ in Seattle, and Me-alias-denisebrain (a very small business!) |
6 comments:
You certainly have shown some great examples here! One just has to know how to look for great vintage finds either online or at brick and mortar shops, it's really not that difficult. The price point is certainly a great motivator and so is the thrill of the hunt!
I don't think there is a single modern fashion that can't be interpreted with vintage— Thank you Mary Jane! I know you know of what you speak!
Excellent post - you are so right!
Thank you Karin!
I love this! And I think the vintage looks better than the new things!
Jean
I love what you've done here! My personal taste preference is for the older styles, so it's enlightening for me to see the modern interpretation. And wooo-eee, am I ever spoiled by "used" prices!
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