The vintage style refers to the past or the old.
Vintage is not a term recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) . It is an English word that can be translated as "vintage" , although it is used in our language to designate old objects of artistic design and good quality .
When determining the etymological origin of the term vintage that we are now dealing with, we would have to make it clear that it emanates from the Old French word vendege , which in turn is the result of the Latin word vindemina .
The meaning of the concept has a logic. In ancient times, wineries used the term to name the wines they produced with their best harvests and that were aged. The idea of vintage later spread to other products, especially those related to fashion or design.
vintage style
Today we talk about vintage as a retro or classic style . Vintage creations attempt to recreate or imitate old products that are still valued. Other vintage products are truly vintage (such as dresses from previous years' collections, second-hand sneakers, etc.).
In this sense, vintage favors recycling since products that were supposed to be out of fashion return to the present without being discarded. Those who appeal to vintage tend to keep old objects since, due to trends, they can be revalued at any time.
Vintage is associated with classic.
The notion in fashion
In recent years, vintage fashion has established itself as a true reference point on catwalks around the world. So much so that this circumstance has allowed the opening of a significant number of stores that specialize in this type of clothing that are committed to the trends that became protagonists in past eras.
But not only that. In addition, a series of events and fashion fairs have been launched that revolve around it, given the explosion and reception it has had throughout the world. A good example of this is the Vintage Spain Fashion Fair , which for several years has been taking place in Madrid in the month of October and which takes as its headquarters the well-known attic of the Chamartín Station .
Characteristics of vintage
Vintage is usually based on several pillars, such as quality (they are often handcrafted products or with top-level raw materials), exclusivity (they are generally products that were manufactured in small quantities), history (the value that gives the passage of time) and style (it is associated with refined taste).
All of this without forgetting that other hallmarks that define it are its affordable price, a perfect finish and also the fact that many men and women choose to purchase vintage garments not to wear them but simply to make them part of their wardrobe. collection as mere artistic pleasure.
Personalities who adopted this style
The model, actress and dancer Dita Von Teese is one of the greatest exponents of vintage fashion, dressing in corsets and other garments that characterize past eras.
However, the always controversial British model Kate Moss , the successful North American singer Katy Perry and the famous public relations Olivia Palermo also opt for this type of clothing.