Irish Designer Sybil Connolly

Irish Designer Sybil Connolly

You know Dior, but have you heard of “Dublin’s Dior”? Sybil Connolly was an Irish designer credited with the title of “Dublin’s Dior.” Known for her use of traditional Irish...
The history of Oscars fashion

The history of Oscars fashion

Sunday night was the 97th annual Academy Awards! Some of us tune in for the actual awards and some of us tune in for the red carpet.  The Oscars have...
2025 Spring Fashion Trends

2025 Spring Fashion Trends

Spring is almost here and with the turnover of a new season comes the turnover of fashion trends.  The spring season brings us transitional pieces from cold to warm and...
All about union labels

All about union labels

Want an easy way to identify the time period of vintage clothing? Look for something called a union tag.

How is the value of a vintage item determined?

How is the value of a vintage item determined?

When we walk into a shop that sells vintage or antique items, it’s pretty evident that these items are priced higher than those found at thrift stores. After sourcing vintage...
What is "vintage"?

What is "vintage"?

With the rise of second-hand shopping in the past several years, it’s hard to actually tell what is “vintage” and what might just be a convincing modern impersonation. Identifying and...