What's Old is New Again Jan 4

What's Old is New Again
A lot of today's trends are inspired by vintage items. It's up to you whether you'd rather have the new version or search out the original, vintage version.

Here are a few examples I've found this week of recent designs mirroring the past. I was inspired by all the chunky printed wrap sweaters I've been seeing this winter.

Modern:
 
 Oversize Belted Cardigan from Forever 21 $32.80

Vintage:

 

Modern:
 

Vintage:
 

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Vintage:
 


Have you found any vintage inspired items lately that you would like to share?
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10 comments

  1. VanessaJanuary 3, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    huh! This is a really interesting comparison and I really enjoyed studying the differences between the contemporary and the older versions. You did a great job at finding the original sources and the new inspired-by pieces. I love them all, actually, but I especially love the vintage ones. There's something just so... well... authentic about them! Although, the Nadja sweater is just bold, graphic and lovely! (I have a thing for the southwest right now, so I kind of want them all!)

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  2. BrittanyJanuary 4, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Love this, I've definitely found some sweaters like these at a thrift store for $2.50, I love vintage :)

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    I love it when old styles come back and I'm loving these wrap sweaters, so warm and cozy. And they work so well with almost everything. :D

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  4. castawayvintageJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    Thanks for adding my sweater! It's funny, the modern versions really do borrow from vintage- last year forever 21 has an exact replica of one of the sweaters I had for sale!

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  5. LyddieGalJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I think it would be great to have the vintage original, but I'd have to get what was the most affordable.
    Maybe I could thrift one...

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  6. NorthernlodgeJanuary 4, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    WOW..what beautiful sweaters...I'd love to have any of these...

    great idea for a blog feature!! and thanks for becoming a follower on my new blog

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  7. burcu d.January 4, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    my favorite is the look on the 2nd picture!



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  8. Divine EleganceJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Very Nice

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  9. TessJanuary 5, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Thanks for the add!
    You have a really great eye!

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  10. kristine [kristine. or polly.]January 6, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Such a clever, interesting post! I guess nothing is really new these days, eh?


    Kristine. Or Polly.

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