What's Old is New Again Jan 4

Monday, January 3, 2011 Labels: vintage fashion, what's old is new again

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:

70s Cardigan Wrap Sweater from Hellhound Vintage $128

Modern:

Lauren Jeans Nadja Cardigan from Bloomingdales $261.75

Vintage:

70s Southwestern Sweater from Castaway Vintage Clothing $45

Modern:

Tie Wrap Cardigan from Old Navy $35

Vintage:

Vintage Wrap Sweater Jacket from retasroses $45

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

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10 comments:

Vanessa said...: 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!); January 3, 2011 at 11:43 PM
Brittany said...: Love this, I've definitely found some sweaters like these at a thrift store for $2.50, I love vintage :)

Oh and thanks for your comment dear, now your newest follower!

http://ittybittybomb.blogspot.com/; January 4, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Anna said...: 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; January 4, 2011 at 1:30 AM
castawayvintage said...: 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!; January 4, 2011 at 2:27 AM
LyddieGal said...: 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...; January 4, 2011 at 7:44 AM
Northernlodge said...: 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; January 4, 2011 at 10:37 PM
burcu d. said...: my favorite is the look on the 2nd picture!

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Divine Elegance said...: Very Nice; January 5, 2011 at 5:14 AM
Tess, Gilded Days said...: Thanks for the add!
You have a really great eye!; January 5, 2011 at 12:05 PM
kristine said...: Such a clever, interesting post! I guess nothing is really new these days, eh?

Kristine. Or Polly.; January 6, 2011 at 12:48 PM