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annemerrick · Jun 6th, 2009, 11:09 AM

Coldsteel....I really love the scarf. It is gorgeous! Actually, there is nothing pictured above that I wouldn't want to be mine!

TheWinglessBird · Jun 6th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Queen_Kitty

I decided to resurrect this thread, because I have pictures of my vintage Lillie Rubin dress I found a while back! I was so excited when I found this on the rack of a local Goodwill for around $15! I had never heard of Lillie Rubin before, but apparently she is a fairly well-known vintage designer. Unfortunately the dress is too small on me to wear it around, because it won't zip, but really I'm just happy to have it as a display piece and as photography costuming!

I have several other vintage pieces I love, I'm really attracted to vintage accessories though mostly. However, I would absolutely love to buy some 50's day dresses to wear on a regular occasion. I absolutely love vintage, and I can't think of anything more fun and unique!

Okay, that's it, I'M JEALOUS!

ColdSteel · Jun 6th, 2009, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by oscarcat729

Ok this is random.... but on top of knowing what's vintage and what's not, how do you know if it's a knock-off? Everyone has such gorgeous pieces and great deals, but I'm worried of looking for fear of being tricked!

This may sound weird and a little gross, but some vintage items (especially those from the 40s-60s) tend to have lots of perfume and cigarette smoke odor. While that's not a dead giveaway, sometimes it can come out of a garment when you least expect it. I was going through my mom's closet one day and found a nice little handbag. Opened it up, and KAPOW! It's like someone soaked their fist in an ashtray and chanel no. 5 and suckerpunched me.

The other thing I do is look at the tags. Older garment tags (60s and earlier) are sewn a little differently. Here's some detail shots of different tags in my Lilli Ann.

They seem to have less stitches securing the tags versus my circa 80s Christian Dior coat, which has the label sewn all around.

How I've been able to tell if an item is real or not is generally by construction. Yes, I know there are some really good fakes out there but even in those small details are missing. In my Versace dress I checked the lining over (medusa heads interwoven in plus seams matched up) and it hasn't failed me yet.
Here's the tag -

I feel that the older designer/more expensive clothing is, the nicer the tags are. That could just be me, though.

Oh, and I can't believe I forgot my Bullocks of Pasadena coat.

I couldn't believe it was only $30. All the buttons are so well-sewn which is such a far cry from clothing I buy new and it's one of the few vintage coats I've bought that didn't need a good airing out. The cashier who rang me up said that if it fit her, she would have snagged it in a heartbeat!

Queen Kitty, I'm in LOVE with your Ostrich trim dress!

Miss 2 A · Jun 8th, 2009, 09:42 PM

I could kill myself.
Today I stumbled upon a christian dior blazer. $9.99

Didn't buy it, because it said "made in usa" and though I did some research on my phone I couldn't find anything so I put it down assuming it was a fake..

I feel awful.

Can't even go back and get it because it was in another city.

oscarcat729 · Jun 8th, 2009, 09:48 PM

^^^ That sucks. Why didn't you buy it and then thrift it if you realized it was fake? And if you know it was fake, why are you so upset now?

Miss 2 A · Jun 8th, 2009, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by oscarcat729

^^^ That sucks. Why didn't you buy it and then thrift it if you realized it was fake? And if you know it was fake, why are you so upset now?

Is it a fake? I did some research and it appears to be real, I still don't understand why they were made in the US. If anyone has any info please let me know. There are some selling on ebay for up to $400 and with the same label "made in usa"

I should have bought it, that was the plan, and then I could have exchanged it. I lined up at the cash and everything but when I saw the label again I chickened out thinking I am about to buy a fake so I put it down and walked out.

The tag says "Christian Dior"
Second line in smaller print says Paris New York

Then there is a small tag with the size number, and behind it another tag saying made in usa and some other stuff.

Something like this, same buttons.

http://www.assets.claireinc.com/ebay...3755-80650.jpg

ColdSteel · Jun 9th, 2009, 01:11 AM

Originally Posted by Miss 2 A

Is it a fake? I did some research and it appears to be real, I still don't understand why they were made in the US. If anyone has any info please let me know. There are some selling on ebay for up to $400 and with the same label "made in usa"

I should have bought it, that was the plan, and then I could have exchanged it. I lined up at the cash and everything but when I saw the label again I chickened out thinking I am about to buy a fake so I put it down and walked out.

The tag says "Christian Dior"
Second line in smaller print says Paris New York

Then there is a small tag with the size number, and behind it another tag saying made in usa and some other stuff.

Something like this, same buttons.

http://www.assets.claireinc.com/ebay...3755-80650.jpg

That's how my vintage Dior jacket's tags look.

Miss 2 A · Jun 9th, 2009, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by ColdSteel

That's how my vintage Dior jacket's tags look.

I'm going back to get it tomorrow, if all works out it will still be there. There was another jacket that has some potential that I came across as well. Hopefully they'll both be there.

Thank you ColdSteel, that helps a lot :)

ColdSteel · Jun 9th, 2009, 02:06 AM

Originally Posted by Miss 2 A

I'm going back to get it tomorrow, if all works out it will still be there. There was another jacket that has some potential that I came across as well. Hopefully they'll both be there.

Thank you ColdSteel, that helps a lot :)

I'll be praying to the thrift gods for you!

PurseXaXholic · Jun 9th, 2009, 05:44 AM

I compaired that tag to my vintage christian dior vest. Its the same! I hope you can get it!! I got this vest for $7, due to a green stain on the inside, I got it drycleaned, and everything went away! Hahaha. Here's a pic.

IFFAH · Jun 9th, 2009, 05:51 AM

^I

the vintage Dior vest, PurseXaXholic. Congratulations!

wis3ly · Jun 9th, 2009, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by PurseXaXholic

I compaired that tag to my vintage christian dior vest. Its the same! I hope you can get it!! I got this vest for $7, due to a green stain on the inside, I got it drycleaned, and everything went away! Hahaha. Here's a pic.

How is that size 2P? It's huge! More like a 8 or 10.

annemerrick · Jun 9th, 2009, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by Miss 2 A

I'm going back to get it tomorrow, if all works out it will still be there. There was another jacket that has some potential that I came across as well. Hopefully they'll both be there.

Thank you ColdSteel, that helps a lot :)

The rule of thrifting....buy now....ask questions later! I hope your jackets are still there!!!

PurseXaXholic · Jun 9th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by wis3ly

How is that size 2P? It's huge! More like a 8 or 10.

I think its just the angle, its acctually quite small. hahaha :)

HermesNewbie · Jun 9th, 2009, 08:36 PM

I have a vintage Christian Dior skirt suit and the tag looks just like the one in the photo.

Good luck -- I hope it's still there!

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Jun 9th, 2009, 05:51 AM	#86
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Jun 9th, 2009, 08:36 PM	#90
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Jun 8th, 2009, 09:42 PM	#79
Miss 2 A Member Joined: Dec 2006 Location: world Posts: 1,301	I could kill myself. Today I stumbled upon a christian dior blazer. $9.99 Didn't buy it, because it said "made in usa" and though I did some research on my phone I couldn't find anything so I put it down assuming it was a fake.. I feel awful. Can't even go back and get it because it was in another city.

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