At the height of call-out culture online, it should come as no surprise that modern fashion is deeply intertwined with the past. From clean, traditional tailoring to iterations of prairie dresses from the mid-19th century, vintage clothing is perhaps the biggest influence in contemporary style both on and off the runway. Brands like Bode, Wales Bonner, and Batsheva quite literally reflect this dynamic, building their businesses (and a new, exciting style niche) on repurposed vintage fabrics and silhouettes in a luxe, fashion-approved way. But in an industry moving too fast for its own good, churning out more collections than there are seasons in a year, what is considered vintage clothing?
