BUYING VINTAGE

Recently I realized that one of the aspects that attract me the most in buying vintage is that it doesn’t come easy. In our consumer society, all that we want is so easily available and our urges can be immediately satisfied. We can make up our mind that we ‘need’ something, we want to have it right away, we go to a shop, to purchase that what we thought wanted so bad and as quickly as the urge came, the joy of possessing the item fades away.

When falling for something vintage, the process is different. The right size, color, and shape of the item on your wishlist might not be available right away. Research, time, and patience are required. Months might pass, but once you know it was the right thing to do when finding the perfect one, the one that seems like it was specially made and waiting for you. Because of the effort you put into finding the item, it will give you joy for many more years.

Surrounding yourself only with items that last and give content contributes to well-being. All items of a wardrobe should be chosen thoughtfully in harmony with function and aesthetics. Buy less, buy better.