What exactly does vintage mean?
The term ‘vintage’ is basically defined as being ‘pre-loved’, given that our clothing, accessories and footwear have all had a life prior to your purchase. In actual fact, vintage fashion encompasses clothing and accessories that are a minimum of 25 years old. Having said that, anything pre-2000 is deemed to be ‘vintage’ these days. A fine specimen of vintage fashion should convey elements of the era it originates from, in particular denoting a special quality and aesthetic that can fit into the modern world of fashion.
What are the benefits of buying vintage?
There are many advantages to buying vintage clothing:
• With an increased interest in environmental sustainability, buying vintage means that we are recycling, reusing and often repairing things rather than throwing them away.
• Items are either completely unique or almost one of a kind, given that everything was either custom-made or simply manufactured in far smaller quantities.
• The quality of fabrics and craftsmanship was far superior in previous eras than it is today, with particular attention to detail and the avid use of intricate materials or embroidery.
• Each and every piece has its own story to tell and those who have an appreciation of the past can really enjoy getting dressed up in these vintage items.
Why should I buy my vintage items from Kittycatsilver?
Because we pride ourselves in handpicking a whole range of the most beautiful and unique things for you to indulge in. Our collection of vintage treasures features a vast array of unique dresses, tops, coats, shoes and much much more, all of which are tailored to satisfy your catwalk cravings. All our pieces fit in with each seasons catwalk trends, whilst others are simply amazing couture examples or boutique pieces.
There is something for everyone here, in particular for those of you who love to stand out in a crowd.
How old are your products?
Our products range from as early as the 1940s to as late as 1999, though the vast majority of our items are from between the 1950s and 1980s. The emphasis on our products is not given to the date from which they originate, but to the key details and features they possess. Anything with that ‘wow’ factor and Kittycatsilver Vintage is guaranteed to stock it!
