In recent years, the style of vintage clothing has become popular in China. More and more people have begun to appreciate this unique item and visit many stores just to find a piece of clothing they like. However, the vintage market is a mixed bag, so how can we avoid making mistakes?

Can I buy vintage clothes on Taobao?

Generally, they are packaged clothes smuggled from Guangdong, Hong Kong and other places. You can just take them away without opening them and it only costs a few yuan for a big bag. , Taobao wholesale of vintage clothing is like this. Some of them are opened and you can choose the ones with good quality, but the price is more expensive, which is really a huge profit! Taobao stores usually say that the shop owner carefully selects the products, then cleans, dry and take pictures. The shop owner may not go to the source of goods to pick up the goods in person, but has someone who specializes in doing this. The shop owner may be handling it second or third hand, and the price will inevitably increase for each pass. I asked the shop owner, "I also want to buy vintage clothes. Is there any reliable way? Your store is good..." The shop owner always replied, "There are specialized buyers." The shop owner is either a third-hand person, so I don't know. Either it's not clear, or it's second-hand to avoid the fact and say it was bought by the buyer.

Most of the vintage clothes on Taobao are not really vintage. They are smuggled second-hand clothes from unknown sources. The styles sold on Taobao are good-looking, and the ones with newer wash marks are snatched up as soon as they are put on the shelves. . The micro-business on vx has seized the "business opportunity" even more. The invoice circle said when it will be updated. The first person to reply must pay immediately or it will be the second person's turn. I have added many, but I may not be able to get them if I stay there. , it was sold in a few seconds, and there was no preview in advance. There was no time to think about it, and no time to look at the size and details. In order to grab what you like, you blindly place an order. Naturally, you will not return or exchange it. Moreover, the mentality of grabbing and the novelty will always beautify the physical product at first sight, which has become a way for micro-business to make a fortune.

What should you pay attention to when buying vintage clothing?

First of all, vintage clothing is often mixed with men’s and women’s clothing. Sometimes you think the size is suitable, but it may be a women’s clothing. The upper body will be weird. I have bought it before, so I recommend asking customer service before paying.

Secondly, some vintage clothes will have size numbers such as S, M, L, etc. At this time, you should pay attention. If the brand is still available, first go to the official website to see if the sizes of similar products are available. suitable.

In addition, vintage clothing often has some special designs, such as sleeves that are particularly large or long, or chests that are particularly loose, so be careful.

The fourth point, regarding the size issue, generally speaking, just choose one size smaller than the clothes you usually buy. Otherwise, it is better to consult customer service.

Fifth point, when buying vintage clothes, you have to have a playful attitude, because most stores do not accept returns, but once you buy a suitable one, you will like it very much.

Sixth point, regarding quality issues, most vintage clothes are relatively new, and the store will mark them if there are any problems, so don’t worry about this.

Are vintage clothes new clothes?

Orthodox vintage clothes are new clothes, which are old clothes that are difficult to buy now, rather than second-hand clothes worn by others. Vintage clothing generally has a history of more than 30 years. To wear this type of clothing fashionably, you need to know how to match it.

Modified vintage clothing designers add modern elements to vintage clothing, washing away the "earthy" flavor while bringing out the classic side of vintage clothing. In recent years, there has been a retro trend in the international fashion industry. Locally, vintage (Vintage) clothing has developed from being unpopular to having a specific consumer group - the vintage people. They are between the ages of 18 and 40, including students, lawyers, doctors, wives, etc. What they all have in common is that they are obsessed with vintage clothing and want to look different. They take advantage of the uniqueness of vintage clothing to express their own style. Personality and opinions.

Vintage clothing is second-hand, but not all second-hand clothing can be called "vintage" and must be at least 30 years old. Generally, vintage clothing stores mainly sell clothing from the 1950s to the early 1980s.

Not all vintage clothes look “old”, but in fact there are many designs that can stand the test of time and be paired with contemporary aesthetics, or old clothes can be cut into modern pieces to still look modern and wearable. street.

How to identify vintage clothing

1. There are brand logos, trademarks, etc.

Even if it is not a big brand, at least it does not look like a perfunctory trademark.

2 Origin

If possible, you can pay attention to the age of the product (it is not easy, you can ask the shop owner, or judge by observing the style. Generally, the vintages visible on the market are from 1950 Later), and then judge whether it is reasonable based on the age of the product and the place of origin, and thus infer whether the trademark is authentic. To give an inappropriate example, if the style before the 1970s was made in China, it would be suspicious.

3 Quality

Quality can only be understood after you get it, so if you are not shopping in a vintage shop but online, it is best to choose one or two pieces of clothing from the store first. After you get it, judge whether the quality is acceptable. If so, you can pay more attention to this store in the future.

4 Taobao

About Taobao Since I have bought one or two pieces of vintage LV and GUCCI, I will talk about Taobao. The source is generally Japan, and the design of the bags is in line with the brand's tradition, and some models are even still on sale. Brand new and unbelievable. If it's brand new, why should it be sold to you cheaply? The cheap ones are all second-hand or outlet bags. They are not worn and have problems such as aging of the leather color. They just look like old bags. If someone buys a brand new bag and then sells it second-hand because they don’t want it anymore, the price will not be much different from that at the counter. Fixed one or two purchasing agents. After all, there are only a small number of people shopping for vintage bags, so there are not many people doing this. Find one or two, add WeChat, check their past records, and ask them about customs records and other issues. More expensive goods require direct shipping from Japan. If you send it, the basic problem is not big. I buy vintage out of love. If you are trying to save money, you may end up buying a lot of junk before finding a treasure, and the real money spent is also a lot. At the same time, this process requires more time and energy than ordinary shopping, and it is not really worth it to save money. If you like it enough, if you have the conditions, it may be more rewarding to go shopping in overseas markets than shopping in China.