10- It is the ultimate eco-gift! No landfill packaging. No new use of resources or labor.
9- Craftsmanship. Vintage items were made out of high quality materials and feature unique design details.
8- History. You are buying an item that has proved to be fashionable throughout history.
7- History (part 2). It is fun to own something vintage and think of how a person from a whole other generation appreciated it as well.
6- Uniqueness. No chance of hitting the streets with a new scarf only to see three other people with the same one!
5- Supporting a small business. Instead of lining the pockets of big box stores, you can support an independent business owner.
4- Authenticity. Why buy rip-offs of old designs, when you can get the original.
3- Authenticity (part 2). Why buy something that has been "distressed" to look old when you can get something that has genuine patina.
2- Save some cash. Vintage items are often times much less expensive than new.
1- Don't participate in the mad rush to the mall. Vintage is easy to find off the beaten path.
***Lulu's Vintage.com has set up a vintage pop-up shop with Men’s and Women’s vintage clothing and accessories for sale. 10% of all sales generated from the pop-up shop will be donated to DoveLewis.
Instead of hitting the mall looking for something to wear to
that holiday party or to buy as a gift, why not support a small local vintage
business and help DoveLewis all at the same time!
The sale features Women’s vintage blouses, sweaters,
skirts, pants, dresses, lingerie, suits, jackets and coats; Women’s vintage
jewelry, purses, hats, gloves, scarves, and shoes; Men’s vintage shirts,
sweaters, pants, jackets, and coats; Men’s vintage hats, ties and scarves;
vintage aprons and fabric; vintage art, design and fashion books; vintage
posters and house wares.
Where: 23 N.W. 4th Ave. (just inside the Chinatown gates) Portland, Oregon
When: Tues-Sat (Dec. 8-19)
Mon-Wed (Dec. 21-23)
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