Karen In Vintage Fashion – Modern Retro Cover Feature
Mode Lifestyle Magazine – “Reasons To Be Thankful” 2021 Issue
Editor: Désirée Molyneux Photographer: Anna Gunselman Wardrobe Stylist: Lina Beauty Make-up Artist & Hair Stylist: Virginia Le Fay Model: Karen (Next Miami) Design: MODE Studio
There are certain looks in fashion that seem to stand the test of time. They look good and are pleasing to the eye no matter what the latest trend in fashion may be.
Vintage is usually used to describe items of a different and much older era and can be used to describe furniture, dress fashion or even wine. However, it is not generally meant to describe something that would be considered an antique which would be much older.
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Retro, as in retro fashion, is used to describe objects or style of fashion that is intentionally old-fashion and usually a little edgy that is brought back now.
So Vintage-Retro fashion is a combination of elegant fashion from an era of maybe the 20, 50s or 60s for example, coupled with fashion trends from not too long ago, and these are put together in a way that creates an elegant ensemble that somehow looks great, stylish and modern – a Modern-Retro look. Adding carefully selected accessories can really make the look pop and will ensure that the wearer stands out from the crowd with a confident sense of their own style.
The great thing about the Vintage-Retro look is that the clothing and accessories can be sourced in many ways including visiting estate sales, browsing through second hand clothing stores, or visiting boutiques that specialize in vintage clothing. Additionally, you can find retro and vintage style fashion being sold in your normal high-street retail stores if you have an idea of what you are looking for. When carefully put together, a vintage-retro outfit can ensure that you make a grand and unforgettable entrance at your next soiree.