'Stuff White People Like' is a marvellously satirical look at the middle class and our penchant for being (or thinking we are) cooler than every other social class.
#49 - Vintage
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A chronicle of one vintage-addict’s journey through charity shops across the globe.
The Inventory
Why am I addicted to vintage?
I've been addicted to 'old stuff' for as long as I can remember. My grandma ran the Salvation Army op-shop when I was little, and my sister and I were often treated to toys and clothes from the latest batch of donations. I never lost my excitement for pre-loved junk - in my head, I construct all kinds of narratives about an item's past and love being the next person to carry on its story. And of course, I get a buzz from knowing that the things I purchase are potentially one-of-a-kind. When I'm hunting for interesting pieces, I try to avoid specialist vintage stores: when the shop owner has already 'discovered' the item and put it in his/her store, half the fun of purchasing it - that buzz you get from finding a hidden gem - is lost. For me, the anticipation of finding something precious amongst the Primark cast-offs in Oxfam is part of the vintage appeal!
The Vintage Inventory
1940s
(5)
dress
(4)
1950s
(3)
1980s
(3)
bag
(3)
china
(3)
fashion
(3)
summer
(3)
brooch
(2)
home
(2)
1960s
(1)
19th century
(1)
Blitz
(1)
Blogs
(1)
French
(1)
Oxfam
(1)
Vintage at Goodwood
(1)
beading
(1)
blanket
(1)
blazer
(1)
bowling
(1)
ceramics
(1)
charity shops
(1)
ethical fashion
(1)
hair
(1)
hat
(1)
heels
(1)
inventory
(1)
jewellery
(1)
junk shops
(1)
makeup
(1)
owl
(1)
plate
(1)
purse
(1)
snakeskin
(1)
swimwear
(1)
tube
(1)
vintage vixen
(1)
Love it. Fav quote: Within white culture, your choice of transportation method says a lot about you. For example a Prius says you care about the Earth, a bicycle shows you REALLY care about the earth, and a bus shows that you are probably not white.
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