Vintage Fashion, the Festival for lovers of shreds in shreds arrives

There fashion vintage It is not all the same. The used garments acquire value based on theirs history or to the burn reported on the label and can be appreciated for theirs originality But also because they allow you to collect our clothes and accessories designer Sometimes favorite at a price even affordable. Usually it State of objects It affects the price: the well they are well kept, the better the deal is considered.

Still, there are those who, on the contrary, not only appreciates the defects but seeks themconsidering holes, tears and fascinating and desirable characteristics. March 29 arrives at New York An event dedicated to them. Is called DISTESSEDFEST And designed for those looking for clothing that have seen much better times.

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What most of us would define as simple holes instead they are seen by this particular category of Vintage Lovers like «empty»While the presence of a single cuff out of two is considered a real Chicca as connoisseurs. «The idea is to raise i headquarters disresset to real works of art, highlighting its washing, a level of wear but also the way they were recovered And shelter. These are clothes that, otherwise, would probably have ended up in a landfill and instead still have a lot of potential. In our eyes, they are unique, they tell a story and have unique qualities that it is impossible to find elsewhere »he says Connor Gressitone of the founders, who on Instagram Use the nickname @Legarbageagetranslatable with “garbage”, and is defined as a Dumpster Diverthe one who “dives into the bins”.

In this case, therefore, disresset It is not synonymous with Arte jeans artfully torn or simply discolored; On the contrary, it is an idea of ​​used used to the extreme. For example, vast portions of fabric, probably removed to create or repair other clothes, can be missing from shirts; the more the hems of jackets and pants are Roustthe greater their value. Also the staines they are very appreciated, as well as traces of decolving, glimpses And darkness. If it seems impossible to you that all this can have a market, you will have to change your mind. Judging by the fact that it show it is to his second date (the first took place a Los Angeles), in fact, it cannot be denying that this specific look actually attracts a fairly vast niche of collectors willing to pay a lot to win clothes that seem (and probably are) eaten by the termites.

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His shop in New York attended by stylistdesigners and celebrities, Abe Lange, co-founder of the Festival and Expert of fashion vintagesells online Or by appointment treasures that often have more holes than woven. The selection is very large and divided into different sections: The Shit includes the most original and rare clothing, Essentials & Blanks encloses the basics while in Curio You will find jewels, furniture and oddities of all kinds. «Being able to find these garments requires a lot of commitment, for me it is a real obsession especially because in New York everyone is aware of their value. My customers are not the typical fans of vintage: in the shop they come more than anything else fashion professionals with style Avant-Garde or, for example, fans of Balenciaga In search of the pieces that inspired the parade. From their point of view, spending 500 dollars to buy a sweatshirt instead of 1000 in boutique is still convenient. I have a very interesting audience, made of true connoisseurs, “Lange explained in an interview with Office Magazine.

It is certainly not a style suitable for everyone, but it is undeniable that it is a fascinating way of looking at what most would consider hardly wearable. Know that it is right here, however, that designer And creative They go hunting for inspiration and ideas for their collections should make us reflect. Especially because, in the era of socialoften we end up being exposed to aidea of ​​style which has very little original. All that remains is to rush into the attic and re -evaluate that pile of clothes that we wanted to get rid of.