Historic Meets Handmade: The Best Vintage Shops On Etsy

Vintage shopping is an exhausting (yet rewarding!) indulgence for even the most fashion-forward folks. But what if you want a sweet retro find and don't have time to explore racks upon racks of cast-offs? Well, thanks to everyone's favorite handmade-and-more source Etsy, the soreness that was once synonymous with vintage shopping is no more. Here, we round up our top five vintage curators on Etsy. The best part? You won't leave smelling like Grandma.

Author:: Emily Bihl
Updated:: Apr 9, 2014
Original:: Aug 20, 2010

Vintage shopping is an exhausting (yet rewarding!) indulgence for even the most fashion-forward folks. But what if you want a sweet retro find and don't have time to explore racks upon racks of cast-offs? Well, thanks to everyone's favorite handmade-and-more source

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It cannot be denied that the fashion world is one of fleeting passions--remember those boots you loved so dearly last year but wouldn't dream of wearing this season? Or those "statement jeans" that now live a quiet, mournful existence at the back of your closet? Fashion is a business of come-and-go. But what about when you're longing for something with a bit more, well, longevity? This is the reasoning behind Selfridge's "Forever Shop," set to open its doors later this month. The British retailer's Wonder Room Concept Store will be completely renovated to embody a sort of timelessness that exists beneath fashion fads. The room will be curated by the department store's creative director Alannah Weston, Elle Decoration Editor-In-Chief Michelle Ogundehin, and British designer Sir Paul Smith.

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