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The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping: How to Buy, Fix, and Keep Secondhand Clothing
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping: How to Buy, Fix, and Keep Secondhand Clothing
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Melody Fortier
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:192 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 138 |
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| Category/Genre | Fashion and style guides
Shopping guides |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781594744044
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| Classifications | Dewey:646.3 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Quirk Books
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| Imprint |
Quirk Books
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| Publication Date |
1 August 2009 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Vintage shopping offers couture quality at a fraction of the price. But how can you spot a Dior original in a rack full of LBDs? That's where vintage dealer Melody Fortier comes in. Her Little Guide to Vintage Shopping demystifies the entire process so you'll know what to look for, what to avoid, and what to pay. Armed with this savvy guide, readers will learn how toSelect and wear unique clothing from eras pastEnsure the perfect fit and silhouetteDistinguish time period and evaluate qualityClean, care for, and store vintage clothingGive new life to vintage items through simple alterationsFortier also offers shopping tips from an international panel of experts and reveals the best vintage shopping destinations in the world-from trendy Manhattan flea markets and hip Los Angeles boutiques to some of Europe's best-kept secrets. With The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping in their handbags, frugal fashionistas will be ready to take the world by storm. The hunt for treasures is on!
Author Biography
MELODY FORTIER has been collecting and selling vintage clothing since the mid-1990s. Her store, Tangerine Boutique, is located in Gardner, Massachusetts, as well as online.
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