Vintage clothing labels tags

Visit the post for more.

Double RL Woven Label

While Gerry Cunningham lead the “warmth without the weight” down movement here in the states, the Moncler company followed suit on the other side of the Atlantic. The company founded i…

How do you know if clothes are actually vintage or, put another way, how can you tell if the seller is pulling the ‘vintage stussy jumper’ over your eyes? This is where vintage clothes labels come to the rescue. Decode the tiny label to find out some extra deets about your new flapper-style dress or pair of vintage denim, including how to properly care for it. Understanding how to read vintage clothes labels provides a bit of a fashion history lesson, too!

It was great seeing all the response to Chris Kluge’s label quilt. Be sure to read the comments for more insights to Mrs. Hobson’s patchwork ability. As I said in that post, I’ve…

From a 1950s skirt suit

I like how the stitch is a different colour to the text, making the test stand out more and the stitch blend in with the background material. I also like the un-ironed textured look to the label.

As far back as I can remember I have always been fascinated by vintage clothing tags. The vibrant colors, odd subject matter and fine det...