the modern eco magazine for an urban green lifestyle
MAY 2012 ISSUE
Vintage Wise celebrates all things vintage, recycled, restyled, repurposed and/or upcycled in the world of fashion.
New Year’s Eve is a time for getting dolled up, toasting to the New Year and feeling festive. What better time to whip out your glitziest jewellry and sleekest holiday look? You don’t have to spend a million bucks to look like it. Find a black dress at a thrift store that has something special [...]
Bring some holiday cheer to your look with a great comfy sweater. Christmas sweaters have a tendency to be itchy and tacky, not to mention incredibly cheesy. Update this look by finding a cute cropped sweater with stripes. If the length is not already cropped, you can cut it just below belly button length and [...]
Sometimes a print such as paisley or faded floral may seem a bit too dull or drab to catch your eye at a thrift store. But, if the cut is great and the quality is there, it’s worth a shot. Pair conservative prints with an edgier piece like a motorcycle jacket, sheer blouse or chunky [...]
One of my favourite staples is a trusty pair of jean cut-offs. When I’m sifting through the shorts aisle at a thrift store, I look for good-quality brands that I recognize, such as Levi’s, Lee or Calvin Klein. Sometimes I’ll find a pair that isn’t quite right, but that has potential (a good shape, or [...]
The dress aisle at your local thrift store is teeming with treasures that may have just one minor issue that deters you from taking them home. I see a lot of maxi dresses that would look great if they weren’t so frumpy. Given that sheer maxi dresses have been all over the runways as of [...]
Ready to Wear, a weekly column, is the go-to destination for trends and fabulous finds in the eco fashion world. With Halloween just around the corner (a.k.a. now), you may be brainstorming for a last minute costume, and perhaps unwilling to shell out the big bucks at an actual costume store. This is my costume [...]
When sifting through jam-packed racks at a thrift store, it’s sometimes too tedious to check out every item. I always skim racks for fabrics that stand out, such as soft silks, delicate lace or anything leather. It’s easy to find high-quality pieces based on fabric or material. photographer : Jason Mousseau
It’s very important to go second-hand shopping with an open mind. That Navajo print jacket might look funky on the hanger, but, if pair it with your best dark denim and lace-up heels, you might just have yourself an awesome outfit. If something piques your interest, why not give it a try. You’ll be surprised [...]
Don’t discard something great just because the fit isn’t right. For the low price you’re paying at a thrift store, it may be worth it to take that floor-length floral dress to a tailor and get it cut into a summery sundress. Turn jumpsuits into fitted little rompers, leather pants into the perfect shorts, and [...]
As a vintage lover and fashion fanatic, I take my thrifting seriously. My closet is teeming with unique gems from hippie ‘60′s caftans to grungy ‘90′s dresses, carefully selected over years of second-hand shopping. Thrifting isn’t always a piece of cake, as you may have noticed, leaving many a Value Village empty handed. Here are [...]
Chloe Wise is an art student and fashion blogger from Montreal. Her love of vintage fashion is more than a hobby—she runs her own online vintage store and blog where she showcases and sells her thrifted finds. When she’s not busy styling photo shoots or sifting through second-hand stores on the hunt for treasure, Chloe can be found painting with watercolours or playing with her Siamese cats.
