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How to Style Thrifted Vintage Fashion for Today: A Collector’s Guide from Brimfield and Beyond

How to Style Thrifted Vintage Fashion for Today: A Collector’s Guide from Brimfield and Beyond
 By Ashley G Garner   There’s nothing quite like the thrill of hunting for vintage treasures in the fields of Brimfield, Massachusetts. As one of the largest and most famous ...

Collecting Vintage & Estate Jewelry

Czechoslovakian Edwardian era filigree harlequin glass brooch.
by Jessica Kosinski If you love jewelry with a story, character, and a bit of history, vintage jewelry collecting might be the perfect hobby for you. Whether you're drawn to ...

Keli Goff’s Meaningful Fashion: Collecting Clothing with a Story

Stephen Burrows 1971 dress coat color block yellow purple green rainbow designer vintage.
This article was inspired in part by the original Town & Country feature, “Dress for Success: Keli Goff on Collecting Vintage.” All historical references and subject matter are inspired by ...

Vintage Fans That Define Summer Décor

Original 1918 Menominee Stationary "Clamshell" Desk Fan
There’s something undeniably nostalgic about the slow, rhythmic hum of a vintage electric fan. Before central air conditioning became standard, these elegant machines stood as the ultimate symbol of summertime relief. Today, ...

The Summer Treasures Trail: A Cross-Country Road Trip Through Vintage America

The Summer Treasures Trail: A Cross-Country Road Trip Through Vintage America
For antique enthusiasts, summer marks the beginning of an exhilarating season packed with opportunities to uncover hidden gems. Picture the quaint fields of New England, where charming local fairs revive ...

Building a Music Collection on a Budget

Bob Dylan
by Laurence Carpenter  In the world of music memorabilia, there’s a common misconception that collecting is reserved for the wealthy or seasoned enthusiasts who can spend six figures on an ...

Online Antiquing

Online Antiquing
One of the most beloved aspects of antiquing, collecting, and thrifting is what we collectors call “the hunt”; knowing that your next great find is still out there just waiting ...

From Tangible to Digital: The Evolution of Collecting in the Modern Era

Rare "Golden Ape" Doodle NFT Sells For $1.1 Million on January 5, 2022, to the buyer and NFT collector Pranksy. Doodle #6914—which features one-of-a-kind gold ape traits—is just one of Pranksy’s 71 Doodles within his collection of over 30,000 NFTs as of the date of this purchase.
By Shirley M. Mueller, M.D. Most collectors acquire their treasures through traditional methods – purchasing from dealers or at auctions that specialize in physical items within their areas of interest ...

Entertaining and Decorating with Stretch Glass

The gold-encrusted Blue Trumpet Stretch Console Set brings this idea to a different level – a bit more formal yet too beautiful not to have on display. This version was made by Central Glass Works in the early 1900s. It is for sale at www.carnivalglass.com for $175.
by Cal Hackeman, Treasurer, Stretch Glass Society American iridescent stretch glass brings color and excitement to your home entertaining and provides just the perfect splash of color when decorating your ...

Antique and Vintage Gift Giving

Diamond Victorian Stickpin of a dog’s head for sale on Rubylane.com for $19,352
by Charles Snider for Ruby Lane An antique or vintage gift can be one of the most treasured and appreciated gestures for the holidays. An antique or vintage gift is ...

What to look forward to in 2024

What to look forward to in 2024
Each New Year is marked by change and defined by trends. As we wrap up our editorial year for 2023, we can’t help but look forward, which next year is ...

Take Some Time (To read this article about fine watches and clocks!)

Rolex Day/Date 18038 with a black professionally redone dial set with aftermarket diamond hour markers. Custom-made 18kt gold heavy bezel, channel set with 2.8 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds. Selling for $19,500 at Rubylane.com
by Charles Snider, Ruby Lane Customer Service I had the privilege of being at one of the closing parties at the famous luxury jewelry Henri Bendel boutiques on New York’s ...