Fit & Fabric
Dating Clothes by Zipper: A Beginner's Guide
Talon, Conmar, YKK, and the subtle hardware clues that reveal a garment’s true age. My practical beginner’s guide to reading zippers like a pro, drawn...
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Fit & Fabric
Construction literacy: how to assess quality at a glance, date clothes by materials and hardware, and shop vintage online without touching the fabric.
Fit & Fabric
How to Spot Quality Construction in Three Seconds
Shoulder seams, button stance, lining, and a few other quick checks — the drive-by inspection system I use at The Vault to separate well-made vintage ...
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