AVANT "The voices behind vintage clothing" Casquettes & chapeaux Snap fasteners

Snap fasteners

Kay's grandsons

some manage to pass on their story by confirming their story with a select few who still remember it

Neon Blue sweatshirt similar to vintage sweatshirts from the 1950s

AVANT "The voices behind vintage clothing" Casquettes & chapeaux Snap fastenersIn this special issue of AVANT, more than 50 lifelong collectors, dealers, historians and enthusiasts share their personal connection to vintage clothing the stories behind the fabrics, the memories sewn into the seams, the excitement of the treasure hunt, and the quiet strength of the clothes worn before us. Each conversation is a window onto a world where clothes are much more than a style: they are history, identity, rebellion, know how, emotion.