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A 70s floral skirt with a denim waistcoat combination - Shop 70s Vintage & Retro Skirts at Brag Vintage
70s Skirts: The Styles That Defined the Decade and How to Wear Them Today
(Photo by Jandro Martinez) The 1970s was a decade that wasn't afraid to experiment with fashion. Hemlines moved from mini to maxi, prints became bolder and everything from denim and... Read more...
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Miami in the 80s: Neon, Nightlife & Iconic Style
(Image by Ussama Azam) Few places capture the look and atmosphere of the 1980s quite like Miami. Pastel-coloured Art Deco buildings, palm-lined streets, neon signs, convertibles and an unmistakably laid-back... Read more...
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Finding the Right Dress: The Art of the Perfect Fit
(Photo by Lesha Tuman) Finding the right dress isn't simply a matter of choosing the correct size. Two dresses carrying exactly the same size label can look and feel completely... Read more...
Retro Vissla hoodie design featuring a tiger and palm trees - The History of Vissla Surfwear clothing at Brag Vintage
The History of Vissla: Surfing, Creativity & Innovation
Some surf brands are built around fashion. Others are built around the culture that surrounds the waves. Vissla sits firmly in the latter camp. Founded in California in the early 2010s,... Read more...
Vintage-style Minnesota bald eagle illustration inspired by classic Americana, graphic T-shirts and sweatshirts
The Eagle T-Shirt: An Icon of American Style
Few images are as instantly associated with American culture as the bald eagle. Bold, unmistakable and packed with symbolism, the eagle has appeared everywhere from official emblems and military insignia... Read more...
Woman wearing a red midi dress with black boots – dresses at Brag Vintage
How to Style a Midi Dress: Ideas for Every Season
(Photo by Hedy Yin) Midi dresses have become one of those wardrobe staples that never really go out of style. Sitting somewhere between a mini and a maxi, the midi... Read more...
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The Best Fashion Publications for Getting Your Brand Known
(Photo by Ivana Batalovic) Launching a clothing brand is one thing. Getting people to actually notice it is another. Social media has made it easier than ever to put a... Read more...
Famous football player wearing a vintage football shirt - Shop retro football shirts at Brag Vintage
Why Are Vintage Football Shirts Becoming Harder to Find?
(Photo by Ahmet Kurt) There was a time when an old football shirt could turn up almost anywhere. Charity shops, car boot sales and second-hand clothing shops regularly had shirts... Read more...
Woman wearing well-fitting swimwear on the beach. Shop women's swimwear at Brag Vintage
How to Find the Right Fitting Swimwear for You
(Photo by Jernej Graj) Finding the perfect swimsuit or bikini shouldn't be about changing how your body looks. It should be about finding swimwear that fits properly, feels comfortable and gives... Read more...
Villager Clothing T-Shirt worn by a male model at Brag Vintage
Why It's Important to Shop Independent UK Clothing Brands
(Photo by Villager Clothing) There has never been more choice when it comes to buying clothes. You can open your phone, scroll through thousands of products and have something delivered... Read more...
Converse all star trainers paired with a skirt at Brag vintage
5 Types of Trainers You Can Wear with Skirts
(Photo by Thuan Pham) Trainers and skirts are one of those combinations that just work. Comfortable, easy to wear and far more relaxed than a pair of heels or smarter... Read more...
Brick Lane Vintage Market in London features vintage clothing stalls and independent sellers
How Brick Lane Became the World's Best Vintage Market
(Photo by Daniel Glynn) Walk down Brick Lane on a busy weekend and vintage clothing is almost impossible to avoid. Leather jackets hang from packed rails. Old football shirts sit... Read more...