Vintage Clothing Books

Vintage Clothing Book Reviews
A look at some great books on vintage clothing and the culture it posseses.

My Freedamn by Rin Takan
The first runner from "Cycleman books" is a book about "freedom" It picks up on the greatest subcultures of California. Surfin' Skateboardin', Hot Roddin' and Motorcyclin'. but this is no textbook. It talks about the above through the eyes of a t-shirt. Told by the author, the T-shirt is a "Symbol of Freedom" but also a "rebellion to society". Chapter 1: Surfin T-shirts 1940-80s "OP" and more Chapter 2: Skateboardin' T-shirts Old Skool and New Skool Chapter 3: Motorcyclin T-shirts 50s - 70s Races & Shops 70s Outlaws Chapter 4: Hot Rod T-shirts 50s INDY 60s Hot Rod Airbrushing 320 page | Color | Hard cover | Translated in English and Japanese.

My Freedamn 2 by Rin Takan
"My Freedamn!2" features the American t-shirt culture again. The t-shirt is undoubtedly one of the most amazing fashions by Americans, and they have always been part of American daily lifestyle. Also there is nothing but t-shirts to make us free and comfortable. So I want you t-shirt crazys to think about something; what is "freedom", or what is "freedamn"? We still have
enough time to think about our future, don't we?

Secondhand Chic by Christa Weil
Secondhand Chic : Finding Fabulous Fashion at Consignment, Vintage, and Thrift Shops by Christa Weil "It seems you can't open a magazine or turn on the TV lately without getting word about the rise of secondhand clothes..."

Dressing up Vintage by Tracy TolkienWith vintage dresses like Marilyn Monroe's JFK birthday dress selling at auction for more than one million dollars, vintage is clearly "in". Dressing Up Vintage celebrates the best of old-school couture, offering tips on how to spot a valuable garment and how to distinguish one designer from another. an enormous "sources section" features over 600 stores around the world where devotees can purchase vintage clothing. If you love the look of a bygone era, this book is for you!

Retro Chic by Diana Eden, Gloria Lintermans
Retro Chic: A Guide to Fabulous Vintage and Designer Resale Shopping in North America and Online by Diana Eden, Gloria Lintermans "The years between the end of the Great War and the beginning of the Great Depression are famous for the styles and fads of the..."