Vintage Selection 20 – A Fashion Treasure Chest
In occasion of Pitti Filati, the bi-annual fair-event Vintage Selection is organized at Stazione Leopolda in Florence. This summer’s edition, Casual Gamers, is dedicated to sports – sports that everyone can join at the temporary “Leopolda Beach” in the forecourt of the venue. The Blogazine went to see the exhibition I.Love.Archive2 and to, for a moment, got lost in the eclectic mix of vintage clothing, accessories and design objects.
An authentic Pierre Balmain dress, 1970’s Gucci, Chanel bracelets, Hermès scarves or just non-branded but yet marvellous items – the Vintage Selection might be a research laboratory examining past trends or a tremendous treasure archive, but no matter how you look at it, the vintage and retro trends are a present element in today’s fashion. Like we were reporting before, many designers seek inspiration in passed times, and the revival of elements is obvious. Together with creative people and designers who are in town for Pitti Filati, Vintage Selection attracts a diverse crowd from curious enthusiasts and vintage collectors to Average Joes looking for original items. An hour, or two, is easily spent among the beautifully worn out leather pieces, retro glasses and delicate jewelry, and the one who has the patience to search, will find. Besides the many vintage shops exhibiting (and selling!), the visitors of Vintage Edition 20 can drift away and marvel in the I.Love.Archive2 exhibition, formed by photos from the Pitti Immagine archive.
This time around they have put on view the photos of Summer Gamers; the summer fashion of the days gone by. Throughout the four days, plenty of minor events are taking place at the Stazione Leopolda. The Vintage Bar, boogie woogie dance performances, workshops and the announcement of Miss & Mister Vintage. In a connection between yesterday and today, the opportunity of Tag Yourself Up 2 is given. Everyday between 7pm and 9pm one can dress up in vintage outfits and have a photo taken by a professional photographer posted onto one’s favourite social network.
Whether you are ready to spend some money on exclusive vintage pieces or just want to check out the fair, it is a treasure hunt worth doing.
The Vintage Selection at Stazione Leopolda is open every day from 12pm to 12am.
