Today many goods are imported from offshore factories. Remember, ‘92 was almost 30 years ago, so even if the piece doesn’t seem that old, it is by clothing’s’ standard. If the copyright year is before 1992, then your piece is vintage according to the industry. It was either made in the year stated or a few years afterward. Not all tags will have a copyright marker on them, but if they do, you know you’ve got yourself a vintage garment.
A few extra seconds spent looking at the tag is key.
For example, typefaces inspired by art deco were all the rage in the 40s, but a couple of decades later, round and bubbly fonts were all the rage.Ī good fake or wannabe may copy this, but pair this trick with others on this list, and you’re well on your way to identifying authentic vintage pieces and dating them too.
Certain eras come with their unique tags.