 The Timeless Magic of Vintage Perfumes: A Journey Through Scent and History
In a world where everything is produced quickly and in mass quantities, there is a special charm in the past. This is especially true for perfumes. Vintage perfumes are not just fragrances; they are time capsules that take us back to bygone eras filled with elegance, craftsmanship, and mystery. But what makes vintage perfumes so special, and where can you find the most exquisite ones? How to recognize a real Chanel Vintage authentic jacket?  How to recognize Vintage Chanel couture? How do you know you have find a real Vintage couture piece of art or just a fake copy? On first sight they look exactly the same, they feels the same and it seems too good to be true. It is quite difficult. These days fakes are on first sight as good as the real onces. There is a whole (black) market on luxury brands on couture, jewelry, toys, games and even make-up. Even Vintage and authentic goods are made with such an knowledge and technical materials; it seems almost impossible to recognize real Vintage these days. We talk about couture on this website/blog and specific the French Chanel Couture. More specific the famous jacket and skirt. It is too easy to say that fakes are mostly made of cheaper materials. The quality of the materials, fabrics in this case, are key. Even though fakes can look quite identical, the real couture of course has the luxury of using the best fabrics in the world. But.... the materials of the fakes are coming close; think about leather versus pu-leather. Even though they look the same, leather behaves differently in time and feels like leather should feel. read more   More and more people are choosing to purchase their fabrics from online stores rather than traditional brick-and-mortar shops. This shift is largely due to the convenience, variety, and accessibility that online shopping offers. However, finding the perfect fabric for a project can sometimes be a time-consuming process, as there are countless options available.
Fortunately, most online fabric stores provide advanced search filters that make the selection process much easier. Customers can refine their search based on various criteria, such as color, pattern or design, fabric type, stretchability (whether the fabric is elastic or non-stretchable), thickness, and texture. Additionally, one of the most important filters is the price range, allowing buyers to find fabrics that fit their budget. These search tools help streamline the browsing experience, making it more efficient and enjoyable for customers looking for specific materials for their sewing or crafting projects.  A wool coat is not so easy to make. This is mainly because the topstitching will be clearly visible, the collar is often complex, and there are too many layers of thick fabric.
How do you make this coat with a beautiful yet simple collar? Read all about it on the BERNINA blog! |
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By: Marga van der Vet,
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