Vintage & Retro:  What does this really mean?

Vintage, as it relates to fashion, refers to clothing that was produced from the 1920's through 1980, alhtough many people consider the pieces produced in the 80's as vintage.  Retro, short for restrospective, usually refers to clothing that imitates the style of a previous era.  Many of today's designers produce "vintage inspired" clothing, borrowing elements, colors and details from the past.

You can see a few from the Lunchbox collection:

Here a some examples of vintage pieces from the 40's through the 80's, time periods with no shortage of inspiration!

1. Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy dress in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's"

2. Twiggy on 1967 Vogue

3. Vintage Emilio Pucci dress

4. Andy Warhol "Stamped Lips" print

5. Pink Floyd poster by Bob Masse

6. Rock star Pat Benatar

7. 1940's Vogue

8. Vintage Chanel scarf