Thriftopia Trends - Thrift Shopping

For those of you who don't know, the team here at AMB3R are big fans of thrift store shopping! We enjoy picking a new vintage store every week to scour for market research and for our personal use. This past weekend was Thriftopia, a collection of vintage and old school streetwear vendors catering to the fashion masses of Denver.

Hosted at Milk Market, it was a cool influx of style makers and fashion curators from all over Colorado. Our digital content producer Kevin spotted the use of statement pieces with personal flare , a unique marker for each individual and a sea of fashion expressiveness. Not to mention some nostalgic t-shirts and hats from pop-culture of the days passed.

Check out the street style below from the attendees and share the vintage trends that inspire your daily style.

2019 Fall Fashion Trends

As you may have noticed, vintage fashion is back. In fact, looks from the 80's and 90’s have been in style for years now and according to New York Fashion Week, these trends are here to stay. So you may be wondering, what are the trends this coming fall? Well, we’ve got the scoop for you!

TINY BAGS

The perfect accessory for a night out with the girls. Tiny purses are a great staple piece because they don’t distract from your outfit, while still being able to fit your phone and a lip gloss. Both fashionable and functional!

MANGO, RENEGADE FOLK

OVERSIZED COATS WITH LONG HEMS

Look like a superhero with this cape like trend. Long hems instantly give your body some length. Ideal for those who need to keep warm, while remaining fashion forward. New York City here we come!!

Belted Wrap Coat Wool by Zara, Veronica Beard Coat

FEATHERS. YEP, YOU HEARD THAT RIGHT.. FEATHERS!

Is there anything that screams the 90’s more than feathers? Check out this iconic look of the Jenner sisters matching feather gowns at the 2019 Met Gala. These outfits caught some attention no doubt!

Kylie and Kendall Jenner at the 2019 Met Gala

OUTLANDISH HATS

This trend is just a no brainer. Who doesn’t want cute, fuzzy hats to keep their ears warm in the chilly autumn weather? Plus, these hats instantly make it appear as if you just hopped off the runway in Copenhagen.

Cara Delevingne, Cossack Hat

Topshop Women’s Mixed Animal Print Faux Fur Bucket Hat

SATIN

Talk about look good, feel good! Satin is both flattering and beyond comfortable.

Selena Gomez in Coach, Boohoo Cowl Front Satin Midi Dress

Ensure Your Graphic Tee Has Meaning

Lessons from The Italian Trend 

Fantastic news for our industry: 70s vibe graphic tees are making a comeback. From retro band tees to vintage logo tees this trend has been a long time coming in street wear, but there’s a new trend bubbling up in printed apparel that nobody expected. Who could have guessed the gods of luxury fashion, the Italians, would inspire an array of graphic tee designs using their cities, beautiful language, and cuisine. Luxury designer brands such as Gucci and Dolce and Gabbana along with more accessible brands like Forever 21 and H&M, sporting the trend, are resonating with customers love of travel, food, and style.

How Meaning is Created

Prior to joining the team here at AMB3R, I was extremely lucky to spend four months studying abroad in Florence, Italy.  So when I stumbled on this craze through influencer Giada’s recent blog post about her favorite Italian graphic tees, I finally found a tee that meant something to me. These tees could be a way to remember the gelato flavors, a certain city, certain word, or even the amazing food I experienced in Italy. Because the tee offers meaning about the Italian culture, it resonates with travelers as well as those who plan and dream to venture there.     

What Can We Learn from This?

Consumers purchase graphic tees because they mean something personal. Fashion is about expression, people wear what they wear to show the world “this is me.” Here at AMB3R, we want to help you design and create apparel that means something to your customers. People care about a brand for three reasons: love for your product, the experience with your brand, or a desire to share a value you have. By creating a design that showcases these attributes of your brand, you can develop a tee that your customers will want to wear to show the world that they are a part of what you are a part of, and stand for what you stand for, all the while increasing your company’s brand awareness.  

J Crew

Top Shop

Gucci

Monogram

Top Shop

Forever 21