Trends change as frequently as the wind, and nowhere is this ever more apparent than in the world of fashion.

Clothes can often define an era. Think 70?s, think flares. Think 80?s think shoulder pads. Think 90?s, think tracksuits. But what about fashion in the 2010?s? If we talk about fashion trends right now, a mention has to be made on vintage clothes. Yeah vintage fashion is once again popular.

?Vintage? not only to wine but it also means something old, antique or archaic. In reference to retro or old fashion clothes, we can divide ?vintage fashion? into seven periods. Namely:

1. Victorian-Edwardian style (1900-1910)
2. Art Deco style (1920)
3. Art Deco style (1930)
4. ?Ready to wear? style a la WW2 (1940)
5. ?Rockbilly? style (1950)
6. ?Jacqueline Kennedy? style (1960)
7. ?Hippie to Disco? style (1970)

Accessory items can be mixed and matched. Jewelery, beads, lockets, rings, belts and shoulder bags.
For example, why not add to your old colorful flowery dress with a funky belt and shoulder bag? Select an old shirt and dark jeans and wear with sun glasses and boots. It is the vintage style.
Phuket girl Panprapa (23) who loves to wear vintage clothes said," I like to wear this style because I think it?s unique and classic and timeless. When I wear these clothes I feel comfortable.?
Cost is also a factor for Khun Panrapa, and for the 200-500 baht she would normally pay for an item of clothing, she can get up to three items.

?Moreover,? she said, ?I can mix mine with my mother?s clothes and it looks great. I?m never unhappy when I wear them."

For those of you who want to wear vintage clothes, you have three choices: You can buy the originals at the "The Second Hand Market" near the old bus station. Or you can buy new vintage clothes at the Night Market (weekend market), open from 3-10pm at the weekends. There is even a recently-opened store in Central Festival Department Store.