WHEN DESIGNING THE WEBSITE, RATHER THAN AN IDEAL ATTITUDE, WE HAD A TYPE OF PERSON IN MIND. SOMEONE WITH A PONDERED YET LIGHT APPROACH TO FASHION, WHO MOVES FROM ONE GARMENT TO ANOTHER, DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM ALL THEY FIND.
Until they encounter something that bowls them over.
Perhaps you can relate to this, in which case we suggest you start from the all the products section: in a matter of moments you'll have an idea of the variety and quality of our selection, which includes the best-loved brands of present and past.
Or, if you already know what you want, pin-point it by using the classic categories. Each one is filled with beautiful garments, which aren't organised into seasons however. The reason is simple:
JUST LIKE ANY ITEM FROM THE WORLD OF IDEAS, A QUALITY GARMENT TRASCENDS TIME, TRENDS AND ... WEATHER.
This is why coats, summer dresses and jumpers all rub shoulders in our catalogue: you decide what you want, whatever the season.
After all, if you've already read our MANIFESTO, you'll know that freedom is one of our fundamental values. To us, freedom is also about eschewing categorisation:
THIS IS WHT YOU WILL FIND THE SAME GARMENTS REINTERPRETED BY WOMEN AND MEN DEPENDING ON THE FITTING: LOOKS YOU CAN EMBRACE OR OVERTURN, ADDING YOUR PERSONAL TOUCH TO EACH GARMENT YOU PICK.
DESCRIPTIONS
Each garment comes with a description, often containing sartorial details, essential for understanding the value of what you are looking at (especially in this day and age, with its deluge of similar and low-quality products). In some cases you will also find a brief history, which helps you get a feel for the aesthetics of the period in which the garment was designed and created. So that you can imagine its special story, which will soon be part of yours.
COMPOSITION AND MADE IN
If the information is on the label, then you'll find composition and area of provenance in the special section. These aspects are fundamental for anyone looking for garments that are delicate on the skin, and products from areas that excel in experience and craftsmanship, like Italy, France or Japan: indeed our selection is almost entirely made up of items from these countries.
PRODUCT CONDITION
Seeing as this is a selection of vintage items, you may occasionally come across an imperfection, details that make the product unique and, we believe, further exalt its quirkiness. If the imperfection is particularly visible, you will find further information in the notes and images of the garment.
SIZES
Exploring our catalogue is like travelling high and low through space and time. This means that at the root of each garment lays a different approach, intrinsic to the place and period of production, with differences that influence size too, depending on the aesthetic and social canons of each historic period or country.
However, differences are far from exclusively imposed from above, because we all have different tastes in terms of fit: you may prefer more figure-hugging items, or be partial to a more oversize fit. This is why we indicate both fit and size for each item, normally including shoulder, chest, waist and leg measurements. With this information, finding the right garment for you will be easier than you thought.
REQUEST LIVE INFORMATION
If you like a garment but wish to clarify any doubts, then contact us by chat, or book an appointment as indicated in the product information sheet. We can go over the details together and we'll be happy to answer all your questions.
SUSTAINABILITY
UNVAGUE is committed to upholding a sustainable and environmentally-friendly approach, which is why our packaging is made with recycled paper; we have teamed up with our partners to adopt anti-waste policies. It may take the garment or accessory you ordered a few more days to arrive, but it will be less polluting and harmful for the planet. Worth the wait, right?
WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE?
So many plans... We'll continue to enrich our catalogue, with the addition of new garment and accessory lines; we'll publish editorials, honing in on the brands and ideas that inspire us the most; we'll update our MAGAZINE section and expand our horizons, reaching out to lots of different countries. UNVAGUE originated as a physical space before developing its digital showcase, so we'll still be participating in lots of vintage and second-hand markets, where we hope to meet you in person one day.
Remember: we're not some huge corporation; we're a project inspired by the passion of a multi-faceted team committed to restoring the authenticity of fashion.
EACH IMAGE, WORD AND GARMENT COMES FROM THE WORK OF PEOPLE WHO DO WHAT THEY DO BECAUSE THEY PROBABLY SHARE YOUR FASCINATION OR NOSTALGIA FOR A DIFFERENT, MORE HUMAN, WAY OF LIVING LIFE.
Bear this in mind, as we really look forward to your kind and empathetic feedback, which will be invaluable for our growth.