16/11/2020
# Picture from 【+8 PARIS ROCK Tokyo】
Definition of Vintage, Artifact and Grail in Apparel
Everyone has their own interpretation of vintage. It maybe due to their understanding of what vintage is throughout their region, within a group or even on selected type of apparel.
But what commonly understood is that any apparel which is more than 20 years and less than 100 years are considered to be vintage and if they are over 100 years, are considered to be ANTIQUE.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vintage_clothing #:~:text=8%20References-,Definitions,of%20the%20era%20they%20represent.
Grail?
According to the English dictionary, grail is a noun that is defined as any greatly desired or sought-after object. When you think of the term “grail” in a fashion sense, labels and brands such as Raf Simons, Rick Owens, Gucci, and Saint Laurent all come to mind.
https://www.themanual.com/fashion/grailed-holy-grail-designer-marketplaces/ #:~:text=According%20to%20the%20English%20dictionary,Laurent%20all%20come%20to%20mind.
Why does vintage apparel has values?
Apparel is not made to last a life time. If you do think about it, they are made to last for only 5 to 10 years. Depends how a person use it, it might last for even 20 years.
Fabrics are normally eaten by time. Moisture, bugs, cockroach, sunlight and many other things are enemies to the fabrics.
To last more than 20 years, an apparel have to actually pass the test of time, been through many adventures with a single owner, or even multiple owners. Even keeping it safe in a closet can't guarantee its safety and survival.
Understanding the 'Invincibility' of Vintage Spirits.
Have you guys ever watch a Jet Li movie entitled 'The One'. It is kind of the same.
When an item is produced in a quantity of 1000 pieces. Just imagine there is One Spirit that comes together in its creation, which is then broken into 1000 units.
The strong and the pure from the many, will eventually passed the test of time. Imagine, like the movie, whatever energy from the ones which had passed away, is absorbed by the ones who survived. In the end, the last surviving item, would have absorbed all the 999 experiences, journey and energies.
Have you ever wonder how some antiques could survive the harsh journey through time? Can one of the explanation be that they have strong energy or spirit which protects them?
If we would guess, an artifact might even have a powerful enough energy to be a portal and could bring its owner to another journey/reality in life. Maybe that is one reason why these artifacts or antiques are highly sought after by collectors. (We watch too much movies and played too many games)
How we at Artsy Hut Vintage & Collectible defined Vintage, Artifact and Grail?
We actually have the same definition as above.
But, as we are also more involved in Sukajan, there was an era where the Sukajan was just invented. Between the late 1940's until the late 1960's.
During that moment, the Sukajan doesn't have much value and the price was cheap. Thus, the survival rate of these era of Sukajan is almost impossible.
To survive after almost 80 years of journey, which most of the duration is considered to be a rough and tough era, between the 50's until 90's. it is considered to be Super Rare. And because of their rarity, these 50's to 60's Sukajan are a highly sought after Sukajan and they deserve to be labelled as the Grail of Sukajan!
We can even go a step further and call these 50's and 60's Sukajan as Artifacts because they are the actual walking proof in Apparel Industry, when TWO different cultures meet and becomes One, or when TWO different characters in fashion from two different World, unite as One in fashion.
That is all from us. Hope what we share from our understanding can give a clearer perspective on how we define our 'Used Clothing' and how we see others as well.
Thank you all! Cheers!
By,
The Devil's Sukaporn
