Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or just starting out, Alex of Wear St. Evens has tips you can apply to your thrifting trips.

This coat bears the history of organized labor initiated by women in the garment industry on one tiny tag. Editorial resident Iris Aguilar thrifted the garment, and Vintage Detective Alex Stevens digs into its connections to the American labor movement.

Vintage denim styles are being reissued these days as brands recycle trends from previous decades. So how do you know if the jeans you are thrifting are true blue vintage? Here are some tips for dating your denim.

Every single element of a piece can give clues as to when it might have been made, and those clues give us a deeper understanding of fashion and textile history.