Monthly Archives: April 2011

AMERICANA’s Got Authentic Baseball Jackets

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Gina

With a nip of cool still in the air this time of year, it’s time to put yourself into a new spring jacket. AMERICANA’s the source for authentic vintage baseball jackets from the USA. We’ve got acres of all the famous American brands like Continue reading →

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These Aren’t Your Mother’s Penny Loafers

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Gina

If you visit this blog often enough, you know that I like to talk about the American-inspired shoes that I come across up here in the Nordic region of the world. So in my latest installment, I give you… Continue reading →

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What’s the Difference Between Retro and Vintage?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Gina

In defining clothing, there is a difference between retro and vintage. Retro is distinguished from vintage as new items that are created in the style of, or are inspired by fashions of the past, but are newly produced. When an item that borrows from an old style… Continue reading →

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Bakåt:Framåt’s Best Dressed

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Gina

The people at Bakåt:Framåt brought the warmth indoors to AMERICANA this past weekend with their great style & sunny attitudes. Here’s the best dressed folk from Sweden’s coolest vintage event. Let us know who’s your favorite! Continue reading →

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What Does “Vintage” Mean? The Definition of Vintage Clothing

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Gina

Vintage clothing is defined as previously-owned clothing, that with age, looks better and maintains style. Time is not the only criteria used to define vintage, but rather other elements such as enduring style, perceived quality and accrued value. Vintage clothing usually comes from a different era, but the definition should not be confined only in years. Continue reading →

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AMERICANA’s Online Shop Is Now Open!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Gina

AMERICANA Classic Vintage is your new home for online vintage shopping, with over 900 unique items in 13 categories of American vintage clothes to choose from. AMERICANA always gives you an interesting story to go along with each piece we sell, plus we promise you an exceptional customer experience every time you shop with us. Continue reading →

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Can Anyone Wear Vintage Clothing?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Gina

Of course! People who wear vintage clothing can represent any type of person in the general population. However, people who wear vintage, either a single piece in an outfit or head-to-toe, usually have an interest in fashion and want to create their own individual style. All of us here at AMERICANA have been wearing & collecting vintage clothing long before there was even the term “vintage.” Continue reading →

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My Toot Toot

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Gina

“My Toot Toot” is probably one of the silliest, yet catchiest zydeco tunes around. It’s one of those songs you just can’t get out of your head. Continue reading →

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