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Vintage Garage Evanston Flea Market 100 vendors of all things vintage!
The Nylint company began in 1937 producing kitchen tools and components for durable goods. From 1941-45 they were focused on War effort manufacturing particularly anti-aircraft magazines. After the War, with their modern steel pressing technology they turned in the direction of Toy making. There were dozens of toy makers making pressed steel toys before Nylint,
Vintage Design Trends Fall 2016 Check out what we are seeing vendors featuring at the Vintage Garage Chicago this summer and our predictions for vintage design trends for fall! 1. Mis-matched sets Matchy-matchy is boring. If you are putting together a new bedroom, don’t go for the whole matching set.
Hey! So in July we asked you to wear your best vintage outfit and win a prize! Seemed easy enough, look for great outfits, hand out Garagebucks or season passes. About 9:40am a storm came through Uptown causing torrential downpour and for the first time in Garage history (thanks to
Vintage Fashion Mistakes! Regular Vintage Garage Chicago vendor Kira, is a fashion and jewelry designer and a vintage fashion lover! One of her favorite things to do, is scout out vintage treasures all over the lands. She frequents thrift, antique, and vintage shops tracking down irresistible finds from decades past
I surveyed 250 vintage dealers and asked a series of questions that revealed many common threads among those of us who make a living buying and selling vintage. Answers were often honest and surprising. There is no doubt we are a passionate bunch! Because I asked open-ended questions, I’m posting
This time last year, the Garage was changing hands and our fourth season was no sure thing. It was nerve wracking. I knew my little show wasn’t on their list of negotiating points, so I waited. I had already convinced the former landlord that we were worth rolling the dice
2015. The season went by so fast. I’m so proud of the Vintage Garage and the vendors who come every month to transform a concrete block into a cool place to shop. Thanks to the customers who’ve found us and supported us each month. It’s a group with a serious
Brooches are making a come back on the runways and in fashion magazines this season. Here’s how to keep a brooch on securely even if the safety clasp opens
Vintage Valentines Valentine’s Day may come and go but your love for vintage never dies. The Winter Garage returns in February because everyone knows the best valentines are vintage valentines. In February the Winter Garage by Vintage Garage Chicago gives you two days of fun and finds that will warm
Holiday Office Party Themes If you’re looking for fresh office party themes this holiday, look no further than Vintage Garage Holiday Trunk Show. Held December 8-9, 2012 in Edgewater, the show will provide enough vintage items to put on an office party that won’t be soon forgotten. Vintage Promotions, LLC