This Old Thing: Fall in Love with Vintage Clothes by Dawn O'Porter

This Old Thing: Fall in Love with Vintage Clothes by journalist Dawn O’Porter is a style handbook created alongside her prime-time six-part Channel 4 series of the same name. Written with input from her team of vintage style experts, it sets out to spark Britain’s interest in vintage fashion and offer a fresh way to think about what you wear.

The book positions vintage shopping as an alternative to cheap, disposable clothing and the predictability of the high street. It explores how searching for one-of-a-kind pieces can help you avoid wearing the same outfit as someone else, while building a personal look that feels individual and considered.

Key details

• Author: Dawn O’Porter
• Tie-in to the Channel 4 series of the same name
• Created with a team of vintage style experts
• Includes vintage fashion hints, history and practical how-tos

Synopsis

This Old Thing reframes vintage shopping as a way to discover beautiful, unique fashion treasures rather than a chore. It shares insider know-how, looks at the history behind fashion favourites including the classic Little Black Dress, and offers guidance on finding vintage pieces for yourself.

Designed for both newcomers and committed retro clothing fans, it also outlines simple tricks for transforming an older item into a prized part of your wardrobe.