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There's more to the vintage biz besides hunting for pretty dresses and researching fascinating labels. Starting this week, I'm bringing you the behind the scenes news, shop talk, and down and dirty business side of vintage.

So these are actually two weeks in vintage, but I'll be doing a roundup of vintage fashion and lifestyle related news from across the web every week. Enjoy!

Vintage Wedding Attire will be big in 2010 (Washington Post)
"The generation that grew up shopping for vintage clothes is getting married and looking for retro wedding dresses. Good news if you have your mom's Priscilla of Boston silk gown boxed up under a bed. "There is a market for vintage wedding dresses," says Rachel Leonard, Brides magazine fashion director. "

Predictions for Consumers in 2010 (CBS News)
"In addition, Koeppen said according to The Wedding Report, Inc., vintage clothing and shoes will be big items this year."

Ten Fashion Resolutions for Vintage Fashionistas (zuburbia.com)
"While I'm sure there are far more important resolutions on your list for 2010, here a few fashion resolutions for you to consider...

"I will think Quality, not Quantity. This year invest in quality, because less can definitely be more. Sure, it means you'll probably end up purchasing fewer pieces, but those pieces will serve you for years. This is especially important for classic items that never go out of style: a black skirt, a cashmere sweater, a pair of wool trousers."

The Decade in Film Style (NY Times)

Antiques and Collectibles show in Philly Jan. 22-23 (phillyburbs.com)

1979 Jordache jeans ad law suit (NYpost.com)
"He's still got "the Jordache look" -- but says they don't have permission to use it. Actor Jack Scalia yesterday filed a $5 million-plus suit against the Jordache jeans company for recycling a picture of him from its inaugural 1979 ad campaign."

Vintage clothing shops continue to close (nymag.com)
"Vintage stores are struggling to stay open. The latest victim is East Village vintage store O Mistress Mine, which closed yesterday after 40 years in business."

Beat the vintage funk with vodka (valetmag.com)
excellent tip from Mad Men costume designer, Janie Bryant

Phaidon books is having a sale (Phaidon.com)