| Because I was so poor as a young newlywed, | | | | the prices rising is justified as some styles become |
| when I needed clothes I would often drive to all the | | | | more rare. The sweaters, tees with all the cool prints, |
| thrift stores in my town to see what deals I could find. | | | | the long coats, and the jeans are all very sought |
| Prices were usually very good, never paying more | | | | after-especially in the cities. And as any basic course |
| than $10 for anything. I was downtown San | | | | in economics will teach you, as supply goes down and |
| Francisco a couple weeks back and noticed those | | | | demand goes up, prices soar. |
| days may soon be gone! | | | | This creates an interesting dynamic. When it comes |
| Today's thrift stores (which are a rich source for Boho | | | | to Boho Clothing, a lot of the components can be |
| clothing) are turning into modern Vintage stores it | | | | found in vintage stores. While that used to afford a |
| would seem. And for good reason. When | | | | nice bargain, it is becoming less the case. You can |
| something is called "Vintage" you can charge way | | | | pay the same price for a used piece as you might for |
| more for it. In the vintage stores in the Haight, I was | | | | a new item of clothing. I'm less likely to do that. I'd |
| finding items of clothing for $20 even up to $50. | | | | rather have it new. |
| These were the same things I used to buy for just a | | | | But, one of the greatest advantages of vintage is that |
| few dollars. So, what's going on? It's called supply | | | | you're reusing clothing--that's more green. I'm all about |
| and demand. | | | | that! But, many people are less concerned about |
| The vintage stores are mixed right in with the designer | | | | being green and just wouldn't purchase something |
| shops which are carrying the latest trends in fashion | | | | used at new prices. So, really it seems to me that |
| clothing. And people are flocking to it and gobbling it | | | | the vintage stores need to be very careful about |
| up like it's going out of style! Well, the reason it's so | | | | pricing too high. Otherwise, it becomes less appealing |
| dang popular is because it IS NOT GOING OUT OF | | | | to go green and many will just fore-go it altogether |
| STYLE. A lot of the vintage selections are getting | | | | when shopping for Boho clothing. |
| harder to find because it's so popular. Like a rare car, | | | | |