As Americans become more aware of reining in conspicuous consumption in the downturn, going back to basics is suddenly chic, and vintage goods are being given greater consideration, both to save money and as a way to "go green." This is a trend that actually began to gain traction prior to the recession, with shoppers unwilling to risk being "early adopters" in case products turned out to be substandard.
Bringing Classic Back
As Americans become more aware of reining in conspicuous consumption, going back to basics is suddenly chic, and vintage goods are being given greater consideration. Vintage clothing and antiques are even being extolled as the new...