Thursday 13 June 2013

Clothes that tell a story

This is one of my latest purchases from the boot sale. I've been looking for an acid wash denim jacket for a while now but didn't want to pay loads on Ebay or on the high street so I am glad I waited it out. This cost only 50p, and is covered in Canadian patches which is really interesting. It makes me wonder what the story behind these are? Who it belonged to? How old is this jacket? etc.
I tend to not think about the story behind second hand clothing, especially vintage clothing. It's a bit too morbid for me. But this jacket really got me thinking, it's a kids jacket so I wonder if this person is in their 30's or 40's now. Although, I feel bad because I am going to take majority of the patches off as it's not my style. 
Have you picked up any boot sale bargains recently?

7 comments:

  1. What an insane find! I bet it was someone who had a Canadian penpal in the 1980s who regularly sent patches with their letters. x

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  2. woww that is such a bargainous find! it's so cool
    x

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  3. Wow this is such a bargain!
    I love finding something you've been looking for at the carbooty for really cheap! :)
    And my boyfriend would love that Vancouver patch!

    I've literally just posted a carboot haul post too if you're interested :)
    floraldanielle.blogspot.co.uk
    x

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  4. I love clothes that hint at an interesting story, it just adds to their wonderful charm and excitement of the find!

    xx Carina

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  5. All the patches do really get you thinking however I'd be taking them off too aha. Someone else's memories, not mine. Weird.

    www.tshirtsandtea.blogspot.co.uk x

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  6. What a great bargain! I love finding interesting things at car boot sales :)

    Ria x
    NatuRiaBeauty

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  7. That's so intriguing! You really have an eye for things... unfortunately I have to wait until the end of the month to go to any bootsales *^*

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