All articles tagged with #vintage
Bella Hadid brings a vintage-archival mood to Cannes, mixing pieces from the ’80s and early 2000s—like a pink gingham Chantal Thomass set and a dusty-rose Alaïa dress—with vintage Prada accessories, as she and stylist Mimi Cuttrell curate a carefree “French Riviera girl summer” vibe while traveling between Cap-Eden-Roc and the Hotel Martinez.
Spring cleaning reveals 10 vintage kitchen items that could be worth serious cash, from rare Griswold/Wagner cast‑iron skillets and antique copper/brass tea kettles to CorningWare, fine china, jadeite, Pyrex, vintage KitchenAid mixers, barware, mason jars, and cookie jars—values range from tens to thousands depending on brand, age, and condition (with examples like a Griswold skillet around $8,000 and a Georg Jensen teapot near $19,000).
BuzzFeed’s list showcases 100 astonishing historical photographs with brief captions, from Mary Todd Lincoln’s dress and Napoleon’s death mask to the Terracotta Army and Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook, offering a sweeping visual timeline that reveals surprising details about people, eras, and artifacts across centuries.
Apple has moved the iPhone 5 (launched 2012) and the 8GB iPhone 4 (launched 2011) to its obsolete list, meaning Apple stops providing repair parts and repairs are largely unavailable. The iPhone 5 introduced the Lightning port and was discontinued in 2013, while the 8GB iPhone 4 was also discontinued in 2013; both later appeared as low-cost options in emerging markets before being reclassified as obsolete.
This guide highlights 13 vintage-style motorcycle helmets, detailing key features, fit tips, ventilation, and price points across brands like GLX, Bell, Hedon, Shoei, and more, to help riders choose retro protection that blends classic looks with modern safety.
The article showcases 21 nostalgic photos and items from the 1980s, including toys, food packaging, technology, and cultural references, highlighting the distinctive style and trends of that decade.
Apple has added the iPhone 11 Pro and other devices to its 'vintage' list, meaning they are over five years old and still eligible for repairs, but will soon become 'obsolete' and ineligible for service, with the iPhone 11 Pro being the oldest iPhone model still receiving iOS updates.
Apple has officially classified the final Intel-based MacBook Air and Apple Watch Series 5 as 'vintage,' indicating they are discontinued and no longer in active production or sale.
The Door Club, a vintage-style, low-tech home security device from the 1990s designed to withstand over 2 tons of force, is still available for purchase and offers a simple, effective way to enhance home safety, though potential safety and fire code issues should be considered before installation.
Many older adults swear by vintage and traditional products like CorningWare, Nivea, cast iron cookware, safety razors, and classic appliances, valuing their durability and quality over modern disposable items, highlighting a preference for timeless, well-made goods that stand the test of time.
The article details the author's extensive and labor-intensive process of restoring a 75-year-old Sears Kenmore waffle maker, including disassembly, cleaning, repairing, and reassembly, ultimately bringing the vintage appliance back to working condition, while reflecting on manufacturing quality from the 1950s.
A vintage '60 Minutes' episode reveals how unhinged and daring Lamborghini testing was before Audi's acquisition in 1998, showcasing reckless public road testing by legendary driver Valentino Balboni and highlighting the wild, unrestrained nature of classic Lamborghinis like the Countach, which contrasts sharply with modern, more regulated supercars.
A major Magic: The Gathering ban announcement is expected to target cards like Cori-Steel Cutter and Monstrous Rage in Standard and Pioneer, with potential restrictions on Lurrus and Stock Up in Vintage, while other formats like Legacy and Pauper are unlikely to see changes.
Lila Moss made a striking appearance at Paris Fashion Week, wearing a transparent Saint Laurent top and ruffled skirt, showcasing her modeling career and vintage fashion interests, while drawing comparisons to a similar look worn by Zoe Saldaña.
A retrocomputing enthusiast, [polymatt], successfully restored a severely damaged 1993 IBM ThinkPad Tablet. Despite its cracked LCD screen and battered case, [polymatt] managed to find a compatible replacement screen and undertook extensive repairs, including recapping, recabling, and fixing the batteries. This restoration highlights the value and challenge of reviving rare vintage technology.