No worries — that practice stopped in the 1970s, though those on the hunt for vintage Fiestaware should probably make a note of the production year before buying potentially radioactive dishes.

We may earn an affiliate commission from links. Ask me who makes my dress/skirt/bag, and nine times out of ten, I’ll respond, “it’s vintage!” With a closet chock-full of ’50s, ...

They write blogs in their basements, where they might also keep a stash of jackets and backpacks that were once high-performance but are now vintage. The closest thing we have to a memorial for these ...

There’s a mind-blowing variety of options, many under $5,000, in the 34 to 36mm range. Forget the small-watch stigma and check out 36mm Datejusts and vintage 34mm Oyster Perpetuals. If sub-40mm is ...

Beware Of Lead In Retro Dinnerware And Everyday Foods The only way to know if antique, vintage, or imported dinnerware is safe is to have it tested. Home testing kits can be purchased from hardware ...

Nothing beats the hunt for a good piece of vintage clothing. Whether it’s a retro piece of jewelry, an authentic pair of eighties mom jeans (back then, simply known as jeans), or a cool t-shirt ...

Vintage charts summarize the quality and character of wines from a particular region for each individual vintage—the year in which the grapes were grown and harvested. Based on ratings of a wide range ...

Vintage kitchenware — from Pyrex to CorningWare and beyond — is having a moment, said Tony Bazzo, owner of the Lincoln Highway Hub, an antique mall in North Versailles. “It’s really taken ...

Compilation image showing Princess Kate and Meghan Markle in vintage-inspired fashions. The royal sisters-in-law have displayed a range of updated looks based on vintage trends. Compilation image ...

This is also why radioactive glass shouldn’t be used in eyepieces. So if you are wanting to take apart vintage lenses, you might want to be aware of this. A Geiger counter will tell you if your ...

The people we’re featuring today have truly lucked out on the second-hand lottery. From breathtaking vintage wedding dresses to mini furniture for cats, scroll down to see more of the best rare ...