Comments on: Part II: How to Know It’s Vintage by Labels & Tags

By: Nicole

Nicole — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:31:46 +0000

Sure – email me at hello@sammydvintage.com

By: brandi Anderson

brandi Anderson — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:42:59 +0000

can you tell me what brand this happens to be by the worn tag?! it’s a 80s or 90 black n white sweater with leather and snake skin on the front. ya….. I heard it was worth a lot. I can send you the pictures

By: Alina Salmon

Alina Salmon — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:28:57 +0000

Great information thanks this I very helpful! I do have one other question, I have a red wool blazer that has no tags whatsoever, I’m suspecting it’s 1930-1940s range style wise based on the shoulder pads silhouette and many front buttons. but honestly have no idea. It’s in perfect condition so it’s rather confusing. Is it common for some garments from earlier periods to have no tags?

By: Karen Atassi

Karen Atassi — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:17:38 +0000

Hello…Thank You Very Much for this information. Could you please show us, different clothing labels throughout the different decades, like the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, and the 2000s.
Thank You for Your Time!

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 15 Sep 2013 01:42:50 +0000

Awesome info. Just bought a Sears men’s vintage flannel. I was consignment shopping and was taken aback by the label “Sears.” I immediately thought that this shirt must be vintage. Also, I am a men’s medium or large (depending on the brand’s fit). The flannel was a large, but fit like some of my smaller mediums (another clue that this was old). I then found that the logo was re=branded in 1984, as you also noted above. It looks like something out of the Wonder Years… I believe it’s late 70’s or very early 80s. SWEET deal for 3 bucks.

-Jay

By: EaDo Vintage

EaDo Vintage — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:32:21 +0000

What about Made in Hong Kong? What is the typical era for Hong Kong production? You don’t usually see it on more current clothing but I was told could be 1990’s. Thoughts? Also, just FYI I’ve read all your articles or at least most and they have been extremely helpful in learning my way around dating vintage. Thanks so much for the time you have dedicated.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:52:56 +0000

In reply to Anayatzin. Anayatzin (great name!) I truly appreciate this. Thank you so much! Let me know if you have any questions ;-)

By: Anayatzin

Anayatzin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:09:28 +0000

Thanks very much for these articles. I am going back on your posts and it’s quite an informative read :)