While roaming the halls of South High, the latest trends are not exactly fresh off the rack. Many South students are choosing to shop for, and incorporate vintage pieces into their everyday style.

“There is not going to be another version,” said Sophomore Sinjun Strom about her vintage clothing. In agreement fellow Sophomore Sage Berglund is also a vintage enthusiast. “You can express yourself better,” shared Berglund about the uniqueness of the clothing.

One of the aspects of vintage clothing that makes it so unique is that each piece of clothing represents the story of someone who previously owned the item. Strom explained that she enjoys being able to know where her clothing may have come from. For Junior MacAulay Steenson, wearing vintage lets her feel like she’s from the era that her clothing came from.

Unlike his peers Sophomore Ben Hoffman appreciates vintage fashion for its practicality, despite the fact the trend may be common. Converse sneakers which were created in 1908, have managed to maintain a very popular status among teens. “Things were better back when retro fashion was in,” explained Hoffman regarding the shoe’s popularity. Senior Kaylie Birch adds that they are linked to British rock, therefore creating a “rebel mentality.”

Although Berglund also enjoys the Converse trend, she feels that students chose to wear them for fashionable purposes, rather than the fact they are considered to be vintage. “Stores are imitating vintage clothing.” shared Steenson about the growing trend.

“I like the process of finding vintage clothes,” said Birch, Steenson also agrees that shopping for vintage styles is similar to a “treasure hunt.”

Not only does Strom see retro styles to be unique, she shared that, “vintage is cheaper.” Steenson adds that shopping vintage is a “good deal,” compared to many retail stores. Savers, Salvation Army, along with several other stores in the Minneapolis area sell vintage, but Berglund believes that vintage can be found in her own mother’s closet.

Despite the fact vintage is often inexpensive, Birch believes the clothing to be of “genuine quality.” Berglund also believes that by buying vintage she is not supporting sweatshop labor, which is used to produce so many of the items available in the average retail store today.