Long Live the Gossip Girl

Today is the 10th Anniversary of arguably the most fashionable series to ever hit our screens – We break down how and where you shop like a Gossip Girl in 2017

This week marks a decade since Blair Waldorf and Serena Vanderwoodson came into our lives, increased our shopping addiction and changed our wardrobes forever!

Gossip Girl broke every fashion boundary mixing patterns and textures and even managed to turn red cotton tights in to a status symbol.

The Gossip Girl leading lady’s modernised prints of the 60s, 70s, and 80s from tartan, to polka dot and hounds tooth whilst carrying the most delicious arm candy from Chanel, Dior and Hermes whose designs were front and centre in every episode.

Open for Vintage, the luxury vintage and preloved designer site provides us with endless Gossip Girl inspiration from tailored jackets, silk scarves, Birkin bags and show-stopping dresses so we can keep dressing our upper east side alter egos.

Founded just over a year ago, the vintage emporium showcases a mouth-watering display of over 10,000 unique pieces sourced from finest designer boutiques around the world. The handbag collection is enough to make even Miss Waldorf weak at the knees.

Stepping into autumn, we are ready to make a beeline for our trophy winter coat which will become an extra layer of skin for us the next five months. Unfortunately purchasing your trusty winter coat on the high street often results in seeing multiple versions of yourself everywhere you go, and so sites like Open for Vintage help in setting you apart from the crowd, with only one of every style. Would Blair and Serena ever turn up in the same coat?… Never! Our favourite blonde and brunette duo encouraged us to be bold with our colour choices and showed us how to perfectly nail military chic.

Gossip Girl immaculately fused classic with contemporary style so much so if filmed black and white you would believe it was from another era. Incorporating vintage elements into your 2017 wardrobe helps to keep your look effortless and timeless like your favourite NYC glitterati.

See below for some seriously Gossip Girl-y numbers:

Antonio Marras Striped Grosgrain Embroidered Coat:

 

 

Thierry Mugler Satin Lapel Red Vintage Blazer Jacket:

 

 

 

Yves Saint Laurent 1980s Belted Checkered Black and White Jacket:

 

 

Missoni Shaggy Trim Knitted Mohair and Wool Red Vintage Coat:

 

 

Andrea Odicini Velvet & Tartan Cashmere Redingote red vintage Coat:

 

 

Christian Dior 1970s Iridescent Sequin Evening Jacket:

Jean Muir 1990s Silk and Cotton Turquoise Blue Vintage Jacket:

 

 

Jean Paul Gaultier Gibo 1980s Tartan Green & Blue Vintage Jacket:

 

 

Ted Lapidus 1970s Bright Yellow Vintage Trench Coat:

 

 

Open for Vintage is available for international shipping now with a 24-hour online chat service to support your hunt for a fabulous vintage find.

www.openforvintage.com

Charlotte Giver

Charlotte is the founder and editor-in-chief at Your Coffee Break magazine. She studied English Literature at Fairfield University in Connecticut whilst taking evening classes in journalism at MediaBistro in NYC. She then pursued a BA degree in Public Relations at Bournemouth University in the UK. With a background working in the PR industry in Los Angeles, Barcelona and London, Charlotte then moved on to launching Your Coffee Break from the YCB HQ in London’s Covent Garden and has been running the online magazine for the past 10 years. She is a mother, an avid reader, runner and puts a bit too much effort into perfecting her morning brew.