Vintage has many explanations, and the three widely circulated explanations are retro, retro and antique. Vintage also has the explanation of antiques, but strictly speaking, real antiques are called antiques, and modern "antiques" are called vintage (in principle, they should be literally translated as "secondhand goods"). Although there is no obvious time limit, it usually refers to the well-preserved masterpieces of the times from 1940 to 1980. To put it more simply, antiques are treasures of historical value in museums, while vintage wines are just beautiful second-hand goods.

In fact, "vintage" means "old" in a more popular way. It originated in cheap second-hand shops and thrived there, but it doesn't mean outdated. It embodies a mature and eternal classic charm. In vernacular Chinese, classic clothes are clothes that can be worn in the past, present and future. They are not designed solely to cater to the fashion of the season, such as the slim pants worn by Audrey Hepburn in the 1950s, the blouses with floral patterns designed by Emilio Pucci in the 1960s, and Chanel's suits and skirts throughout that era, all of which are the most standard retro.