`` You can always turn back the hands of time in terms of your wardrobe and revisit the past , the era your mom grew up in , and borrow from your mother 's , grandmother 's or grandfather 's wardrobe and put those elements together and wear it today . Vintage is a hit with fashionistas across Africa . The quality , style and price of vintage clothing is part of the appeal . Bloggers , designers , photographers and retailers are all part of the appeal . It 's not a trend , but a way of life , says Namibian designer David Thomas .
Vintage is a hit with fashionistas across Africa . The quality , style and price of vintage clothing is part of the appeal . Bloggers , designers , photographers and retailers are all part of the appeal . It 's not a trend , but a way of life , says Namibian designer David Thomas .