It’s old, it’s trending, it’s not vintage. Make way for archive fashion

It’s like a treasure hunt, but for designer gear. Stylish folks in the know are currently obsessing over archive fashion – designer clothes, shows and accessories that hold some kind of historic value or carry a compelling story. Think of Vidya Balan’s saris, designed by Sabyasachi, that shone at Cannes in 2013. Or Deepika Padukone promoting Chennai Express in bridal-gown saris designed by Sonaakshi Raaj in the same year.It could also be an item that simply embodies the spirit of its time, such as a VJ’s low-rise, sand-blasted, Levis denims, worn to a turn-of-the-millennium party.