When Danny Met Sally's Top 20 Vintage Trends for 2012

CHICAGO, Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nostradamus gazed into a fount of water to see the future.  Often he dropped solid gold coins into the bowl just because he liked that "kerplunk" sound.

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Jeane Dixon used a fax machine and a hair dryer-- making mostly inaccurate prophesies from her bathroom. Her secret?  Sponge baths and foot soak.

Trends. Futuristic forecasts. Oh, how unpredictable the predictable can sometimes be.

Thankfully we have a much safer method, using a large microphone-shaped cigarette lighter... and the best of our intentions.

We have no skills of premonition.  We cannot foretell the future.  Inevitably, we always seem to pick the slowest line at the grocery store.

But when the first question is Vintage, the second question is:

"What do Danny & Sally think will be the 20 biggest trends in vintage for 2012?"

1.  Creme de la creme Vintage Fashion. With vintage continuing to be the hottest "new thing" in fashion and overseas sweatshops knocking off retro styles, authentic vintage couture will be in even higher demand.  Take that Pajama Jeans!

2.  Shoes Are to Women As Cufflinks Are to Men.  How could both sexes possibly need another pair?  Does dad pass down his favorite links to his near-dapper son?  Heck, no.  If you want some flash... you have to flash some cash.  Whatever suits your fancy-- or fancies your suit, just buy your own damn Cufflinks!  (Hence, continual demand.)

3. It's Okay to Alter "As Found" Antiques. Say goodbye to dark wood furniture. Finally it's acceptable to take these brown elephants and strip/restain them into designer colors (that aren't white!)  High quality (but still) "as is" vintage is fair game for alteration.  No, the Roadshow won't be calling soon, but thank you, Sherwin Williams.

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