Archive For The “Vintage” Category
The Vintage Fashion Guild website is an invaluable resource for anyone interested vintage fashion! It is an organization made up of internet sellers, owners of brick and mortar shops, and many academic trade members with expertise in vintage and antique clothing, shoes and jewelry. The aim is to promote the desireability and preservation of past [...]
This is a recent story in Harper’s Bazaar about the glorious and illustrious Gloria Vanderbilt: Gloria Vanderbilt, 86 years old in 2010, full of vigor, has an interesting history: A famous and national scandal involving a nasty legal battle between her mother and her Aunt Gertrude Whitney Vanderbilt over custody after Gloria’s father passed away when [...]
Actress Bridget Moynahan channels sexy old-Hollywood glamour in fall’s feminine silhouettes. O Magazine, September 2010.
The look is vintage, the model and designer is Kate Moss. Kate Moss’ final collection for Topshop landed on November 2. The collection reflects her own bohemian/glamour style. Lots of vintage style floaty dresses, paisley prints and of course sequins.
1930s Old Hollywood Hair, Source: Rougemag.com Glamour was at it’s peak in the 1930s. Hollywood stars were in the golden age and loved dark lips and “done” hair. To update this look create a looser updo which replaces the heat-set waves of yesterday. Also change the pencil-thin brows with heavier arches to offset the strong [...]
Jean Patou Haute Couture archive sample dress of yellow taffeta from Christian Lacroix’s farewell and un-produced collection “Hawaii”/Exit 36, Spring/Summer 1987. From the Tony Ward Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2009-2010 Collection. Penelope Cruz and Heidi Klum in Haute Couture Dior Haute Couture And last but not least a wonderful fashion photograph of haute couture, merging [...]
While browsing on the internet I came across this wonderful show merging art with Haute Couture. This show was held in December 2008: Acclaimed NYC artist, professional ballet dancer & mime Steven Colucci unveiled Muse: An Exhibition of Paintings and Haute Couture at the National Arts Club on Friday December 5, 2008. The month-long exhibition featured 12 [...]
The 1960′s were a vast range of styles. The early 60s had the classic look of the 1950′s with the beginnings of a new more mod look. Still showing the conservative look of the 50s, very feminine with cinched waists and full skirts but with delicate shoulder treatments. Women dressed to please their husbands, always [...]
Some fashion trends will always pop up every now and then because of the elegance they bring. This fall, designers are looking back at vintage fashion for inspiration. Here are some incredible vintage styles that are expected to hit the streets this Fall 2010. Source: International Style Wide leg pants – This cut can benefit various body [...]
The Cabaret Collection, http://www.cabaretvintage.com/, is a high fashion vintage boutique. Their tagline is, “Walk through our doors and prepare to be dazzled and delighted. Because this is where the magic happens. Where you create a style that is as unique as you are.” Here is one of their items for a bride who wants to dress [...]
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