
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
1940s Black Wool Dress

Labels:
1940's,
Darts,
Pleats and Tucks
Monday, September 29, 2008
Vintage 40s Hattie Carnegie Brown Faux Fur Hat with Spangles Paillettes

Labels:
1940's,
Beads and Sequins
Saturday, September 27, 2008
1960s Balenciaga Suit

Thursday, September 25, 2008
Vintage 50s Blue Illusion Lace Beaded Waist Dress

Labels:
1950's,
Beads and Sequins,
Pleats and Tucks
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
1930s Satin Jacquard Dress with Jacket

Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Vintage 60's Brown Pleather Raised Pattern Purse

Self fabric pleather laces are woven in a large criss cross fashion on both sides of a purse creating a unique windowpane pattern. Pleather is a plastic fabric made to look like leather.
Labels:
1960's,
Fabrics,
Leatherwork
Monday, September 22, 2008
1940s Jack Frost Suit Jacket

A big navy bow is appliqued to the yoke of a 1940's suit jacket. The applique is edged with narrow loop braid and adorned with tiny navy seed beads. Note how the fabric covered halo buttons use both colors of the wool gabardine.
Labels:
1940's,
Applique,
Beads and Sequins,
Buttons,
Trims
Friday, September 19, 2008
Vintage 50s Alix of Miami Bombshell Black Lace Swimsuit Playsuit

Elastic shirring creates the fit on the bodice of a 1950's black lace swimsuit. Elasticized stitching gives stretch to fabric panel that has no inherent give.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
1980s Stanley Platos Dress

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Vintage 1960s Tweed Nehru Jacket

Tuesday, September 16, 2008
1950s Paul Parnes Suit

A bit of beading adds a feminine touch to the neckline of a wool dress. The wool is cut away between the beads and backed with silk tulle for a glimpse of skin.
Labels:
1950's,
Beads and Sequins
Monday, September 15, 2008
Vintage 50s Alix of Miami Swimsuit Bathing Suit

Friday, September 12, 2008
1950s Brocade & Silk Satin Evening Gown

Thursday, September 11, 2008
Vintage 50s Belgian Walborg Clutch Purse

Labels:
1950's,
Beads and Sequins
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
1970s Moroccan Tunic

Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Vintage 50's Shaheen Wiggle Dress

Alfred Shaheen was a master printer and was one of Hawaii's most successful entrepreneurs. He built his own machinery to print, dye and finish his own fabrics for his fashions which helped to distinguish his designs and vastly increase his manufacturing.
Monday, September 8, 2008
1940s Lilli Ann Suit

Friday, September 5, 2008
Vintage 70s Black Lace Bodice Nightgown

A keyhole opening on the midriff of this 70s Olga gown is topped with a bow and has a piped edge. A keyhole is a peek-a-boo opening that could be found on the neckline, front of a garment or the back.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
1970s Bonnie Cashin Coat

Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Vintage 70s Black Ruffled Tuxedo Collar & Sleeves Wool Maxi Dress

Tuesday, September 2, 2008
1950s Tooled Leather Purse

Labels:
1950's,
Leatherwork
Monday, September 1, 2008
Vintage 1980s Ruched Black Knit Jersey Gown

Labels:
1980's,
Pleats and Tucks,
Seams
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