Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Vintage 50's Jane Andre Wiggle Dress
Vintage 50's golden rose brocade sleeveless wiggle dress has a sculptured scallop neckline with a self fabric bow at the waist.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Vintage 80's Michael Hoban North Beach Leather Dress
The back of a strapless Michael Hoban for North Beach Leather dress is corset laced with a leather thong.
Labels:
1980's,
Closures,
Leatherwork
Friday, April 24, 2009
1960s Adolphe Zelinka Suit
Grey wool mohair is crossed with gold lame in this unusual 1960's geometric Mod era suit by Adolphe Zelinka. Gold jeweled buttons accent the fabric nicely.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
1950s Reversible Half Apron
The hemline of this 1950's reversible apron is fashioned in points using a floral polished cotton and a semi sheer lavender chiffon.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
1960s Bob Bugnand Evening Gown
Two layers of silk georgette are ruched onto a crepe lining and held in place with tiny hidden hand stitches. The ruching is found on the bodice of an early 1960's Bob Bugnand evening gown.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
1950s Swim Cap
A 1950's Rubber colorblock swimcap is textured and has three dimensional flowers also done in alternating colors creating a color block.
Monday, April 20, 2009
1960s Sequined Wiggle Dress
Black and white sequins follow the floral design of the cotton fabric underneath on this early 1960's wiggle dress by Mardi Gras.
Labels:
1960's,
Beads and Sequins
Friday, April 17, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
1960s Vera Neumann Dress
The asymmetric neckline of this 1960's cotton shift dress by Vera Neumann is cut to follow the lines of the print.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
1950s Strapless Bombshell Dress
Black silk taffeta forms a "crumb-catcher" shelf bust over a nude taffeta bustier lining covered in lace.
Labels:
1950's,
bust treatment,
Lace,
necklines
Monday, April 13, 2009
1965 Rudi Gernreich Orange & Purple Paisley Silk Cocktail Mini Dress
The silk chiffon fabric from a 1965 Rudi Gernreich mini dress has a soft crinkled effect. The pattern of the fabric is a bright wild paisley design.
Friday, April 10, 2009
1940s Philip Mangone Suit
Here's something you don't see today. The sleeves on this 1940's Philip Mangone suit are tailored to curve forward with the natural curve of your arm. Go look at a modern suit jacket in your closet. It doesn't do that, does it? One more reason to choose the quality of vintage clothing!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Vintage 60's Men's Mocha Brown Chamois Suede Californian Car Coat
The back of a 1960's men's car coat has an inverted pleat above the back half belt which transitions into a vent at the hemline.
Labels:
1960's,
Pleats and Tucks
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
1970s Pauline Trigere Evening Gown
The buttonholes on this 1970s silk evening gown by Pauline Trigere are worked by hand, a true sign of couture level craftmanship.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
1950s Rothmoor Suit with Cape
The darts are angled and sewn to the outside for a nice decorative detail on the skirt of a 1950s Rothmoor suit with matching cape.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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