Tuesday, June 30, 2009
1960s Design Thai Top & Skirt Set
Two rows of cording form a trapunto-like treatment along the neckline of this vintage 1960's top and skirt set by Design Thai.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Friday, June 26, 2009
1970s French Designer Dress
Horizontal panels of silk in orange and brown are joined with metal grommets and rings in this French designer dress from 1970.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Vintage 50s 3D Floral Dress
The bodice and skirt of a 1950's floral dress has three dimensional flower petals and rhinestone accented leaves.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
1950s Evening Gown or Wedding Dress
Elaborate silk and velvet roses decorate the streamers of a large bow on the back of a 1950's evening gown that can also be worn as a wedding dress.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Vintage 50's Plaid Wrangler BlueBell Western Shirt
The pockets on this men's western shirt are angled and have points which match the style of the yoke.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Friday, June 19, 2009
Vintage late 40's Catalina 'Hawaiian Fish' California Hand Print Two Piece Swimsuit
A vintage Catalina swimsuit from 1949 has the hand print identified as 'Hawaiian Fish' under the hemline of the modesty panel.
Labels:
1940's,
Hemlines,
Prints,
Signatures
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Vintage Marimekko Signed Fabric
The selvedge of a piece of oilcloth fabric identifies the designer Marimekko and the date and title of the print.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Super wide Vintage 80s Black Snake and Suede Belt
Super wide 6.5" snake and suede leather belt fastens on the inside with a snap and on the outside with a large black triagular shaped button. Trimmed with coordinating brown and ivory snake skin.
Labels:
1980's,
Belts,
Buttons,
Leatherwork,
Textures
Friday, June 12, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
1960s Donald Brooks Coat
Alternating groups of peas in pods forms a graphic pattern on this iconic 1960's Donald Brooks coat.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Vintage 80's Does 40's Film Noir Dress
The front waistline of an 80's dress has an inset panel with a gathered hanging swag of material giving it a 1940's film noir look.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
1940s Silk Dinner Suit
The bound buttonholes of this 1940's silk suit have a keyhole shape to allow room for the button shank. All hand-worked, these buttonholes are a feat of detail!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Vintage 80's Does 40's Changeable Fabric Dress
An inset waist panel on a 1980's does 1940's dress has a braided trim with lavender prong set rhinestones trimmed with softly gathered pockets.
Labels:
1940's,
1980's,
Beads and Sequins,
Embroidery,
Pockets,
Trims
Monday, June 1, 2009
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