Monday, December 20, 2010
Holiday Break
Dear readers,
We'll be taking a holiday break for the next 2 weeks, but we'll be back after the new year with more vintage details for you. We wish each and every one of you a blessed and safe holiday season and our best wishes for a wonderful new year!
Jody and Pam
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
1940s Black Crepe Dress
Buttons decorate the center front and pocket edges of this 1940s dress with an unusual bust treatment.
Labels:
1940's,
bust treatment,
Buttons
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
1940s Rayon Swing Dress
The bottom of the U neckline on this 1940s swing dress has smocking stitches for fullness through the bust.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
1950s Full Skirted Party Dress
The bodice of this 1950s party dress is fashioned of swirls of ribbon sewn to a chiffon base fabric.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
1940s Sheer Black Nightgown
A 1940s nightgown has a T back construction.
Labels:
1940's,
Back treatment
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
1960s Banff Beaded Sweater
This 1960s lambswool sweater by Banff was heavily decorated with beads and sequins in Hong Kong, where all the best hand beading was done at the time.
Labels:
1960's,
Beads and Sequins
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Vintage 50s Black Hat
A vintage hat has an accordion pleated grosgrain fringed ribbon accent at the front.
Labels:
1950's,
Fabrics,
Pleats and Tucks
Monday, December 6, 2010
1950s Wool Wiggle Dress
The wool fabric of this 1950s wiggle dress is woven with tufts of orange wool in a diamond pattern.
Friday, December 3, 2010
1960s Jeanette Alexander Cocktail Dress
A 1960s dress has small puffs of raised fabric surrounded by silver metallic threads.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
1960s Malcolm Starr Evening Gown
The belt buckle of this 1960s Malcolm Starr evening gown is completely covered in sparkling rhinestones.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
1960s Metallic Mini Dress and Coat
This 1960s metallic lamé coat closes with giant frogs and ball buttons.
Monday, November 29, 2010
70s Christmas Tree Brooch
A 1970s Christmas Tree brooch is adorned with prong set rhinestones.
Labels:
1970's,
Rhinestones
Friday, November 26, 2010
1950s Lilli Ann Jacket
The pockets of this 1950s Lilli Ann jacket are decorated with binding in a pretty petal shape.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
1991 Hermes Soie Volantes Scarf
This Hermes silk scarf has a hand-rolled hem that turns to the front or right side of the fabric.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
1950s Jantzen Swimsuit
A 1950s swimsuit by Jantzen has a bubble bottom.
Labels:
1950's,
Embroidery,
Hemlines,
Tailoring,
Waistlines
Monday, November 22, 2010
1970s Pauline Trigere Dress
This 1970s dress and jacket set by Pauline Trigere is decorated with vertical slot seams.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Vintage Western Boots
A pair of vintage boots have multiple rows of coordinated top-stitching.
Labels:
Leatherwork
Thursday, November 18, 2010
1980s Tracy Mills Evening Ensemble
The silk jersey top of this 1980s evening ensemble by Tracy Mills is adorned with a beaded lily.
Labels:
1980's,
Beads and Sequins
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Vintage 70s Embroidered Sweater
A vintage 70s sweater has the designer name embroidered above the chest.
Labels:
1970's,
Embroidery,
Signatures
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
1960s Wedding Gown
This 1960s wedding gown is made from 3 layers of silk organza that are adorned with delicate embroidery, pearls, and 3-dimensional organza roses.
Labels:
1960's,
Beads and Sequins,
Embroidery
Monday, November 15, 2010
A 1950s Lilli Diamond dress has a black silk sheer overlay over white lace which is studded with rhinestones.
Labels:
1950's,
bust treatment,
Fabrics,
Lace,
Rhinestones
Friday, November 12, 2010
1960s Enzo Quaglia Suit
Note how the seams of the jacket exactly line up with the pocket flaps of the dress on this 1960s suit by Zurich couturier Enzo Quaglia.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
1980s Vintage Sweater with Pearls, Fur and Snakeskin
A vintage 80s sweater has snakeskin, fur and peals accenting the front in an abstract design.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
1970s Hanae Mori Couture Evening Gown
The center back seam on this 1970s Hanae Mori couture gown closes with hanging snaps to cover the zipper in the lining. The snaps are covered in silk chiffon to match the color of the print next to it.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
1960s Lilly Pulitzer Outfit
A 1960s Lilly Pulitzer outfit has the 'Lilly" signature hidden in the bright floral print of the fabric.
Labels:
1960's,
Fabrics,
Signatures
Monday, November 8, 2010
1950s Dorothy O'Hara Dress
This 1950s Dorothy O'Hara dress is shaped with tuck and gathers that form graceful folds.
Labels:
1950's,
Gathers,
Pleats and Tucks
Friday, November 5, 2010
1980s Michael Hoban Red Leather Dress
A vintage 1980s red leather dress has an open back.
Labels:
1980's,
Back treatment
Thursday, November 4, 2010
1970s Pink Metallic Evening Dress
The bodice of this 1970s pink metallic evening gown is accented with 3-dimensional floral appliques in pink and silver lamé.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
1960s Malcolm Starr Evening Gown
The low cut neckline of this 1960s Malcolm Starr evening gown comes to points all the way around.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
1960s Balenciaga Deshabille Lounge Robe
The back of the sleeves of this 1960s Balenciaga deshabille are decorated with metal braid and buttons with loops.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
1950s Maxwell Shieff Evening Gown
The skirt of this 1950s ball gown by Maxwell Shieff is decorated with a huge stylized belt buckle that has a rhinestone prong.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
1950s Vera Neumann Scarf
A 1950s Vera Neumann silk scarf has a hand rolled edge and ladybug signature.
Labels:
1950's,
Signatures
Monday, October 25, 2010
Vintage 60s Donald Brooks Evening Gown
The neckline of this 1960s Donald Brooks evening gown is set with huge glass rhinestones.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Vintage long Bone White Wedding Gloves
A pair of vintage bone white kid leather gloves have 3 pearl buttons on inner wrist.
Labels:
Buttons
Thursday, October 21, 2010
1950s Abe Schrader Dress
This 1950s dress by Abe Schrader has a contrasting silk taffeta bow at the front bodice.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
1950s Wool Felt Circle Skirt
Gold paint is stenciled in an optical illusion pattern of squares on this 1950s wool felt circle skirt.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Vintage 60s Signed Mr Dino Brown Velvet Floral Maxi Skirt
A vintage 60s brown velvet maxi skirt has a large floral print signed by Mr Dino.
Labels:
1960's,
Fabrics,
Signatures
Friday, October 15, 2010
1970s Sybil Connolly Silk Dress
The neckline of this 1970s dress by Sybil Connolly is accented with a double ruffle that has hand rolled edges.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Vintage Dirndl
The hemline of a vintage Dirndl is embroidered with a red and green floral design.
Labels:
Embroidery
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Vintage 70s Evening Gown
Black, smoky gray, and crystal rhinestones are bezel set on this vintage 70s evening gown that is possibly by Halston.
Labels:
1970's,
Beads and Sequins
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Vintage 50s Lilli Ann Paris Fuzzy Wool Eyelash Fur Blend Swing Coat
A 1950s Lilli Ann coat has a fuzzy texture complete with fur guard hairs.
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