Showing posts with label 1930 fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1930 fashion. Show all posts

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Throwback Thursday: Sailor's Delight

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This week's Throwback Thursday picture came to us from "W.T", and is of a family member in the 1930s.  The picture has worn a bit with age, but eight decades will do that! It's still a wonderful shot featuring a great vintage outfit. 


The 1930s were an exciting time in fashion for women as many donned pants and blouses in lieu of the more traditional skirts and dresses.  The trousers were high-waisted with large full legs that hit the ankle. Look familiar?  They should! This style of pant had a resurgence in the late 1960s and 1970s and are back in a big way currently.  

I love this picture so much.  I especially like the adorable sailor button detailing on the front of the trousers. If you look closely you can see that the cap-sleeve shirt also has button detailing on it creating a full outfit effect! Just darling. Sailor inspired outfits were also a hot trend in the 1930s, specifically for women.  Everything from dresses and trousers to bathing suits were adorned with sailor stripes, double breasted buttons, and jumper flaps.  The color "Navy Blue" was also concieved. Nautical themed wear has never completely gone out of style, with elements of it popping up in every decade since. 

Many thanks to "W.T" for sharing this vintage fashion moment with SLV.  We will have another great one for you next Thursday!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

SPARKS Are Flying in Toronto!

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fashionmagazine.com

There is a bright light shining in the Canadian fashion scene.  His name is Philip Sparks.  He's featured in Canada's Fashion magazine as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations.

Philip Sparks, Tailored Goods Inc. was founded 2007.  He developed his interest in heritage tailoring in the design department of the Canadian Opera Company, National Ballet of Canada and Stratford Festival Canada.



Today he draws inspiration from vintage photos, vintage fabrics, Canada's outdoors, hardware and notions.


idesirevintageposters.com
Sparks' inspiration

"Our brand has a nostalgic feeling, referencing vintage details and classic tailoring, but a contemporary sensibility that connects with men and women looking for quality, fit and functional clothing they look sharp in every day."

Philip Sparks, 162 Ossington Ave.
torontolife.com
Sparks' new flagship store opened in March featuring men's/womens' wear, bags and accessories. It's interior is accessorized with vintage roller skates and typewriters.


hollisterhovey.com
Deauville, France 1930's

Spark's current collection was inspired by vintage photos of 1930's Deauville, France. 

"We've incorporated the long, lean lines of the clothing as well as a sun-bleached colour palette into the collection."

Again, it's nice to see a young fashion designer who understands that the success of his present and future are tied strongly to paying homage to the past.


Carol

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

VINTAGE LOVES OSCAR

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Stars of "The Artist" welcome you
wordandfilm.com

Well, what did you all think about this year's Academy Awards?  I personally loved the return of Billy Crystal.  As usual, there were plenty of gorgeous gowns to admire.  The beauty of the vintage venue was the perfect backdrop for this event:


Oscar Dresses 2012
Natalie Portman looking gorgeous in
a vintage 1954 Christian Dior gown.
becomegorgeous.com





Michelle Williams 2012 Oscars Dress
Michelle Williams in vintage inspired Louis Vuitton
She looks gorgeous in this peplum waist design.
becomegorgeous.com




Jennifer Lopez 2012 Oscars Dress
Jennifer Lopez showing off all her curves
in this 1970's inspired Zuhair Mohad gown
becomegorgeous.com



Kate Hudson - Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Kate Hudson wearing a vintage Versace at the
Vanity Fair Oscars party
justjared.com

 

Oscar red carpet
Emma Stone looking gorgeous and hamming it up in
her stand-out vintage inspired gown by Giambattista
bbc.co.uk

With 6 of the 9 nominated films set in the past, it's no wonder that vintage inspirations were everywhere.  I loved the 1930's era candy girls who went down the aisles handing out popcorn to the audience members.  Sigh...another Oscars come and gone. I'm already looking forward to next year.

Carol

Friday, February 3, 2012

New Items Now Available

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Well February is officially here and that tells me about Valentines Day. The only fĂȘte of the month, but we are also in a leap year, lucky you who are born on the 29th.

Some new items available, have a great weekend everyone!






Tuesday, November 15, 2011

HAVE YOU GOT THE 501 BLUES?

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I remember back in the days of elementary school, I made a weird promise to myself that I'd never wear jeans.  Don't know where that idea came from.  Now I'm known as the queen of jean who delights in denim!  So I found it really interesting that the famous Levi's brand is reintroducing their many styles from the past starting from their inception time of the 1870's.  Through their Vintage Clothing line, Levi's has carefully reproduced many of the (shirts and pants) styles in terms of fit, fabric and characteristics associated with specific time periods.  This way we get in touch with styles not normally available today, feel that vintage vibe and be a part of Levi's history.  A lot of the clothing look very current.  Here is a sample of what is available:

(all images and information courtesy of http://www.levisvintageclothing.com/)


1954 501®
One I Love



1920s Tee
Milk White


1930s Wool Check Overshirt
Biking Red

 
1920s Chino
Kangaroo




1930s Chino
Creston




1967 505®
Stock


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