The Revolving Door

 Theophilus Van Kannel, the one from Philadelphia in case you are aware of several others, was granted a patent in 1888 for a device that has come to be seen as a metaphor for the job market conditions today. 

The invention was the revolving door. 

When it comes to fashion we all know that what goes around, comes around. Vintage fashions influence current designers. Over and over again, designers use historical garments for research and as inspiration for their current collections. They raid the styles, patterns and fabrics of vintage clothing. Why? Because it works. And this vintage dealer has absolutely no problem with that!

Vintage fashions are reproduced everywhere.

Consider Barney's of New York. They launched an entire line of evening dresses devoted to Vionnet's style, focusing on the bias cut and bringing back the 1930s.

Have a look at these catwalk fashions. Some are pretty much copies, others are simply inspirational.

 

1940s inspiration 

1960s & 70s inspiration

1950s inspiration

Even your skivvies enjoys a 50s revival!

No matter how you wear your vintage - be it authentically or inspirational, feel good about it. You should...you look fabulous!

Shopping for Vintage: The Definitive Guide to Vintage Fashion

New Items Now Available!

It's been a hectic week to say the least. Gearing up for the holiday season, I'm seeing Christmas decorations everywhere. Really? Seems too soon....but not really. 

Have a great weekend everyone! New items now available in the store :-)

Vintage green houndstooth wool cape, shorts and scarf set $65

Black chiffon & satin tunic dress $75

Vintage cut crystal martini glasses, set of 2 $32

New item, Max Studio green jersey dress $45

Vintage 60s pink gown with attached train $75

Less Skin Please

There was a time when a well-dressed lady was just that - a lady.

Whatever happened to being well covered? By this I mean showing less skin, legs, breasts and booty. Why do women think it's sexy to show everything? One does not look more attractive by showing more skin.

The timeless styles of vintage had class and sophistication. Almost all the styles exposed minimum skin yet made the wearer look fantastic! The latest fads and trends tend to encourage exposing more of our bodies, and we wonder why women still have a hard time being taken seriously in the work force. (Please, don't get me started!) They are simply attracting the wrong kind of attention and encouraging inappropriate behaviours from both men and women.

I'm not sure sometimes which generation is doing the most harm. The young girls and teenagers who wish to look older by exposing themselves, or the mature woman who wishes to look younger and tries too hard.

I apologize. This is somewhat of a rant. Part of my fascination and adoration of vintage clothing is not just the construction, fabrics, beautiful design or attention to detail. It is how it makes the wearer look classic, and feel confident focusing on the person within, not the flash of skin without.

This is what I mean, thanks to young hollywood.

Not good. Where's the dress Taraji P. Henson?

Thank you Jessica Biel.