Sorting through lofts of unsorted vintage gets you thinking. Recently, it got me thinking about the incessant fur debate. It is a subject which has been unresolved for decades and the current leading question remains; is wearing vintage fur acceptable? Many argue ‘But it’s vintage, the animal died years ago’. Here’s my two cents…
I very recently discovered I have in my possession (by way of The Dress Doctor) a genuine early 1930s peach Flash panty girdle by Bien Jolie. Knowing just how difficult if can be to get hold of vintage clothing from this period and still in good condition I am very excited by the discovery. When [Continue reading...]
Over the weeked we popped along to the jam packed Vintage At Southbank. within seconds of walking on the gate I spotted pin-up Fleur de Guerre manning the Chap Magazine stand, I dived over for a quick chat then Bob and I braved the mass crowd swarming the Vintage Marketplace. Shopping here was a difficult [Continue reading...]
In the forthcoming release of mini-series The Kennedys due to air in the UK, Katie Holmes takes the leading female from as ex First Lady or the United States Jackie Kennedy. It’s a fitting a time to write about Jackie Kennedy as a fashion icon of the 1960s. What made Jackie Kennedy a fashion icon? What were her signature looks?
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