Here’s a preview of one item I’ll be listing tomorrow on Slapmefabulous, Etsy.
Executed in the early 1950’s, this pendant/necklace, hand crafted by one of the icons of the modernist jewelry movement, Ed Wiener, is truly a statement piece. Although deceptively simple in design this well crafted and solid form perfectly captures the prevailing artistic elements [ Read More ]
This film details the haute – couture of American fashion [c. 1917] for the well heeled one percent of women who might be able to afford it.
I’ve always been very interested in the historical aspects of fashion. How interesting it is to observe this from afar and ponder the modes and mores of this earlier [ Read More ]
From the Village to Vogue: The Modernist Jewelry of Art Smith
Through March 14
The Brooklyn Museum
African-American artist Art Smith trained at Cooper Union and opened his first shop on Cornelia Street in Greenwich Village in 1946. This exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum of Smith’s jewelry is enhanced by archival material from the artist’s estate, such [ Read More ]
Christian Dior turned the fashion world on its head on February 12, 1947 when he introduced his first line which came to be known as the “New Look” featuring rounded shoulders, a cinched waist, and very full skirt. The “New Look ” celebrated femininity and opulence in women’s fashion. Dior created a sumptuous and lavish [ Read More ]
Last weekend I took a trip down to Philadelphia to visit some friends and stop by the Antiques Center at 615 south 6th street. It’s always fun shopping there. Vintage clothing, vintage jewelry and a wide variety of collectibles abound.
I especially enjoy shopping at MOD GIRL. It’s the first booth you see as you [ Read More ]
The Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show takes place in New York City this Friday and Saturday and we’re going to take it in. Always an interesting show it draws more than 80 dealers featuring vintage clothing and accessories for almost everyone – from the aficionado of the Victorian cinched waist to the high style fashionista hoping [ Read More ]
