Miriam Haskell's Watercolor Archives

 Miriam Haskell Abalone, shell necklace. Signed. Sarara Vintage Image.After finding an iconic abalone shell claw style choker necklace by Miriam Haskell, I was inspired to revisit her work and legacy.  I have been having a Miriam moment lately and am looking for some very specific pieces. Right now 1970s Egyptian revival King Tut pieces come to mind!  Miriam started designing in the mid 20s and by the end of the 20s her work was very...

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Art Deco Flapper, Pierre Bex and a Pin

1919/1920 Fashion Photograph, unknown. 1920's style Art Deco Pin, Sarara Vintage.This is one of those strange coincidences, some would say synchronicity.  I recently ran across an amazing Art Deco pin with a wonderful era trumpet closure and enamel work. The tiny stone details are also stunning.  I was captivated by the blue and deco floral designs, so indicative of the era.Admiring what you dig up is wonderful, in a sense you have...

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Glentex who? Vintage Scarf what?

Sarara Vintage image of 40s Glentex Scarf details.If you ever think of Glentex at all, then you probably envision the later more common 50s-60s print scarves.  It seems that Glentex has more history to offer!  I was forced to think deeper when I found a 1940s, maybe early 50s era Glentex scarf, which was rayon, sequin and frankly done very well. It has a couture feel in many ways.  The cut is glorious!   So what about Glentex?...

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Vintage Statement Pieces I'd Steal if I Had a Time Machine: Cher's Earrings!

Vintage Vogue December 1974 Scan from magazine spread. Well, there is quite a bit about this look I love, heck I want the earrings, the hair, the dress!  I have a little series going where I scan famous and everyday vintage fashion images. They have to have people wearing amazing statement pieces I wish I had. Then I post the find for you! I am revisiting that thought as I see Cher's spread in the December 1974 issue of Vogue.  Cher...

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