The History of the Napier Company and its Jewelry: An interview with Melinda L. Lewis

1920s Napier Gold Plated NecklaceNapier fashion jewelry has graced the arms, necks, fingers, and ears of many starlets and fashionable women. It has also been a name in the dressing room of the everyday gal for over 130 years. If you haven't read or heard of The Napier Co. Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry, then hopefully this interview will inspire you.  Firstly, if the amazing collection of images doesn't satisfy your appetite-...

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1960s Fashion and Accessories Images: Harper's Bazaar March 1967

Neal Barr Cover image, restored by Sarara Vintage/rights reserved.                                                Many fashion buffs enjoy historic magazine and fashion photographs.  During my collecting of these pieces for my vintage jewelry/accessories archive, I ran across the March 1967 Harper's Bazaar magazine! The Neal...

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New York Fashion Week: Spring 2014- Fashion History and Modern Appeal

Yet another New York fashion week comes and goes. I wanted to post about the shows that appeal to my modern sensibilities, wild wild heart, and the fashion historian in me. Of course, let's begin with  Anna Sui's collection, which spoke of Pre-Raphaelites, Nouveau hippie chic, and cultures worlds away. You felt like you were in a painting. I could see a real love of the history of textiles and prints. I mean there was references to lame people, come on!  Check out this great video interview by Tim Blanks that goes into the interesting...

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Hippie Chic Vintage Jewelry: Inspiration From The MFA Boston Exhibit

Vintage Uzbek Jacket, Turquoise cuff, bakelite cuffs, Patricia Von Musulin  cuff.  Shary Connella photo.Hippie Chic? Getting my hands on the new publication by the Museum of Fine Arts Boston which, accompanies their amazing exhibit, made me think... I have always been, at heart, just that a bit Hippie Chic. Born in the 70s, I wore my dad's vintage faded bell bottoms with a mix of both modern and older accessories. All throughout high school,...

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