Marie Antoinette's Shoes: Hated Fashionista and Stylish Icon

Marie Antoinette's Shoes:From riding horses in men's style pants to using clothing to shock others; Marie's fashion sense actually may have caused her demise. She was a woman who made some mistakes, but was actually ahead of her time in other ways. She wanted to be comfortable at a time when noble women wore not so comfy clothing.In Caroline Weber's the Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution, she discusses the fashionista's...

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TONiO and TAXCO: Antonio Pineda Mexican Modernist

Credit: 1950's image. Museum of International Folk Art ExhibitTONO and Antonio PinedaI recently found this amazing rare Large Tono pendant and necklace. This indeed is the famous mexican modernist Tono who worked so much with Piedra Negra. The large abstract modernist star shape features various stones such as Malachite, Lapis, Turquoise and Tiger's Eye. I love the wonderful hinged hook and handmade chain. I am a fan of Taxco chunky silver jewelry....

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Henri Bendel Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection

Image: "Henri Bendel Fashion and Costume Sketch Collection. Sketch HB 001-34. Day gown, Summer 1912.", 1912. Fashion sketch, 12.25 x 8.5 in (31.1 x 21.6 cm). Brooklyn MuseumThe Brooklyn museum has a great collection of fashion sketches called, the Henri Bendel collection. These fashion sketches caught my eye as a vintage lover and collector. This type of source is great for study of eras and styles. Other sources such as old ads, sketches, patterns...

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Homage to Christian Dior's Spring 2011 Runway Retro Extravaganza

I wanted to take a moment to pay tribute to Dior's Spring 2011 line. No one really encompasses that 50's elegant look like Dior, let's face it he was at the top of the game in the 1950's! It's only fair that his brand and John Galliano should take on the trend for this spring/summer like no one else. From the hair and makeup to the model's movements the show was a retro trip (circa 1940-50) Enjoy!Christian Dior Spring 2011:Images Runway press photographs...

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Fashion Institute of Technology - Fashion Exhibitions this Year: 2012

This is an insane list of wonderful fashion exhibits this year around the globe.  There are some vintage or older fashions included.  Here are just a few from Fit's list.Charles James, "Butterfly" dress detail, 1954, for Mr.s John V. Farwell III, Chicago History Museum. Fit Museum website image.Fashion Institute of Technology - Fashion Exhibitions this Year: 2012 : http://www.fitnyc.edu/12041.aspCharles James: Genius Deconstructed explores...

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The Gorgeous Designs of Gilbert Adrian (1903-1959)

Joan Crawford in Gilbert Adrian Gown. From the film The Women,1939.We're off to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of OZ.... Gilbert Adrian ( Adrian Adolph Greenberg) was the creative director for the film The Wizard of Oz  and was one of the most important costume designers to have ever created. He designed for Greta Garbo and many other famous ladies of the silver screen, such as Jean Harlow and of course Joan Crawford-who...

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Vintage Statement Pieces I'd Grab if I had a Time Machine-Greta Garbo's Headdress

WOW- Can you say Hollywood Diva? This look combined with Garbo's unique appeal are a alluring combo! The art deco chic design of the headdress and sparkle just takes me away. Greta Garbo was perhaps the most popular star to ever come out of Metro Goldwyn-Mayer. The Swedish born actress who lived to be 85 was given the honorary Oscar and produced a lifetime of amazing work to behold. Believe it or not her first film was Swedish after which MGM signed...

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Who is Lilli Diamond? Get that 50s Hollywood Glam Look

Lilli Diamond, 1960's Fashion ad.If you collect or sell vintage designs, than you have probably run across a Lilli Diamond frock. I had the pleasure of selling the most divine Lilli Diamond little black dress to a Fashion editor in London, I hope it is having a good life! I am sure it has been to at least one event again!! I think Lilli Diamond's black dresses, in particular, are a great go to for a 1950s hollywood look.Well, just who is Lilli Diamond?Lilli...

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Vintage Statement Pieces I'd Grab if I had a Time Machine- These Earrings. Harper's Bazaar 1968.

These earrings are intense but so amazing and chunky. The modern white block of flower saying so much about the designs of the era. This is from the cover of the May, 1968 Harper's Baza...

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Eye Candy Picks: Top Online Vintage Shops for the Fashion Savvy

I love vintage, obviously-- the construction, history and unique designer aesthetic that is attained by adorning oneself with great pieces. Such pieces are unique, well tailored and iconic whether made by a designer or unknown seamstress. I love to explore stores and estate collections, however let's be honest there are some amazing online collections to be perused beside my own of course:) I complied a list with the most fashionable vintage, a...

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