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| Photograph by Steichen, Vogue 1925. Scan property of Sarara Vintage. |
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Sunday, November 4, 2012
I have been working on gathering up my magazine archives and adding to them. I am focusing on the 1920s and 30s right now. I have just added two Vogue magazines from the 1920s to the collection. I will be sharing some of those images here on the blog. They are great sources for fashion inspiration and vintage collectors. The Fashion Service Magazine was published under the Women's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences. This little 16 page publication contained new millinery styles being discussed, women's financial security and business opportunities, daytime frocks, the mode for autumn, winter outfits and Halloween ideas.
The issue I own is the October 1928 edition. The illustration I chose to bring you is that of the cover, by Alice Seipp. Alice illustrated and wrote articles on the current fashions. Alice was born in 1889 and a known illustrator based in New York City. This particular cover image seen above, pertained to the inside article on page 11- How to Handle Velvet. It is described as: "an afternoon frock of sheer velvet, the acme of chic among fabrics, in wine red, as suggestive of the season as the color of ripening fruits"(Fashion Service). Firstly, why doesn't anyone write about fashion like this anymore! Wow, so delicious. The article discusses how to sew and handle velvet.
The Fashion Service was a publication by the Women's Institute as mentioned, which was meant to school women and young seamstresses in the current techniques, patterns and styles.
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| Fashion Service Magazine Illustration. Alice Seipp. Image archive by Sarara Vintage. |
The Fashion Service was a publication by the Women's Institute as mentioned, which was meant to school women and young seamstresses in the current techniques, patterns and styles.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
I am back from the Manhattan Vintage Show and as usual I saw some to cry for vintage and met some new clients. Now.....from time to time, I get to send on my finds to stylists working with actors or magazines, but this time I had the pleasure of working first hand with none other than fashion icon/actress Brooke Shields!
She stopped by to admire a wonderful 60s Pucci tank in classic chocolate tones but walked out with a 30s-40s gown that fit like it had been made for her. And yes everyone, she is stunning at 40 (no makeup, florescent lighting..) but above all well spoken and very sweet. So, yes the show has actors and famous magazine editors perusing the booths to admire the wears, but I got an icon-done and done.
Her older female companion admired the dress and I pulled it quickly because it hit me right then and there that this was going to be magic. This dress had painstaking elegance with tiny matte gold beads hand embroidered on it with cappuccino toned crystals.
We held our breath as she slipped it on "like butter". I have almost never seen something go on someone and literally be just right. The two of them made a glam duo. It fit in all the right places then cascaded down to the ground. This dress, as we commented together, would be great for holiday parties or even a red carpet- depending on the event. And I swear a tear came to my eye to see her in it without any preparation although she mentioned she would email a pic of her all dolled up on the red carpet or at a party.
Worried I because I had never documented the dress, she graciously allowed me to photograph her in it right there. I had just found the dress really and had absolutely no time to photograph it on the dress form yet.
What gave me the most satisfaction is that this gown was taken care of by someone who must have saved it carefully with the hope it could live on someday and honestly it was my pleasure to bring them together. I love to think this older woman, who must have worn this only once, carefully placed it in tissue never knowing it would go from old hollywood to the real deal. I find satisfaction in giving these dramatic pieces life again. Especially, anything from the deco eras the 20s-early 40s. I admit I gravitate towards these gowns and just found a light berry red long 40s dress embroidered on the front with gray beads that would be such a great holiday party dress- Brooke call me:) My next victim I am stalking may be more 60s-70s Oscar or Pucci than deco but rest assured it will be a gown.
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| Sarara Vintage photograph. 1918-1920 Silk Caftan and Brooke Shields in 30s/40s crepe dress. |
Her older female companion admired the dress and I pulled it quickly because it hit me right then and there that this was going to be magic. This dress had painstaking elegance with tiny matte gold beads hand embroidered on it with cappuccino toned crystals.
We held our breath as she slipped it on "like butter". I have almost never seen something go on someone and literally be just right. The two of them made a glam duo. It fit in all the right places then cascaded down to the ground. This dress, as we commented together, would be great for holiday parties or even a red carpet- depending on the event. And I swear a tear came to my eye to see her in it without any preparation although she mentioned she would email a pic of her all dolled up on the red carpet or at a party.
Worried I because I had never documented the dress, she graciously allowed me to photograph her in it right there. I had just found the dress really and had absolutely no time to photograph it on the dress form yet.
What gave me the most satisfaction is that this gown was taken care of by someone who must have saved it carefully with the hope it could live on someday and honestly it was my pleasure to bring them together. I love to think this older woman, who must have worn this only once, carefully placed it in tissue never knowing it would go from old hollywood to the real deal. I find satisfaction in giving these dramatic pieces life again. Especially, anything from the deco eras the 20s-early 40s. I admit I gravitate towards these gowns and just found a light berry red long 40s dress embroidered on the front with gray beads that would be such a great holiday party dress- Brooke call me:) My next victim I am stalking may be more 60s-70s Oscar or Pucci than deco but rest assured it will be a gown.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
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| 1930s (40s)Plaid Silk Taffeta Gown. Sarara Vintage Image. |
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| The Mummy. Universal Pictures Film Poster. 1932 |
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| Shimpton Couture gown, click on the link below. Image by Shrimpton Couture. |
The Fashion of Zita, The Mummy 1932:
Now for a closer look at the costumes/wardrobe of The Mummy's female lead. One can only say amazing!
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| The Mummy Film Still, Universal. Zita in Metallic 1930s Party Gown. |
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| Zita's suit dress, The Mummy 1932. Universals promo photograph. |
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| Zita as Helen, The Mummy 1932. Universal promo Photograph. |
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| Zita as the princess, Helen. 1932 The Mummy. Universal Photograph. |
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| The Mummy, promo photograph of Zita Johann. 1932. Universal Studios. |
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Film stills of Zita in Embroidered Moroccan style lounge wear. Sarara Vintage.  |
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| Similar to Zita's party dress. Amazing Gold Lame 1930s gown. Sold on Ebay by rp vintage. Images by rp vintage. |
Monday, October 8, 2012
I have been collecting a variety of vintage fashion magazines for reference, and I just found this Vogue recently. The ads are great. Even a wonderful, yet simple photograph of Grace Kelly is featured inside. I am working at stocking up on 1920s fashion magazines as well, to bring you some great fashion shots from the Art Deco era. The rich rose reds here are so lush, so enjoy this fashion flashback!
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| Cover of Vogue April 1956. Sarara Vintage Archive. |
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
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| Vintage Dashiki Caftan. Sarara Vintage. Jekyll Island. |
| Glory Beach Image, Sarara Vintage. |
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| Images of Driftwood Beach and Glory Beach, Jekyll Island. Image property of Sarara Vintage. |
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| Jekyll Island Club and cottage views. Sarara Vintage Images. |
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| Glory Beach, shrimp boat early morning, Sarara Vintage image. Now, I know as I loaded up the man and baby, I should have be thinking fall fashion but really I'm just on trend with fashion week right? It's Spring/Summer 2013 no? |
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| 1970s Turquoise jewelry, Navajo. Sarara Vintage image. Back and refreshed and ready I set out this week on fine tuning the collection that I am bringing to the Manhattan Vintage Show Oct 12th-13th! Including the turquoise bracelet above, which is so cool.... |
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| manhattan vintage show |
Books about Jekyll Island:
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| This is a new publication, two of my images were featured inside. It's a great coffee table book. Image property of author The Jekyll Island Club, Images of America is a short text which has the history laid ou, images and is easily read. The newest book by Pamela Mueller, blends historical fact and fiction, is entitled Splendid Isolation. Finally a good starter for Cumberland Island is Cumberland Island Strong Women, Wild Horses. |
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