By HOLLY JACKSON
Like many of us I’ve spent an awful lot of time watching television lately. One of my new quarantine favorites is Foyle’s War: a wartime mystery drama that features great fashion, ethical quandaries and fabulous female characters. I’ve always loved the practical and pretty fashions of the 1940’s and admired the sorts of creativity that were born from serious hardship. The episode I watched last night featured a female character confessing … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
There really is nothing so thrilling as when your favorite lingerie designer pairs up with your favorite model; the combination is magical! The recent collaboration between lingerie brand Dottie’s Delights and vintage style icon Miss Mosh is a match made in heaven. This is perhaps the third time the two have collaborated, and once again you can see why they were made for one another. In fact, many of the designs from … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Catherine D’Lish worn by Dita Von Tisse
There are robes that we mere mortals wear, and then there are robes that the likes of Dita von Teese, Jean Harlow and Loretta Young wear (or wore). As you will see, the two are worlds apart! Of course the focus of today’s post are the glamorous satin and feather-trimmed robes of yesteryear along with some striking vintage-inspired styles that are available today. It’s ironic … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
Cyd Charisse in Silk Stockings
It’s difficult to pinpoint that one thing that makes vintage lingerie so captivating. So many of us are drawn to it, so many of us (that appreciate lingerie) have Pinterest boards exclusively dedicated to it. Furthermore, there are dozens of contemporary designers who draw inspiration from it, whether blatantly or with subtle retro hints. The scope of “vintage lingerie” reaches as far back as our history, but … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
“Outrageously Adorable” is the term that comes to mind when thinking of Glitter and the Moon. This vintage-inspired label from the UK is where kitsch meets glamour. It’s without a doubt a brand that is overflowing with frothy ruffles, dreamy chiffon and wonderful whimsy!
Established in 2015, many of the pieces by Glitter and the Moon are embellished with sequins, beads and embroidery illustrations that range from cocktail glasses, dice, and … Read More
I just saw the new Secrets In Lace campaign. Company owner, Dan Whitsett, a good friend, shared his current vision with me and as with much that he has done to build his vintage inspired brand, I was blown away. Admittedly, it has a lot to do with the photography and his focus on plush models who own their figures. It’s also about leveraging key items and integrating them into everyday wardrobes, particularly for a … Read More
The Art Nouveau movement was unique. It’s influence permeated every aspect of contemporary culture in its day: architecture, jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, furniature, lighting, graphics; just to name a few. Combining flowing designs with organic forms and geometric contours, this prolific period changed the face of art history. Seeking to elevate decorative art to fine design, excellence in workmanship was a priority. It was a visual gamechanger and became the precursor of the Modern Art … Read More
