I recently found this great 1940s wartime catalog on eBay. Even though the catalog does not tell how White Stag was serving the nation, like most American manufacturers, White Stag found their business greatly affected by the war. To see more of the pages and read about these war how these wartime work clothes influenced the way women dress, visit The Vintage Traveler.
This is a multi-poster blog about vintage clothing, retro life, collecting, buying and selling vintage clothing, vintage clothing history, and personal stories about vintage.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
White Stag - Serving the Nation for the Duration
Friday, February 26, 2010
Lets Talk Vintage
I just started a new forum on my website called Lets Talk Vintage. www.letstalkvintage.com. This is for anyone who loves anything vintage, has a store front, a website, collects things or just wants to talk and give ideas. You can read more at the forum.
Thank You and Hope To See You There!
Paula
COMING SOON: 30+ New Arrivals Drop Friday
Here's a sneak peek at some of our favorite new vintage finds, all available online Friday evening, 2.26.2010.
Imagine walking about on Spring's breezier days in this early 80's dramatic Yohji Yamamoto bib style tunic with cut-out sides.
With Minimalism back full-force, looking back at Helmut Lang's considerable archives is a safe bet. Take his slick sheath from the mid 90's with it's quiet sequin detailing, perfect for year-round wear.
Koos Van Den Akker's 70's patch skirt with it's fall friendly colorway and deco inspired patchwork is a sharp way to channel your inner boho babe-ness.
Lingerie has been a big trend for the past few season's and this sheer frothy 50's puff skirt is a fantastic piece for an endless amount of layering potential.
Imagine walking about on Spring's breezier days in this early 80's dramatic Yohji Yamamoto bib style tunic with cut-out sides.
With Minimalism back full-force, looking back at Helmut Lang's considerable archives is a safe bet. Take his slick sheath from the mid 90's with it's quiet sequin detailing, perfect for year-round wear.
Koos Van Den Akker's 70's patch skirt with it's fall friendly colorway and deco inspired patchwork is a sharp way to channel your inner boho babe-ness.
Lingerie has been a big trend for the past few season's and this sheer frothy 50's puff skirt is a fantastic piece for an endless amount of layering potential.
Labels:
Comme Des Garcons,
VagaBondnyc.com,
Yohji Yamamoto
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Emanuel Ungaro's Exotic Vision at Vagabondnyc.com
We're pretty confident the warrior woman look has cycled through the marketplace to the point of exhaustion and that it's time for something more demure, for sensuality, unadorned beauty and a bit of romance. All of which can be found in these signature mid 80's Emanuel Ungaro pieces we picked up along the way. So, until the chiefs at Ungaro hire someone who'll respect and utilize the house's incredible archive and put the label back in party mode, we're content to offer you this carefully chosen assortment of Ungaro at it's best.
In Full Bloom
80's Ungaro Floral Silk Blouse
Party girls the world over turned to Ungaro for his perfect cocktail numbers and ruched pieces, but it's his recognizable floral prints that are often sadly overlooked. Take this back-buttoned green silk blouse with it's bulbous floral & strawberry print, it makes a winning combination with our velvet skirt for cocktail hour, or dress it down with distressed denims for a look that's powerful yet breezily louche.
80's Emanuel Ungaro Floral Printed Silk Blouse-$108
Pattern Plays
80's Ungaro Brocade Jacket
Leave it to Ungaro to update the classic quilted Chanel style jacket in a luxe metallic blue & green Chinoiserie floral print that's hyper-bourgeois yet quietly ostentatious.
80's Emanuel Ungaro Quilted Brocade Jacket-$228
Pencil Yourself In
80's Ungaro Velvet Pencil Skirt
The high-waist body-con pencil skirt having become a wardrobe essential over the past few years, and with velvet itself making a major comeback, this 80's era Ungaro beauty doesn't disappoint with it's sumptuous textured velvet composition and rich purple tone.
80's Emanuel Ungaro Purple Velvet Body-Con Skirt-$112
At the moment Vnyc has over 300 one-of-a-kind vintage stunners with over 100 under $100. And there's more to come this Monday, keep an eye out for early Yohji, Comme Des Garcons & Katherine Hamnett. Shipping is Free-Worldwide.
Visit VAGABONDnyc.com
In Full Bloom
80's Ungaro Floral Silk Blouse
Party girls the world over turned to Ungaro for his perfect cocktail numbers and ruched pieces, but it's his recognizable floral prints that are often sadly overlooked. Take this back-buttoned green silk blouse with it's bulbous floral & strawberry print, it makes a winning combination with our velvet skirt for cocktail hour, or dress it down with distressed denims for a look that's powerful yet breezily louche.80's Emanuel Ungaro Floral Printed Silk Blouse-$108
Pattern Plays
80's Ungaro Brocade Jacket
Leave it to Ungaro to update the classic quilted Chanel style jacket in a luxe metallic blue & green Chinoiserie floral print that's hyper-bourgeois yet quietly ostentatious.80's Emanuel Ungaro Quilted Brocade Jacket-$228
Pencil Yourself In
80's Ungaro Velvet Pencil Skirt
The high-waist body-con pencil skirt having become a wardrobe essential over the past few years, and with velvet itself making a major comeback, this 80's era Ungaro beauty doesn't disappoint with it's sumptuous textured velvet composition and rich purple tone.80's Emanuel Ungaro Purple Velvet Body-Con Skirt-$112
At the moment Vnyc has over 300 one-of-a-kind vintage stunners with over 100 under $100. And there's more to come this Monday, keep an eye out for early Yohji, Comme Des Garcons & Katherine Hamnett. Shipping is Free-Worldwide.
Visit VAGABONDnyc.com
Labels:
80's Fashion,
emanuel ungaro,
VagaBondnyc.com
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Pattern Collectors I need help
I have had this Infant pattern from Madame Weigel's for years, and have hesitated listing it, because I knew nothing about it's age or origin. I have been researching the company and have found some fascinating information. Madame Weigel was Johanna Wilhelmine Weigel (1847-1940) and her biography can be found in the Australian Dictionary of Biographies.
But I still can't put a date or era to this adorable infant wardrobe. The few patterns I have found from the 40's and 50's have a very different envelope design. 10/06 is written on the front cover, but I haven't a clue if that is a date or some other notation. I've had it since about 2000, so I know it doesn't signify 2006. LOL
If anyone can help me date this lovely, I would be most appreciative.

But I still can't put a date or era to this adorable infant wardrobe. The few patterns I have found from the 40's and 50's have a very different envelope design. 10/06 is written on the front cover, but I haven't a clue if that is a date or some other notation. I've had it since about 2000, so I know it doesn't signify 2006. LOL
If anyone can help me date this lovely, I would be most appreciative.

Labels:
cemetarian,
gown,
infant,
Madame Weigel's,
vintage sewing patterns
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WallflowerVintage presents: Let the Games Begin
A simple black and white approach liberates the spirit and brings more formality into the fray.
Labels:
prom,
prom dresses,
Wallflower Vintage
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Buy & Sell Vintage
Come and Browse the Vintage Clothing Category:-
Choose from a range of Vintage, Antique and Reproduction clothing like these:-
Labels:
Antique clothing,
Blouse,
Dress,
hats,
rubber gloves,
Shoes,
skirt,
vintage clothing,
vintage shawls
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Just added at Dandelion Vintage - Vintage Jewelry, slips, hats and more!
- 12 Vintage hats - assorted eras and styles
- 15 pieces of jewelry - novelty pins, sterling, rhinestones, Yogi & Huckleberry
- 14 more pieces of jewelry - more rhinestones, sterling locket, charm bracelets, Lucite flower necklaces
- 5 barrets and hairclips - plus a silver crochet collar with pearls and rhinestones
- 12 slips - assorted styles, sizes and colors
- 12 more vintage slips - Van Raalte, Vanity Fair etc.
- AND here's 12 more pretty slips


Bye for now, Carol
http://www.dandelionvintage.com/
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WallflowerVintage presents: Gunne Sax
You know who you are - jet black hair, magnolia pale skin - a bombshell.
Strapless bodice, full skirt, lipstick red dress from Gunne Sax - it works.
Pair it with black-patent platform pumps and a punked-out guyfriend, and you've got yourself out there.
Labels:
gunne sax dress,
Wallflower Vintage
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
Check out our end of coat season sale at Born Too Late Vintage!

Coats have been slashed to the bone so why not come see what's available at Born Too Late Vintage. We need more space so these coats have to go!
So what are you waiting for? Let's go shopping!
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
The Latest @ Penelopepup's
A few of our newly added vintage dresses at Penelopepup's on Etsy :
70s coffee and cream dress size L
70s sailboat novelty print dress sz M
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Friday, February 19, 2010
Black & Blue
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Mad Men Sweaters........Hot Hot Hot
Three SWeeeeeeet sweaters. They could be from the very late 50's but I really think they are very early 60's.........but whenever they are from they are Special........
The brown one is an unmarked fabric. It has the feel and look of an Angora blend. There is no label on it, just a Dry Cleaners tag. So that leads me to believe that it is at least a blend of natural and synthetic and not all synthetic yarn. It has a double collar and ribbed cuffs at sleeve end and waist. Bust measures 36 inches.

This pretty yellow sweater has beautiful leaves stamped on the front. Ribbed collar, cuffs and waist with grosgrain ribbon binding on the front facing. It is Orlon/Acrylic and from Devon the bust measures 34.

This Rusty Red Beauty is a Pendelton Wool and is marked a Size 38. The bust measures 40. It has a ribbed collar, cuffs and the front facing is ribbed also.........

All can be found this week on cemetarian on eBay
The brown one is an unmarked fabric. It has the feel and look of an Angora blend. There is no label on it, just a Dry Cleaners tag. So that leads me to believe that it is at least a blend of natural and synthetic and not all synthetic yarn. It has a double collar and ribbed cuffs at sleeve end and waist. Bust measures 36 inches.

This pretty yellow sweater has beautiful leaves stamped on the front. Ribbed collar, cuffs and waist with grosgrain ribbon binding on the front facing. It is Orlon/Acrylic and from Devon the bust measures 34.

This Rusty Red Beauty is a Pendelton Wool and is marked a Size 38. The bust measures 40. It has a ribbed collar, cuffs and the front facing is ribbed also.........

All can be found this week on cemetarian on eBay
Labels:
1960's,
cemetarian,
Mad Men,
sweaters
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WallflowerVintage presents: Sunflowers

What's that in between time - you know - I think some of us refer to it as March. Not winter, not Spring, usually winter, still winter. A sunshiny dress and vintage jeans jacket may help get you over the cold in and out like a lion days. Just think - in April you may even get to shuck your boots and wear the sunflower dress sans jacket.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
WallflowerVintage presents: A natural progression
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