Skip to main content

Newest Collection Additions & Old Favorites

I recently just saw an article from "The Onion" floating around where the title insinuated that in 10 years vintage clothing will be obsolete and we will be left with "vintage" clothes that have all been mass produced. I know this was meant as satire, but it really is true. I find it hard to believe that in 20-30 years ANYONE would want to buy my mass produced blouse from Forever 21.  That is to say if any of their piece will even last that long...
After glancing at that article, my collector's brain went into a panicked overdrive 😬
I don't know if this is true for all collector's, but I have this innate need to collect whatever I can so either A) No one else can get it or B) Buy it before it ceases to exist.
To be clear, they're ALWAYS piece I want!
Surprise, surprise I added another 1960's Burlesque Costume to my collection. Art, fashion, skill, all the things I see in this! I am IN AWE of the cascading silver beading that honestly looks like water! 


1960's Handmade Burlesque Costume via TiffLittleFingers on Etsy

This next piece surprised me because I lived through the 90's and I don't necessarily want to revisit that fashion quite yet, but when I saw this 1990's "Bob Mackie: Wearable Art" Blazer I about LOST IT! Just in the pictures alone you can tell how beautiful & well made this is! I can't believe how RICH the color is too! I will probably pee my pants when I receive this in the mail 😆

1990's Bob Mackie: Wearable Art Blazer via ParisArchivesCouture on Etsy

I've also been keeping quite busy with my new & ever-growing vintage Barbie collection. I found this 1960's Rich, Red Velvet Swing Coat with matching hat and clutch on Ebay and I'm MESMERIZED by the beautiful satin lining in the coat! One other wonderful touch is that the little hat is lined in matching Red Tulle.... I mean COME ON how amazing is that?

1960's Coat, Clutch and Hat original Barbie Label
1960's issued Redhead Barbie

Below I just added some of my favorites in my vintage lingerie collection that I still swoon over. They are a mix of 1940's, 50's and 60's but all a beautiful shade of pink or peach.
The design, attention to detail, fabric.... all of it really reminds me of how good lingerie CAN be.



Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

What's Behind the Elusiveness of "Plus Size Vintage"?

My main goal when opening my business,  Carmine & Hayworth , was to open the arena of vintage fashion to EVERYONE! Especially those who didn't think vintage was made for their body type (that used to be me). When I started collecting vintage clothing I would collect dresses/ pieces that I WISHED I could fit into because I didn't think vintage pieces existed for someone like me who doesn't have a tiny waist or hips. It wasn't until I really started doing my research that I found a whole new world, of what I like to call, "Size Inclusive Vintage". Living in North Dakota, the world of vintage, especially vintage fashion, could be scarce. I had to SCOUR Etsy, Ebay and wherever I could outside of the state to find these elusive pieces. Once I taught myself how to track these pieces down, I was not only HOOKED, but I felt that I had a whole new appreciation for these clothes. 1950's Knit, Moss Green, Wiggle Dress by "Snyderknit of California Sports...
Post a Comment
Read more

My Favorite Things 1.6: Style Icon Edition

Once in awhile I like to post some things that inspire me such as items I've purchased, seen online, etc. Today I wanted to share some of my style icons! I gravitate towards different styles depending on how I'm feeling, but some of my icons will always stay the same. I always get asked who I look up to for style inspiration and it's CONSTANTLY changing. I don't like using one person as an icon because I'm not one who finds that "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery". First up: Linda  Ramone I grew up listening to the Ramones, but, admittedly, I'm not an expert on their music. One thing I have paid close attention to is the style of Johnny Ramone's widow, Linda. Linda is not only an AMAZING philanthropist, but a true style WONDER!  Her use of color not only in her wardrobe, but her everyday life shows how unafraid she is of being looked at. From her vivid Flame colored hair to her silver Go-Go Boots, she's the embodiment...
Post a Comment
Read more

The One Phrase That Makes Me Cringe & How We Can Change It...

"I love vintage clothing, but I don't know when I'd wear it" Whenever someone makes that comment to me, my heart breaks a little.  The answer is that you can ALWAYS find a time & place to wear vintage!  The key is to have CONFIDENCE when you wear something outside of your comfort zone! Even if you're not confident, FAKE IT! Pretend you're playing a role until that confidence becomes the truth! I grew up wearing things, not necessarily vintage, that always caused people to talk, sneer or poke fun at me.  That's was people do when they don't understand you or, let's face it, life in general. Well guess what? That's NOT your problem! If they don't like it, great! They don't have to wear it! That leaves more amazing clothing for you! Photo by Kelsey Jenson Photography One of my favorite things about wearing vintage is that I can incorporate those pieces into my newer outfits! Whenever I buy clothing, new or old, I always as...
Post a Comment
Read more