This wool suit for Fall 1961, was designed by Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman. The top has a deep "V" sailor style collar with...
1972: Prom and Party Styles
The two Simplicity patterns shown here date from Spring, 1972 and include textile swatches suggested for each pattern style. Simplicity 9725...
Fashion Illustration by Eric, C. 1940's
Another great fashion illustration by "Eric" (Carl Erickson) who was a strong graphic influence from the 1930's through 1950...
Color: Turquoise collections
Turquoise collections seem to be popping up alot lately. All three color groups here include my bright turquoise mid-1950's dress with o...
Asian Inspired: Bonnie Cashin Coat, June 1950
This Asian inspired coat is a very early example of the direction that Bonnie Cashin would explore in the decades to come: simple "T...
Late 1930's Fashion Illustration by Eric: Carl Erickson
Eric was an American fashion illustrator during the 1930's through mid-1950's. His full name was Carl Erickson (1891 - 1958). He i...
Victorian Styled Hats from the late 1930's
These adorable illustrations come from the late 1930's, artist unknown. There is such a sweet Victorian revival style to the look. Vic...
RBW: Count Rene Bouet-Willaumez, Fashion Illustrations: June 1950
The three fashion illustrations here are editorial drawings from the June 1950 issue of "Vogue" magazine painted by Count Rene Bou...
Gres, Fall Collection, 1961
Paris Collections, Fall 1961 Designer, Gres "L'Officiel" Magaine Dress: Orange silk with scarf tied in front
Spring 1972: 40 Years Ago, Sportswear Patterns and Fabric
Forty years ago, Simplicity pattern company produced a guide to Spring 1972 teen fashions along with textiles suitable for each pattern. Th...
1938 Surrealistic Fashion Illustration by Wilena
Surrealistic fashion illustration, from about 1938, signed by Wilena.
2012 Vintage Inspired Calendars
This journal page was written on New Year's day, 1879 by my great-great grandmother from her farm near Melpine, Iowa. She recounts the ...
50's PinUp Vintage for New Years!
This group of 1950's looks inspire a Pin-up look. The styles come from Etsy sellers, and are featured on the website HERE . Our very ow...