1961: Jerry Silverman SuitThis wool suit for Fall 1961, was designed by Shannon Rodgers for Jerry Silverman. The top has a deep "V" sailor style collar with self bow typical of the early 1960's. A peek of the silk blouse worn under it is seen in the contrast neckline. A matching six gored skirt completes the suit. It proba…
1972: Prom and Party StylesThe two Simplicity patterns shown here date from Spring, 1972 and include textile swatches suggested for each pattern style.Simplicity 9725 was part of a young looking group called "Young Contemporary Fashion". It included styles that seemed to be currently selling in the market for juniors. Fabric…
Fashion Illustration by Eric, C. 1940'sAnother great fashion illustration by "Eric" (Carl Erickson) who was a strong graphic influence from the 1930's through 1950's for the American "Vogue" magazine. There is a mention of Carl Erickson this month in "Vogue" along with a small glimpse of him in a fashion photo of Gertrude Stein by Horst…
Color: Turquoise collectionsTurquoise collections seem to be popping up alot lately. All three color groups here include my bright turquoise mid-1950's dress with other artifacts of the same hue.There are several combinations of turquoise and red/pink, a color set that is both new and classic at the same time.This is the fun d…
Asian Inspired: Bonnie Cashin Coat, June 1950This Asian inspired coat is a very early example of the direction that Bonnie Cashin would explore in the decades to come: simple "T" shaped coat with narrow mandarin collar. Here she uses linen and embellishes it with frog closures in a design for Adler and Adler. Later those frogs would become h…
Late 1930's Fashion Illustration by Eric: Carl EricksonEric was an American fashion illustrator during the 1930's through mid-1950's. His full name was Carl Erickson (1891 - 1958). He is best known for his full color "Vogue" editorials, that he created during the more than 35 years that he contributed to the magazine.Eric's style included a sensitive …
Victorian Styled Hats from the late 1930'sThese adorable illustrations come from the late 1930's, artist unknown. There is such a sweet Victorian revival style to the look. Victorian influences were wildly popular during the late 1930's and into the 1940's. The classic 1939 movie "The Women" with designs by Gilbert Adrian is a great way …
RBW: Count Rene Bouet-Willaumez, Fashion Illustrations: June 1950The three fashion illustrations here are editorial drawings from the June 1950 issue of "Vogue" magazine painted by Count Rene Bouet-Willaumez (RBW). He was a top fashion illustrator from the pre-WWII era, along with Carl Erickson, better known as "Eric", Christian Berard and Rene Bouche. Having b…
Gres, Fall Collection, 1961Paris Collections, Fall 1961Designer, Gres"L'Officiel" MagaineDress: Orange silk with scarf tied in front…
Spring 1972: 40 Years Ago, Sportswear Patterns and FabricForty years ago, Simplicity pattern company produced a guide to Spring 1972 teen fashions along with textiles suitable for each pattern. This first pattern (Simplicity 9650) features a safari outfit, with shorts or flare leg pants. Style suggestions include adding a 'rugged leather belt', neck sca…
1938 Surrealistic Fashion Illustration by WilenaSurrealistic fashion illustration, from about 1938, signed by Wilena.…
2012 Vintage Inspired CalendarsThis journal page was written on New Year's day, 1879 by my great-great grandmother from her farm near Melpine, Iowa. She recounts the day's events, including meeting with her sewing society. What are you doing this year to record your own schedule of events? It's not too late to find a vintage fa…
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 own blue plaid drop waist dress with a cute back bow is part of this group, HERE.This treasury is by lolipopsdesigns on etsy.…
