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Wednesday, 10 August 2011
Vintage Clothing Spotlight - Item of the Week!
Wow! For head turning and jaw dropping vintage - this is the piece for you! Fantastic dress for any prom, party or red carpet event. Fitted strapless boned bodice in black and white with rose corsage and bow. Fixed nipped in waist and then huge floor length triple skirt. Outer white bustle is finished at the back with another rose corsage and bow. Just add skyscraper heels and a red lips! Non stretch, very small at the top so better for smaller chested girls. Back zip fastening.
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
Norman Hartnell - Designer/Collectable Vintage Clothing Profile
Norman Hartnell - Designer Vintage Clothing Profile
Norman Hartnell was born in 1901. At a very early age it was clear that he had a great talent for drawing and design, but it was while he was studying Architecture at Cambridge that he started to design clothes . After University Norman started in the fashion trade, opening a salon at No.10 Bruton Street. Early clients included actors Noel Coward and Gertie Lawrence and author Barbara Cartland. In fact he dressed many of the 'superstars' of the time, including Isabel Jeans, Greer Garson, Merle Oberon, Norma Shearer, Marlene Dietrich and Vivienne Leigh.
In 1935 came the first Royal commission, to create the wedding dress for the marriage of the Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montague Dougal Scott and the dresses for the bridesmaids, including the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret. This was the first of many commissions for the Royal family culminated in his most famous, that for the Coronation Dress of Queen Elizabeth II. Hartnell continued to make for the great people of international society; until he passed away in 1979.
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Saturday, 30 July 2011
Vintage Clothing Spotlight - Item of the Week!
Bust - 34" Waist - 30" Length - 56" (UK Size 10)
Excellent Vintage Condition
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Monday, 25 July 2011
Designer Vintage Clothing Profile - Versace
In the early days Gianni Versace's mother supported the family with her small tailor shop, its there, Versace learned everything about making clothes and soon he designed apparel himself, which was sold in his mother's shop. Then, Versace acquired additional skills working in fabric procurement positions. He got his first chance to show his skills when designing a collection for Fiori Fiorentini, a Lucca, Italy based company in 1972.
In the following years, Versace designed for the Italian fashion labels De Parisi, Genny (for whom he would later be working again), Callaghan, Alma, and then for Complice in 1974. The work for Complice, which he fully conceived himself marked the first occasion where his own name was included in the brand name.
In 1978, Versace opened his first boutique in Milan's Via della Spiga, still selling other labels to complement his own collections. Soon, with the growing popularity of the Versace style, boutiques started to spread across the globe.
In 1985, Versace added the Instante label to his fashion empire. Similar in style to Versace couture, but targeted at a less affluent and younger crowd.
The Versace style has become a trademark of its own. If one seeks to characterize Versace, you can always point to Giorgio Armani. Versace is everything Armani is not. He is known for striking colours, materials, and cuts. His collections for men and women are sexy to the point of vulgarity. On first sight his work seems to reflect the typical Italian grandezza. On second sight, he seemed to draw only from those images (like the neo classicistic ornaments in his prints), pushing them to the limits, in order to question any prevailing common agreement on good taste.
When designing new products, Versace gave only a vague sketch of his ideas. Then, his assistants were responsible for transforming them into wearable garments.
Since his days as a fabric buyer, Versace enjoyed travelling. In his new creations, he incorporates the impressions he gains while travelling.
In 1997, Versace was shot to death in front of his mansion in Miami, Florida. Versace's killer is allegedly a serial killer, who committed suicide in Miami short after Versace's murder. In September 1997, Gianni Versace's brother Santo Versace was announced the new CEO of the Versace holding. Gianni's sister Donatella Versace is the new head of design. Donatella was already in a creative position, designing for the Versus label. Sole heiress of Gianni Versace is Donatella's eleven year old daughter Allegra. Her son Daniel inherits Gianni's collection of paintings. Part of Gianni Versace's heritage are his luscious mansions at Lake Como, Italy, in Milan, Italy, in New York City, and the mansion in Miami were Versace was killed.
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Vintage Clothing Spotlight - Item of the Week!
Model is a size 10 - dress worn unpinned.
Bust - 36" Waist - 32" Length - 44" (UK Size 12)
Excellent vintage condition