Vintage Detail

Vintage 1960s Swirl Wrap Dress M

2012-02-02T07:48:00.000-08:00

A vintage 1960s Swirl dress has a single button closure at the back neckline with a self fabric tie wrap at the waist.

Vintage 1940s Tailored Khaki Jacket

2012-01-31T07:16:00.000-08:00

A vintage 1940s tailored jacket has a separate flap which extends to cover the hip pocket.

1950s Silk Dress with Rose Print

2012-01-30T02:49:00.000-08:00

Asymmetric tucks give fullness and shape to the bustline in this 1950s silk dress that has a wonderful rose print.

Vintage Short Cropped Fox Fur Jacket

2012-01-27T08:48:00.000-08:00

Layers of red fox fur are applied to a short cropped vintage jacket.

Vintage 80s Halter Dress

2012-01-26T02:37:00.001-08:00

This 1980s party dress features wide halter straps that button at the back of the neck and are accented with rhinestones.

Vintage 60s Abercrombie & Fitch Dress

2012-01-25T07:38:00.000-08:00

A vintage 1960s black wool dress from Abercrombie & Fitch has a shaped metal zipper head on the front placket.

Vintage 60s Shift Dress

2012-01-24T03:41:00.000-08:00

The rolled collar on this 1960s shift dress is accented with heavy Venice lace that has been dyed to match the dress.

1972 Marimekko Fabric Panel

2012-01-23T09:38:00.000-08:00

The selvedge of a 1972 Marimekko fabric panel gives the title, date, place and artist.

60s Sheath Dress

2012-01-20T03:09:00.000-08:00

This 1960s sheath dress has an applique of pink roses that are cut from a different fabric and sewn onto the dress with black zig-zag stitches.

Vintage 60's Mr Dino Velvet Maxi Skirt

2012-01-19T19:22:00.000-08:00

Vintage 60's Mr Dino skirt has a signature Lily print on velvet.

1950s Silk Dress

2012-01-18T02:40:00.000-08:00

The hem of this 1950s silk sheath dress has 3 added bands in graduated colors at the hem.

1960s Monogramed Jacket

2012-01-17T08:06:00.000-08:00

The knit collar of a 1960s jacket has an embroidered monogram "D" on the collar.

Vintage 50s Halter Party Dress

2012-01-16T02:27:00.000-08:00

This 1950s party dress has a separate strap that is worn over the shoulders like a halter. It can be removed to make the dress strapless.

1950s Peep Toe Shoes

2012-01-13T10:13:00.000-08:00

A pair of 1950s shoes have a kid suede and reptile skin vamp.

Vintage 1960s Rain Coat

2012-01-12T02:46:00.000-08:00

This 1960s raincoat by Weatherbee features huge pockets that go all the way from front to back. The pockets are stitched down the center so they don't gap open too far.

Vintage 70s Rose Marie Reid Swimsuit signature Peter Max Print

2012-01-11T07:31:00.000-08:00

A 1970s vintage Rose Marie swimsuit has a Peter Max signature in the print.

Vintage 1950s Full Skirt Dress

2012-01-10T02:57:00.000-08:00

The neckline of this 1950s full skirted dress has points and notches for visual interest.

Holiday Break

2011-11-29T07:51:00.001-08:00

Dear readers,
We'll be taking a holiday break for the next several weeks, but we'll be back after the new year with more vintage details for you. We wish each and every one of you a blessed and safe holiday season and our best wishes for a wonderful new year!

Jody and Pam

Vintage 1960s Vera Neumann Scarf

2011-11-28T08:10:00.000-08:00

A 1960s silk scarf has a Vera signature with the ladybug. Vera used the ladybug as a symbol in her work because it means good luck in every language.

1970s Eugenia Santambrogio Blouse and Skirt

2011-11-23T03:19:00.000-08:00

After much detective work and help from friends, the signature printed in the fabric of this 1970s blouse and skirt set revealed itself to be Eugenia Santambrogio.

1970s Lilli Ann Jacket

2011-11-22T06:25:00.000-08:00

A 1970s Lilli Ann jacket has a base fabric which has wool yarn sewn to the top in a scallop like fashion.

1960s Chester Weinberg Dress

2011-11-21T02:12:00.000-08:00

This 1960s orange wool dress by Chester Weinberg has a belt with a large lion's head buckle.

Vintage 60s Metallic Brocade Coat

2011-11-18T06:38:00.000-08:00

A 1960s metallic brocade coat has self fabric domed buttons and a nehru band collar.

1940s Patriotic Suit

2011-11-17T03:32:00.000-08:00

This 1940s suit is decorated with curving slot seams that reveal a red backing. The suit also has patriotic eagle buttons.

Vintage 1950s Silver & Gold Swimsuit

2011-11-16T07:44:00.000-08:00

Silver and gold braid trims the bodice and creates a halter neckline on a vintage 1950s swimsuit.