Showing posts with label 1920s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1920s. Show all posts

VintAge clothing is a style that is perceived as a rule, come from between the 1920s and 1970s. Vintage clothing comes in many forms, but they are a sure favorite. Vintage coats need not be new, they can also second hand. Some say that a second-hand coat from the early 20th Century adds to the myth, to own the entire "feel" the coat.

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 | 6:07 AM




Indeed, there are only a small percentage of these layers that we were considered "new" from the time they produced could classify these usually come from old stock, known as deadstock. These elements of Deadstock are very valuable, especially if they come with their original tags. One might therefore find it difficult to obtain a "new" vintage coat today, but do not fret, retro clothing, and in fact reproductions of old coats, there are today, ready to be worn only by you!







You should know that it varies greatly, which can come in vintage condition layers:





Mint - An item as "new" with no signs of wear.





Near Mint - some signs of wear, but these are hardly noticeable.





Excellent - Typical signs of wear from use.





Very good - May have some surface flaws but ultimately still a usable product.





Good - can be very difficult to correct serious errors, yet is still portable.





Make sure these levels of condition for coats, if and when they observe you looking for. It is always advisable to make sure you can collect as much information as possible with the reference to the fur in question. The labels (tags if available) will provide you with details such asFabric, designer, year of manufacture, original color and the all-important measurements. You'll also be able to contribute to knowledge and each surface wear. Another important note is to do with measurements, vintage coats and clothing in general is measured from hips, waist and chest. Do you know your size is not enough to simply buy a vintage coat, you need to whip out the tape and get these additional measurements for a vintage coat that is safe and fit!





There are many places to buy and sell, in fact, these layers, but you have to remember, make sure to find out as much information as possible about buying the dress you. Whether you're a "new" coat, a second-hand items, or even to take a retrospective look for a reproduction, you are guaranteed to look simply authentic through and through.





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Vintage Photographs | The Fairy Tale Evoked Photos from the 1900s to the 1920s

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Sunday, August 14, 2011 | 9:54 AM

The Fairy Tale Evoked Photos from the 1900s to the 1920s


I simply adore these vintage photographs from the 1900s to the 1920s of lovely women in pretty floaty things with shimmery fairy wings and dresses that ripple in the soft breeze. And I most especially love the photos of the women dancing in the forests, how fun, how fun would it have been!



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Image credits: All fairy images are from the ever so lovely Forest Graves blog.
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Vintage Wedding Dress + Gowns Shop Update

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 | 7:51 PM

The vintage and antique wedding dresses you'll find at Adorevintage are for the bride that wants something different, something old (and new, to you, at the same time *hehe*), and for the bride that wants an eco friendly wedding dress.

AV just got a bunch of vintage wedding dresses from the 1920s to 1970s as well as a couple of antique Edwardian tea gowns that could easily double as a romantic bridal dress for your walk down the aisle. Visit the "Vintage Bridal" section for more selections!

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Portraits of a Criminal, Vintage 1920s Portraits from the Sydney Police Archives

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 | 9:34 AM


So in love with the melancholic grit of these 1920s archive photos from the Sydney Police Archives. Many of the photos are featured in a book by Peter Doyle entitled City of Shadows: Sydney Police Photographs 1912-1948. (Early birthday gift, pretty please?)



Image Credits: Sydney Police Archives
Via: Wolf Eyebrows & La Boite Verte
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Vintage Movie Thursdays | Charlie Chaplin "The Kid"

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Thursday, February 17, 2011 | 11:24 AM


A little clip from Charlie Chaplin's first full length movie released in 1921 "The Kid" featuring Jackie Coogan.
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Vintage Streetstyle | Real Style + Fashions from the 1920s

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 | 10:05 AM

Family Poses with Automobile, 1920s - Found Photograph (adjusted/detail)

You have to wonder, what was she thinking when this moment was captured on film? A woman of obvious beauty and wealth posed inside a car in the 1920s. Where is she going? What is her name? Why did she choose to wear what she's wearing?

These are the thoughts that run through my mind when perousing vintage photographs. Every one of them has a story to tell.

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I've been on a bit 1920s/1930s kick lately (Boardwalk Empire...slowly getting through all the episodes during break). I hope you enjoy these lovely photos! Click on them for credit and larger versions!
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"Prohibition" Fashion + Costume Design from HBO's Boardwalk Empire

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 | 9:07 AM

I must confess, I mostly watch Boardwalk Empire for the beautiful clothes the women wear (although the show is shot exquisitely!). Every time I see a scene in the dress shop or even the lingerie and robes worn by the ladies in their homes my heart goes all a flutter.

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The costumes were designed by John A. Dunn and crafted by Martin Greenfield using the Fashion Institute of Technology's 1920s tailoring books as their main source of inspiration. (Yay for vintage inspirations!) A few pieces are rented from a vintage shop in Albany, NY (Daybreak Vintage Company).

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In an interview with Esquire magazine (Sept 2010) costume designer John A. Dunn is quoted "I developed the feel for each of the characters. We all wanted it to be very, very accurate and specific to the period. So, I limited myself to the fabrics of 1920."

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Credits: Costume design information from Boardwalk Empire Wiki. Read more on John A Dunn's interview with Esquire Here.

Image Credits: Behind the Scenes of Boardwalk Empire, Men's Fashion on Esquire.com, Boardwalk Empire on IMDB.com
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6 Silent Screens Stars You've Probably Never Heard Of

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Friday, October 29, 2010 | 8:35 AM

I do realize the title of this post is a bit of a pun and it wasn't intentional, but I had a bit of a giggle about it so decided to keep the title name.

Anyhow... I was perusing for some hair ideas for this year's Halloween costume (I'm going as Betty Boop!) and happened upon all of these silent screen star actresses I had never heard of but were all so lovely I just had to share.

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Perhaps November will be Silent Movie month and I'll finally get around to watching movies before the talkies.
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Style Icon: Clara Bow

Written By Arman Zulhajar on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 | 2:49 PM

"I feel much older than that. I feel as though I had lived a long, long time. That is because I have suffered so much, and suffering makes you feel old inside, just as happiness makes you feel young even when your hair is white." - Clara Bow (age 22) - February 1928

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Are her outfits not amazing? I would wear every single ensemble in these photos! I love all the collars most especially! And the bow details, the lace, the pretty grid design on that one dress... I adore the fit of the clothes as well, form fitting in all the right places, loose and romantic in the other.

For a lovely article on Clara Bow, read "My Life Story" as told to Adela Rogers St. Johns for PHOTOPLAY Magazine in 1928.
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