I realize that it’s the middle of summer, and that it’s probably not the best time to think of wearing a poncho. But autumn is just a couple months away, and here is a great crochet project to work during summertime. The neat thing about crocheting granny squares is that you crochet only one at… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Vintage Clothing
Designer Betsey Johnson for Alley Cat~Vintage 1973 Fashions
Betsey Johnson, in all her 1970s Bohemian glory, is seen here in a fashion spread in the September 1973 issue of The New Ingenue magazine. Betsey was the ultimate in cool fashions then, just as she continues to be 40+ years later. She did a lot of fab funky designs for Alley Cat, and… Read more »
The Iconic 60s Campbell’s Soup Pop-Art Paper Souper Dress
If you are at all aware of vintage clothing collectibles, you will know that the ‘Souper Dress’ has reached cult status. Auctions on eBay have resulted in sales of this paper dress in the hundreds, even thousands, of dollars. It’s funny that a product that was intended to be disposable is so desired, but that… Read more »
Vogue Magazine 1969 – Mad Men Style!
I happen to have two issues of Vogue magazine from April and May of 1969. This is great because Mad Men. which I am an avid fan of, is currently set in 1969. Since Vogue was a much more ‘adult’ fashion magazine than the Seventeen magazine I usually read, it portrayed women who were actually… Read more »
Vintage 70s Mary Quant Cosmetics and Crocheted Hat
After searching for Yardley of London ads in my Seventeen magazines, I noticed a couple of ads from the 70s issues for Mary Quant Cosmetics Ltd. I had almost completely forgotten that Mary Quant, mod British designer of the miniskirt, produced a line of makeup as well. I remember trying a couple of her products… Read more »
Peter Max Paints Panty Hose Vintage 1970
As a vintage clothing collector and dealer, there are just some things that would be an absolute delight to run across. I think these Peter Max Paints nylon stockings would be right up there in the “Holy Grail of Vintage” category. Made by Burlington-Cameo and designed by Peter Max in 1970, these gloriously designed stockings… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!