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VFG Fashion Parade
Monday, May 14, 2012
*Everybody Loves a Parade! This week: “Be Spotted in Vintage” The VFG has a parade every day – a VINTAGE parade, that is! Each week the VFG seller members are invited to show off their vintage that fits a theme. Themes change from week to week, highlighting a theme for
Features, fashion parade
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Spring 2012 Vintage Inspiration
Saturday, May 05, 2012
Each spring and fall the VFG loves to notice historical influence in modern fashion – the Vintage Inspiration. This spring we will have you suitable for work in vintage suits for the warmer months. We give pleats a whirl, and sweeten the deal with sherbet pastels. Finally, with a renewed
Spring, Features
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1910 to 1920
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Shape and silhouette constantly evolved. More radical styles like the hobble skirt and the lampshade skirt each enjoyed their moment in the sun. The Edwardians became more playful and innovative, taking an interest in asymmetrical draping techniques. Considerably less boning was used in bodices and now solely for supporting the
Features, 1900s
Serbin
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Serbin was a sportswear company owned by Lewis and John Serbin. The company was founded in 1943, and was located in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1951 the family moved the company to south Florida, and the company became known as Serbin of Florida. Their manufacturing plant was located in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Serbin was known for their golf wear and for their Miami style dresses, which were often very colorful. The company closed in 1991. Written by
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1920 to 1930
Monday, March 19, 2012
World War I ended and euphoria was the order of the day. Fashion responded by dropping waists to high hip levels and dresses became unfitted. While some gowns retained the design complexity of the Teens, the trend was toward Simplicity. Simple bodices, shaped using only a few tucks or shirring at the shoulders, or a little gather at the side seam reflected this new freedom. As the decade began hems lines perched above the ankle
1900s
Lingerie Sets
Monday, March 19, 2012
Lingerie sets have been popular since the 19th Century, first in the form of matching trousseau sets. The trousseau sets were usually a camisole or chemise with drawers and petticoat. The sets went on to be in the form of combination bra, slip and panties sets. Written by The Vintage Fashion Guild
Lingerie
Poiret, Paul
Monday, March 19, 2012
Paul Poiret (1879-1944) was one of the great designers of the 20th century. As a young man in Paris, he was apprenticed to an umbrella maker. By 1898 he was selling fashion designs, first to Cheruit, then to Jacques Doucet. Before long, Poiret was working for Doucet as an assistant. He then briefly worked at the House of Worth. Poiret opened his own house in 1904. He very quickly began to change the direction of
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Spring 2012 Vintage Inspiration
Monday, March 19, 2012
Each spring and fall the VFG loves to notice historical influence in modern fashion – the Vintage Inspiration. This spring we will have you suitable for work in vintage suits for the warmer months. We give pleats a whirl, and sweeten the deal with sherbet pastels. Finally, with a renewed craze for styles from the Roaring Twenties, we couldn’t help but show off the genuine articles! New for Spring 2012! As of the date of
Inspiration, Spring
The History of Women's Hats
Monday, March 19, 2012
Is a hat a frivolous accessory or a necessity? When looking into its history it quickly becomes apparent that it has been both. Headwear for women began in earnest during the Middle Ages when the church decreed that their hair must be covered. Millners at Work trimming bonnets – from Diderot’s Encyclopedia, c. 1760 During the 18th century, milliners took the hat-making art out of the home and established the millinery profession. Today, a ‘milliner’
