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The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of vintage fashion.
The Vintage Fashion Guild™ (VFG) is an international community of people with expertise in vintage fashion. VFG members enjoy a wealth of resources, avenues for promoting their shops and specialties, and camaraderie with others who share a common interest and passion.
1740s, American.
1748, British
1786, British
1808, American.
1812, American.
1819, American.
1835, American.
1840 (February), British Queen Victoria's wedding shoes.
1844, American (1 of 2)
1844, American (2 of 2)
1849, American wedding trousseau slippers. Silk satin, sueded leather, embroidery,
1856, American.
1857, probably French.
1860, American.
1864.
1865, American.
1865, British.
1870, probably American.
1871, Missouri, USA
1871, Belgian.
1872, American.
1873, American.
1875, American or European.
1875, American.
1880, American or European.
1880, American.
1882, Canadian.
1883, American.
1886, British.
1889, American.
1890, American.
1894, American.
1895, American.
1903, British.
1912, Missouri, USA.
1914, Switzerland. Maker: Bally.
1914, British. Creator Peter Robinson Ltd.
1926, British. Made by Rayne.
1934-1935, Manila.
1935, British. Made by Jack Jacobus Ltd.
1947 to 1949, Dutch.
1951, Italian
1969, Italian Designer: Dal Co', ©Jean Muir.
1987, British Designer: Patrick Cox.
1989, British Designer: Hanna Goldman for Ian and Marcel.
1993, French. By Sidonie Larizzi for Christian Lacroix.
1996, British. Designer: Claire Norwood.
1996, British. Designer: Diane Hassall.
1997, British. Designer: Joseph Azagury.