Vintage Fashion Guild member Augusta Auctions is holding their virtual “Fall into Fashion Vintage Sale” of historical and vintage clothing and textiles, with bidding open now, and ending on September 20, 2023.
Here are just a few of the many spectacular pieces on offer:
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The Fashion History Museum will be holding its “Can’t Wait for January Fabric Sale”, on Friday and Saturday, September 22-23, 2023, at the Encore Boutique, 35 Queen Street E., Cambridge, Canada.
There will be a huge amount of offcuts from Copley in Hamilton, including a spectacular selection of Italian and English woolens, Chanel style tweeds, vintage and contemporary yardages, patterns, notions, and more.
For more information on this event and others, visit https://www.fashionhistorymuseum.com
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Jack Lindsay (1931-2021) founded Wenslow in London in 1959 and was the principal designer. Born in Bethnal Green, his mother owned ladies dress shops and his father was a master tailor. He began his fashion career as a salesman for Meekers, a well-established menswear chain, at their Cheapside location, moving on to White’s – another upscale menswear retailer in Charing Cross Road, and finally to Brick’s, also a London retailer.
Named after the 1946 play “Winslow Boy” by Terence Rattigan, Wenslow was best known for its lace and ruffled men’s shirts, supplying them to the trendy Carnaby Street shops during the 1960s and 1970s. The company made trousers as well, under the Centavo brand. Originally a menswear manufacturer, it expanded to include children’s and womenswear, launching Miss Wenslow in 1968, and paying models like Jilly Johnson to advertise the brand by wearing its clothes on the Underground trains. Its international division, Wenslow Overseas, was also also created in 1968. Originally headquartered at 52a Blackstock Rd, Finsbury Park, by 1972, as the company grew, it relocated to 3/4, Wells Terrace, Finsbury Park, and finally to Fitzroy House, Abbot Street.
As the company flourished in the ’60s and ’70s, it made clothes for pop bands like The Mind Benders and TV personalities such as the wrestler Jackie Pallo. It is listed in the credits for the 1967 movie “Baby Love” for supplying Linda Hayden’s wardrobe. Eventually, the company went the way of so many other British manufacturers in the early 1980s that could not compete with cheaper goods made overseas. The company ceased trading in 1981.
Although Jack Lindsay retired from the clothing business, he was far from idle. In his 70s, he embarked on a successful career as an actor, appearing in numerous commercials, TV and films.
Below is an interview Jack Lindsay gave to his son Michael Lindsay on April 10, 2021:
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I’m back with the latest Fresh Vintage selections! Fresh Vintage is a weekly forum thread for VFG seller members to give forum guests a sneak preview of their latest listings for sale across the worldwide web, gathered in one place. If you would like to see everything being shared this week, click HERE to head to the forums and the thread. In the meantime, here are my favorites. If you want more information on a given piece, click the photo and it should take you to the listing, complete with shopping cart.
| 40s Mexican Silver Duck Brooch with faux jade from MetroRetro Vintage | 60s boucle coat with faux fur trim by Lepshire from WNPC by Rachel | 50s sewing pattern for full skirt dress by McCalls from The Vintage Merchant |
| 50s silk peplum dress from Straylight Vintage | Antique Georgian 12K pendant fob with moonstones & garnets from Marzilli Vintage | 60s Barbie Pink velveteen skirt suit by Shaheen from Dolls ‘n Trolls |
| 60s sewing pattern for full cut robe from WillyNilly Arts | 90s silk camisole by Victoria’s Secret from Posh Threads | 50s wiggle dress in larger size from Black Lotus Vintage |
And that’s it for this week!! It looks like the Fresh Vintage blog post may be taking a few weeks off. Stay tuned.
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Welcome back for more Fresh Vintage, our weekly update that shares the latest listings for sale by multiple VFG members. This week includes the Labor Day holiday here in the U.S., which probably accounts for the smaller number of members actively listing. If you would like to see everything for this week, click HERE to be taken to the forum thread for the week. Or you can enjoy my favorites from here. See something you want more information on? Click the photo and it will take you to the listing in its venue, with lots of details and a shopping cart.
| 80s houndstooth wool blazer from Posh Threads | 70s sewing pattern for pullover shirt and wide legged pants from WillyNilly Arts | 50s Bombshell wiggle dress, Large, from BlackLotus Vintage |
| 90s blingy brooch by Bob Mackie from My Vintage Clothes Line | 60s New Old Stock shift dress by Nancy Frocks from MagsRags Vintage | 70s Boho border print dress from WNPC by Rachel |
Thanks for looking! And see you next week.
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Annette Kellerman was an Australian swimmer and actress. She was a proponent of swimming as a form of exercise and advocated for women’s participation in the sport when it was considered unladylike. Kellerman is known for her innovative swimwear designs, which revolutionized women’s fashion and helped popularize the modern swimsuit.
The Annette Kellermann (two Ns) label first sold a swimsuit which was made of wool – like the suits we are most familiar with of the 1920s – and had a second “overdress layer” which is shorter than the Victorian/Edwardian suits, but definitely reminiscent of that style. She introduced her swim tights around 1907. These swim tights covered the legs and were made of a more streamlined, form-fitting material compared to the bulky and modest swimwear of the era. Kellerman’s design allowed for greater freedom of movement in the water and was considered quite scandalous at the time. In 1907, she was arrested for indecency for wearing a one-piece swimsuit that revealed her arms and legs. Kellerman fought the charges and ultimately helped to change public attitudes towards women’s swimwear.
Written by Kristin Wojkowskii
We have a big helping of Fresh Vintage this week! Fresh Vintage is a way for VFG members to share their latest vintage fashion listings in one place. It happens every week in our forums – to see this week’s entire thread, click HERE. If you would like to see my favorite item from each member who posted new listings this week, stick with me. Each photos is clickable, and will take you to the listing venue for more details – and a shopping cart.
| a 50s brooch with aurora borealis rhinestones by Lisner from Vintage Devotion | a 50s novelty print cotton dress from Rachel WNPC | a 90s leather nip waist jacket from Posh Threads |
| a 40s chevron striped half circle skirt from DollsnTrolls | a 30s to 40s bakelite bangle bracelet from MetroRetro Vintage | a 40s hat with large roses and open crown from Another Time Vintage Apparel |
| an 80s full skirt velveteen dress from The Vintage Merchant | a 30s foral print cotton blouse from Straylight Vintage | 40s art deco style gloves with flared cuff from Black Lotus Vintage |
| an 80s gem sweater from MagsRags Vintage | a 70s neck tie with hand painted ducks from My Vintage Clothes Line | a 50s Simplicity pattern for wrap dress or apron from WillyNilly Arts |
| a 40s rayon challis skirt suit from Noble Vintage Clothier |
See you next week!
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It’s Monday, which means I have Fresh Vintage to share! As you may remember, every week VFG members post some of their latest listings for sale in a forum thread called Fresh Vintage – if you want to see everything posted so far this week, click HERE . If you want to see my favorite look from each seller, just scroll down. Each photo is a clickable link – click and go to the listing venue for further details and a purchase option.
| 40s sewing pattern for a men;s jacket fit for Cary Grant from CestsiBon | silver & Murano millefiore glass pendant from MetroRetro Vintage | 40s gab zipfront men’s jacket – Sold! – from The Vintage Merchant |
| 40s ascot style scarf from Another Time Vintage Apparel | 50s brushstroke print dress from Vintage Devotion | 50s to 60s day dress in earthy autumn colors from MagsRags Vintage |
| 60s Hong Kong beaded angora cardigan from Rachel WNPC | 80s rainbow wedge heel sandals from Denisebrain | 60s velour bucket style hat from My Vintage Clothes Line |
| 70s madras plaid maxi dress from Posh Threads | 60s handbag of embossed velvet & silk from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing |
That’s it for today. Until next week.
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Stella Hanania aka Miss Stella, was the in-house couturier for I. Magnin in Los Angeles. Born in Beirut, Lebanon (sometime between 1907 – 1911, accounts differ), she learned to sew in Parisian convents then made her way to New York – where she worked under Bernard Newman, in Bergdorf-Goodman’s custom shop. When Newman relocated to Los Angeles to open the custom shop at I. Magnin, Ms. Hanania went as his assistant. Taking over the position as designer when Newman returned to New York in 1947, designer Stella Hanania, or ‘Miss Stella’ as she was known to loyal clients like Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland, put her mark on fashion with Los Angeles’ sophisticated and wealthy couture buying clientele. She designed capsule wardrobes made for individual clients, with their own tastes and comfort built in. Sophisticated, classic, superbly made clothing was her trademark. When she retired in 1977, the last remaining department store custom shop was closed. She passed away in 1987.
“Ready to wear is only 70 years old.” – Stella Hanania, 1976
Written by Dolls n Trolls
Marc Bohan (1926-2023) is best known for his 30-year career at Christian Dior.
Born in Paris, Bohan was assistant to designer Robert Piguet from 1945 to 1949, and to Molyneux, 1949-51. In 1952, Bohan worked as a designer for Madeleine de Rauch, then opened his own Paris salon and produced one collection, in 1953. In 1954, Bohan accepted a job at Jean Patou, designing haute couture collections for four years.
Armed with an impeccable resume, Bohan moved to New York in 1958 to work as a coat designer for an American manufacturer. It was then that he was asked to assist Christian Dior design a new collection, however Dior died before the collection came to fruition. Bohan became designer for Dior’s London line in 1958, and then two years later he was promoted to replace Yves Saint Laurent at the helm of Dior in Paris.
His first haute couture collection for Dior, autumn-winter of 1960, was a resounding success. The 1920s-inspired, youthful collection was dubbed the Slim Look. His 1966 collection, inspired by Doctor Zhivago, was another notable collection.
“N’oubliez pas la femme,” Bohan told Vogue magazine in 1963. He pleased Dior’s clients with excellent fit, luxurious fabrics and a certain amount of subtlety; elegance with just a “touch of insolence,” he said.
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Susan Thomas, Inc. was a family-run business founded in 1943. It began as a juniors dress house, but over time developed a complete line of womenswear, from active sportswear to evening wear. It acquired a number of smaller companies in the 1950s and 1960s, and in 1968 merged with Genesco. Over the next decade, the brand saw a decline in sales. In about 1977 Genesco closed all their apparel divisions to concentrate on footwear and accessories.
Written by Ranch Queen Vintage
See: Roos Bros.
Are you ready to see some Fresh Vintage? We do it here every week, presenting selections of the latest vintage fashion listings from a variety of our VFG members. If you want details – and a shopping cart – on a particular item, click on it to go to the selling venue and listing. If you would like to see everything in this week’s thread, click HERE .
| 80s Hudson Bay wool pullover by Woolrich from Rachel WNPC | 70s chrochet maxidress by Dolphin California from Poshthreads | 80s dangle earrings with Venetian beads from Another Time Vintage Apparel |
| 70s hand embroidered Mexican maxidress from Catseye Vintage | 60s sewing pattern for Ken doll clothes from The Spectrum | 40s/50s gab sundress by Jane Jordan from MagsRags Vintage |
| 40s ski jacket by Hobby Togs from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing | 70s bold print maxi dress by Malia from Vintage Devotion | 40s jacquard necktie by Haband from Vintage Runway |
See you next week for more Fresh Vintage!
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Premier furrier Jaeckel was founded in New York City by Hugo Jaeckal in 1863.
From a contemporary advertisement, the addresses of the firm from its founding through 1919:
1863 No. 46 Prince Street where business was founded 1863
1881-1883 Broadway and Bleecker St.
1883-1890 Nos. 11-13 W Houston St.
1890-1898 No.20 Waverly Place
1893-1908 No. 37 Union Square
1908-1919 Nos. 16-20 West 32nd St.
The same advertisement touts Jaeckel’s sons being educated in and sharing the business.
In 1938 Jaeckel moved to 8-10 East 57th St. It was the seventh building to be occupied by the concern in the 75 years since its founding.
After 86 years of competition, C.G. Gunther’s and Sons and Jaeckel, Inc. merged in 1949, and the business was known as Gunther Jaeckel.
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I have a lot of Fresh Vintage to share this week! Fresh is your chance to get an early look at new listings from multiple VFG member sellers. I’m showing you one item from each seller – clicking the photo will take you to the listing for more information and a shopping cart. If you want to see all the new listings on offer this week, you will need to head the this week’s thread in the VFG forums by clicking HERE .
| 40s children’s western shirt pattern by McCalls from WillyNilly Art | 80s slip dress by Undercover Wear from Posh Threads | 22K gold bracelet with silver and mixed gemstones by Stephen Boyd from Marzilli Vintage |
| Mid-century enameled fish brooch from MetroRetro Vintage | antique cotton eyelet shrug from Straylight Vintage | 70s Barbie pink maxidress from Denisebrain |
| 70s men’s Western low rise pants pattern from The Spectrum | 80s beaded silk jacket by Laurence Kazar from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing | early 30s uncut dress pattern from Another Time Vintage Apparel |
| 70s wood platform sandals by Bare Traps from CatsEye Vintage | 30s silk slip by Fisher from Vintage Runway | 60s/70s Hawaiian print maxidress by Sandpiper from MagsRags Vintage |
Closing out this week’s Fresh Vintage, and please join us in the forums!
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In 1975, Tiffany and Walter James opened “Tiffany’s Undercover Boutique” a Boston store specializing in lingerie and boudoir fashion. Soon the husband-and-wife team expanded their brick-and-mortar business by launching UndercoverWear. Capitalizing on the popularity of home shopping parties like Tupperware and Avon, UndercoverWear was the first to feature lingerie, pajamas and bedroom novelties. Now risqué items could be purchased in the privacy of your own home or the home of a friend. Thanks to the titillating concept, UndercoverWear became part of the zeitgeist of the early ’80s and the founders were featured on Phil Donahue, Oprah Winfrey, and profiled on the television show “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous” with Robin Leach.
In 1985, UndercoverWear partnered with pin-up artist, Olivia De Berardinis to create original paintings featuring the company’s Lingerie Collections. Over 50 paintings were created and featured in the company’s catalog during those years. In 2014 UndercoverWear sold its Home Party Division. It was relaunched in 2018. Today, many of the items sold at those early parties are now widely sought by collectors.
Written by PoshThreads
Dame Vivienne Westwood was an English fashion designer perhaps best known for being one of the most influential figures in punk culture/style and bringing ‘new wave’ fashion to the mainstream in the 1970s.
Born in 1941, Vivienne Isabel Swire initially studied jewelry and silversmithing. However, due to her belief that a woman from a middle-class background could not earn a living in the art world, she ventured into teaching at a primary school while simultaneously selling jewelry at a stall on Portobello Road.
In 1962, she married Derek Westwood in a wedding dress of her own design. The marriage ended in dissolution, and Westwood started a relationship with artist Malcolm McLaren. During this period, she continued both teaching and making clothing designed by McLaren.
Their first shop, named Let It Rock, specialized in selling 1950s clothing and modified versions of Teddy Boy fashion. Notably, their clothing was used in The Rocky Horror Show.
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It’s a fresh Monday, and a new opportunity to share Fresh Vintage, the weekly forum thread for checking out the newest listings from VFG members.
If you would like to see everything on offer this week, click HERE .
Otherwise, enjoy these highlights. Clicking on a photo should take you to the listing page for that item, complete with Buy option.
| 80s velvet beaded party dress by Zum Zum from Black Lotus Vintage | 50s iridescent heels with celulloid flowers by Manning from Denisebrain | 70s/80s prairie maxi dress from PoshThreads |
| 60s oversized glass brooch from My Vintage Clothes Line | 50s/60s red velveteen skirt & top from MagsRags Vintage | 60s brimmed hat from Another Time Vintage Apparel |
| 60s silk screened Marilyn Monroe hanger from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing |
That’s it for this week! Enjoy.
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