Shorter than a Capri and with a slightly wider leg, the pedal pusher was created by DeDe Johnson. Her motivation was at least partly practical: The L.A. designer wanted to help ensure that a lady’s skirts wouldn’t get caught in her bicycle chain. Johnson is credited with several other fashion firsts, including the divided skirt and clam diggers. But it was the pedal pusher that took off in the 1950s after it was worn by
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The VFG would appreciate any information you have about this label
The VFG would appreciate any information you have about this label
Martha Sleeper (1907 – 1983) was an comedic actress in the early days of silent film. She was a teenager when she was signed by Hal Roach Studios in 1923 or 1925. She played opposite most of Roach’s top comedians, most notably Charley Chase. She left Roach to appear in feature films in 1928, and the following year made her Broadway debut in Stepping Out. She established a solid reputation as a stage actress: Her
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Jacobson’s Department Stores were founded in 1868 in Reed City, Michigan. It’s original focus was ladieswear, but later expanded to menswear and children’s clothing. It became known as an upscale retailer and became a fixture in many downtown shopping districts and upscale communities in Michigan, most notably Detroit, Lansing, Dearborn, Birmingham, Grosse Pointe, and later Rochester. Despite the advent of the indoor, anchor store mall, many Jacobson’s shops remained free standing, and providing a high
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Every Thursday in the public forums members of the Vintage Fashion Guild show some of their new listings for the current week on a “Fresh Vintage” thread HERE . On Sunday we share some of those listings here in the blog. You can click on the photos for more details.
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It’s a scorcher out there! This week, the members of the Vintage Fashion Guild will show you everything you need to beat the heat, including sundresses, playsuits, summertime separates, and beachwear. Don’t forget the accessories to polish off your summer look! Sandals, sunglasses, and sun hats are essential tools for keeping your cool.
Every Thursday in the public forums members of the Vintage Fashion Guild show some of their new listings for the current week on a “Fresh Vintage” thread HERE . On Sunday we share some of those listings here in the blog. You can click on the photos for more details.
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Let The Games Begin! This month marks the 15th year of the Vintage Fashion Guild! We will be celebrating for the rest of our birthday month so please check-in here , say hello, and join us in our celebration threads where we will be interacting, having a few contests, and having fun!
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WWII’s best known pin-up girl, movie star Betty Grable, had this to say about her famous “Million Dollar Legs” in a 1943 issue of LIFE magazine: “They are fine for pushing the foot pedals in my car”. You tell ‘em, Betty! Betty’s talents encompassed far more than just showing off a body part or two. Dancing, singing and starring in many 1940s films and musicals, she became the biggest box-office draw in the world in
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Every Thursday members of the Vintage Fashion Guild show some of their new listings for the current week on a “Fresh Vintage” thread HERE in the public forums. On Sunday we share some of those listings here in the blog. You can click on the photos for more details.
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Sequins are fashion forward this year, and the trend for stripes just won’t quit. On this Independence Day, we mash up our patriotic duty with sequined, starred and striped clothing. Parade out any striped item along with all sequined fashions. Sprinkle some stars in? The more the better in red, white, blue or any color of the rainbow. As Elisa Benson of Cosmopolitan.com stated about wearing sequins this season: “Sparkle and shine let everyone know
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Summer has arrived and members of the Vintage Fashion Guild are sharing their most recent listings HERE . Every Sunday we select one item from each member who participated and post it in this blog. Click on the photos for more details.
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This week the Vintage Fashion Guild celebrates the 1970s in prints! Ranging from Art Deco and Art Nouveau inspired imagery to novelty print disco shirts by Nik Nik and Huk-a-poo. 1970s prints are all about funky eye-catching prints in a rainbow of colors, and as far as subject matter goes: the sky is the limit. Promenade your prints: psychedelics, florals of all scales, plaids, madras, graphic, geometric, animal prints, polka dots, chevrons, Indian block prints,
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Every week members of the Vintage Fashion Guild are invited to share their most recent listings HERE on the public VFG forums. We pick one example from each participating seller and you can click on the photograph in this blog to get more details.
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Peeking over the tops of our rose-colored glasses, to our delight, we noticed that blushing beauties covered fashion runways for Spring, Summer and Fall, this year. Fashionisers.com states: “… it’s just clear-cut that the designers fired on all cylinders to kick-start a wide scale pink revolution in the fashion circuit. Ranging from amaranth and brink pink to raspberry and ultra-pink, the runway had them all in droves.” And W Magazine concurs: “Wear Pink, specifically –
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Every Thursday we invite members of the Vintage Fashion Guild to post up to five of their more recent vintage listings. HERE is the thread on the public forum where they are showing their “new” items this week, and we have selected one item from each member to feature here. Click on the photo to go to actual listing.
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