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Fresh Vintage January 27 - February 2

Jan 30, 2022 | by admin | Blog | Articles Read More
1960s Juliana Necklace in Green, Orange, Brown, and Clear - Distant Details on Ruby Lane

What’s new pussycats? Well, these are new—new in the shops of our trusted VFG seller members. Click on any photo for more information, and be sure to stop by our forums to see all the rest of the Fresh Vintage HERE.

Fresh Vintage January 20 - January 26

Jan 23, 2022 | by admin | Blog | Articles Read More
AW 1993 Chloe Karl Lagerfeld Silk and Lace Dress - Noble Vintage Clothier at noblevintageclothier.com

You’ve come to the right place to find the most recently listed authentic vintage clothing and accessories online. Members of the Vintage Fashion Guild share their newest finds, everything from a 1960s leather mini dress to a mine-cut diamond and rubies ring; from 1940s sewing patterns to 1990s Karl Lagerfeld. You can click on any of these to find the item listed for sale, and be sure to see all the other fresh picks HERE.

Hank and Audrey's Corral

Jan 21, 2022 | by admin | Label Resource | Articles Read More
from an early 1950s bolero and skirt set - Courtesy of dollsntrolls

Hank and Audrey’s Corral was a very short-lived shop owned by Hank Williams and his first wife, Audrey, in Nashville, Tennessee. They intended to sell Nudie suits and rival the shop two doors down, owned by Hank’s friend and mentor, Earnest Tubb. Intentions aside, the items sold were rather inexpensive and touristy.

The Corral opened June 16, 1951, and closed in either ’52 (their divorce) or ’53 (Hank’s death). They sold to tourists and recorded a radio show at the shop, just as Earnest Tubb did. Audrey fancied herself a singer, but she was really a savvy businesswoman and great at steering Hank’s career. They divorced in 1952, and the shop closed after most shares were sold to a third party.

Written by Sadie Davis/dollsntrolls

Hank & Audrey's Corral

Jan 20, 2022 | by admin | Blog | Articles Read More
16june1951TheTennessean  Nashville

Hank and Audrey’s Corral was a very short-lived shop owned by Hank Williams and his first wife, Audrey, in Nashville, Tennessee. They intended to sell Nudie suits and rival the shop two doors down, owned by Hank’s friend and mentor, Earnest Tubb. 

The Corral opened June 16, 1951, and closed in either ’52 (their divorce) or ’53 (Hank’s death). They sold to tourists and recorded a radio show at the shop, just as Earnest Tubb did. Audrey fancied herself a singer, but she was really a savvy businesswoman and great at steering Hank’s career. They divorced in 1952, and the shop closed after most shares were sold to a third party.

An ad for the shop’s opening from The Tennessean, June 16, 1951

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Fresh Vintage January 13 - January 19

Jan 17, 2022 | by admin | Blog | Articles Read More
1940s-1950s Mademoiselle Suede Black Baby Doll Pumps - MyVintageCocktail on Etsy

This just in! Fresh Vintage from our seller-members, dresses, shirts, coats, patterns and accessories, 1940s through 1990s, labeled and unlabeled. You can find out more about each of the items shown here by clicking on it. And be sure to see all the fresh finds in our forums HERE.

Fresh Vintage January 6 - January 12

Jan 10, 2022 | by admin | Blog | Articles Read More
1930s dress pattern Vogue 8136 - Willynillyart at willynillyart.weebly.com

Interested in new listings of authentic vintage clothing and accessories? Members of the
Vintage Fashion Guild share their most recent vintage offerings in our Fresh Vintage feature. You can click on any of these items for more information, and see all the “new” (you know what we mean!) vintage HERE.

Fresh Vintage December 30 - January 5

Jan 3, 2022 | by admin | Blog | Articles Read More
1940s Gold Satin Dressing Gown by Ann Gordon Housecoats - VintageFanAttic on Etsy

Happy New Year! Let 2022 be the year you wear/carry/pin vintage fashion for the first time, or if you are are already clued in, may it be the year you wear it more!

Our seller-members showcase their new listings every week in our Fresh Vintage thread.

This week’s finds are HERE and there’s a sampling below. You can click on these to find out more about each item.

Fresh Vintage December 23 - December 29

Dec 26, 2021 | by admin | Blog | Articles Read More
c.1960s Capri Mogul Brooch Mughal Jewels of India Gripoix Pin - Metro Retro Vintage at metroretrovintage.com

The holidays are a wonderful time to wear vintage clothing!

This is the place to find some recent listings by members of the Vintage Fashion Guild. You can click on any of these for more information, and see all the new listings HERE.

Bryan, Jack

Dec 24, 2021 | by admin | Label Resource | Articles, Labels Read More
from a mid-1960s special occasion dress - Courtesy of Ranch Queen Vintage

The VFG would appreciate any information on this label.

City of Paris

Dec 24, 2021 | by admin | Label Resource | Articles Read More
from an 1860s beaded evening cape  - Courtesy of Tbonita Style

Bio coming soon.

Hawes, Elizabeth

Dec 24, 2021 | by admin | Label Resource | Articles Read More
from a 1940s wool fedora - Courtesy Noble Vintage Clothiers

the VFG would appreciate any information about this label.

Hens & Kelly

Dec 24, 2021 | by admin | Label Resource | Articles, Labels Read More
from a 1950s mens shirt - Courtesy of Cats Like Us

Bio coming soon.

L.L. Berger Inc.

Dec 24, 2021 | by admin | Label Resource | Articles Read More
from a 1950s handbag - Courtesy of Cats Like Us

Bio coming soon.

Meier & Frank Co.

Dec 24, 2021 | by admin | Label Resource | Articles, Labels Read More
from a 1940s velvet opera coat - Courtesy of Ranch Queen Vintage

Bio coming soon.

Toni Todd

Dec 24, 2021 | by admin | Label Resource | Articles, Labels Read More
from an early-1960s sheath - Courtesy of Straylight Vintage

Bio coming soon…

Roos Bros.

Dec 23, 2021 | by admin | Label Resource | Articles, Labels Read More
from a 1950s men's casual shirt - Courtesy of Ranch Queen Vintage

Bio coming soon.

Pain in The Purse: The Tax That Changed Handbag History by Wendy Dager

Dec 20, 2021 | by admin | Blog | Articles Read More
Pain in the Purse cover

Just released: A fascinating and lesser known story of how a beloved (and necessary) accessory was taxed as a luxury item, and the impact this had on fashion history.

In this micro-history by VFG member Wendy Dager, you’ll learn that on April 1, 1944, the American people were subject to a federal excise tax that encompassed a large number of items the US government had deemed luxuries. Among them were handbags, a necessity that cost consumers an additional 20% of their retail value. Twenty years of FET had an enormous impact on much more than the pocketbook. An early form of today’s “pink tax,” it was placed on numerous women-centric items, including jewelry, furs and face creams. This tax affected industries, feminism, politics and journalism, and forever altered the designs of mid-century purses, which remain a fashion staple.

A writer of everything from children’s educational programming to humorous mystery novels, Daeger is curator of the online handbag museum The Vintage Purse Museum. You can find her “Pain in the Purse” blog, with bonus photos and information to go with the book HERE.

You can purchase Wendy Dager’s book Pain in The Purse: The Tax That Changed Handbag History on Amazon

As an Amazon Associate the VFG earns from qualifying purchases.

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Wendy Dager

Dec 20, 2021 | by admin | Books | Articles, VFG Member Books Read More
Pain in the Purse cover

In this micro-history by VFG member Wendy Dager, you’ll learn that on April 1, 1944, the American people were subject to a federal excise tax that encompassed a large number of items the US government had deemed luxuries. Among them were handbags, a necessity that cost consumers an additional 20% of their retail value. Twenty years of FET had an enormous impact on much more than the pocketbook. An early form of today’s “pink tax,” it was placed on numerous women-centric items, including jewelry, furs and face creams. This tax affected industries, feminism, politics and journalism, and forever altered the designs of mid-century purses, which remain a fashion staple.

A writer of everything from children’s educational programming to humorous mystery novels, Daeger is curator of the online handbag museum The Vintage Purse Museum. You can find her “Pain in the Purse” blog, with bonus photos and information to go with the book HERE.

Buy Wendy Dager’s book Pain in The Purse: The Tax That Changed Handbag History on Amazon

Fresh Vintage - December 16 - December 22

Dec 19, 2021 | by admin | Blog | Articles Read More
1930s Art Deco Rhinestone Dress Clips - Metro Retro Vintage at metroretrovintage.com

You’ve come to the right place to find the most recent authentic vintage clothing and accessories online. Members of the Vintage Fashion Guild share their newest listings, some of which have everything to do with the time of year. You can click on any of these to find the item listed for sale, and be sure to see all the other fresh picks HERE.

Ware Pratt Company

Dec 19, 2021 | by admin | Label Resource | Articles, Labels Read More
from a 1903 morning suit - Courtesy of Ranch Queen Vintage

Ware Pratt Company was a men’s and boy’s furnishings store in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts. It began as a small tailoring and ready-made clothing store established by A. P. Ware in 1847. Eleven years later a new firm was organized under the name A. P. Ware and Company. In 1869, company treasurer Pratt became a partner in the business, and the store was renamed Ware Pratt and Company, incorporating in 1888.

At the turn of the century, the company employed 100 employees and averaged $236,000 in annual sales. About a third of its revenue came from its custom tailoring department, which claimed to be “the most comprehensive in New England, employing several expert cutters and numerous skillful tailors, carrying an immense and varied stock of fine and medium foreign and domestic woolens, and favored with the patronage of legions of well-dressed men in all walks of life.”

The store was a mainstay in the downtown area for over 100 years, first located at the corner of Main and Pearl, moving into the State Mutual Building at Main and Maple streets just a few years later. The company was dissolved in 1979.

Written by Ranch Queen Vintage

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