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Today is Memorial Day here in the U.S., and June is on the horizon everywhere. It’s a time for fresh flowers, and for Fresh Vintage, the weekly forum thread where VFG seller members share some of their latest vintage fashion items for sale. If you would like to see everything on offer this week, click HERE. For the lovelies shown here, clicking on a photo should take you to the listing with details and a shopping cart.

a 60s silk bowtie with fleur de lis print from Vintage Runway	80s sheer stripe lace nightgown by Petra from Black Lotus Vintage	30s Art Deco beaded evening bag from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing
60s reverse print Aloha shirt by Andrade from The Vintage Merchant	50s triple link silver bracelet with hearts from MetroRetro Vintage	70s stars and stripes XL shirt from Morning-Glorious
50s prom dress from Straylight Vintage	50s cotton bandana hankie from Another Time Vintage Apparel	70s caftan with embroidered flowers from Noble Vintage Clothier
	70s mille fleur print dress, 40s inspired, from MagsRags Vintage

That’s all I have to show you for the moment. But come back next week, when we will have a Fresh batch of vintage fashion listings!

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Get it while it’s Fresh!! Welcome to this week’s presentation of Fresh Vintage, where our VFG member sellers show off our latest listings that are for sale across an array of venues. If you see something you like, move quickly by clicking on the photo to go to the listing where you will find more information along with a shopping cart. If you would like to see everything posted in this week;s thread, head to the Fresh Vintage forum by clicking HERE . Let’s get started!

a Rose Marie Reid swimsuit circa 1960 from Noble Vintage Clothier	a 60s brooch with marquise cut rhinestones from My Vintage Clothes Line	a 30s popcorn crochet bag from Straylight Vintage
a 1970s Etienne Aigner Shoulder bag from Vintage Runway	a 70s chiffon dress with knife pleating from Black Lotus Vintage	a 70s embroidered Swiss belt from Joyatri
late 50s linen dress by George Hess from Denisebrain	60s velvet cloche/bucket hat from Another Time Vintage Apparel	1990s Pegasus horse brooch by Kenneth Lane from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing
	a 30s/40s satin brassiere by Wonder-Bra from MagsRags Vintage – SOLD!

It’s another fabulous whirlwind of vintage. Whew!

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Happy Tuesday! I’m a day late with my weekly overview of this week’s Fresh Vintage thread. But the offerings this week are just as fresh. If you would like to see everything in this wee’s thread, click HERE . Otherwise, lean back and enjoy these sample listings – one from each VFG member who posted. If you want more details on any item, click the photo to be taken to the listing venue. Purchases can be done that way as well.

a 60s rhinestone fish pin by Maison de Fou from MetroRetro Vintage	a 50s/60s novelty print swimsuit by Sun Babies Hawaii from The Vintage Merchant	a 50s plaid shirtwaist dress by L’Aiglon from Denisebrain
a 70s quilted jacket by Marrimekko from Joyatri	a 50s atomic parachute print necktie from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing	a 90s swiimsuit by Catalina from RachelWNPC
a 19th century overisized lion charm, fully articulated from Marzilli Vintage	a 60s/70s black & white slip by Vanity Fair from Alleycats Vintage	a 1920s silk camisole, New Old Stock from Another Time Vintage Apparel
	a 40s/50s fitted dress by Grace da Pozza from MagsRags Vintage

At least one of these items is already on reserve, so if you see something you want, move quickly! And see you next week.

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I;m back with another assortment of fabulous vintage fashion items that are newly listed by VFG members. If you would like to see everything on offer this week, head to the forums by clicking HERE . If you would like to know more about a particular item, click on the image to go to the venue where it is listed. From there, you can purchase it, unless of course it has already sold!

a 50s barkcloth purse/tote from The Spectrum	a 50s silk hostess gown from Straylight Vintage	a 40s straw platter hat from Vintage Runway
a 30s lace dress from The Vintage Merchant – SOLD!	50s pearl dangle earrings from Another Time Vintage Apparel	a 30s Art Deco dressing gown from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing
50s sheer lace & crystal pleats slip from MagsRags Vintage	a Victorian high relief jet mourning brooch from MetroRetro Vintage	a 60s chiffon and metallic sari style gown from Black Lotus Vintage

See you next week, and be kind to your Mother every day!

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It’s May! And we’re Fresh again, meaning bringing you some highlights from this week’s Fresh Vintage thread where VFG members share their newest listings on a weekly basis – to see more click HERE . If you want more information on any of these items, click the photo to go to the full listing complete with shopping cart.

80s Italian made spectator style oxford shoes from MagsRags Vintage	a sterling silver feather wrap bracelet from Marzilli Vintage	a 60s two piece skirt set by Kimberley Knitwear from Black Lotus Vintage
a 40s silver fox fur cape from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing	a gingham apron with cross stitched bird from The Vintage Merchant	an 80s McCalls pattern by Bob Mackie from The Spectrum
an 80s silk scarf by Oscar de la Renta from My Vintage Clothes Line		a 30s Art Deco style necktie from MetroRetro Vintage

That’s it for today! Join us in the VFG forums anytime – the vintage is always fresh there.

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As promised, here are the items being offered in the Vintage Fashion Guild’s fundraising auction on Instagram @vintagefashionguild (https://www.instagram.com/vintagefashionguild/).

The first auctions close on April 27, so please do not delay!

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With a new week starting, we get to enjoy some Fresh Vintage, the weekly event where VFG seller members share some of their latest vintage fashion items that are for sale on their various venues. If you would like to see more of this week’s Fresh listings, click HERE . For the items shown below, clicking on a photo should take you to the listing.

a 40s rouge compact case by Evening in Paris from The Vintage Merchant	a 70s 3 piece men’s checked suit from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing	a 50s/60s sheer Hawaiian scarf from Another Time Vintage Apparel
a 60s needlepoint, wicker , and luctire bag from Rachel WNPC – SOLD	90s jade & silver tear drop earrings from MetroRetro Vintage	a 70s angel sleeved Afghani top from Joyatri
	a 50s shirtwaist day dress in turquoise & pink plaid from MagsRags Vintage

And that’s it for now! We’ll be back next week, and the vintage is always Fresh!

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It’s Monday and I am here with this week’s Fresh Vintage! Every week, I share a few selections from our weekly forum thread (see it all by clicking HERE ) where VFG members share early access to their latest listings from multiple selling venues. If you see something you like here, click on the photo to go to the listing for more information and an option to purchase.

a Deco era sterling silver bracelet with pink glass from Marzilli Vintage	a 40s/50s Western themed necktie from MagsRags Vintage	a 50s lucite box purse with gold tone floral hardware from Rachel WNPC
a 90s sheer smock minidress by April Cornell from Amanda in Vermont	a 60s Hawaiian maxidress by Ui Mai Kai from Straylight Vintage	a 30s celluloid buckle and clip, Japanese made, from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing
a set of three 50s bow ties from Another Time Vintage Apparel	a 70s matelasse pinafore dress by Henri Bendel from Noble Vintage Clothier	a 50s straw bag by Simon Bros. New York from Vintage Runway

That’s a wrap, for this week at least. The vintage won’t get stale but it might get sold, so don’t let it slip by!

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Now in its 21st year, Vintage Fashion Guild continues to grow as a leader in educational and inspirational content. At the same time, our expenses grow too.

Welcome to the Vintage Fashion Guild Auction!

What: An auction of vintage fashion items generously donated by members of the VFG. Everything being offered is authentic vintage or antique fashion-related. All descriptions include era, measurements, condition statements, materials and description of any special features.

Where: On Instagram @vintagefashionguild (https://www.instagram.com/vintagefashionguild/)

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We have a lighter than average array of Fresh Vintage for you this week – some of our members have been occupied elsewhere with spring holiday activities. But as Spencer Tracy said about Katharine Hepburn in the movie Pat And Mike, “what’s there is cherce”. Clicking on a photo should take you to the listing, where you can get more information and a shopping cart. To see everything shown in this week’s Fresh Vintage, click HERE to head the the forum thread.

a 60s paillette wool knit top by Cardell from Noble Vintage Clothier	a confetti lucite bracelet and earring set by Coro from Another Time Vintage Apparel	a 60s button back lace blouse by Dermore of Mayfair from Catseye Vintage
1930s Simplicity pattern #1929 from WillyNilly Arts	an 80s sundress with shirred bodice from Alleycats Vintage	50s fruit bowl clip earrings by Napier from MetroRetro Vintage

Enjoy your vintage fashion pursuits, enjoy the week, and see you back here soon for more Fresh Vintage!

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Vintage Fashion Guild member Augusta Auctions will be holding their virtual “Spring Vintage Spectacular” sale of historical and vintage clothing and textiles, Wednesday, April 26.

Designer names include Ceil Chapman, Emilio Pucci, Missoni, Bonnie Cashin, Galanos, Issey Miyake, Fortuny, Schiaparelli, Worth, Mainbocher, Bes-Ben, YSL, Louis Vuitton, Dior, and many more, along with important 19th and early 20th century undergarments and textiles.

Download the app to place your bid in real time by visiting https://bid.augusta-auction.com/auctions

For a complete catalog, visit https://augusta-auction.com/auction/81

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Shall we see what’s Fresh this week? That’s what I’m here for, bringing you a few of the tastiest offerings new to the shops of members of the Vintage Fashion Guild. To browse the entire week’s offerings, you will need to head to the forums by clicking HERE . But for now, have a look at these. Clicking on a photo should take you to the member’s listing for more information and a shopping cart.

30s umbrella with lucite handle and mountain cabin print from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing	a 30s Art Deco style print men’s robe from MagsRags Vintage	a 70s woven basket purse with brass fish clasp from The Vintage Merchant
1950s low back overalls by Big Mac from Vintage Runway	a bronze mesh belt or necklace with hands by DL Auld from Catseye Vintage	a 90s deadstock dress by Ann Taylor from RachelWNPC
70s leopard earrings by Laurel Burch from MetroRetro Vintage	a 50s/60s playsuit style swimsuit by Cole of California from DollsnTrolls	a 40s aquamarine 14K gold ring with diamond halo from Marzilli Vintage
a 60s peignor robe by Gotham from Straylight Vintage	a 40s/50s barkcloth tropical print apron from The Spectrum	an 80s dress by Marimekko from Noble Vintage Clothier

Whew! I’m exhausted by all the fabulosity. I will rest up and see you next week.

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Welcome back! this is Fresh Vintage, the weekly blog post where we show you a selection of new listings from VFG sellers. For a complete look at everything posted this week, head to the VFG forum thread by clicking “HERE“https://forums.vintagefashionguild.org/threads/fresh-vintage-march-23-march-29.79726/ . For our highlights here, you can see details on any listing by clicking on it – you will be taken to the listing complete with shopping cart.

Antique 20s celluloid button from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing	80s skirt set by Glenn Williams from Catseye Vintage	a 30s patchwork coat from Vintage Runway
60s wiggle dress with fur trimmed wrap by Lilli Diamond from Black Lotus Vintage	a 60s mesh dog collar-style choker from Another Time Vintage Apparel	a deadstock 70s pantssuit by Roncelli from Denisebrain
a Victorian amethyst Rose of Sharon intaglio ring from MetroRetro Vintage	a 50s/60s full skirt shirtwaist dress from MagsRags Vintage	a 60s Equestrian Italian silk scarf from My Vintage Clothes Line
a 70s maxidress by California Poppy from Rachel WNPC	a 70s summer dress from Straylight Vintage	80s tee shirt by Marimekko from Noble Vintage Clothier

Enjoy exploring and shopping, and see you next week with more Fresh Vintage!

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Vintage Fashion Guild member, Barbara Schwartz of TruFaux Jewels will be a speaker at the Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related Arts (ASJRA) 18th annual conference, on May 6-7, 2023.

She will be joining other jewelry historians on a range of topics, under the theme “Iconic Jewelry Firms” and giving a talk on Coro & Rousselet: Two Costume Jewelry Makers You Need to Know More About.

All lectures are online, and there is an early bird discount if you register before March 30, as well as discounts for ASJRA members.

For more information, visit the ASJRA at https://jewelryconference.com

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Fresh Off the Press: The VFG News for Spring 2023!

Read up on one of our fine member’s experiences supplying (gasp!) 40-50 dresses for the movie Elvis, get a peek into the amazing Bullocks Wilshire, read about the purse-o-nality behind The Vintage Purse Museum, and more!

You can read the newsletter on Issuu: VFG News

Or open this PDF:

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We have lots of Fresh Vintage to show you this week! Fresh Vintage is a weekly forum thread in which VFG members show some of their latest listings. If you would like to see everything posted to this week’s thread,click HERE . Otherwise, enjoy the selection here. Clicking on a photo should take you to the listing, complete with checkout.

a set of 5 rhinestone buttons, c 1960s from The Spectrum	a 60s Hawaiian shift dress from Straylight Vintage	a 50s novelty print shirt by Penney’s from MetroRetro Vintage
a 50s sundress & bolero pattern from WillyNilly Arts	a 70s maxi skirt set from Noble Vintage Clothier	an 80s color block coat from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing
a 40s silk scarf with ships from Joyatri	a 60s silver elephant pin from My Vintage Clothes Line	a 60s knit beaded sheath dress by Gene Shelley from Rachel WNPC
a 30s/40s floral print day dress from MagsRags Vintage	a 70s plaid fedora from Alleycats Vintage	70s Vanity Fair jumpsuit from Vintage Runway
	New Old Stock milkglass & rhinestone pin from Blue Chanteuse

That wraps it up for this week. Check out the details, and we’ll see you soon!

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Vintage Fashion Guild member Kerry Taylor Auctions will be hosting its Vintage Fashion, Antique Costumes & Textiles sale, March 21, 2023.

There will be over 500 lots offered for sale, including the Lucinda Portobello Collection, Part 1, fashion items from Dame Vivienne Westwood, Karl Lagerfeld, Douglas Darnell, Ossie Clark, Chanel, Hermès, Dior, Gucci, Issey Miyake, Martin Margiela, Givenchy, to name only a few, as well antique costume and textiles from around the world.

Live bidding is now available on day of sale via their website. Pre-registration is required.

For more information, visit How to Buy.

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Welcome back! Let’s jump in to checking out the latest new items for sale by VFG members, shall we? If you see something you want, best to move quickly. This is just a sampling – if you want to see more from each seller, click HERE to go to this week’s forum thread.

a 20s devore velvet dress from Ian Drummond Vintage	a mid century Yemeni Baltic amber necklace from MetroRetro Vintage	a 50s velveteen skirt suit from Denisebrain
a 30s/40s plastic malachite look necklace from DollsnTrolls	an 80s cocktail dress by Tadaschi Shoji from MagsRags Vintage	a 50s Maternity outfit pattern by Simplicity from Another Time Vintage Apparel
	an 80s silk scarf by Christian Dior from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing

Enjoy! And see you here next week, where the vintage is always Fresh.

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Welcome back to Fresh Vintage, where we share highlights from this week’s forum thread for the newest listings from members of the Vintage Fashion Guild. New listings sell quickly sometimes! If you would like to check out everything from this week’s thread, click HERE .

a 70s Vera blouse from Gail Brassard aka CuckooChenille	another Vera, a scarf this time, with a sunflower print from Denisebrain	a 60s party dress pattern, McCalls 7762, from WillyNilly Arts
a 60s straw box bag with gold strips from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing	a 50s Hawaiian print shirt by Artvogue from DollsnTrolls	a 30s satin & lace pajama set from MetroRetro Vintage
a 70s sundress by Malia Hawaii from Vintage Runway	a silk scarf in a print of leaping horses from My Vintage Clothes Line	a 70s flower power house coat from Straylight Vintage

Done for now. See you next week!

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Ann Lowe was the first African-American woman to become a notable fashion designer. She was popular among high society American women from the 1920s to the 1960s and is best known for creating Jacqueline Kennedy’s taffeta wedding dress. Born in rural Alabama, Ann’s mother and grandmother ran a dressmaking business. At age 16, her mother passed away and Lowe took over operations. She left her first husband because he opposed her having a career. Her second husband left her for the same reason.

Lowe enrolled in design school in 1918. The school was segregated, so she had to attend school in a room alone. She soon rose above the other students and was able to graduate after only six months. Lowe’s first dress salon, in Florida, quickly became a success.

In 1946, Lowe designed the dress that Olivia de Havilland wore to accept the Academy Award for Best Actress for To Each His Own, although the name on the dress was Sonia Rosenberg (the store) as Lowe was not getting credit for her work at the time.

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