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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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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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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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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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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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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Say aloha to a Renaissance man and VFG Member, E. Tory Laitila, meet our new members, and catch up on all the recent news!
You can read the newsletter on Issuu: VFG News
Or open this PDF:
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I have a new week’s worth of Fresh Vintage selections for you – Fresh Vintage is our weekly forum thread in which VFG seller members share their most recent items for sale, available in a variety of venues. If you would like to see everything posted this week, click HERE . For my favorite pieces of the week, scroll down! Each photo is a clickable link whereby you can get more information and a shopping cart for making purchases.
| vintage Repousse sterling cuff bracelet by Kirk & Son from My Vintage Clothes Line | 60s sleeveless summer dress from Straylight Vintage | 30s Robin Hood style hat from Another Time Vintage Apparel |
| 70s border print sheer dress with flutter sleeves from Black Lotus Vintage | 30s storyteller panel bracelet with dog fob from MetroRetro Vintage | 80s silk dress by Leonard of Paris from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing |
| 70s Gunne Sax maxi dress with lacy angel wings from Vintage Devotion | 70s halter minidress with crochet & cross stitch embroidery from MagsRags Vintage | Y2K silk slip dress by Victoria’s Secret from PoshThreads |
Thanks for looking. See you next week!
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It’s a new week and time for a new chapter of Fresh Vintage, where we share some of the latest vintage fashion listings for sale by members of the Vintage Fashion Guild. This blog shows you one new listing per member posting – each photo is a clickable link that will take you to the listing in its venue, for more information and a shopping cart. And if you would like to see the other offerings in this week’s Fresh Vintage thread, click HERE to go the the forum thread.
| 60s fruit embellished bucket hat by Amy – New York from Denisebrain | 50s strapless taffeta ball gown with petal bust from Black Lotus Vintage | 50s pinup swimsuit by Catalina from Dolls n Trolls |
| 50s sheath dress from Straylight Vintage | 60s sterling silver thistle brooch by Lang from My Vintage Clothes Line | 40s lounging pyjamas from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing |
| 60s stiletto heels in two shades of purple from Another Time Vintage Apparel | 60s hawaiian maxidress by Pomare Tahiti from Noble Vintage Clothier | 40s novelty print XL housedress in like-new condition from The Vintage Merchant |
| 80s/90s party dress by Jessica McClintock from Amanda in Vermont | 60s two piece evening ensemble in pale gold brocade by Nelly de Grab from MagsRags Vintage |
Enjoy your week, enjoy your vintage dreams.
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Feedsacks have an interesting history, from utilitarian to fashionable use. Farm and food products were originally shipped and stored in wooden barrels and boxes or tin containers, but in the 1840s feedsacks were introduced to replace these storage methods which were difficult to transport, heavy, leaked or rusted. Feedsacks were durable and reusable, as well as inexpensive.
In the beginning they were plain white and the company or farmer could stamp their brand on the cloth. The price of cotton dropped more between 1914 and 1929 when rayon became popular, and more companies adopted the feedsacks for their packaging. Once companies caught on that women were being savvy and utilizing the sacks for their sewing, they began offering them in colors in 1925, and then colorful prints. Manufacturers printed their labels on paper so they could be removed. By the late 30s, companies began competing with each other to have the best prints to market their goods, hiring artists to design them. Some feedsacks featured border prints to be used for pillow cases, while others had sweet florals or scenic prints. Companies began offering free patterns for dolls, stuffed animals and quilt blocks as well.
When a farmer had more feedsacks than they could use, they could resell the sacks to the store where they would reuse them.
One sack could make a child’s dress or shirt, and three sacks could make a woman’s dress.
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It’s a new week, and a new opportunity to show you some of the freshest vintage fashion for sale by our members! If you would like to see all of this week’s options, click HERE to go to this week’s Fresh Vintage forum thread. Or you can scroll down here and enjoy a look at this author’s faves. Each photo is linked to the listing on a selling site, so click to get more details and a shopping cart.
| 80s silky Barbie pink maxidress or slip from Poshthreads | 50s rhinestone embellished Springolators with lucite heels from Another Time Vintage Apparel | an authentic 70s smiley face punk teeshirt from The Vintage Merchant |
| 30s/40s felt tilt hat with feather accent from My Vintage Clothes Line | 20s embroidered bed jacket from Black Lotus Vintage | 80s silk chiffon skirt by Oleg Cassini from Noble Vintage Clothier |
| a 50s linen dress with pastel accents from MetroRetro Vintage | a 30s velvet handbag with lucite clasp from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing | 90s/Y2K ombre fully sequinned minidress from MagsRags Vintage |
That wraps it up for today. Back next week!
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Do you want to see some of the best new listings from VFG members? Of course you do! That’s why we offer a weekly Fresh Vintage thread in the VFG forums, and share highlights here in our blog. If you would like to see everything posted this week, click HERE to go to the forum thread. You could also enjoy the offerings here, and use the linked photos to go to the venues where the items are on offer – your choice.
| 50s novelty print child’s hankie by Tom Lamb from My Vintage Clothes Line | 50s mother of pearl compact by Schick from The Spectrum | 60s prom dress by Lorrie Deb from Straylight Vintage |
| 40s tile & leather clutch bag by Plasticflex from Vintage Runway | 30s long arrow bakelite hat pin from Another Time Vintage Apparel | 90s silk scarf by Jean Paul Jean Paul Gaultier from Black Lotus Vintage |
| 60s barrel handbag, Hong Kong made, from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing | 20s/30s necktie from MagsRags Vintage |
That’s it for the moment. Drop in on us anytime, here or in the forums!
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There are things I don’t love about Mondays, like getting back to tasks I may have put off over the weekend. But on Mondays, I get to share some of our latest Fresh Vintage with you, and that helps! In case you are new to this, Fresh Vintage is a weekly forum thread where VFG member sellers showcase some of their favorite new listings that are for sale at a variety of venues. If you want to see everything for the week, click HERE to be taken to this week’s Fresh thread. Or you can enjoy a sampling here – each photo is linked to the listing, where there is more information and a shopping cart.
| 60s His & Her aloha shirts by Pomare Hawaii from The Vintage Merchant | 60s clamper bracelet with turquoise glass ballotini balls from MetroRetro Vintage | 70s red wool peacoat from Black Lotus Vintage |
| 70s soft strwa fedora hat by Adolpho II from Another Time Vintage Apparel | 70s new old stock western shirt by Rockmount from MagsRags Vintage | Edwardian embroidered tea gown dress from Vintage Runway |
| Victorian antique 9K gold Etruscan revival bar pin from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing | 20s rayon jersey day dress from Denisebrain |
Enjoy, and see you next week!
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Welcome to this week’s Fresh Vintage, an overview of new listings for sale from members of the Vintage Fashion Guild. For the items shown below, clicking on the photo will take you to the venue where it is listed, where you will find more information and a shopping cart. If you’d like to see all of this week’s Fresh, click HERE to go to the forum thread.
| 70s articulated Egyptian inspired bird pendant from My Vintage Clothes Line | 50s pink & blue brocade smoking jacket from Poppy’s Vintage Clothing | 30s white-on-white print dress from The Vintage Merchant |
| late 80s layered dress by Ms. Holly Harp from MagsRags Vintage | 50s large rhinestone bird pin from Another Time Vintage Apparel | 70s maxi nightgown dress by Bobbie Brooks from Morning Glorious Vintage |
| 50s New Look dress & swing coat set – SOLD – from Black Lotus Vintage | 50s ethereal formal dress from Straylight Vintage | 60s bikini print terrycloth shift dress from Noble Vintage Clothier |
| 60s silver convertible clutch handbag from Denisebrain |
Enjoy, and see you next week!
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Vintage Fashion Guild member Kerry Taylor Auctions will be offering a museum-quality array of fashion from the archive of renowned collector Mr. Steven Philip, along with their always awe-inspiring Passion for Fashion, June 20 and 21, 2023.
Day one consists of The Mr Steven Philip Collection (part 1), while day two lots will be luxury & designer wear, antique dress, fine haute couture, cutting edge fashion of the 20th-21st century, the Hilde Smith and Simon Costin Archives and an important Imperial robe. There will be 559 lots in all.
View the spectacular offerings and register to bid at Kerry Taylor Auctions.
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I live in a 116-year-old house with a couple of clotheslines that look like they’ve made it at least half that long. An ancient grapevine winds up one of their posts. I use the lines in the summer for unbelievably quick drying, and many a vintage item has aired out in the breeze.
I guess I may be one of the lucky ones, as I have read there is a growing movement to protect a citizen’s right to dry clothes on an outdoor clothesline, challenging many state laws. ( Here. are the states that have blocked clothesline bans.)
Arguing for hanging clothes out to dry focuses on the aesthetic of clean smelling clothing, getting oneself out into the fresh air, and the frugality: The average household stands to save $100-$300 per year over the use of an electric dryer according to Project Laundry List. Besides, clothes last longer when not subjected to the heat of the dryer. This is always on my mind, being a lover of vintage clothing!
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