Tuesday, March 4, 2025, is a day of unabashed revelry in New Orleans. The next day, Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of Lent—a period of abstinence that continues through April 17th. Mardi Gras has deep ties to Catholicism, and these religious holidays determine the dates of the celebration.
Traditional Mardi Gras colors are Purple, Green, and Gold:
- Purple represents justice
- Green represents faith
- Gold represents power
These colors were first used in 1872 during the inaugural Rex parade. 153 years later, they remain the iconic colors of Mardi Gras.
Join the Vintage Fashion Guild as we “Let the Good Times Roll” and celebrate our Joie de Vivre!
From bycinbyhand
Vintage 1950s 1960s Gold Metallic Stiletto Shoes US 7M
From BlackLotusVintage
VINTAGE 90s Purple Strapless Mermaid Formal Dress by After Six Sz 4
From wyogems
Swank Fleur De Lis Cufflinks Mad Men Gold Tone
From Metro Retro Vintage
Vintage Mod Handbag Clutch Purse – Saks Fifth Ave Bag by Coblentz
From MagsRags
60s Wide Leg Jumpsuit Psychedelic Print Summer Palazzo Pants Basila
From distantdetails
Victorian 12K Gold Filled Fleur De Lis Brooch Watch Fob Holder Pin
From AuntBeezAttic
Vintage 60’s Peachtree Originals Gold Metallic Multi Color Brocade Low Heel Cut Out Pump 8.5
From WNPC by Rachel
1950s Jewel Green Faille Party Dress, Small
From StessiBoutique
Vintage gold sequin bag, 1920’s. Twenties evening bag, Made in France
From Poppy’s Vintage Clothing
Vintage 1970s Ladies Wrap Coat Purple Wool Size M
From MorningGlorious
Colorful Hand Painted Metallic Shoes 9M
From denisebrain
Vintage Reversible Gold & Purple Brocade Asian Mandarin Padded Jacket M
From bettebegoodvtg
1950s Vintage Dark Green Genuine Snakeskin Long Envelope Clutch Handbag
From vivavintageclothing
1930s-40s carved Bakelite link necklace bracelet green
Shusteroo
1960s KLM Psychedelic Mod Dress
BlueChanteuse
Vintage 1980s Tiny Bird on Branch Pin Enamel Rhinestones
Lipstick Girl Vintage
French Connection Purple Magenta Ballet Flats with Gold Metallic Cap Toe Size 40 M / US 10
LadyScarletts
Vintage1920s George Legros Floral Brooch
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Written and compiled by Leisa K Farrow/bluechanteuse
