Archive for May, 2008
Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Fashion on the Ration - Melbourne Vintage Fair
Twice a year Keith and Fiona Baverstock organise the The Way We Wear Fairs in Melbourne.
The next one is coming up soon: June 14th and 15th at Williamstown Town Hall. The theme this time is “Fashion on the Ration” focusing on one of my favourite eras: the World War 2 years.
At 1pm each [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Vintage Fairs by Nicole
Monday, May 26th, 2008
Chapel of Chic
Last year I had a small role as a 1930s dressmaker in a documentary by Lesley Sharon Rosenthal called “Chapel of Chic” about the historical fashion industry based around Chapel Street.
The film has screened twice to aclaim and is scheduled for a third screening at ACMI on June 14th. I’m looking forward to seeing [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in 1930s by Nicole
Friday, May 23rd, 2008
Alice Euphemia: vintage fabric and clothing sale!
This weekend, Alice Euphemia is hosting a vintage fabric and vintage clothing sale. I popped down there this afternoon for a sneak peek and snaffled some great ’50s barkcloth prints.
From the mailing list.
Join us for a special sale of vintage and retro fabrics.
Alice is helping one of our special friends make room in their [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Fitzroy by Nicole
Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
The Swinging Sixties: the wardrobe of Miss Emma Peel.
Last week we turned Circa into a temporary photographic studio to take some shots for the book.
Where else to find the best in fabulous late sixties outfits but the wardrobe of DJ and go-go dancer extraordinaire Miss Emma Peel? She was gracious enough to let us borrow some of her most prized possessions, including [...]
No Comments » - Posted in 1960s, Book by Nicole
Tuesday, May 13th, 2008
Vogue Cover Archive
Amanda in Vermont, one of the fabulous ladies of the Vintage Fashion Guild has introduced me to a great Vogue site featuring an archive of old covers.
I’m still making my way through the 1920s but can’t resist posting some of my favourites - after all, who doesn’t love a flapper? Inger, I’m looking at [...]
