Archive for May, 2009
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Coming Attractions
As you know, I do lots of hand washing to keep Circa full of vintage goodies – and this time of year when the sky clouds over and rain falls at least a little on most days, it becomes hard to keep up with demand. Lately we’ve been particularly short of dresses as dry cleaning [...]
8 Comments » - Posted in 1900s, 1930s, New in store by Nicole
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
Hello Sailor Vintage Fair – June
[ June 27, 2009 1:00 pm to June 28, 2009 6:00 pm. June 27, 2009 1:00 pm to June 28, 2009 6:00 pm. June 27, 2009 1:00 pm to June 28, 2009 6:00 pm. ] From Facebook:
“The Carlton Hotel is holding a semi- monthly market featuring a variety of stalls for all to indulge.(dates are sporadic as i have to wait until studio’s are available). The whole concept is to have a market that starts later at a local venue that consists of music (that we want to hear)along with [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Calendar, Vintage Fairs, Where to buy vintage by Nicole
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
New NGV exhibition: Persuasion, Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen
[ May 22, 2009 10:00 am to November 8, 2009 5:00 pm. May 22, 2009 10:00 am to November 8, 2009 5:00 pm. May 22, 2009 10:00 am to November 8, 2009 5:00 pm. ] This week the National Gallery of Victory unveil a new costume exhibition –
Persuasion, Fashion in the Age of Jane Austen.
The two earliest garments in my collection are from the 1820s – a white cotton chemise and a crimson silk gown with puffed sleeves and petal collar. I’ll see if I can dig up photos [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in 1800s, Calendar, Exhibitions by Nicole
Monday, May 18th, 2009
Jerry Hall in Vogue Pattern Book Summer 1975
I think I’ve recovered from my little passion for Fred Astaire – did you enjoy the clips of him dancing? Poor me, I had to watch through so many to find the right ones to share with you. He was a wonderful man, one of the true old school. It’s a pity that dance isn’t [...]
4 Comments » - Posted in 1970s, Style icon by Nicole
Sunday, May 10th, 2009
Happy Birthday Fred
Were we still fortunate enough to have him with us, Fred Astaire would be 110 years old today.
A true gentleman and always immaculately dressed, Fred was an entertainer from the old world – a professional dancer from the age of 6, he sang, danced and acted his way into the hearts of movie lovers [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Menswear, Style icon by Nicole
Friday, May 8th, 2009
Meet me in Melbourne – Fashion Blogger Meet
One of the best things about doing what I do, is the fabulous people I get to meet – last Sunday Vintage Verve organised a get-together with drinks and nibbles sponsored by the chaps at Nuff Nang.
Every blogger has their own style – especially when it comes to fashion bloggers. I love the way [...]
No Comments » - Posted in General by Nicole
Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Huge Millinery Sale
[ May 9, 2009 10:00 am to May 10, 2009 3:00 pm. ] One from the In-box: thanks to Louise Macdonald and Rachel Nagy for passing this one on:
We are liquidating millinery supplies from a large millinery business operating since the 1940s. All remaining stock must be cleared!
Clearance sale includes:
- Vintage French and English lace/veiling (see photo attached)
- Vintage trimmings and braiding (see photo attached)
- Lace [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Calendar, Where to buy vintage by Nicole
Monday, May 4th, 2009
Preparing for the Robert Fritzlaff Salon Show
This week we’ve been busy at Circa, getting ready for Thursday’s Robert Fritzlaff fashion parade at Como House – Shaping Elegance Salon Show. Circa is styling and providing accessories to accompany the beautiful couture gowns.
Photo courtesy Keith Glennan.
There are two professional models who will be parading – here is Candice DeVille, a.k.a. Super Kawaii Mama [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in 1950s, 1960s, Style icon, events by Nicole
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Robert Fritzlaff Shaping Elegance – Salon Show
[ May 7, 2009; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] In case you haven’t been to see the exhibition of Robert Fritzlaff’s beautiful couture from the ’50s – ’70s yet (or if you enjoyed it so much you’d like to see more), I can recommend a special event coming up at Como House.
What: Shaping Elegance Salon Show – “see a spectacular salon show in Como’s [...]
5 Comments » - Posted in 1950s, 1960s, Calendar, Costume Collections, events by Nicole
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Hello Sailor – Bigger than ever vintage fair
[ May 2, 2009 1:00 pm to May 3, 2009 6:00 pm. May 2, 2009 1:00 pm to May 3, 2009 6:00 pm. May 2, 2009 1:00 pm to May 3, 2009 6:00 pm. ] From the in-box:
This is going to be the biggest and best fair we have had yet…a special TWO DAY event on TWO LEVELS. Both days will provide you with different stock so if you don’t find what you are looking for on the Saturday swing by again on the Sunday. There will be DJs,a BBQ [...]
