Archive for August, 2009
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
[Sydney] We Brake for Cake!
[ September 6, 2009; 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Just arrived in the in-box:
That’s right girls it’s time to get on your bikes! Come on out for a fun afternoon riding around Sydney in the Rocket Fuel ‘we brake for cake’ scavenger hunt, Sunday September 6, 2009
Registration, sign on and payment ($5) at 1.00pm at Taylor’s Square on Oxford St, Darlinghurst. You will be [...]
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Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
[Sydney] Fifties Fair
[ August 23, 2009; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Oh I wish I were in Sydney this weekend! It’s time for the annual Fifties Fair at Rose Seidler House. I used to go when I lived in Sydney but these days it’s a bit harder – perhaps next year? It’s a lot of fun and highly recommended as one of the best things on [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in 1950s, Calendar by Nicole
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
Jacques Fath, 1956
Reading up on Jacques Fath, one of the major couturiers of the ’40s and ’50s and found this delightful video.
Poor Monsieur Fath died young from leukemia in 1954 so these gowns were designed by his talented wife Genevieve. Very glamourous and wonderful to see in colour. Enjoy!
1 Comment » - Posted in 1950s by Nicole
Thursday, August 13th, 2009
The Fashion Birdcage
A great new online fashion magazine has arrived – The Fashion Birdcage.
Especially nice, there’s a long interview with yours truly, featuring some pics you might recognise from Circa’s blog. It was written by the lovely Louise of Catwalk Creative. Louise is a fellow Vintage Fashion Guild member and also has her own blog.
Click here to [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Media by Nicole
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
Lindy Charm School – coming to Melbourne
I get a lot of enquiries about creating vintage hair and make up looks. Next weekend some lovely ladies are holding some workshops to pass on their skills to creating the perfect vintage You.
From the website:
So if you’ve ever wanted to become a pin-up gal and learn how to pin curl, victory roll, set your [...]
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Saturday, August 8th, 2009
The Wonderful Mme. Schiaparelli
One of my final tasks for The Book is to write small pieces on the major fashion designers of the 20th century – it’s been both pleasurable and frustrating because I love them so much, it’s a struggle to write only one paragraph. So I’ve been writing three – to do less seems insulting, these [...]
5 Comments » - Posted in 1930s, Style icon by Nicole
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Sydney Design Festival and ESMOD
The Sydney Design Festival is now on and a number of interesting workshops are scheduled. In particular, ESMOD is hosting several that may be of value and inspiration to the vintage clothing enthusiast:
Tuesday nights until September 8 – 20th century Haute Couture and the origins of Ready to Wear, with a different era covered each [...]
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Mini Round She Goes vintage market
[ August 8, 2009; 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ] “Round She Goes” are Melbourne’s most popular second hand clothes markets. The next one is coming up in October, but in the meantime they’re holding a mini-market in the city this Saturday:
What: Preloved designer and vintage fashion and accessories, as well as locally designed jewellery, accessories and craft.
Where: Level 1, Melbourne Central shopping centre, City
When: [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Calendar, Where to buy vintage by Nicole
Monday, August 3rd, 2009
Four Green Frocks
I love the colour green so thought you might like to see some of those frocks we currently have in stock.
Firstly – a lime crepe evening gown from the mid 1930s. It features a cowl neckline, plunging back and a small sash, which drapes around the sides and secures at the back – this works [...]
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Sunday, June 28th, 2009
Exposed – the story of swimwear (exhibition)
[ July 2, 2009 10:00 am to October 25, 2009 5:00 pm. July 2, 2009 10:00 am to October 25, 2009 5:00 pm. ] For those who are based in Sydney (or likely to go in the next few months) a great new exhibition is opening next week on the history of swimwear.
Exposed! the story of swimwear highlights the designs and designers, past and present, at the forefront of Australian swimwear fashion.
What: Exposed! The Story of Swimwear.
Where: Australian National [...]
